Tossing Salt Presents:
Simply The Best:
Ranking the Top Wrestlers, Managers, Tag Teams & More
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Doug Maynard

In a recent e-mail from a long-time reader, Jackson E., sent me several lists that he found in various places online, noting the best black wrestlers, women, tag teams, and managers. And he asked what my thoughts were on each list. Well, we’re fixing to find out. It’s Simply the Best. Are you ready to rock? Let’s roll.

BET did a list of the fifteen best black wrestlers ever. The list includes Booker T., The Rock, Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, Mercedes Moné, Junkyard Dog, Ron Simmons, Bobby Lashley, Bianca Belair, D’Von Dudley, Big E, Jacqueline, Naomi, Shelton Benjamin, and finally Jazz. Do you agree with this list? What changes would you make?

This is a pretty decent list if the author has only been alive and watching wrestling for the past five years. So, no, I don’t agree, and yes, I would make some changes. My list would be like this.

Top 15 Black Wrestlers of All Time.

Ernie Ladd
The Rock
Ron Simmons
Rocky Johnson
Bobo Brazil
Bobby Lashley
Kofi Kingston
Shelton Benjamin
Bianca Belair
Sweet Daddy Siki
Booker T
Mark Henry
Abdullah the Butcher
Jacqueline
Jazz

Sports Illustrated did a list of who they consider the 10 Greatest WWE Women’s Wrestlers of All-TIme. Their list was Madusa, Bianca Belair, Asuka, Chyna, Bayley, Sasha Banks, Lita, Trish Stratus, Charlotte Flair, and Becky Lynch. Do you agree with this list? What changes would you make?

This list was focused on wrestlers who worked in the WWE, so I’ll stick with their guidelines and use only WWE talents.

10 Greatest WWE Women’s Wrestlers of All Time

Charlotte Flair
Asuka
Sherri Martel
Rhea Ripley
Bianca Belair
Trish Stratus
Madusa
Victoria
Ivory
Mickie James

WWE did a list ranking the Greatest Wrestling Managers of All Time. Their Top 15 from this list are: Vickie Guerrero, Paul Ellering, Miss Elizabeth, Sunny, Mr. Fuji, Jim Cornette, Arnold Skaaland, Paul Bearer, The Grand Wizard, Sensational Sherri, Captain Lou Albano, Freddie Blassie, Jimmy Hart, Paul Heyman, and Bobby Heenan. WWE’s list only has managers who were part of the WWE, which explains a lot of notable absences. So, what would be your list of the 15 Greatest Wrestling Managers of All Time? Make two lists – one of just WWE Managers and one of the Managers who worked in other areas as well.

For the first list, I’ll stick with only managers who were stars and featured in the WWE.

Top 15 WWE Wrestling Managers of All Time

Paul Heyman
Bobby Heenan
Captain Lou Albano
The Grand Wizard
Freddie Blassie
Jimmy Hart
Sensational Sherri
Jim Cornette
Paul Bearer
Miss Elizabeth
Arnold Skaaland
Paul Ellering
Mr. Fuji
Vickie Guerrero
Terri Runnels

And now, for the 15 Greatest Managers of All Time, both in WWE and elsewhere.

Jim Cornette
Paul Heyman
Bobby Heenan
Gary Hart
Woman
James J. Dillon
Captain Lou Albano
Baby Doll
Sir Oliver Humperdink
Gene Anderson
Freddie Blassie
Kevin Sullivan
Lord Alfred Hayes
Paul Jones
Teddy Long

The Sportster ranked the greatest tag teams of all time, with the Top Ten being as follows: The Hart Foundation, The Rock & Roll Express, The Steiner Brothers, The New Age Outlaws, The Midnight Express, Harlem Heat, The Dudley Boyz, The Hardy Boyz, Edge & Christian, and the top team ranked is The Road Warriors. Do you agree with this list or what changes would you make?

And now, for the tag teams. My own personal Top Ten.

Top Ten Greatest Tag Teams of All Time

The Midnight Express
Ole & Gene Anderson, aka The Minnesota Wrecking Crew
Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard
Edge & Christian
The Road Warriors
The Hart Foundation
Demolition
The Hart Foundation
Rick Steamboat & Jay Youngblood
Matt & Jeff Hardy

And there you go. My thanks for reading. Comments, thoughts, and any questions are welcome and appreciated. Be sure to share, like, and subscribe. And I guess that’s all for now. Until the next time, take care. I’ll see you at the matches.

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