WWE is often known to give big pushes to some of their top superstars but not all superstars get the recognition they deserve. Here are the top 5 most underrated wreslers in WWE
The Greatest WWE wrestlers of all time often come from the top bracket of rosters but often some wrestlers in the rosters get missed irrespective of their achievements in the WWE. Here are the top 5 most underrated wrestlers in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment.
Years active in WWE: 1998-1999, 2000-2022
Titles Won in WWE: WWF Hardcore Championship (5 times), WWF/E European Championship (4 times), WWF/E Intercontinental Championship (2 times), World Tag Team Championship (4 times) – with Lance Storm (2), Eugene (1), and Tajiri (1), and King of the Ring (2008)
He is one of the best English Professional Wrestlers of all time but even so can be claimed as one of those underrated superstars who didn’t get the recognition he deserved. Regal did a great job as a babyface and also as a heel. His facial expression is something that stood out and he gave WWE some of its best wrestlers like Edge, Chris Jericho, and Rob Van Dam.
Years Active in WWE: 2000-2010, 2017-Present
Titles Won in WWE: WWE 24/7 Championship (3 times), WWE United States Championship (1 time), WWE Intercontinental Championship (3 times), and WWE (Raw) Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Charlie Haas (2) and Cedric Alexander (1)
Shelton Benjamin started his Raw career with a shocking win over Triple H in 2004. But he never got any of the major pushes. He spent the majority of his time on RAW as a singles star and the fans loved his memorable bouts with Shawn Michaels, John Morrison, and Rob Van Dam. He is one of the top-tier superstars that should have claimed the WWE Championship at least once in his career.
Years Active in WWE: 1981-1983, 1988-1996, 2002
Titles Won in WWE: WWF Intercontinental Championship (2 times)
Curtis Michael Henning is one of the most decorated wrestlers of all time. He is mainly known for his second run in WWE which transformed him into the one known as Mr. Perfect. His gimmick was highly appreciated and his work in the ring captured everyone’s attention.
Mr. Perfect is known for his over-the-top selling capability which resulted in the fans never getting bored watching his matches. This man has faced some of the greats such as Bret Hart, Ric Flair, and Hulk Hogan still he is one of the most underrated as he never claimed the WWF Championship back in the day.
Years Active in WWE: 1988-1989, 1991-1999
Titles Won in WWE: WWF European Championship (1 time), WWF Intercontinental Championship (2 times), WWF Tag Team Championship (4 times) – with Yokozuna (2), The British Bulldog (1), and Jeff Jarrett (1), King of the Ring (1994), and WWF Intercontinental Championship Tournament (1997)
He was Hart Family’s quicker and fittest WWE superstar. His new generation runs produced some of the greatest matches with his brother Bret Hart, the 1-2-3 Kid, and Shawn Michaels. During the attitude Era, he proves his worth against the likes of Triple H, Steve Blackman, and Ken Shamrock. Only because of his untimely and unfortunate death he couldn’t go on to get the recognition he deserved. Owen is one of the most celebrated yet still underrated WWE wrestlers to have ever lived.
Years Active in WWE: 1979, 1987-1993, and 1994-1996
Titles Won in WWE: WWE 24/7 Championship (1 time), Million Dollar Championship (2 times), WWF North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time), WWF Tag Team Championship (3 times) with Irwin R. Schyster, and King of the Ring (1988)
The Million Dollar Man of WWE not only had one of the greatest gimmicks in all of the wrestling but his sold-in-ring abilities impressed fans the most. He was the perfect heel for every babyfaced wrestler he faced during the day. His million-dollar belt gimmick was cherished by the fans and As far as WWE “Golden Era” bad guys go, DiBiase deserves to be among the very best in the business.
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