Mount Rushmore

Who would be on the Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling wherein you must pick only 4 representatives for whatever the themed topic is revolving around?

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## The Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling

**Primary List:**

* Hulk Hogan
* Ric Flair
* The Rock
* Vince McMahon

**Secondary List:**

* Andre the Giant
* Gorgeous George
* Stone Cold Steve Austin
* The Undertaker

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2018/05/who-is-on-mount-rushmore-of.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Women's Pro Wrestling

**Primary List:**

* The Fabulous Moolah
* Manami Toyota
* Sensational Sherri
* Trish Stratus

**Secondary List:**

* Chyna
* Miss Elizabeth
* Mildred Burke
* either Alundra Blayze or Lita

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2018/07/who-is-on-mount-rushmore-of-women.html

## The Mount Rushmore of WWE Authority Figures

**Primary List:**

* Eric Bischoff
* Teddy Long
* William Regal
* Vince McMahon

**Secondary List:**

* Jack Tunney
* Stephanie McMahon
* Triple H
* Vickie Guerrero

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2018/12/who-is-on-mount-rushmore-of-wwe.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Mr. WrestleMania

**Primary List:**

* Hulk Hogan
* Shawn Michaels
* Triple H
* The Undertaker

**Secondary List:** n/a

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2019/03/wwe-mount-rushmore-wrestlemania.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Undertaker Feuds

**Primary List:**

* Brock Lesnar
* Kane
* Mankind
* Shawn Michaels

**Secondary List:** n/a

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2019/07/who-is-on-wwe-mount-rushmore-of.html

## The Mount Rushmore of King of the Ring

**Best:**

* Booker T
* Harley Race
* Owen Hart
* Randy Savage

**Worst:**

* Billy Gunn
* Ken Shamrock
* Mabel
* Wade Barrett

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2019/09/wrestling-with-past-wwe-king-of-ring.html

Note: This was an impromptu Mount Rushmore during an episode of Wrestling with the Past, rather than a true Mount Rushmore episode.

## The Mount Rushmore of Comedy Acts

**Primary List:**

* Bobby Heenan
* Mr. McMahon (with The Stooges)
* R-Truth
* Santino Marella

**Secondary List:**

* Doink the Clown
* Honky Tonk Man
* Jerry "The King" Lawler
* William Regal

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2019/11/who-is-on-wwe-mount-rushmore-of-comedy.html

Note: This episode was a Patreon-sponsored request.

## The Mount Rushmore of Tag Teams

**Primary List:**

* The Dudley Boyz
* The Fabulous Freebirds
* The Road Warriors
* The Rock n Roll Express

**Secondary List:** n/a

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2020/03/who-is-on-mount-rushmore-of-tag-teams.html

Note: This episode was a Patreon-sponsored request.

## The Mount Rushmore of United States Champions

**Primary List:**

* John Cena
* Lex Luger
* MVP
* Ric Flair

**Secondary List:** n/a

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2020/07/who-is-on-mount-rushmore-of-united.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Intercontinental Champions

**Primary List:**

* The Miz
* Randy Savage
* Razor Ramon
* The Ultimate Warrior

**Secondary List:**

* Chris Jericho
* The Honky Tonk Man
* Mr. Perfect
* Pedro Morales

**Tertiary List:**

* Bret Hart
* Cody Rhodes or Dolph Ziggler
* Don Muraco
* Jeff Jarrett

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2020/09/who-is-on-wwe-mount-rushmore-of.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Royal Rumbles

**Primary List:**

* 1992
* 2001
* 2007
* 2020

**Secondary List:**

* 1997
* 2002
* 2005
* 2008

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2021/01/mount-rushmore-royal-rumbles.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Entrances

**WWE A-Tier List:**

* Goldberg
* Goldust
* Triple H (The Game)
* The Undertaker (Dead Man)

**WWE B-Tier List:**

* Batista
* Bray Wyatt
* D-Generation X
* Edge

**WWE C-Tier List:**

* The Brood
* Kane
* Sandman
* Ultimate Warrior

**WWE Women's Division List:**

* Bayley
* Chyna
* Melina
* Naomi

**AEW List:**

* Cody Rhodes (extended)
* Chris Jericho (Judas)
* Jungle Boy / Jurassic Express
* Kenny Omega (extended)

**WCW List:**

* Goldberg
* nWo
* Ric Flair
* Sting

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2021/01/mount-rushmore-best-entrances-wrestling-history.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Hell in a Cell Competitors

**Primary List:**

* The Undertaker
* Triple H
* Mick Foley
* Shawn Michaels

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2021/05/top-rope-list-best-10-wwe-hell-in-cell.html

## The Mount Rushmore of WWE Money in the Bank

**A-Tier List:**

* CM Punk
* Dolph Ziggler
* Edge
* Seth Rollins

**B-Tier List:**

* Daniel Bryan
* Kane
* The Miz
* Rob Van Dam

**Worst List:**

* Baron Corbin
* Braun Strowman
* John Cena
* Otis

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2021/06/who-is-on-wwe-mount-rushmore-mitb.html

## The Mount Rushmore of WWE NXT

**Overall Master List (as of December 2021):**

* Johnny Gargano
* Shayna Baszler
* The Undisputed ERA
* William Regal

**Men's Master List (as of December 2021):**

* Adam Cole
* Finn Balor
* Johnny Gargano
* Tommaso Ciampa

**Women's Master List (as of December 2021):**

* Asuka
* Bayley
* Paige
* Shayna Baszler

**Tag Team Overall Master List (as of December 2021):**

* Ascension
* Moustache Mountain
* Revival
* Undisputed ERA

**Authority Figures Overall List (as of December 2021):**

* Dusty Rhodes
* Matt Striker
* Triple H
* William Regal

**Commentary Team Overall List (as of December 2021):**

* Corey Graves
* Mauro Ranallo
* Nigel McGuinness
* Tom Phillips

**NXT Rookies Overall List:**

* Daniel Bryan
* Johnny Curtis
* Kaitlyn
* Wade Barrett

**Worst NXT Rookies Overall List:**

* Aloisia
* Eli Cottonwood
* Jacob Navok
* Lucky Cannon

**NXT Golden Era Overall List:**

* Ascension
* Bo Dallas
* Paige
* Seth Rollins

**NXT Golden Era Men's List:**

* Ascension
* Big E
* Bo Dallas
* Seth Rollins

**NXT Golden Era Women's List:**

* Alicia Fox
* Emma
* Paige
* Summer Rae

**NXT Golden Era Tag Team List:**

* Ascension
* ???
* ???
* The Wyatt Family

**NXT TakeOver Era Overall List:**

* Asuka
* Bayley
* Revival
* Sami Zayn

**NXT TakeOver Era Men's List:**

* Neville
* Sami Zayn
* Samoa Joe
* Tyler Breeze

**NXT TakeOver Era Women's List:**

* Asuka
* Bayley
* Charlotte Flair
* Sasha Banks

**NXT TakeOver Era Tag Team List:**

* American Alpha
* Enzo & Cass
* Revival
* Vaudevillains

**NXT UndisputeDIY Era Overall List:**

* Johnny Gargano
* Shayna Baszler
* Tommaso Ciampa
* Undisputed ERA

**NXT UndisputeDIY Era Men's List:**

* Adam Cole
* Aleister Black
* Johnny Gargano
* Tommaso Ciampa

**NXT UndisputeDIY Era Women's List:**

* Kairi Sane
* Nikki Cross
* Rhea Ripley
* Shayna Baszler

**NXT UndisputeDIY Era Tag Team List:**

* SAniTy
* The Street Profits
* The Undisputed ERA
* War Raiders

**NXT Wednesday Night Wars Overall List:**

* Finn Balor
* Io Shirai
* Keith Lee
* The Way

**NXT Wednesday Night Wars Men's List:**

* Cameron Grimes
* Finn Balor
* Karrion Kross
* Keith Lee

**NXT Wednesday Night Wars Women's List:**

* Candice LeRae
* Dakota Kai
* Io Shirai
* Raquel Gonzalez

**NXT Wednesday Night Wars Tag Team List:**

* Breezango
* Brit-Am Bruisers
* Legado del Fantasma
* The Way

**NXT 2.0 Overall List (as of December 2021):**

* Bron Breakker
* Carmelo Hayes
* Diamond Mine
* Toxic Attraction

**NXT 2.0 Men's List (as of December 2021):**

* Bron Breakker
* Carmelo Hayes
* Joe Gacy
* Von Wagner

**NXT 2.0 Women's List (as of December 2021):**

* Cora Jade
* Elektra Lopez
* Toxic Attraction
* Zoey Stark

**NXT 2.0 Tag Team List (as of December 2021):**

* Diamond Mine
* Imperium
* Jensen & Briggs
* MSK

**NXT UK Overall List (as of December 2021):**

* Kay Lee Ray
* Moustache Mountain
* Pete Dunne
* WALTER

**NXT UK Men's List (as of December 2021):**

* Ilja Dragunov
* Jordan Devlin
* Pete Dunne
* WALTER

**NXT UK Women's List (as of December 2021):**

* Kay Lee Ray
* Meiko Satomura
* Piper Niven
* Toni Storm

**NXT UK Tag Team List (as of December 2021):**

* Gallus
* Grizzled Young Veterans
* Moustache Mountain
* Pretty Deadly

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2021/12/wwe-mount-rushmore-nxt.html

## The Mount Rushmore of WWE Royal Rumble Competitors & Participants (prior to 2022 event)

**Men's Master List:**

* John Cena
* Kane
* Roman Reigns
* Stone Cold Steve Austin

**Women's Master List:**

* Becky Lynch
* Bianca Belair
* Charlotte Flair
* Shayna Baszler

**Trope Pillars Master List:**

* Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin
* Eliminations: Kane
* Iron Man: Ric Flair
* Oddball/Surprises: John Cena

**Winners List:**

* John Cena
* Ric Flair
* Shawn Michaels
* Stone Cold Steve Austin

**Eliminations List:**

* Brock Lesnar
* Kane
* Roman Reigns
* Stone Cold Steve Austin

**Iron Man List:**

* Chris Jericho
* Edge
* Rey Mysterio
* Ric Flair

**Oddball List:**

* Jerry Lawler
* Kofi Kingston
* Mick Foley
* Santino Marella

**Surprise Entrants List:**

* AJ Styles
* Christian
* Edge
* John Cena

**Worst, but Fun List:**

* Bushwhacker Luke
* Santino Marella
* Titus O'Neil
* Warlord

**Legitimately Worst List:**

* Drew Carey
* Fake Razor Ramon
* Mil Mascaras
* Vince McMahon

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2022/01/wwe-mount-rushmore-of-royal-rumble.html

## The Mount Rushmore of WWE Romances & Power Couples

**Best:**

* Eddie Guerrero and Chyna
* Edge is scandalous and gets around with Lita (poor Matt Hardy) and Vickie Guerrero
* Macho Man Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth
* Stephanie McMahon and Triple H

**Worst:**

* Dawn Marie and Al Wilson
* Lita and Kane
* Mark Henry and Mae Young
* Vince McMahon and anyone

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2022/02/mount-rushmore-wwe-romance-couples.html

## The Mount Rushmore of WWE Superstar Name Changes

**Best (A-Tier):**

* Ringmaster > Stone Cold Steve Austin
* Rocky Maivia > Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
* Thurman "Sparky" Plugg > Hardcore Bob Holly
* Dingo Warrior > Ultimate Warrior

**Best (B-Tier):**

* Hunter Hearst Helmsley > Triple H
* Leakee > Roman Reigns
* Festus > Luke Gallows
* Sid Justice > Sycho Sid

**Worst (A-Tier):**

* All of RETRIBUTION (Dominik Dijakovic > T-BAR, Shane Thorne > Slapjack, Mia Yim > Reckoning, Mercedes Martinez > Retaliation)
* Chad Gable > Shorty G
* Headbanger Mosh > Beaver Cleavage
* Chavo Guerrero > Kerwin White

**Worst (B-Tier):**

* War Raiders Hanson & Row > The Viking Experience Erik & Ivar
* Terry Taylor > Red Rooster
* Baron Corbin > Happy Corbin
* Piper Niven > Doudrop

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2022/04/who-is-on-mount-rushmore-of-best-worst.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Big Men and Super Heavyweights

**Best Super Heavyweights / Weight (A-Tier):**

* Andre The Giant
* Big Show
* Big Van Vader
* Yokozuna

**Best Super Heavyweights / Weight (B-Tier):**

* Bam Bam Bigelow
* Mark Henry
* Rikishi
* Umaga

**Best Big Men / Height:**

* Giant Baba
* Kane
* Kevin Nash
* Undertaker

**Best Big Women / Super Heavyweights (Weight):**

* Aja Kong
* Awesome Kong
* Doudrop
* (possibly Bertha Faye? Nia Jax? Nyla Rose? Maybe include a tall woman instead? We didn't settle on this.)

**Worst Big Men / Super Heavyweight Combo:**

* Bastion Booger
* Giant Gonzalez
* Mabel
* The Yeti Ron Reis

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2022/07/who-is-on-mount-rushmore-of-big-men.html

## The Mount Rushmore of UK Wrestlers

These lists were compiled in an episode of Top Rope List, rather than its own dedicated Mount Rushmore edition.

**WWE Superstars from the United Kingdom:**

* British Bulldog
* Drew McIntyre
* William Regal
* Paige (or, if she's disqualified for being in the women's list, either Pete Dunne or Fit Finlay fills this spot)

**Wrestlers from the United Kingdom (Not WWE-Specific):**

* British Bulldog
* Drew McIntyre
* Will Ospreay
* William Regal

**Women's UK WWE Superstars:**

* Kay Lee Ray
* Nikki Cross
* Paige
* Piper Niven

**WWE UK Tag Teams:**

* The British Bulldogs
* British Invasion
* Grizzled Young Veterans (Pretty Deadly almost took this spot)
* Moustache Mountain

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2022/08/uk-top-wwe-superstars-from-united-kingdom.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Managers and Valets

**Best WWE Managers (A-Tier):**

* Bobby Heenan
* Jimmy Hart
* Paul Bearer
* Paul Heyman

**Best WWE Managers (B-Tier):**

* Captain Lou Albano
* Classy Freddie Blassie
* Grand Wizard
* Mr. Fuji

**Best WWE Managers (C-Tier):**

* Harvey Wippleman
* Lana
* Slick
* Zelina Vega

**Best Non-WWE Managers (A-Tier):**

* Gary Hart
* J.J. Dillon
* Jim Cornette
* Paul Ellering

**Best Non-WWE Managers (B-Tier):**

* Bill Alfonso
* Father James Mitchell
* Harley Race
* Kevin Sullivan

**Best WWE Valets (A-Tier):**

* Miss Elizabeth
* Sable
* Sensational Sherri Martel
* Sunny

**Best WWE Valets (B-Tier):**

* Marlena (Terri Runnels)
* Maryse
* Sharmell
* Stacy Keibler

**Best Non-WWE Valets (A-Tier):**

* Baby Doll
* Beulah McGillicutty
* Missy Hyatt
* Woman (Nancy Benoit)

**Best Non-WWE Valets (B-Tier):**

* Debra McMichael
* Francine
* Kimberly Page
* Maria Kanellis-Bennett

**Bodyguards:**

* Chyna
* Diesel
* Virgil
* Wardlow

**Servants:**

* Babu
* J&J Security (Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury)
* Ricardo Rodriguez
* Sakamoto

**Worst Managers:**

* Jose Lothario
* Kim Chee
* Oscar
* Yamaguchi-San

**Worst Valets:**

* Momma Benjamin
* Mrs. Cleavage
* Ryan Shamrock
* Sapphire

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2022/08/wwe-mount-rushmore-of-managers-valets.html

## The Mount Rushmore of WWE Broadcast Personnel

**Best Ring Announcers:**

* "The Fink" Howard Finkel
* Justin Roberts
* Lilian Garcia
* Tony Chimel

**Character Ring Announcers:**

* Mr. Kennedy
* Paul Heyman
* Ricardo Rodriguez
* Road Dogg Jesse James

**Best Backstage Interviewers (A-Tier):**

* Jonathan Coachman
* Mean Gene Okerlund
* Renee Young
* Sean Mooney

**Best Backstage Interviewers (B-Tier):**

* Kayla Braxton
* Kevin Kelly
* Maria Kanellis
* Todd Pettengill

**Best Backstage Interviewers (C-Tier):**

* Cathy Kelley
* Funaki
* McKenzie Mitchell
* Michael Cole

**Panelist Hosts:**

* Charly Caruso
* Matt Camp
* Renee Young
* Scott Stanford

**Panelist Guests:**

* Booker T
* Jerry "The King" Lawler
* John Bradshaw Layfield
* Sam Roberts

**Best Commentators (A-Tier):**

* Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
* Jerry "The King" Lawler
* Jim Ross
* Michael Cole

**Best Commentators (B-Tier):**

* Jesse "The Body" Ventura
* Mauro Ranallo
* Taz
* Vince McMahon

**Best Commentators (C-Tier):**

* Corey Graves
* Gorilla Monsoon
* John Bradshaw Layfield
* Paul Heyman

**Best Color Commentators (A-Tier):**

* Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
* Jerry "The King" Lawler
* Jesse "The Body" Ventura
* Paul Heyman

**Best Color Commentators (B-Tier):**

* Corey Graves
* Jim Cornette
* John Bradshaw Layfield
* Taz

**Best Play-by-Play Commentators:**

* Jim Ross
* Mauro Ranallo
* Michael Cole
* Vince McMahon

**Worst Commentators:**

* Adnan Virk
* David Otunga
* Rob Bartlett
* Todd Grisham

Bonus: Booker T would be on this list if he weren't so fun to listen to.

**Best Commentary Teams:**

* Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon
* Jerry "The King" Lawler and Jim Ross
* Michael Cole and Taz
* Jesse "The Body" Ventura and Vince McMahon

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2022/10/mount-rushmore-wwe-broadcast.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Wrestlers in Hollywood

**Wrestlers Turned Actors (A-Tier):**

* Dave Bautista
* Dwayne Johnson / The Rock
* John Cena
* Kevin Nash

**Wrestlers Turned Actors (B-Tier):**

* Andre the Giant
* Hulk Hogan
* Jesse Ventura
* Rowdy Roddy Piper

**Movies Featuring Wrestlers:**

* Marvel Cinematic Universe / Guardians of the Galaxy
* The Princess Bride
* Spider-Man
* The Suicide Squad

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2023/03/best-movies-starring-wrestlers-hollywood.html

## The Mount Rushmore of Worst Wrestling Gimmicks

**Worst Gimmicks Ever (A-Tier):**

* Eugene
* Kerwin White
* Mantaur
* Shockmaster

**Worst Gimmicks Ever (B-Tier):**

* Beaver Cleavage
* Isaac Yankem, D.D.S.
* Oklahoma
* Yeti

**Worst Gimmicks Ever (C-Tier):**

* Bastion Booger
* The Gobbledy Gooker
* Red Rooster
* Repo Man

**Worst General WTF Gimmicks (A-Tier):**

* Bastion Booger
* Beaver Cleavage
* RETRIBUTION
* Shockmaster

**Worst General WTF Gimmicks (B-Tier):**

* Fake Razor & Fake Diesel
* Farting Natalya
* Naked Mideon
* Red Rooster

**Worst Job-Based Gimmicks:**

* Friar Ferguson
* Repo Man
* TL Hopper
* Yankem

**Worst Creature/Animal-Based Gimmicks:**

* The Gobbledy-Gooker
* Mantaur
* Yeti
* Zombie

**Worst Offensive Gimmicks V1:**

* Akeem the African Dream
* Colonel DeBeers / Sgt. Slaughter
* Kerwin White
* Saba Simba

**Worst Offensive Gimmicks V2:**

* Eugene
* Festus
* Oklahoma
* Hawk

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2023/05/mount-rushmore-worst-wrestling-gimmicks.html

## The Mount Rushmore of American Pride USA Patriot Characters

**A-Tier:**

* Mr. America / Hulk Hogan
* American Dream Dusty Rhodes
* John Cena
* Kurt Angle

**B-Tier:**

* Sgt. Slaughter
* Hacksaw Jim Duggan
* Lex Express Lex Luger
* (tie) The Patriot / John "Bradshaw" Layfield / Cody Rhodes

**C-Tier:**

* (tie) The Patriot / John "Bradshaw" Layfield / Cody Rhodes
* (tie) The Patriot / John "Bradshaw" Layfield / Cody Rhodes
* Jack Swagger
* U.S. Express

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2023/07/mount-rushmore-usa-patriot-wrestlers.html

## The Mount Rushmore of The Miz's Archenemies

**A-Tier:**

* Daniel Bryan
* Dolph Ziggler
* John Cena
* John Morrison

Note: This wasn't an actual episode. It was just a random mini discussion during Hot Tags #614.

## The Mount Rushmore of Scariest Wrestlers (Spookiest Superstars, Creepiest Characters, Etc)

**Ultimate Mount Rushmore:**

* Bray Wyatt
* Kane
* Mankind
* The Undertaker

**Women A-Tier:**

* Alexa Bliss
* Awesome Kong
* Luna Vachon
* Rosemary

**Women B-Tier:**

* Abadon
* Mickie James
* Su Yung
* Victoria

**Women C-Tier:**

* Bull Nakano
* Jessicka Havok
* Julia Hart
* Sherri Martel

**Supernatural:**

* Bray Wyatt
* Kane
* Papa Shango
* The Undertaker

**Monsters A-Tier:**

* Abyss
* Andre the Giant
* Kane
* Vader

**Monsters B-Tier:**

* Abdullah the Butcher
* Braun Strowman
* Kamala
* Umaga

**Psychos A-Tier:**

* Bruiser Brody
* Jake "The Snake" Roberts
* Mankind
* Randy Orton

**Psychos B-Tier:**

* Doink the Clown
* Kane
* Sycho Sid
* Waylon Mercy

**Worst A-Tier:**

* Black Reign / Seven
* Giant Gonzalez
* Rellik
* The Yeti

**Worst B-Tier:**

* ECW Zombie
* Mordecai
* Nailz
* Snitsky

**Cults A-Tier:**

* Dungeon of Doom (Kevin Sullivan)
* The Flock (Raven)
* The Ministry of Darkness / Brood (Undertaker)
* The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt)

**Cults B-Tier:**

* Dark Order
* House of Black
* SAniTy
* Schism

**Heroic (we didn't fully commit to 4 from this):**

* Undertaker
* Sting (crow)
* Kane
* George "The Animal" Steele
* The Boogeyman

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2023/10/mount-rushmore-scary-wrestlers.html