Top Rope List

Lists of various numbers such as Top 10, Top 25 and more, wherein the absolute focus is the top 3 that are awarded a bronze, silver and gold placement.

Originally, this was just a normal list without much else to it. When it was revived in 2020, a new element was introduced in having to create a "master list" of all the panelists comparing their lists and debating the placement if they were to combine their picks together.

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## #1. Top Rope List of NXT Superstars of All Time (So Far)

Prior to NXT TakeOver XXX, the top 10 NXT superstars in the men's division, women's division and overall combined were chosen by each individual member of the panel. Here were the consensus lists after the debate rounds:

**Top 10 NXT Superstars of All Time (So Far) - Men's Division:**

1. Johnny Gargano
2. Sami Zayn
3. Tommaso Ciampa
4. Finn Balor
5. Adam Cole
6. The Revival
7. Pete Dunne
8. Adrian Neville
9. Kevin Owens
10. Samoa Joe

**Top 10 NXT Superstars of All Time (So Far) - Women's Division:**

1. Asuka
2. Bayley
3. Sasha Banks
4. Shayna Baszler
5. Charlotte Flair
6. Paige
7. Rhea Ripley
8. Kairi Sane
9. Becky Lynch
10. Emma

**Top 10 NXT Superstars of All Time (So Far) - Overall Master List:**

1. Johnny Gargano
2. Asuka
3. Bayley
4. Sami Zayn
5. Sasha Banks
6. Tommaso Ciampa
7. Finn Balor
8. Adam Cole
9. Shayna Baszler
10. The Revival

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2020/08/top-rope-list-best-10-nxt-superstars-of.html

## #2. Top Rope List of NXT Tag Teams of All Time (So Far)

As sponsored by a Patreon request, the last round of NXT Superstars was expanded upon with a focus on the best tag teams to come out of the black and gold brand prior to NXT TakeOver XXX. Here were the consensus lists after the debate rounds:

**Top 10 NXT Tag Teams of All Time (So Far):**

1. The Revival
2. The Undisputed ERA
3. #DIY
4. American Alpha
5. The Authors of Pain
6. The Ascension
7. Moustache Mountain
8. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassidy
9. The War Raiders
10. The Street Profits

Episode Link: https://www.smarkoutmoment.com/2020/08/top-rope-list-best-10-nxt-tag-teams.html

## #3. Top Rope List of WWE Hell in a Cell Competitors of All Time (So Far)

In preparation of Hell in a Cell moving from October to June, we decided to break down the top 10 WWE Superstars who best exemplified the Hell in a Cell match. Here were the consensus lists after the debate rounds:

**Top 10 WWE Hell in a Cell Superstars All Time (So Far):**

1. The Undertaker
2. Triple H
3. Mick Foley
4. Shawn Michaels
5. Randy Orton
6. Sasha Banks
7. Roman Reigns
8. Batista
9. Brock Lesnar
10. Kane

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

## #4. Top Rope List of UK Wrestlers

In preparation of Clash at the Castle being the first UK pay-per-view WWE has done in so many years, we decided to break down the top 10 WWE Superstars (and then elsewhere) who come from the United Kingdom. Here were our lists:

**Original Mango WWE List:**

1. William Regal
2. British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith
3. Drew McIntyre
4. Wade Barrett
5. Pete Dunne
6. Neville
7. Fit Finlay
8. Paige
9. Tyler Bate
10. Nikki Cross

Note: When adding non-WWE talent, Will Ospreay took over the #5 spot and Zack Sabre Jr took over #6, pushing everyone else down and Bate and Cross off the top 10 list.

**Original DeFelice WWE List**

1. William Regal
2. British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith
3. Paige
4. Drew McIntyre
5. Wade Barrett
6. Dynamite Kid
7. Pete Dunne
8. Tyler Bate
9. Fit Finlay
10. Neville

Note: When adding non-WWE talent, Will Ospreay would take over #4, Zack Sabre Jr would be #5, and Nigel McGuinness would be #6, pushing everything else down. However, Neville would be bumped up to #9, taking over Dynamite Kid's original spot entirely, leaving Dynamite Kid, Tyler Bate and Finlay off the list.

**Original Wiggins WWE List:**

1. William Regal
2. Wade Barrett
3. Neville
4. Drew McIntyre
5. Tyler Bate
6. Pete Dunne
7. Piper Niven
8. Nikki Cross
9. Fit Finlay
10. Paige

Note: Callum's original list was not WWE-centric and would have been Will Ospreay, Zack Sabre Jr, William Regal, Wade Barrett, Neville, Drew McIntyre, Tyler Bate, Nigel McGuinness, Pete Dunne and Piper Niven.

**Combined List (WWE-specific):**

1. William Regal
2. Drew McIntyre
3. Wade Barrett
4. Neville
5. British Bulldog
6. Pete Dunne
7. Paige
8. Tyler Bate
9. Fit Finlay
10. Nikki Cross

**Combined List (with people not in WWE also included):**

1. William Regal
2. Will Ospreay
3. Zack Sabre Jr
4. Drew McIntyre
5. Wade Barrett
6. British Bulldog
7. Neville / Pac
8. Nigel McGuinness
9. Pete Dunne
10. Paige

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

## #5. Top Rope List of Movies Featuring Pro Wrestlers

To celebrate the WrestleMania Goes Hollywood time frame we're in for WrestleMania 39, we listed our personal top 10 favorite films that star a pro wrestler in some fashion. Here were our lists:

**Mango List - Featured Roles:**

1. Marvel Cinematic Universe (Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy and more)
2. The Godfather (Lenny Montana as Luca Brasi)
3. Spider-Man (Macho Man Randy Savage as Bonesaw McGraw)
4. Man on the Moon (Jerry "The King" Lawler as himself, and others)
5. The Suicide Squad (John Cena as Peacemaker)
6. Predator (Jesse Ventura as Blain)
7. Spectre (Dave Bautista as Mr. Hinx)
8. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Dr. Smolder Bravestone)
9. Knock at the Cabin (Dave Bautista as Leonard)
10. The Princess Bride (Andre the Giant as Fezzik)

**Mango List - Cameo Roles:**

1. Kevin Nash as Super Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
2. Tommy "Tiny" Lister (Zeus) as Tattooed Prisoner in The Dark Knight
3. Tyler Mane (Big Sky in WCW) as Sabretooth in X-Men
4. Nathan Jones as Rictus Erectus in Mad Max: Fury Road
5. Kevin Nash as The Russian in Punisher
6. Kevin Nash as Francis in John Wick
7. Kevin Nash as Mover #2 in Grandma's Boy
8. Jeep Swenson as Bane and Jesse Ventura as Arkham Asylum Guard in Batman & Robin
9. "High Chief" Peter Maivia as Car Driver in You Only Live Twice
10. Big Show Paul Wight as Captain Insano in The Waterboy
11. Jesse Ventura as Captain Freedom in Running Man

**DeFelice List**

1. The Suicide Squad
2. Guardians of the Galaxy
3. Spider-Man
4. Moana
5. The Princess Bride
6. TMNT 2
7. The Wrestler
8. Ready to Rumble
9. Batman & Robin
10. The Longest Yard

**Wiggins List:**

1. The Princess Bride
2. Ed Wood
3. Guardians of the Galaxy
4. Spider-Man
5. Moana
6. Jumanji: The Next Level
7. The Mummy Returns
8. Spectre
9. Rocky III
10. Nacho Libre

Note: There was no combined this for this episode.

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