Top 10 Pro-Wrestling Baby-Faces of All-Time
Posted: Nov 14th 2009 By: mikeiles
The following is a list of the top 10 baby-faces in the history of Pro-Wrestling. For those that don't know baby-face is a wrestling term that means "good guy".
Check out the list and leave some comments on who you think should have been the top 10.
10) Tito Santana
?Tito Santana was a hero to the Hispanic wrestling fans all over the world. He was an accomplished tag-team and single?s wrestler. Always facing bad guys, Tito never backed down. His flying forearm became a crowd favorite and led him to many victories. ?Arrrrribbbba?
9) Junkyard Dog
?Grab them cakes? is not all that J.Y.D did. He would ?thump? the heels all over the ring with powerful bodyslams and massive headbutts. His signature dog chain around his neck, growling, and crawling on all fours made him a hit amongst fans of all ages.
8) Magnum T. A.
Magnum T.A. could have been the biggest baby face ever if his career wasn?t cut short by a car accident. Magnum had the looks, the charisma, the in-ring ability, and a huge push from the NWA. His feuds against the 4 Horsemen were epic. The ladies loved his looks and the guys loved his toughness.
7) Sting
This bleached blonde muscle man burst onto the NWA scene and was an instant fan favorite with his face paint and crowd pleasing antics. He became a star after his feud with Ric Flair. Even when he adopted a darker ?Crow? look, Sting still was a fan favorite. The Scorpion Deathlock and Stinger Splash were symbolic of his hold over the wrestling fans.
6) Verne Gagne
Verne built the AWA on his back and was a multi-time champion. Generations of fans rooted for Verne as he wrestled well into his 50?s and 60?s. He fought off all challengers, raised a son on camera, and helped train dozens of pro-wrestling?s top superstars.
5) Kerry Von Erich
A member of one of the greatest families in pro-wrestling, Kerry was as popular as most rock stars. He had a ripped body and movie star good looks. He was a huge star for both men and women. At one point Kerry and his brothers were the kings of Texas and the faces of the wrestling world.
4) Ricky Steamboat
Steamboat was probably the best technical wrestler on this list. His matches with Ric Flair have become wrestling clinics. Always in great shape, Ricky could make anyone look good in the ring. His athleticism set him apart from all the wrestlers of his era.
3) Dusty Rhodes
?The son of a plumber? became the working man?s hero. He was an overweight guy who could move like a cat and fight like a bull. Dusty?s mic work was only surpassed by Ric Flair, whom he had many memorable matches with. Dusty had catchphrases and gyrations that are still mimicked to this day.
2) Bruno Sammartino
Bruno became a saint among the Italian culture. At one point he held the world title for over 7 years and beat everyone that he faced. He had an unmatched work ethic and super-freakish strength. Bruno sold out Madison Square Garden 45 times and was the top name in all of pro-wrestling for decades.
1) Hulk Hogan
Arguments can be made the Hulk Hogan was the greatest pro-wrestler of all time. This ?Real American? shot like a red and yellow rocket to the top of the pro-wrestling world. ?Hulkamania? was the most powerful force in the entire universe. He was worshipped by little kids and adored by adults. His big leg drop, pythons for arms, shirt ripping, and catchphrases made him a cultural icon.
Honorable Mentions: Jimmy Snuka, Greg Gagne, Lou Thesz, Anotnio Inoki, Andre the Giant
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- 1969 Ramon Torres & Alberto Torres def. Karl Von Stroheim & Treacherous Phillips for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 1974 Rip Tyler def. Bob Sweetan for the TSW Brass Knucks Champion
- 1984 The Rock & Soul Connection (Buck Zumhofe & King Parsons) def. The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer 1 & Super Destroyer 2) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
- 1984 The Von Erichs (Fritz Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, & Buddy Roberts) for the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion
- 1984 The Von Erichs (Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) became the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion
- 1985 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) became the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
- 2005 Shane Morbid def. Kenny Campbell for the SRPW X Division Champion
- 2005 The 918 Boyz (Timmy J & Cade Sydal) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 2011 Jeff Starchild became the MWA Heavyweight Champion
- 2017 Lone Star, Inc. (Cody Burns & Trey Cole & The Longhorn Outlaw) def. Simply the Future (J. D. & Alex) for the WFC Tag Team Champions
- 2017 Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) def. El Greengo Loco & Karnage for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
- 2023 Thrash def. Jason Jones for the WFC Prime Champion
- 2023 MLP def. Red James for the RDW Brass Knucks Champion
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- 05-05 2017 El Greengo Loco & Karnage def. Team Dean Machine (Christopher Dean & Jerry Dean) for the BPPW Oklahoma Tag Team Champion
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- 05-06 1974 Rip Tyler def. Bob Sweetan for the TSW Brass Knucks Champion
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- 05-06 1984 The Von Erichs (Fritz Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy, Michael Hayes, & Buddy Roberts) for the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion
- 05-06 1984 The Von Erichs (Kerry Von Erich & Kevin Von Erich & Mike Von Erich) became the WCCW World 6-Man Tag Team Champion
- 05-06 1985 The Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton) became the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
- 05-06 2005 Shane Morbid def. Kenny Campbell for the SRPW X Division Champion
- 05-06 2005 The 918 Boyz (Timmy J & Cade Sydal) became the SRPW Tag Team Champions
- 05-06 2011 Jeff Starchild became the MWA Heavyweight Champion
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- 05-07 2011 Bernie D & Max McGuirk def. Nemesis (Rage Logan & Damien Morte) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 05-07 2016 Tyson Jaymes def. Brandon Groom for the BCW Heavyweight Champion
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- 05-07 2018 The Von Erichs (Marshall Von Erich & Ross Von Erich) became the WCR Tag Team Champions
- 05-07 2018 Damon Windsor became the WCR Revolutionary Champion
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- 05-07 2022 Derek James became the AWE Lion Heart Champion
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- 05-08 1970 The Hollywood Blondes (Jerry Brown & Buddy Roberts) became the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-08 1985 The Snowman became the MSW Television Champion
- 05-08 1988 Kerry Von Erich def. King Parsons for the WCCW World Champion
- 05-08 2004 Brandon Groom def. Michael Barry for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Champion
- 05-08 2004 John O'Malley became the IZW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-08 2004 Kenny Campbell became the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 05-08 2004 Luc Lapointe & Se7en became the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 05-08 2010 Excellence Personified (Dustin Heritage & Se7en & Michael Barry & Jack Legacy) became the TAP Tag Team Champions
- 05-08 2010 Wage def. Eric Rose for the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 05-08 2010 John O'Malley def. Kevin Morgan for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-08 2010 Michael H def. Tex for the 412PE Heavyweight Champion
- 05-08 2010 J. R. Orullian & The Unknown def. The Trenchcoat Mafia (Ryan Reed & Dennis Williams) for the 412PE Tag Team Champions
- 05-09 1967 Gorgeous George, Jr. & Jack Brisco def. The Assassins (Assassin #1 & Assassin #2) for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 05-09 2004 John O'Malley def. Chris Matthews for the ACW Heavyweight Champion
- 05-09 2004 Se7en became the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 05-09 2004 Bernie Donderwitz def. Se7en for the ACW Hardcore Champion
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- 05-11 1981 Ernie Ladd def. Kerry Von Erich for the WCCW American Heavyweight Champion
- 05-11 2008 The Midnite Rider def. Outlaw for the MSWA Oklahoma Champion
- 05-11 2008 Limited Edition (Les Mayne & Dane Griffin) def. The South Side Soul Assassins (Tyson Jaymes & 3rd Rail) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 05-11 2013 Billy Ray [1st] became the NAW Heavyweight Champion
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