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Wrestlers have such impactful and positive relationships with their fans that their actions often inspire generations for years to come. And their impact is not just felt in the ring but also in other aspects of life. For example, once wrestling fans heard that wrestlers would often turn to casino games to unwind, it was not long before they also followed suit. Soon enough, more fans were turning to Visa casinos to relax, just like their favorite wrestlers. The same goes for second careers, philanthropic efforts, and the list goes on – if wrestlers are invested, then so are their fans. But which wrestlers have the biggest impact on the industry? We take a look at the top legends over the years and what made them stand out from the fray.
Succeeding in the wrestling industry is not a walk in the park. If anything, wrestlers invest literal blood, sweat, and tears to get to the top. So, whose efforts paid off and why?
When fans heard that this retired legend was making his way back to the ring during WrestleMania 38 in 2022, they could not hide their joy. Here was a chance to see their hero at it again. After all, in his heyday, Austin was a fan favorite. As his name suggested, he came off as cold, which was interesting, as this was actually in line with who he was outside the ring. But despite this hard façade, he shone when it came to representing the working man, and fans loved him because he toed the moral grey line with ease. He was not the typical good guy, and he was not afraid to stand up to authorities. So, whenever he put on a good show, his fans would cheer him on, somehow living vicariously through him as they could not do the same thing in their workplaces.
Many people know The Rock from seeing his characters in top movies. But his wrestling fans know him from the ring, where he has been part of exciting storylines. One of the things that fans loved about him was his ability to crack jokes even when things were tense. And when he was not sending the crowd roaring with laughter, he was bringing in the high energy. Fans could not help but remain hooked to the storyline even before The Rock made his grand entry into the ring. And while he could easily have walked away from the ring and focused on his newfound fame in the movie circles, he chose to remain loyal to his roots and has shown up in different storylines over the years, ensuring that his relationship with his fans remains fresh.
Fans loved seeing Flair get in the ring. No matter how many nights he had put on a show, he always had the stamina to make it through another hour while keeping his fans entertained. But he was not just there to prove that he had endurance. Instead, he also had what it took to give his opponent a hard time. It’s no wonder that many wrestlers credit Flair as a great teacher in their careers. While he was still a star, his focus was rarely on the flashy side of things, and it was clear that he had a deep passion for wrestling. Flair, like many other top legends, has since stepped away from the ring and is now focused on managing his business while making occasional special appearances.
With 30 years in wrestling, The Undertaker is one of the most successful wrestlers in the industry. He even got inducted into the Hall of Fame, thus joining other legends such as:
Rey Mysterio.
Rob Van Dam, and
Booker T.
So, what about The Undertaker had people tuned in to wrestling matches? Well, it was the mystery! He kept his character going on for so long that people started thinking that he would never let on as to his actual character. And he inspired others to come up with and evolve their characters over the years.
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