11. Big Van Vader

Vader was huge, as he stood 6’4” tall and weighed a whopping 456 pounds. Prior to his wrestling career, he played in the NFL. His wrestling started in 1985, which was six years after he finished his short stint with the Los Angeles Rams.

With Harley Race as his manager, Vader beat Sting to win the WCW Championship and began a string of dominance he called “Vader Time.” He went on to win the title two more times. Vader’s rivalry with Cactus Jack and an epic battle with Hulk Hogan were among some of his other highlights.