These Are The Greatest WCW Wrestlers Of All Time, Ranked

Until it was purchased by WWE (then known as the WWF) back in 2001, WCW was the company’s biggest rival, and at a time was even poised to potentially put WWE out of business. The company was literally filled with a slew of top-shelf talent, and it’s a wonder that they were ever put in a position to go under.

The NWA, later WCW, was purchased by Ted Turner in 1988, and the list of superstars who appeared for the promotion is long and legendary. But who was the greatest of them all? Well, soon enough you’ll know, because we ranked them.

Before you get all up in arms over your favorite wrestler being ranked too low, note that these rankings are based solely on their accomplishments in WCW, and no other promotion. Also, we gave strong consideration to wrestlers’ length of tenure, cultural impact, and ability to draw fans. Without further ado, these are the greatest superstars in the history of WCW…

50. Jeff Jarrett

During his initial stint in WCW, Jarrett was part of The Four Horsemen, and a United States Champion. It was when he returned the second time around that he made his biggest impact. “The Chosen One,” as he called himself, Jarrett’s signature move was breaking guitars over his opponents’ heads. He became a four-time WCW Champion.

Jarrett is one of the most polarizing wrestlers in WCW history. In 1999, he formed nWo 2000, which was a remake of the original. Then, he stepped in the middle of a rivalry between Hulk Hogan and WCW Executive Vince Russo and laid down in the ring for Hogan. It was quite disgraceful. When WCW was purchased by WWE, Vince McMahon publically fired Jarrett on Raw.