#47. Arn Anderson
Achievements/Accolades:
- 4-time NWA/WCW World Television Champion
- 9-time NWA World Tag Team Champion
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2012)
Opinions on final placement:
“Arn Anderson is the one that came up with the name “Four Horsemen.” I’m not sure if you knew that, but now you do. That ALONE gives him the honor of the Top 50. But in all seriousness: Anderson was the backbone of the Four Horsemen. While Ric Flair provided the flash & the pizzazz that went along with being a Horseman, Anderson helped provide the thunder & lightning. He was a no-nonsense, grizzled professional wrestler that had an uncanny ability to make his opponent look like a million bucks, while also doing what was necessary to stay as strong as possible for himself. Does he deserve the Top 50? Absolutely. He works as an agent for WWE & still gives back to the business today by passing on his wealth of knowledge.” — Jay Alletto
“Tag team specialist. Four Horseman member. Done deal as a top 50 guy. He never had a great singles run though. That is why he stays where he is.” — Zack Heydorn
“Arn Anderson was a technician, and perhaps one of the most underrated wrestlers of all time. The enforcer of the Four Horsemen, Arn Anderson oozed charisma, power and aggression; but was unfortunately stuck in Ric Flair’s shadow throughout his career. Although he reigned supreme during one of the greatest tag team eras, Anderson was much more than a tag team wrestler. Coming in at #47 draws no complaints from me.” — Matt Burgess
“I really like Arn Anderson and think he’s was a great worker and it’s a shame that he never received a major singles push, but I don’t think he belongs in the Top 50 wrestlers of all time. He’s certainly in the conversation, but when comparing him to some of the guy that were left off this list, I think the majority of the PWP Nation staff got this one wrong, in my opinion. To place him above Jerry Lawler or Verne Gagne just doesn’t sit right with me.” — Eron Ramadanov
Jones is so overrated – the guy was given the ball MULTIPLE times in TNA and did nothing for numbers – that is just fact.
Even in pre-Dixie times, that the idiot Universe CLAIM THEY worship.
Want more proof?
RAW Monday, with Allen Neal featured, got its lowest rating of the year.
The OTHER dirty little secret is that Goatface Bryan Danielson never got numbers either.
These guys only appeal to smarks.
On top of all that – AJ is botch heaven – he has SERIOUSLY injured a FEW guys in the last year.
And the look and persona he has now?
Was honed by Dixie in the end of his TNA days.
Jones is a traitor – he held up Dixie for money, when he didn’t draw flies.
Dixie isn’t a charity – you want more money? Do your job and put butts in the seats.
Jones had his chance and failed.
Peace out.
My top 5 wrestlers ever – this is based on not only skill, but the TOTAL package – what they did for wrestling, their record, interview skills – just EVERYTHING involved in making someone special.
Someone may have more skill, but the other guy above may not be as good in the ring, but was a bigger star due to interviewing, drew more attention to wrestling, etc.
This is my top 5 singles wrestlers EVER in order:
1. Hulk Hogan
2. Ric Flair
3. Roddy Piper
4. Bret Hart
5. Stone Cold Steve Austin
BONUS: My top 5 tag teams:
1. Road Warriors (always and forever)
2. Demolition ( a blatant rip-off – and somehow made it their own)
3. Tully and Arn
4. Midnight Express
5. Rock n Roll Express