Let Your Opinion Matter: Bleacher Report Wrestling Awards, Vote Now

IMPORTANT INFO!

Hot Rod wants YOU to vote for your favorite WWE/TNA wrestlers and help them get some recognition.

I have thought of a new creative idea for an article here on Bleacher Report.

How about instead of writing a article that has just my opinions on it, I create an article that has all our opinions on it.

That's right, as a whole community we are going to give some recognition to who we think is the best wrestler/announcer in the categories that I have selected in this "award show."

The categories range all the way from "Best Tag Team in Wrestling" to "Worst Announcer," and then on the last slide the biggest honor "Best Wrestler in the Game."

All together there are 25 different categories. I have selected the nominated wrestlers in each category, but once you see the names you won't think it's unfair.

You might be asking yourself, how is this possible?

Well, (in correct order) write the names of the wrestlers you want to win in list format in the comment section below.

For example, the first award is for "Best Tag Team in Wrestling" if you choose 3-D then simply write...

1. 3-D
2. Next Slide
3. Slide after that

Simple, no?

At the end of your ballot/comment you will have 25 numbers and 25 names.

I will have an example of this if you don't get it.

Plus, don't worry about writing your picks down in the comment section and moving to the next slide at the same time, the last slide on the slideshow will have all the nominees and awards in the same order.

RULES

- Obviously, majority wins so the superstar with the most votes in a category wins the award.
- I won't use all the votes because I have to manually count them and there might be too many.
- In the unlikelihood of a tie, I will just use additional votes that were left over to break the tie for that ONE category.

Vote fair, but don't be afraid to pick your favorite stars.

After I tally up a number of your comments/votes, I will post another article saying how you all did and who the winners are.

I will write the article when I feel a decent amount of votes have been put in.

I hope that this can be both a good and fun first award show.

(This was inspired by viewers choice.)

1. Best Tag Team in Wrestling Today

Some consider the British Bulldogs one of the best tag team combos ever.

First award up for the ballot, the best tag team in wrestling.

Nominees:

- Team 3-D
Team consists of brothers D-Von and Bubba Ray Dudley.
TNA

- Hart Dynasty
Team consists of David- Hart Smith and Tyson Kid.
WWE

- Beer Money
Team consists of Robert Roode and James Strom.
TNA

- Curt Hawkins and Vance Archer
WWE

- The Uso's
Team consists of Jimmy Uso and Jay Uso.
WWE

- The Band
Team consists of Eric Young, Sean Waltman and Kevin Nash.
TNA

2. Best Show In Wrestling With Resources Given

Before it disbanded, in many people's eyes WCW was the best show in wrestling during the 90's.

Nominees:

- Friday Night SmackDown!
GM: Theodore Long and Vickie Guerrero
WWE

- Monday Night Raw
GM: Anonymous General Manager
WWE

- WWE NXT
Hosts: WWE Pros and Matt Striker
WWE

- Thursday Night TNA Impact
GM: Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff
TNA

- WWE Superstars
Hosts: Commentators for respective brands
WWE

3. Biggest Monster In Wrestling

Brock Lesnar was a three-time WWE Champion, but more importantly a bonafide freak of nature.

Who do you think is the biggest monster in wrestling?

Nominees:

-The Great Khali
7'3" 420 lbs
WWE

- Kane
6'9" 323 lbs
WWE

- Luke Gallows
6'8" 291 lbs
WWE

- Abyss
6'8" 350 lbs
TNA

- The Undertaker
6'10" 300 lbs
WWE

- Matt Morgan
7' 310 lbs
TNA

- Hernandez
6'2" 285 lbs
TNA

- The Big Show
7' 485 lbs

4. Best Diva/Knock Out Wrestler

A former multiple time Women's Champion, Trish Stratus has now cemented herself as one of the best women wrestlers ever.

Nominees:

-Maryse
A former Diva and Women's Champion
WWE

- Gail Kim
Considered by many to be one of the best wrestlers in a long time.
WWE

- Velvet Sky
One-third of the TNA Women's Tag Team Champions
TNA

- Michelle McCool
Former Women's and Diva Champion
WWE

- Angelina Love
Former TNA Knockouts Champion
TNA

- Madison Rayne
Current TNA Knockouts Champion
TNA

5. Best Ring Attire

Jerry had his own spin to what wrestling attire should look like.

Who do you think has the best ring attire when coming down to the ring or when they are wrestling?

Nominees:

- Zac Ryder
Strange tights when he is wrestling, one side is long and the other is half as long
WWE

- Abyss
His entire career he has wrestled with a mask on and with a vest and long pants
TNA

- John Morrision
Wears a fur coat on the way down the ramp, with those cool shades
WWE

- CM Punk
Has a Rey Mysterio-like mask when wrestling
WWE

- Desmond Wolfe
Wears his vintage t-shirt to the ring and for some reason when he wins a match wears it again
TNA

- Rey Mysterio
Luchadore-like wrestling attire, a cool mask and nice tights
WWE

- The Undertaker
A long coat when he walks down the ramp along with a sparrows hat
WWE

6. Best Mic Skills

The definition of a charismatic superstar was Rowdy Roddy Piper.

Which superstar today has the best mic skills?

Nominees:

- John Cena
With the ability to be both serious and funny, any suprise Cena is here?
WWE

- CM Punk
The leader of the SES is very convincing about Straight Edge like it or not.
WWE

- Chris Jericho
With those huge words like hypocrite and tapeworm, Jericho finds his way as a nominee.
WWE

- The Miz
The ability to get completely under your skin, Miz is someone you want to choke out.
WWE

- Edge
He can get psychotic on the mic and no one can stop him.
WWE

- Mr. Anderson
MRRRRR. ANDERRRRRSONNN... ANDERRRSON. Enough said.
TNA

7. Best Nickname

The nickname of the "Texas Rattle Snake" will live on in fame.

Which wrestler in the game today, do you think has the best nickname?

Nominees:

- AJ Styles
"THE PHENOMENAL ONE"
TNA

- Randy Orton
"THE VIPER"
WWE

- Triple H
"THE GAME"
WWE

- Edge
"RATED R SUPERSTAR"
WWE

- Rob Van Dam
"THE WHOLE F'N SHOW"
TNA

- CM Punk
"THE STRAIGHT EDGE SAVIOR"
WWE

- John Morrison
"SHAMAN OF SEXY"
WWE

8. Best Wrestling Announcer

Jim Ross was inducted into the WWE HOF for his announcing greatness.

Who is the best announcer in wrestling today ?

Nominees:

- Jerry "The King" Lawler
Color commentator of Raw
WWE

- Matt Striker
Color Commentator of SmackDown!
WWE

- Josh Matthews
Color commentator of NXT
WWE

- Tazz
Color commentator of TNA Impact
TNA

- Todd Grisham
Play by play man of SmackDown!
WWE

- Michael Cole
Play by play man of Raw and NXT
WWE

- Mike Tenay
Play by play man of TNA Impact
TNA

9. Worst Wrestling Announcer

Mike Adamle...enough said.

Who is the worst wrestling announcer right now?

- Jerry "The King" Lawler
Color commentator of Raw
WWE

- Matt Striker
Color commentator of SmackDown!
WWE

- Josh Matthews
Color commentator of NXT
WWE

- Tazz
Color commentator of TNA Impact
TNA

- Todd Grisham
Play by play man of SmackDown!
WWE

- Michael Cole
Play by play man of Raw and NXT
WWE

- Mike Tenay
Play by play man of TNA Impact
TNA

10. Best Low-Card Wrestler

Tazz never really got the push he deserved in the WWE, but was super talented.

Who is the best low card wrestler?

Nominees:

- Chavo Guerrero
Former multiple time Cruiser Weight Champion, very good.
WWE

- Ezkiel Jackson
The last ever ECW Champion.
WWE

- Vladmir Koslov
Was in the main event of Survior Series against Triple H and Edge
WWE

- Amazing Red
Extremely athletic X-Division athlete with bright future
TNA

- Santino Marrella
Funny Italian wrestler, who does have flashes of power
WWE

11. Best Mid-Card Wrestler

Never properly used in the WWE and never thought to be World Champion.

Who is your favorite mid-card wrestler?

Nominees:

- Christian
With his three IC titles and nine tag titles, Captain Charisma isn't slowing down.
WWE

- John Morrision
Athletic wrestler with three IC titles and an ECW Championship.
WWE

- Eric Young
Playful Eric is gone and a good wrestler has emerged from the ashes.
TNA

- Matt Hardy
Matt Hardy won't die and will have his day in the sun soon.
WWE

- Desmond Wolfe
Extreme technician, has taken Kurt angle to the max.
TNA

- Jay lethal
Inspirational wrestler and a fan favorite. Creative high-flyer.
TNA

- Kofi Kingston
Former IC and US champion, perhaps a WWE title isn't too far away
WWE

- The Miz
Loudmouth, but talented in the ring, keeps getting better.
WWE

12. Best Technical Wrestler

Say what you want about Chris Benoit the person, Benoit the wrestler was as technical as technical got.

Who is the best technical wrestler?

- Kurt Angle
Has made a career out of breaking ankles and winning gold.
TNA

- Jack Swagger
Young star on the way, already has won the WHC Heavyweight title.
WWE

- Douglas Williams
Extremely physical X-Division star, smash mouth style.
TNA

- Samoa Joe
Joe can fly, but he is best known for his lethal moves that bring pain to the human body.
TNA

- Desmond Wolfe
Brilliant strategist, he is flat out championship material.
TNA

- Chis Jericho
Not quite as violent as the others, but can dissect an opponent.
WWE

13. Best Submission Move

The always popular sharpshooter is considered one of the best submission moves.

Which wrestler has the best submission move?

Nominees:

- Samoa Joe
"Coquina Clutch"
TNA

- Kurt Angle
"Ankle Lock"
TNA

- Chris Jericho
"Walls Of Jericho"
WWE

- Dolph Ziggler
"Sleeper Hold"
WWE

- John Cena
"STF"
WWE

- Sting
"Scorpion Death Lock"
TNA

- The Undertaker
"Hells Gate Submission"
WWE

14. Best High Flying Wrestler

High-flyers like Eddie G. made pro wrestling really fun to watch.

Who is the best high flying risk taker in wrestling?

Nominees:

- Rey Mysterio
High flying, luchadore style
WWE

- Kofi Kingston
Crazy in-ring ability, sailing all over the place
WWE

- Amazing Red
Wide variety of moonsaults and such, great entertainer
TNA

- Jeff Hardy
Crazy moves like the Swanton and 450 splash, JEFF IS AWESOME.
TNA

- AJ Styles
Franchise of TNA is in this category, awesome flying fist and Spiral Tap
TNA

- Evan Bourne
Ridiculous innovative style, and crazy Shooting Star Press
WWE

- RVD
I don't think a single move in his arsenal doesn't require him being in the air.
TNA

15. Best High Flying Move

High flyers are nothing without their moves.

Pick your favorite flying move.

Nominees:

- Jeff Hardy
"Swanton Bomb"
TNA

- RVD
"Five Star Frog Splash"
TNA

- Evan Bourne
"Shooting Star Press"
WWE

- Justin Gabriel
"450 Splash"
WWE

- John Morrison
"Starship Pain"
WWE

- Chris Jericho
"Lionsault"
WWE

16. Best Powerhouse Wrestler

One of the most iconic scenes in wrestling history is Hulk Hogan picking up Andre The Giant.

Who is the strongest of the strong?

- Abyss
Seen picking up two men and throwing them into tacks
TNA

- Big Show
Seen throwing a truck out of the way
WWE

- Triple H
Seen delivering a spine buster to the Big Show
WWE

- John Cena
Seen hitting the attitude adjustment on two men at the same time
WWE

- Sheamus
Seen slamming Mark Henry onto the mat
WWE

- The Undertaker
Seen choke-slamming two men at the same time
WWE

- Rob Terry
Just look him up on Google images.
TNA

17. Biggest Loudmouth

I think I can speak for most of us when I say we aren't tired of Dibiase's sinister laugh.

Who do you think is so good on the mic, that it gets annoying and you want to kill him?

Nominees:

- The Miz
AWESOME!!! I think not.
WWE

- CM Punk
We get it, you don't do drugs, or drink, but can we just enjoy our beer in peace.
WWE

- Mr. Anderson
MMRRRRRRR. ANNDERRRRSONNNN...shut up please.
TNA

- Wade Barrett
Stop trying to make up excuses for why you do the attacks.
WWE

- Jack Swagger
All-American-American, my daddy told me that I was gonna.... SHUT UP.
WWE

- Chris Jericho
Sometimes Chris Jericho can hurt your feelings without you even knowing it.
WWE

- Hulk Hogan
Hulk it's okay to end TNA after the main event is over.
TNA

18. Best Current Gimmick

One of the best gimmicks ever, DX spent their time going against the system and entertaining us.

Which one of these superstars has the best gimmick?

Nominees:

- Randy Orton
"The Viper," ruthless wrestler who strikes without fear.
WWE

- Santino Marella
"Stereotypical Italian," hilarious in segments and puts smiles on faces.
WWE

- Mr. Anderson
"Self-announcing wrestler," great wrestler on the mic and good self announcer.
TNA

- CM Punk
"Straight Edge Savior," drug free, alcohol free, smoke free wrestler, who wants to save the world.
WWE

- Chris Jericho
"Best In the World," awesome at giving segments and truly believes he is the best in the world at wrestling.
WWE

- Pope D'Angelo Dinero
"Flashy Superstar," ask the pope anything, great in-ring presence, and good gimmick.
TNA

19. Best Heel

The conservative business man gimmick made JBL one of the most hated men in wrestling.

Who is the best villain out of these men?

Nominees:

- Edge
Psychotic wrestler hell-bent on winning back the WWE title and will do anything to get it.
WWE

- Chris Jericho
Wrestler who prides himself on being the best in the world at his profession and is extremely narcissistic.
WWE

- CM Punk
Leader of the SES and wants to bring purity to the WWE Universe.
WWE

- Abyss
Crazy monster, who has been manipulated his entire life and is out of control.
TNA

- Sheamus
Celtic Warrior, who can devastate his opponents with his powerful moves.
WWE

- Drew Mcintyre
"The Chosen One," personally hand picked by Vince McMahon to become a World Champion.

- Ric Flair and Fortune
Creating a new group called "Fortune," and seems to have recruited AJ Styles and Kazarian.
TNA

20. Best Babyface

The People's Champion is one of the most beloved babyfaces in the history of wrestling.

Who is the biggest babyface now?

Nominees:

- John Cena
Says all the right things and does all the right things to be loved by the fans.
WWE

- Rey Mysterio
An inspirational wrestler who clearly loves the fans and the feelings are mutual.
WWE

- Jeff Hardy
With an in-ring ability like him, no wonder TNA fans have become attached to him.
TNA

- Jay lethal
Never a heel in TNA, Lethal represents the good guy who deserves a push.
TNA

- Randy Orton
He never talks about his love for the fans, but his actions speak louder then words.
WWE

- RVD
The Whole F'N show gets another nod, clearly respects the fans and easy to get behind.
TNA

- Kofi Kingston
Fun loving, crazy, in-ring style. High fives the fans all the time. Any objections?
WWE

21. Best Non-American Wrestler

Former WWE Champion The Iron Sheik was the best non-American wrestler of his time.

Quick note, I have actually nominated Samoa Joe and Chris Jericho regardless of their actual birth place. For us wrestling fans they will always be from other countries.

Who is the best non-American wrestler?

- Christian
Born: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
WWE

- Edge
Born: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
WWE

- Desmond Wolfe
Born: Kent, England, United Kingdom
TNA

- Samoa Joe
Billed: Isle Of Samoa
TNA

- Chris Jericho
Billed: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
WWE

- Kane
Born: Madrid, Spain
WWE

- Douglas Williams
Born: Manchester, England
TNA

22. Best Ring Entrance

Goldberg had a vintage ring entrance and added his own spin to it.

Which superstar today has the best ring entrance?

Nominees:

- Mr. Anderson
Announcing his own name and weight, birthplace, etc.
TNA

- The Undertaker
Entrance, darkness everywhere, brilliant smoke and lighting work.
WWE

- John Morrison
Slow motion hair wave when he is at the beginning of the ramp.
WWE

- R-Truth
Comes out and raps along to his song and lets fans say WHAT'S UP.
WWE

- Triple H
Vintage motorhead playing and gets on ring apron and does the water mist.
WWE

- Sting
Can come down from the rafters from time to time and everything is pitch dark.
TNA

23. Most Underrated Wrestler

TNA's version of Shelton Benjamin, is extremely underrated wrestler Petey Williams.

Who is the most underrated on this list?

- John Morrison
WWE

- Jay lethal
TNA

- Kofi Kingston
WWE

- Ted Dibiase Jr.
WWE

- Amazing red
TNA

- Desmond Wolfe
TNA

- Kazarian
TNA

- Eric Young
TNA

- Matt Hardy
WWE

- Christian
WWE

- Kane
WWE

24. Most Overrated Wrestler

The Animal was good, but was he better than some of the mid-card wrestlers the WWE had?

Who is the most overrated on this list?

- John Cena
WWE

- Randy Orton
WWE

- Edge
WWE

- The Undertaker
WWE

- Kurt Angle
TNA

- RVD
TNA

- AJ Styles
TNA

- Rey Mysterio
WWE

- Triple H
WWE

- Sting
TNA

- Ric Flair
TNA

- Sheamus
WWE

- Abyss
TNA

25. The Best Wrestler In The Game Today

Is Shawn Michaels the greatest wrestler ever? You decide.

The moment of truth, who do you think is the best wrestler in the game today?

- John Cena
WWE

- Edge
WWE

- The Undertaker
WWE

- Sheamus
WWE

- AJ Syles
TNA

- Kurt Angle
TNA

- Samoa Joe
TNA

- Desmond Wolfe
TNA

- Jeff Hardy
TNA

- Randy Orton
WWE

26. EXAMPLE Of Voting Ballot

1. Team 3-D (best tag team) slide 1
2. SmackDown (best show) slide 2
3. Undertaker (biggest monster) slide 3
4. Gail Kim ( best women's wrestler ) slide 4
5. Zac Ryder (best ring attire) slide 5
6. Chris Jericho (best mic skills) slide 6
Get it, just keep doing it for the rest of them.

27. Awards and Nominees

Here, as I promised, the awards and nominees. So go ahead and pick and write them down in the comment section.

1. Best tag team
- 3-D
- Uso's
- Hart Dynasty
- The Band
- Hawkins and Archer
- Beer Money

2. Best Show
- SmackDown
- Raw
- Superstars
- NXT
- TNA Impact

3. Biggest Monster
- The Great Khali
- Matt Morgan
- Kane
- The Undertaker
- Hernandez
- The Big Show
- Abyss
- Luke Gallows

4. Best Womens Wrestler
- Velvet Sky
- Angelina Love
- Maryse
- Michelle McCool
- Gail Kim
- Madison Rayne

5. Best Ring Attire
- Zac Ryder
- The Undertaker
- John Morrison
- Rey Mysterio
- CM Punk
- Abyss
- Desmond Wolfe

6. Best Mic Skills
- Edge
- Chris Jericho
- John Cena
- Mr. Anderson
- The Miz
- CM Punk

7. The Best Nickname
- Triple H, The Game
- AJ Styles, Phenomenal One
- CM Punk, Straight Edge Savior
- Randy Orton, The Viper
- Edge, Rated R Superstar
- RVD, Whole F'N Show
- John Morrison, Shaman Of Sexy

8. Best Wrestling Announcer
- Mike Tenay
- Michael Cole
- Tazz
- Jerry Lawler
- Todd Grisham
- Josh Matthews
- Matt Striker

9. Worst Announcer
- See above

10. Best Low-Card Wrestler
- Chavo
- Ezkiel Jackson
- Amazing Red
- Vladmir Koslov
- Santino Marrella

11. Best Mid-Card Wrestler
- Kofi Kingston
- Desmond Wolfe
- John Morrison
- The Miz
- Jay Lethal
- Matt Hardy
- Eric Young
- Christian

12. Best Technical Wrestler
- Kurt Angle
- Jack Swagger
- Douglas Williams
- Samoa Joe
- Desmond Wolfe
- Chis Jericho

13. Best Submission Move
- Samoa Joe, Coquina Clutch
- Kurt Angle, Ankle Lock
- Chris Jericho, Walls Of Jericho
- Dolph Ziggler, Sleeper Hold
- John Cena, STF
- Sting, Scorpion Death Lock
- The Undertaker, Hells Gate Submission

14. Best High-Flying Wrestler
- Rey Mysterio
- Kofi Kingston
- Amazing Red
- Jeff Hardy
- AJ Styles
- Evan Bourne
- RVD

15. Best High Flying Move
- Jeff Hardy, Swanton Bomb
- RVD, Five Star Frog Splash
- Evan Bourne , Shooting Star Press
- Justin Gabriel, 450 Splash
- John Morrison, Starship Pain
- Chris Jericho, Lionsault

16. Best Powerhouse Wrestler
- Abyss
- Big Show
- Triple H
- John Cena
- Sheamus
- The Undertaker
- Rob Terry

17. Biggest Loudmouth
- The Miz
- CM Punk
- Mr. Anderson
- Wade Barrett
- Jack Swagger
- Chris Jericho
- Hulk Hogan

18. Best Current Gimmick
- Randy Orton, The Viper
- Santino Marella, Stereotypical Italian
- Mr. Anderson, Self-announcing wrestler
- CM Punk, Straight Edge Savior
- Chris Jericho, Best In the World
- Pope D'Angelo Dinero, Flashy Superstar

19. Best Heel
- Edge
- Chris Jericho
- CM Punk
- Abyss
- Sheamus
- Drew Mcintyre
- Ric Flair and Fortune

20. Best Babyface
- John Cena
- Rey Mysterio
- Jeff Hardy
- Jay lethal
- Randy Orton
- RVD
- Kofi Kingston

21. Best Non-American Wrestler
- Christian
- Edge
- Desmond Wolfe
- Samoa Joe
- Chris Jericho
- Kane
- Douglas Williams

22. Best Ring Entrance
- Mr. Anderson
- The Undertaker
- John Morrison
- R-Truth
- Triple H
- Sting

23. Most Underrated Wrestler
- John Morrison
- Jay lethal
- Kofi Kingston
- Ted Dibiase Jr.
- Amazing red
- Desmond Wolfe
- Kazarian
- Eric Young
- Matt Hardy
- Christian
- Kane

24. Most Overrated Wrestler
- John Cena
- Randy Orton
- Edge
- The Undertaker
- Kurt Angle
- RVD
- AJ Styles
- Rey Mysterio
- Triple H
- Sting
- Ric Flair
- Sheamus
- Abyss

25. Best Wrestler In The Game
- John Cena
- Edge
- The Undertaker
- Sheamus
- AJ Syles
- Kurt Angle
- Samoa Joe
- Desmond Wolfe
- Randy Orton
- Jeff Hardy

Thank You For Voting

Thank You.