WWE: The 15 Toughest Wrestlers of All Time

The professional wrestling business has produced some very tough wrestlers over the years.

From The Big Show to Bill Goldberg, I have seen many tough wrestlers since I became a wrestling fan at a very young age.

Here is my list of the 25 toughest pro wrestlers to ever step foot in a wrestling ring.

The criteria that I graded the wrestlers in this list include: number of years in the wrestling business, number of wins against high-profile competition, and just overall toughness in the ring night in and night out.

Let the debate begin.

Honorable Mention

The Rock

Steve Blackman

Ken Shamrock

Harley Race

Killer Kowalski

Sid Vicious

Vader

Brock Lesnar

Hacksaw Jim Duggan

Kurgan

Meng

Years Active: 1978-2002

Fun Fact: His signature finishing move was called the Tongan Death grip, which likely came from his real first name, Tonga.

Triple H

Years Active: 1992-Present

Fun Fact: Triple H is married to long-time WWE Chairman Vince McMahon's daughter Stephanie in real life.

Andre the Giant

Years Active: 1963-1992

Fun Fact: He was nicknamed "The Eighth Wonder of the World" because of his massive size.

Junkyard Dog

Years Active: 1977-1993

Fun Fact: JYD's finishing move was called "The Thump."

Dean Malenko

Years Active: 1979-2001

Fun Fact: Malenko used to be part of the wrestling group "The Four Horsemen" while in WCW.

Chris Benoit

Years Active: 1985-2007

Fun Fact: Benoit's wrestled for at least four different major promotions throughout his 23-year career.

Brian Adams

Years Active: 1986-2003

Fun Fact: Adams teamed up with fellow wrestler Bryan Clark to form the successful tag-team KroniK while wresting in WCW.

Mankind

Years Active: 1996-2000

Fun Fact: Mankind was one of four different characters that was played by wrestling legend Mick Foley.

Bruiser Brody

Years Active: 1973-1988

Fact: Brody was murdered in 1988 while getting ready for an upcoming match in Puerto Rico.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Years Active: 1989-2003

Fun Fact: Stone Cold is one of the only wrestlers to use beer drinking for ways of celebration.

Tank Abbott

Years Active: 1999-2001

Fun Fact: Abbott also had a career as a successful MMA fighter.

Kane

Years Active: 1993-Present

Fun Fact: Kane's real name is Glenn Jacobs.

The Undertaker

Years Active: 1988-Present

Fun Fact: The Undertaker once went by the name Texas Red early in wrestling career.

The Big Show

Years Active: 1995-Present

Fun Fact: The Big Show has wrestled in the WCW, ECW and WWE throughout his lengthy pro wrestling career.

Goldberg

Years Active: 1997-2004

Fun Fact: Goldberg was a former NFL defensive lineman for the L.A. Rams, Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers.