AI Ranks Top Wrestling Personalities of All-Time

Jake Roberts’ chilling and calm promo delivery is spotlighting by AI as a reason for him to be included in the top wrestling personalities of all time. In his era and any other, Roberts remains one of the most unique characters and performers of all time.

His promo work helped to influence many to try and escape the typical styles of promo delivery, and AI believes that this is enough to warrant a spot among the best personalities of all time, which is very fair.

Paul Heyman

Paul Heyman is a non-wrestler, but is still undoubtedly one of the top wrestling personalities of all time, and AI has recognized that. AI describes him as the “best non-wrestler personality ever”, and it is very difficult to argue with this notion.

His mic work is said to be a masterclass, and he can elevate any star he is with, whether that be Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, or Curtis Axel (okay, AI didn’t mention Curtis Axel). Either way, Heyman’s managerial talent has been spotlighted, and rightfully so.

Chris Jericho

Fans regard Chris Jericho as a master of reinvention, and so does AI! ChatGPT lists his various gimmicks such as Y2J, The List of Jericho, and Le Champion, showcasing just how far and wide his personality has stretched over the years.

Jericho’s wit, delivery and creativity have managed to keep him fresh in multiple eras (though AI has ignored some of the last couple of years in AEW, with no mention of ‘The Learning Tree’. We wonder why?).

Roddy Piper

‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper influenced so many wrestlers over the years when it comes to energy and promo delivery, and AI has made sure to mention his unpredictable, provocative nature that captured fans and riled up any crowd with just a single line.

His role as host of ‘Piper’s Pit’ is described by AI to have changed segments forever, and this is very true. Piper’s personality also allowed him to enter the world of Hollywood.

Dusty Rhodes

Dusty Rhodes wasn’t quite as intense and wild as some of the others mentioned by AI, but his personality was still infectious for its coolness and authenticity. Whether it be as an arrogant heel with charm or a heartfelt, authentic babyface delivery, Rhodes is one of the best talkers of all time.

AI accredits Rhodes for having such a huge impact inside and outside of the ring, which is testament to his personality.

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan’s larger-than-life persona is the reason why he caught fire in WWE in the 1980s, as the HulkaMania craze went wild, growing WWE to new levels and generating so much buzz around the business.

AI notes that he wasn’t the best promo on a technical basis, but his personality still shone through and captured the imagination of so many.

‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin

Steve Austin managed to become the number one guy in all of pro wrestling in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and that comes down to his personality. AI credits Austin’s anti-authority swagger, rebellious attitude, and blue-collar badassery as what makes him one of wrestling’s top personalities.

His persona resonated with millions and has continued to do so, which is why he gets such a major reaction each and every time he resurfaces.

'Macho Man' Randy Savage

The ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage was such a big part of wrestling in the 80s and 90s, always sitting just behind Hulk Hogan as one of the top stars in the business, but certainly standing out when it came to unique charisma and personality.

Savage is said by AI to have wild intensity, a unique voice that has yet to be replicated, unpredictable promos, and a larger-than-life presence that made him unforgettable. People still imitate Savage to this day, proving his influence and excellence as a personality.

The Rock

The Rock's ability to achieve dizzying levels of fame in the world of Hollywood is testament to his personality and charisma, making him one of the top personalities in pro wrestling history, without a doubt.

AI describes his charisma, catchphrases (which are timeless), and supreme comedic timing as reasons for why he became such an influential crossover star, able to draw crowds in wrestling and eyes onto cinema.

Ric Flair

Ric Flair is ranked by AI as being the best personality in wrestling history, and it is hard to argue with that. AI explains that Flair was the embodiment of flamboyance, confidence, and over-the-top charisma, with his promos being unmatched in intensity and drama.

Flair was a huge star in NWA/WCW, captivating fans any time he took to the ring or the mic. He was someone who lived and breathed his wrestling gimmick as the Jet Flyin’, Kiss Stealin’, Limousine Ridin’, Dirtiest Player in the Game, Son of a Gun, the Man, the Nature Boy, Ric Flair.