WWE Superstars' Favourite Wrestlers

Alberto Del Rio:
“You know, I always admired my father. That’s the reason I became a professional wrestler, because I grew up watching him and trying to be like him. So he was my idol – he’s still my idol – but if I were to mention a guy from here, I would say Undertaker. I have so much respect for that man as a performer and also as a person. It’s those guys: my father and Undertaker.”

Alex Riley:
"The Rock. There’s no one better than the Rock. I know people say this all the time and people get on me for saying it a lot because everybody loves the Rock, but everybody loves the Rock for a reason. There’s nothing he couldn’t do. He was 6'5", 260 pounds. I played football at Boston College and he played football at Miami, so I kind of feel like I have something in common with him. He was so dynamic. When he would say he was “electrifying” he truly was. In the ring and the way he moves, there was never a moment where he even looked tired. Unless he was on his back, he was up and firing off. The way he spoke, and his delivery, the way he carried himself and the way he walked – everything he did was entertaining."

Kelly Kelly:
"Growing up I thought 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin was the man. Just everything about him... I would just stare at the TV when he was on, with mouth open just in awe, even to this day still. [When I see him backstage] I run up to him like, 'Oh my god!' and he loves it. We’ll talk and talk about wrestling – it’s really cool to pick his brain."

Natalya:
"The Superstar that I respect more than any other Superstar past or present would probably be my uncle, Bret “The Hitman” Hart. Personally, and professionally, he’s a huge role model for me. One thing that Bret has taught me in my life is to always stand up for what you believe in. Bret’s been really consistent. Whether you like him, whether you hate him, whether you have issues with him – even Shawn Michaels would agree that he is very consistent in his beliefs and he’s very passionate about what he’s fighting for. He’s always taught me to stick to my guns and my convictions and to be the best Nattie that I can possibly be."

Wade Barrett:
"Definitely the British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith. He was a hero of mine when I was a kid and probably one of the main reasons I became a WWE Superstar. The fact that he was from England, I loved that – I was a very patriotic guy as a kid. The British Bulldog was always the biggest and strongest of the guys back in the day, and I was always impressed with how cool he looked and how good his gear was. He came down with the dog and all that stuff. I just bought into the whole thing and he was my guy."

Zack Ryder:
"Zack Ryder. I have revolutionized the WWE. I’ve taken myself from nothing and built myself up to – well, I’m not really anything special right now, but I’m going to be there. I’m getting t-shirts made, the headbands made, all for this YouTube show that I started. I’m the Internet Champion – are you serious, bro? I’m the Internet Champion. I think I’m the man, and I think in a couple of years when you ask me that question I’ll have some more valid points for you."

 

I certainly feel Wade Barrett, when I was a youngster attending the WWE tours I always had a Davey Boy sign, he was my guy growing up as well.

Though Stone Cold was the man that brought me on board as a man, there was a period around 16 to 18 when I left Wrestling alone but one wiff of Austin 3:16 and I have been hooked ever since, I credit Austin with bring me back.

That said as a huge fan of Wrestling, MMA, and all US sports I really do carry a lot of respect for Brock Lesnar, his ability to turn his hand and be sucsessful at everything he trys is amazing, listning to his training routine really inspires. Brock is nowhere near my favourate WWE Superstar but he is a man who has been in the WWE I really respect.

Reading Foleys books also flick my switch, fantastic interviews, average in ring performer, that was willing to take stupid hits to bring him up a level, amazing story teller. I have a ton of respect for Mick also.

I am not sure if the thread was asking for me to answer the question as if I was a wrestler, but I kinda have anyway.

 

American Football?

 

I think to get as far as he did baring in mind how good a wrestler, pro wrestler, and pro fighter he is would say he was sucsessful to an extent.

Your litterally talking the top 0.1% of football players make an NFL roster.

I dont think you really put a scale on sucsess when achieved at different things, Botham playing Football and Cricket or Carl Lewis dominating at track and field.

Its all amazing. I fear Brock can do what he likes, and very few can stop him achieving to a high level.

 

Rick Flair .. Whoooooooo!

 

My favorite wrestler is John Cena