Tell Us Which Wrestlers Are Overrated And We'll Reveal Your Favorite Diva

Most wrestling fans have strong opinions about which wrestlers are good and deserving of their accolades and which are only popular because they got an unwarranted push or because other fans are dolts who can't see how totally mediocre they are.

There are many reasons why a wrestler may become popular. Good (or terrible, but they catch on anyway) catchphrases are a big one, engaging fans to want to participate in their promos and develop a rooting interest in them. Other factors include the wrestler's appearance and/or outfit, their ring skills, mic skills, finishing move(s), showmanship, etc.

Another big one is how they are pushed by the promotion, and in many cases, fans feel like certain wrestlers were unnecessarily shoved down fans' throats and had way more success than their skills or popularity warranted, while other wrestlers were never given the push they may have deserved.

So what actually makes a wrestler overrated? Is it their popularity amongst fans or is it the way they were pushed by the company, or both? Certainly, a little of both, but we tend to lean more on the side of how the company used them, and will highlight each of the wrestler's accolades in their write-ups to help you determine which ones deserved their success or which were overrated. Of course, how you ultimately decide to judge which wrestler is overrated or not is entirely up to you.

When you're done giving your stamp of approval or badge of dishonor to each wrestler, we'll use your choices to determine which diva is most likely your favorite based on intense psychological analysis of your choices (don't be scared). After you're done, tell us which diva you got and who you think the most overrated wrestler of all-time is in the Facebook comments.

Question 1

Is The Rock Overrated?

While one could argue that he wasn't as influential as Hogan, The Rock became even more popular thanks to his exceptional charisma and mic skills, which allowed him to successfully make the jump to Hollywood that Hogan (and Stone Cold) couldn't. The Rock was a tour de force at the height of his popularity, holding the record for the most Raw, Smackdown, and PPV events main-evented in a single year, all of which he accomplished in 2000. He is an 8-time WWE Champ, a 5-time Tag Team Champ, a 2-time Intercontinental Champ, and a Royal Rumble winner.

Question 2

Is John Cena Overrated?

Love him or hate him, Cena carried the WWE torch for a decade during some lean years when the roster didn't have the same kind of depth that it has during other periods, and has shown incredible loyalty to the company and its fans, even learning to speak Chinese to help with promotional efforts there. While his character often gets criticized for being stale, it nonetheless remains immensely popular. Cena is a 13-time WWE Champ, a 3-time World Heavyweight Champ, and a 5-time United States Champ, and has twice won the Royal Rumble.

Question 3

Was The Ultimate Warrior Overrated?

The Ultimate Warrior had great energy and ring presence, which made him one of the biggest stars wrestling has ever seen for a short time. The Ultimate Warrior scored an iconic win over Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania VI that was seen as a passing of the torch. 8 years later, Hogan and Warrior met again in the WCW on far less dramatic terms, having what is widely considered to be one of the worst matches ever (though to be fair, it was partly due to an unforeseen accident). The Ultimate Warrior had one of the highest winning percentages ever and was a 2-time Intercontinental Champion and World Heavyweight Champion.

Question 4

Was Stone Cold Steve Austin Overrated?

Stone Cold is often credited with ushering in The Attitude Era, after fans went crazy over his beer-swilling, authority-defying, antihero character. Austin was even more popular than The Rock at his peak, being declared the Raw Superstar of the Decade in a fan vote during Raw's 10th Anniversary Special. Austin was a 6-time WWE Champ, a 4-time Tag Champ, and won the Royal Rumble 3 times (a record) in a 5-year stretch beginning in 1997.

Question 5

Is Roman Reigns Overrated?

Roman Reigns is a prime example of a character that's been relentlessly pushed before he was ready, and in particular, pushed as a face despite the fans wanting no part of it. Reigns has been booed mercilessly on many a night, with one of the loudest instances coming on the RAW after this year's Wrestlemania, when he defeated The Undertaker in yet another reviled (and poorly thought out) attempt to put him over. Reigns is a 3-time Heavyweight Champ, a Tag Champ, a United States Champ, and a Royal Rumble winner.

Question 6

Was Hulk Hogan Overrated?

Hogan will likely always be the biggest icon in wrestling, as he was its first mainstream superstar, carrying the WWE into the limelight. While no one can doubt Hogan's contributions to wrestling or his skill at working a crowd, his in-ring work has never been top class, with his matches often proceeding at a ponderous pace. Hogan was a 6-time WCW Champ, a 6-time WWE Champ, and a 2-time Royal Rumble winner.

Question 7

Was Edge Overrated?

The Rated-R Superstar is one of the most successful wrestlers ever, with a record 7 World Heavyweight Championships to his name, 4 WWE Championships, 5 Intercontinental Championships, and 12 Tag Team titles, the majority of which were won with childhood friend Christian. Despite his general popularity, Edge does have some detractors, who believe he was given far more glory than he deserved (while buddy Christian had only limited success as a singles wrestler, despite arguably superior mic and ring skills).

Question 8

Was Ric Flair Overrated?

Flair is one of the most decorated champions in wrestling history, the winner of dozens of WCW and NWA titles, as well as being a 2-time WWF Heavyweight Champ, a 3-time Tag Champ, and a Royal Rumble winner. However, that pedigree also brings with it many detractors, one of the biggest of whom was Bret Hart, who described Flair's in-ring work as mediocre and stale, saying that he relied on "Buddy Rogers high spots" and the same routine throughout his 40-year career.

Question 9

Is The Undertaker Overrated?

The Undertaker has had an incredible career that has spanned over 25 years, throughout which he's always remained popular. The Undertaker is often considered to be among the top 5 greatest wrestlers of all time, and to have one of the best gimmicks ever. He's also one of the most respected men in the industry among fellow wrestlers. Taker is a 4-time WWE Champ, a 3-time Heavyweight Champ, and a 7-time Tag Champ. He won the Royal Rumble in 2007 and had an infamous winning streak of 21 matches at Wrestlemania that finally ended at the hands of Brock Lesnar in 2014. He also lost to Roman Reigns at this year's Wrestlemania.

Question 10

Is Batista Overrated?

Batista was one of the most explosive wrestlers ever in the ring, but fans never entirely warmed up to his character, which was considered somewhat dour and drab. Nonetheless, he headlined one of the most successful PPVs ever, 2005's Wrestlemania 21, when his lengthy feud with Triple H reached its climax with Batista winning the Heavyweight Championship, something he did 3 other times. He was also a 2-time Royal Rumble winner, 2-time WWE Champion, and 4-time Tag Champion.

Question 11

Is Triple H Overrated?

Triple H's close relationship with WWE's brass is often cited as the real reason he had such immense success in the business, being a 5-time Heavyweight Champ, 9-time WWE Champ, 5-time Intercontinental Champ, and 2-time Royal Rumble winner. While Triple H is generally considered to have strong mic skills and to have been one of the top heels in the WWE for a long time, many believe he was given too many runs and didn't put enough younger talent over.

Question 12

Is Randy Orton Overrated?

Orton has generally been well regarded as a heel, but his runs as face (including his current one) tend to leave fans (and Orton himself) bored. Everything about Orton just screams heel, and with Smackdown currently loaded with popular faces, Orton may soon get his wish of turning back to the dark side. Orton is a 9-time WWE Champ, a 4-time Heavyweight Champ, and a 2-time Royal Rumble winner.

Question 13

Was Daniel Bryan Overrated?

Bryan's extreme popularity as someone many fans could relate to started to rub other fans the wrong way, who believed he was being elevated too high and becoming overrated. The now-retired wrestler won major championships in numerous promotions on the Indy circuit and was a 3-time WWE Champ, as well as a Tag Team Champ, United States Champ, and World Heavyweight Champion.

Question 14

Is Big Show Overrated?

The Big Show lived up to his billing, being one of the biggest men to ever wrestle at around 7 feet tall and 450 pounds. Big Show never really lived up to his potential to be the kind of legendary main event force that Andre the Giant was though. In fact, he was generally more successful as a tag team fighter than as a solo competitor, winning 11 Tag Championships in the WWE and WCW, while being a Heavyweight/WWE Champ 6 times. He was also an ECW, Intercontinental and United States Champ once each.

Question 15

Is A. J. Styles Overrated?

After a long and successful run in TNA, A. J. Styles made the jump to the WWE in a big way in 2016, quickly becoming a fan favorite and getting a good push. He briefly teamed with Chris Jericho before feuding with him and losing to him at Wrestlemania 32 and received a Heavyweight title shot against Roman Reigns within months of joining WWE. Styles has since become a WWE Champ and a 2-time United States Champ.

Question 16

Was Shawn Michaels Overrated?

Michaels is widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers ever and was also one of the most successful. After a legendary kayfabe split from his The Rockers partner, Marty Jannetty, Michaels became one of the biggest heels in the WWE over the next decade, as well as a bit of a real life heel for being part of the infamous Montreal Screwjob. Michaels won the Royal Rumble two years in a row and was a 4-time Heavyweight Champ and 6-time Tag Champ.

Question 17

Is The Miz Overrated?

The 7-time Intercontinental Champ had a torrid run in 2010 and 2011, including a lengthy run as WWE Champion. The Miz is also a 2-time United States Champion and a 6-time Tag Team Champion. Many fans weren't overly high on The Miz's work in his early years, but the consensus is that he's improved recently, becoming better on the mic and in the ring.

Question 18

Is Seth Rollins Overrated?

Rollins is largely praised for his work in the ring, though fans are less enthusiastic about his mic work. Rollins made his grand debut in the WWE alongside Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as part of The Shield, and has never looked back, winning the Heavyweight Championship twice and being the Tag Champion twice, once with each of his former Shield allies, including his current reign alongside Dean Ambrose.

Question 19

Is Goldberg Overrated?

Goldberg had arguably the biggest push/gimmick in wrestling history in the WCW, a winning streak that stretched to 173 matches according to WCW canon, though the actual number of victories was much lower. The streak coincided with a lengthy reign as WCW Champ. However, Goldberg's matches were often exceedingly short-lived, with him steamrolling opponents, sometimes in mere seconds. Goldberg would also win the WWE Universal Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship one time each.

Question 20

Is Rob Van Dam Overrated?

One would be hard-pressed to find someone who had anything bad to say about Rob Van Dam in the ring. RVD was widely praised for his athleticism and his polished moves, though his mic work was never particularly strong and probably held him back from being even greater. RVD won the Intercontinental Championship 6 times, the WWE Championship once, and was a 3-time Tag Champ.

Question 21

Is Rey Mysterio Overrated?

Much like his former tag team champion partner Rob Van Dam, Mysterio is a dynamo in the ring, doubtlessly one of the most entertaining wrestlers in the world. However, given his size, it did take suspending one's critical thinking at times when he fought much larger men. Mysterio won the Royal Rumble in 2006, the Heavyweight Championship twice, and is a 4-time Tag Team, 3-time Cruiserweight, and 2-time Intercontinental Champion.

Question 22

Was CM Punk Overrated?

Punk took his ball and left the WWE back in 2014, becoming one of several wrestlers to try his hand at mixed martial arts after departing (his first attempt wasn't a good one). Punk had one of the most successful runs in WWE history, becoming a triple crown champion in just 203 days on the roster and having the longest reign as WWE Champion (1 of 3 times he held that strap) in the "modern era" of wrestling. Punk was a WWE Champ twice, an Intercontinental Champ once, a Tag Champ once, and a Heavyweight Champ 3 times.

Question 23

Is Chris Jericho Overrated?

Jericho, overrated? Surely not. He's only possibly the most beloved and respected wrestler of his generation, blessed with exceptional mic skills and prodigious ring skills. Or are we ALL overrating him? After all, it would be hard for any man to really live up to his current legend among wrestling fans. Or, are we just messing with you and trying to get you to overthink it? Jericho was the first ever Undisputed Champion and a record 9-time Intercontinental Champion, among dozens of other Championship wins.

Question 24

Was Mick Foley Overrated?

Foley is a legend among wrestling fans for his many no-holds-barred matches in which he performed electrifying stunts, including a legendary Hell in a Cell match with The Undertaker in 1998. Foley is also renowned for playing three different oddball personas at the same time, one of the more unique gimmicks in wrestling history. Foley won the WWE Championship 3 times and was an 8-time Tag Champ, three of which were as part of the Rock 'n' Sock Connection with The Rock.

Question 25

Was Randy "Macho Man" Savage Overrated?

The Macho Man became a star nearly equal to Hulk Hogan in the 80's, thanks to his mesmerizing voice and mannerisms and was one of the most well-rounded performers in the industry. Savage was a 6-time Heavyweight Champ between his runs in the WWE and WCW and was credited as the greatest Intercontinental Champion ever by the WWE in 2010, thanks to his 400-day title run in 1986/87.

Question 26

Was Sting Overrated?

Sting was arguably the greatest wrestler who had never appeared in the WWE until that was finally remedied with a brief WWE run at the end of his career, including a Wrestlemania match against Triple H. Nonetheless, it was a shame we never got to see Sting make a longer run alongside some of the other wrestling stars he had never faced. Sting was one of the WCW's biggest stars for years, winning that promotion's World Heavyweight Championship 6 times and its World Tag Team Championship 3 teams.

Question 27

Is Jinder Mahal Overrated?

Mahal is in the midst of a big push, which some have speculated is due to WWE's attempts to gain traction in India. However, many fans aren't taking to it, which happens when you essentially take a guy who was a jobber (his career record in the WWE is 92 wins and 393 losses) and quickly elevate him to main event status. Mahal beat Randy Orton for the WWE Championship at this year's Backlash and has been virtually unstoppable in the ring over the past few months.

Question 28

Is Brock Lesnar Overrated?

Lesnar was the youngest WWE Champion ever when he claimed the belt in 2002 at the age of 25. He also won the King of the Ring that year, as well as the Royal Rumble in 2003. Lesnar may have become one of wrestling's greats but instead chose to pursue a career in MMA, which took him away from wrestling for nearly a decade. After returning, Lesnar stopped The Undertaker's Wrestlemania win streak at Wrestlemania 30, and became the WWE Champion again later that year (1 of 4 times he's held that title). Lesnar is the current WWE Universal Champion.

Question 29

Is Kevin Owens Overrated?

Owens is an Indy circuit darling who's made it big in the WWE, becoming one of the biggest heels in wrestling and the second-ever Universal Champ, a title he held for nearly 200 days. He's also been the Intercontinental Champ twice and the United States Champ 3 times. Despite being quite hefty, Owens shows good mobility and deftness in the ring.

Question 30

Is Kane Overrated?

Considering his lengthy WWE career and enduring popularity, Kane has relatively few singles title runs to his name. While he is a 12-time Tag Champ, he's only won the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship once each, and the Intercontinental Championship twice. Some credit Kane with being selfless and wanting to put over younger talent as part of the reason why he has won so few singles titles.

Question 31

Is Sheamus Overrated?

Sheamus had a rapid rise to the top of the WWE, defeating John Cena to win the WWE Championship just 165 days after his debut, one of the fastest runs to the title. Fans seem to be torn on Sheamus, with many considering his promos and character boring and stale, while his ring work is generally praised. He's won the WWE strap 3 times, the Heavyweight belt once, the United States Championship 2 times, and is a former King of the Ring and Royal Rumble winner.

Question 32

Is Bray Wyatt Overrated?

Wyatt is a character with a great gimmick that sadly doesn't seem to be getting utilized properly. The result is feuds that feel flat and don't come to any meaningful resolution like they have the potential to. Nonetheless, Wyatt's mic and ring work are considered decent and the potential is there for him to put it all together. Wyatt has won the WWE Championship and the Smackdown Tag Team Championship once each.

Question 33

Is Alberto Del Rio Overrated?

The WWE gave Del Rio a fairly strong push despite fans never really taking to the character all that much. He is a 2-time WWE and Heavyweight Champion, and won the Royal Rumble in 2011. After being fired for slapping a WWE employee over a racist remark in 2014, Del Rio made a brief return to the WWE a year later before leaving the company again due to not receiving the main event push that he said was in his contract.

Question 34

Was John Bradshaw Layfield Overrated?

JBL is now better known for his heel commentating, but he was also a fairly successful wrestler, winning the Hardcore Championship (which changed hands frequently, often multiple times per day) 18 times, and the WWE, Intercontinental, and Tag Championships once each. JBL has been accused multiple times of bullying and hazing other wrestlers, including by The Miz.

Question 35

Is Dolph Ziggler Overrated?

Dolph Ziggler has done some masterful heel work in the past, and was arguably at the top of the wrestling world for a brief period before he suffered a legit concussion at the hands (or rather, the feet) of Jack Swagger in 2012. After returning, Ziggler turned face and his star started to fall, with him repeatedly losing championship matches over the following year. Ziggler is a 2-time Heavyweight Champ, a 5-time Intercontinental Champ, and a World Tag Team and United States Champ.

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