10 Greatest MONSTER Wrestlers

[@dripifice4882]

Kane deserves much much more. His run from 1997 - 2004 was incredible, he should have been nearly as big as The Undertaker. Kane was one of a kind and truly one of the most underrated characters in wrestling history.

[@ishanjaiswal8132]

Agreed he should have been as big as the undertaker.

[@Sam-nh9ty]

Kane is an unsung hero.. He is responsible for elevating so many wrestlers, including making Taker relevant again in 1998 just as Taker was getting stale.

[@evog35viii]

Well if you think about it, The Undertaker first debuted as " Kane the Undertaker "

[@markphillyfreeway5350]

Kane is my vote for #1. He has been in more matches then any big man monster out there today the guy is unbreakable.

[@DanDavidsonHarrison]

Kane would've been bigger than The Undertaker if he had never unmasked.

[@caeert2962]

I was 7 when Kane made his debut and I'm not ashamed to say he used to scare the shit out of me. A big guy in a mask that has magical powers that can control fire? Who wouldn't be?!

[@ishanjaiswal8132]

I was 5 and would get shit scared of him too. I would imagine what his burnt face looked like and that thought terrified me. 🙈

[@normang3668]

I remember being scared of Kane, too. . . Then again, Giant Gonzalez scared me too so maybe I was just a pussy, lol.

[@sabbath5188]

Cae Ert THATS GOTTA BE KANE

[@Bbknuckles]

Cae Ert I was 14 and that was the coolest debut ever. I can see how the little kids would be scared though 🤣

[@lamarwilliams6820]

I used to her scared by him and undertaker. They played they're gimmicks so well. I hate they're older now

[@danielhess1082]

Abyss did also take some inspiration from Kane. He was kind of a hybrid of Kane and Mankind

[@oddmaddox]

Mankane

[@danieldrayet2364]

I always thought the same thing, he was as imposing as Kane with the mindset of mankind

[@chaoszone550]

I lost it at Jerry "The Kong" Lawler and never recovered.

[@whYLiE09]

RIP buddy

[@StrikingAlexa]

But for Name Reacted trademarks it would of been Kong Ross

[@ImTheVirus]

King kong

[@leebailey6181]

Kane will forever be the monster of wrestling

[@sweetpetergeda]

After his brother

[@JRKudlick77]

Side note, Kane has to be #1. Unpopular opinion, Kane was at his very best as the unmasked psychopath. The look of him in shackles was so scary to me as a kid.

[@chrismcsweeney553]

Next list top 10 Kong wrestlers

[@thefookinchamptfc]

Kane should be number 1. Nobody on this list is more imposing than 98 Kane

[@DUB_87]

State your case where he had a better career than The Undertaker.

[@thefookinchamptfc]

Robert Wisdom when did i say he did?

[@DUB_87]

@@thefookinchamptfc-OK, I'll rephrase. State your case as to how Kane was a more dominant and destructive monster than The Undertaker.

[@thefookinchamptfc]

Robert Wisdom don’t owe you any explanation at all though 🤔

[@DUB_87]

@@thefookinchamptfc-No malice. Was just curious.

[@Jon_the_Wizard]

Good to see Bam Bam get on the list. I am of the opinion he's criminally underrated. How he and Vader didn't destroy the world I'll never know.

[@airfixx_8952]

Imagine Vader & Bam Bam vs peak Road Warriors booked in early 90's japan!

[@cardfreak0560]

@@airfixx_8952 injury galore lmao

[@sirmj1059]

I would actually put kane in number 1 imo greatest monster of all time without a doubt

[@laurynaskorsakas9869]

It's not a TOP ten.. so the placement doesn't matter. It's just 10 best oversized dudes in wrestling history

[@umairasif15]

At least top 3 like who else can do one arm choke slams to +200lbs people like they are bunch of pillows and looked believable. Even my mom was scared of kane in 1997 era lol

[@Gamesta100]

I have always liked Kane more than Undertaker

[@riselikethephoenix1]

I feel like kane has always came across like a bigger "monster" than taker. Kane should have been #1

[@Sam-nh9ty]

He always has been a bigger, better and more intimidating monster than Taker, than anyone else..

[@evog35viii]

Kane the Undertaker in 1990

[@Behemoth9030]

DarkSlayer basically a silent reaper rather than a calamitous monstrosity.

[@yuvanraj2271]

@@Behemoth9030 Accurate. 👍

[@jordanfrost25]

#1 *HAS GOTTA BE KANE IT'S GOTTA BE KANE!!!*

[@jive96]

Lmao I wish

[@lewis_g]

No 4th

[@dranzerjetli5126]

It's not

[@jackrugerstein8633]

If this was a Top 10 list... yes... but none of them were numbered

[@wesley_Certified]

Jordan Frost Andre the giant is the G.O.A.T. why is he so low he should always be #1 in this list

[@jedediahcoulbourne1791]

When I was younger Big Show was a literal monster and I loved him for it. I've always been a smaller guy so seeing Show was literally mesmerizing

[@whYLiE09]

Kane is literally a monster. He is described and referred to as a monster. Ever since debuting... prime example of monster imo and should have been #1

[@wmurray1990]

I am genuinely surprised that Abdullah The Butcher did not make the list

[@lilsunny7399]

abdullah was massive and psychotic, but a monster he was not.

[@OldHickory1971]

William Murray He was a monster in the territory days. Showed up and brutalized faces until being vanquished.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

Yeah, his cameo in Brody's entry really drew attention to his absence from the list proper.

[@seymourclarity8702]

Didn't Abdullah wrestle some hardcore matches while KNOWINGLY having Hepatitis C? Sounds like a legit monster to me...

[@charleschamberlain5383]

@@seymourclarity8702 I didn't think he knew at the time but he found out later in life

[@ragnarthorvaldson8778]

Haku is missing. He was a badass in the ring and in reallife

[@tasha4856]

Yep, but idk if he is tall enough for this list. I agree though he can be vicious when he needs to be.

[@sweetpetergeda]

He wasn't a monster

[@ninerdawg7749]

Every Monday Night Raw ranked worst to best do it

[@Kevin-ji3zq]

Wrestlemania 36 punishment

[@Ewoonation]

Could at least do the top 10 Raw’s of all time.

[@jayofthep]

I actually had nightmares about Kane... yes plural. He was terrifying in 97/98

[@raynwolfsbane2084]

2:14 I can imagine Vader and Bam Bam just randomly beating people up in the streets and raiding burger joints

[@cking06]

Where is Abdula the Butcher and Kumala ? When I was a kid in the 70s and early 80s nothing was scared you more then those two.

[@leerobbo92]

The editing on this is bloody brilliant, the timing of Show popping out from behind André is perfect!

[@kaitlyngarner740]

I first saw kane in 2001 but I have to admit that he scared the pants off me when he lost his mask and went berserk

[@freeworldsrp160]

Thumbs up just for someone finally giving abyss his due

[@dripifice4882]

We all know who number one is...THE UNDERTAKER!

[@newflesh666]

Such a great monster that they were able to create another great monster based off of him

[@moises32ful]

No shit if Taker didn't scare the shit out of you as a kid it's because you were not a kid when he debuted

[@ultima6892]

Kane as #4 ? Come on now I'd put him above Taker as a "Monster gimmick"

[@gavinj1456]

Jerry “The Kong” Lawler is the funniest thing I’ve ever heard

[@1995jordanc]

Love the addition of bull nakano but awesome Kong was 100% the best female monster

[@TheConway123]

The Yeti better be number 1

[@oddmaddox]

"THE YE-TAAAY!"

[@legendkiller2423]

Lol

[@F13thvoorhees]

Kane is the greatest WWE Monster, hands down. The man even had two of his own horror movies... And this was at a time when he wasn't even at his most terrifying! "The Big Red Machine" is the reason I fell in love with wrestling. He's the reason why I've always loved masked characters. He's a big part of what turned me on to metal music. I don't think any man could have pulled off that gimmick like Glenn did. He's not even just the best monster gimmick, but he's been a pillar in the WWE for over two decades. I don't think we'll ever see a more imposing character than Kane at his prime.

[@madusa-alundra-media5914]

Absolutely love the inclusion of Bull Nakano

[@Kwert]

One of my most vivid childhood wrestling memories was watching Bull Nakano hurl Alundra Blayze around the ring by her hair. She was definitely intimidating. I feel like in terms of pure monsters, the original Kane character has gotta be number 1 though. I was intimidated by Bull Nakano, a bit scared of Taker, and absolutely terrified of Kane. Terrified to the point of nightmares where Kane stalked me through my elementary school trying to kill me. I don't know if there are any other wrestlers who could have elicited that response, before or since.

[@Jay_76]

I'm surprised to see Andre on the list. He was certainly one of, if not _the_ biggest drawing names in the 70s and the 80s but I don't consider him a "Monster" as you define it. He spent the vast majority of his career as a babyface as far as I'm aware. He turned heel during his feud with Hogan because, let's face it, Hogan, as much of an egomaniac as he was, had an unbelievable amount of charisma and the WWF fans loved him no matter what he did. When that was done, he was a way for the Ultimate Warrior to gain popularity and make Warrior's WrestleMania 6 win against Hogan seem plausible. After that, Andre, very briefly, went back to being a babyface before retiring for good.

[@neilgoldring4832]

It made me happy when Paul put the ECW World title on Bam Bam👑😀

[@nadelladen2180]

Best intro ever. I wasn’t scared you were 😅

[@willybubba]

Umaga SHOULD have been in that list or at list had an honorable mention. He was a wild & crazed destruction machine (monster) that was basically used as a road block or "hitman". Some many times in wrestling games I would creat Umaga & would fight other monsters such as Abyss, Meng (Haku), Kane, Vadar, etc.. He was quit the definition of the word "Monster". But that is just my opinion.

[@ScarysReviews]

it's a shame Abyss isn't wrestling, to see him VS Kane, or be a team would be awesome.

[@StrikingAlexa]

Rip off of Mankind

[@ahorvath102194]

@@StrikingAlexa maybe but doesn't take away from the fact that abyss has had a lot of great matches

[@sweetpetergeda]

Yea in 2006

[@jcee8486]

Kane is one of the most iconic figures in wrestling history.

[@aliabbaszoher5618]

Kane from 1998 has to be #1 Nobody else even comes close

[@jtjohnson49]

But the biggest real life monster that was a wrestler was HAKU/MING!!!! BADDEST MAN TO EVER STEP IN THE RING AND PRETEND TO REALLY FIGHT

[@mikeg6894]

Don't think 'Taker is a monster, anymore. He was a legit monster when Paul Bearer was his manager and the only think 'Taker ever said was "rest in peace." Now he cuts promos like anyone else, just has a supernatural gimmick. He's in the top 5 greatest wrestlers of all time, for sure, but when I think "Monster" I think more on the lines of Vader and Kane.

[@kimvanhorn1966]

Him being given the name The Big Show: Show was the first major face WWF had signed away from WCW during the Monday Night Wars. Giving him the name The Big Show was a way from Vince to tell WCW "We have the big show, you have the little one."

[@cadenbalint1028]

I once met Kane when I was a little while he was working out a local gym and I was scared shitless and actually thought he was gonna chokeslam me

[@brbdhdhhdbdbdhdh8565]

Question is did he have his mask on

[@Behemoth9030]

Brbdhdhhd Bdbdhdh doubt it

[@elvinmartes2287]

Other honorable mentions should be Umaga, Abdullah The Butcher, Mankind, Nathan Jones, Brock Lesnar, Snitsky, and Meng.

[@justj.c6769]

Dad told me recently "Of all the wrestlers for you to love as a kid, you had to love Kane (started watching around mid 2000). I thought he'd terrify you, but you've always been a bit weird."

[@CadChamberlain]

Bruiser Brody was so scary and his gimmick was so believable, its a huge reason his murderer was never charged. The entire jury thought he was actually an insane caveman and the killer got off on self-defense.

[@tristanhicks5372]

I’ve seen Abyss at local wrestling productions. He’s old but still super entertaining. And yes. It was insanely hardcore

[@claudiodigiuni2525]

You should've said "Cultaholic.Kong" I'm seriously disappointed

[@johnthebomb06]

Jack G. Kong

[@wordofwrestling6103]

KZbin finally notified me when y’all uploaded a video. Hasn’t been working consistently lately (yes I have notifications turned on)

[@keithreilly6716]

Turn it off and on again... No seriously

[@wordofwrestling6103]

Keith Reilly thanks, didn’t think about that. Gonna give it a shot 😁

[@richardthepastamancer6619]

Can we get "10 wrestlers who got into politics"?

[@therestlesslegs8379]

Donald Trump

[@connman8d617]

Good list. A little surprised to see that Psycho Sid didn't make the cut though. That man was huge, he was mean and he was the first person I ever saw use a Power Bomb which is just about the most no-nonsense wrestling move in existence.

[@454LuisDeLaTorre]

Do 10 greatest highflyers next

[@flexinbroproductions]

THEE UNNNNNNDERTAKERRRRRRRR Thanks Fink. Now we return to our scheduled programming

[@Heavymetallord1]

The Big Show is the absolute perfect name for him, its always worked since he started using it, anyone else it wouldn't work, but it just suits The Big Show

[@bluntforcetrauma2141]

Spot on! Glad to see the Taker on top. But, sadly, you are missing one. Mankind.

[@pawekopystynski899]

Kane should have been at #2. I know I know, it is only a subjective list, so no problem ;)

[@jakamneziak]

Kane had the best debut of nay monster and probably would have been top if it werent for Bruiser's legendary difficulty, Andre's legendary stature and iconic status and the golden goose of the WWF the undertaker. A tough list to decide that one.

[@Luminator_maior]

Perhaps i was a bit too old already when Kane came around, but i was 11 at the time of Taker's debut - and i was just terrified! His face turn against Jake Roberts was quite the relief, and also pretty cool. ;)

[@hyperstar1867]

Huh What about Psycho Sid? I used to shit myself just looking at him when I was a kid! 6’9 juiced to the gills, and genuinely tried to kill Arn Anderson! He was THE monster heel in the WWE for 92-93.

[@evog35viii]

I remember going to Wrestlemania 14 in Boston back in 1998 and watching The Undertaker vs. Kane. That.. was.. the.. best!!!

[@prj7894]

Undertaker would forever be the greatest monster in wrestling history

[@moises32ful]

Or top 10 greatest wrestlers of all time

[@walsh8921]

Undertaker, not just best monster, but BEST of all time.

[@squarepickle]

What made Hulk Hogan was the perfect blend of Charisma, selling abilities, a great look, and acting abilities.. The villain was going to famous after facing Hogan regardless.

[@Chigen_Atomic]

Surprised Bam Bam's drop through the ring with Tazz wasn't mentioned. Bull Nakano looks starkly different than the big hoss she was in the 90s. Abyss deserves a run in WWE, or deserved, considering he's retired.

[@sylvinkabongo174]

Kane and The Undertaker scared the heck out me back in my youth. I was always fearful of any wrestler standing way too long at the ramp. Always had the thought that, the longer they stood there, Kane or The Undertaker take might appear and take them out.

[@YENKOGT]

No better debut tan the one from kane, everything was perfect , unexpected, on point, the eyes, the mask, tearing down the #1 monster at that time(the undertaker) in seconds, the fire from the ring... The song! Number 1)KANE.

[@scorpion4074]

Who else liked the undertaker's biker gimmick?

[@bluntforcetrauma2141]

Hated it. Hated it so much.

[@Dinosaurs_and_Pirates]

This intro was very Ross. I legit thought Pacittidust was going to be Ross going 'Paige here' or some shit. Excellent stuff.

[@OkieAllDay]

Irresistible force vs the immovable object was first used on the cover of Sports Illustrated. 1971 Oklahoma-Nebraska "Game of the Century"

[@dudeplaysgames5596]

😂😂😂Man you guys and your intros get better every month. I literally just rewatched the intro after the video

[@TechnicalDickov]

The visual of Pacitti dust with the monk humming in the background was art

[@msp720]

Matanza should've been on here. His debut where he destroyed every luchador in the ring one by one was awesome. Mil Muertes would've also been a great addition here.

[@instantshow4333]

Hmmmm. I'd say Paul from tekken, not Guile from street fighter for Nakano's hair.

[@carlbrucefroehlich3986]

When I was a kid and WWE was known as WWWF, the monsters (to me anyway) were those that didn't speak any English and seemed crazed in the ring. The Moondogs, Wild Samoans, George "The Animal" Steele, Superfly Snuka, and Killer Khan who had allegedly broken Andre's ankle. Never saw Brusier Brody or Abdullah the Butcher, but I'm sure they'd be on my 10yr old self's list too.

[@danielhess1082]

when explaining the reasoning behind The Big Shows name, it was partially a rib because the initials are TBS, like the Turner Broadcast System

[@williammatthews693]

Wow! That's a tough one. Deciding between Andre and Taker for the number one spot. I suppose you made the right decision since Taker fits the mold of a monster better than Andre (what with the supernatural aspects and all) and Andre really wasn't a monster until the latter part of his career. He'll always be a gentle giant to me. Good list!

[@jamesk2135]

that intro was too spooky for me. Three spooky five you.

[@candycaines]

"Kane was The Undertaker on bath salts." That made me laugh so hard I did a spit take.

[@comradecrawdaddy]

I miss Glacier. WcW is still in my memories damn it.

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

Did you watch AEW's Casino Battle Royal at Double or Nothing?

[@jtharris208]

Mark henry in his house of pain gimmick was down right scary

[@bobby2chains878]

The wrestler who genuinely scared me as a kid was hall of pain mark henry, all I could think about was how horrible it would be to be trapped in hell in a cell with him

[@jeremywilliams5141]

Here are a few others: 1. Sid Vicious/Sycho Sid 2. Kamala 3. Giant Baba 4. Giant Silva 5. Giant Haystacks 6. Gorilla Monsoon 7. Mark Henry 8. Brock Lesnar

[@bossgaming1717]

As a kid playing WWF Smackdown 1 and/or 2, I used to run out of the room whenever his entrance played

[@westnile21]

Taker is basically Vince’s greatest character creation next to WrestleMania itself. If Taker isn’t in your Mount Rushmore Of GOATs than something’s wrong with you.

[@oliverl.5834]

It's funny how no one remembers that Yokozuna was hailing from the polynesian islands. They never claimed that he was japanese.

[@neontron3830]

Abdullah the Butcher, George the Animal Steel, Kamala the Giant, the Barbarian, the Great Kabuki, Moondog Spot

[@nathanmooney8206]

You forgot to mention Kane is now the mayor of Knox County Tennessee. And being a 7 foot tall giant; he is still rather imposing.

[@AtomicLimelight]

i was kinda sad Boogieman didn't make the list. i saw monster wrestler in the title and went " :O BOOGIEMAN has to be in this" then *fart noise here* still good vid lol

[@duckydarrick7460]

Monsters have always been my favorite.

[@shortshins]

I'd have Andre 1st kane 2nd undertaker 3rd.... Undertaker was I ly really a monster for a couple of years after his debut.

[@UltimateMatt000]

Brock Lesnar? Not sure I'd classify him as a monster, but he certainly has that aura.

[@jasiam7841]

Yeeeah... I would put Kane nr.1 and Taker at nr.3 but other than that, great video

[@smallworldz7241]

Sucks we never got Kane vs Abyss

[@hoboplays6945]

Abyss will always be one of my favorite impact superstars

[@leegrant6643]

No Umaga, uncool

[@chaosof99]

The "fiver in the street" line had me rolling.

[@AngleInTheNorth]

0:12 Greatest jumpscare ever.

[@NinoCotonato]

Yokozuna have the best mic skill ever... (R.i.p.)

[@monkeyballs512]

Andre the Giant should’ve been #1. If you aren’t old enough to remember I get why you might not understand, but Andre practically single handedly helped McMahon break down the territories and make US wrestling and the WWF National. And, oh yeah, he was also huge in Japan

[@gabrieltenchev9868]

Cool video!!😎😎

[@johnflowers1154]

Just saying, honorable mentions should include Kevin Sullivan and Abdullah The Butcher. Those guys were nasty against