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WRESTLER
OF THE YEAR
2017:
AJ Styles
Runners-up: 1—Kazuchika Okada, 2—Kenny Omega 3—Cody Rhodes
2016: AJ Styles
Runners-up: 1—Roman Reigns, 2—Kevin Owens 3—Dean Ambrose
2015: Seth Rollins
Runners-up: 1—Jay Lethal, 2—Roman Reigns 3—John Cena
2014: Brock Lesnar
Runners-up: 1—Daniel Bryan, 2—AJ Styles, 3—John Cena
2013: Daniel Bryan
Runners-up: 1—John Cena, 2—Bully Ray, 3—Randy Orton
2012: CM
Punk
Runners-up: 1—Sheamus, 2—Austin Aries, 3—John Cena
2011: CM
Punk
Runners-up: 1—John Cena, 2—Davey Richards 3—Bobby Roode
2010:
Randy Orton
Runners-up:1—Rob Van Dam, 2—John Cena, 3—Sheamus
2009:Randy
Orton
Runners-up:1—John Cena, 2—Chris Jericho, 3—Kurt Angle
2008:
Triple-H
Runners-up:1—Kurt Angle, 2—Randy Orton, 3—Samoa Joe
2007:
John Cena
Runners-up:1—Kurt Angle, 2—Batista, 3—Randy Orton
2006:
John Cena
Runners-up: 1—Samoa Joe, 2—Rey Mysterio Jr., 3—Edge
2005:
Batista
Runners-up:1—John Cena, 2—AJ Styles, 3—Samoa Joe
2004:
Chris Benoit
Runners-up: 1—Randy Orton, 2—Eddie Guerrero, 3—AJ Styles
2003:
Kurt Angle
Runners-up:1—Brock Lesnar, 2—Triple-H, 3—AJ Styles
2002:
Brock Lesnar
Runners-up:1—Rob Van Dam, 2—Triple-H, 3—The Undertaker
2001:
Steve Austin
Runners-up:1—Kurt Angle, 2—The Rock, 3—Rob Van Dam
2000:
The Rock
Runners-up: 1—Triple-H, 2—Booker T, 3—Kurt Angle
1999:
Steve Austin
Runners-up:1—The Rock, 2—Sting, 3—Tazz
1998:
Steve Austin
Runners-up: 1—Bill Goldberg, 2—Dallas Page, 3—Rocky Maivia
1997:
Lex Luger
Runners-up: 1—Steve Austin, 2—The Undertaker, 3—Dallas Page
1996:
The Giant
Runners-up: 1—Shawn Michaels, 2—Ric Flair, 3—Ahmed Johnson
1995:
Diesel
Runners-up: 1—Shawn Michaels, 2—Sting, 3—Hulk Hogan
1994:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Bret Hart, 2—Razor Ramon, 3—Ric Flair
1993:
Big Van Vader
Runners-up: 1—Bret Hart, 2—Shawn Michaels, 3—Yokozuna
1992:
Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—Ron Simmons, 2—Rick Rude, 3—Bret Hart
1991:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up:1—Lex Luger, 2—Bret Hart, 3—Sting
1990:
Sting
Runners-up:1—Ultimate Warrior, 2—Hulk Hogan, 3—Lex Luger
1989:
Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Lex Luger, 3—Rick Steamboat
1988:
Randy Savage
Runners-up: 1—Jerry Lawler, 2—Lex Luger, 3—Ric Flair
1987:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up:1—Ric Flair, 2—Randy Savage, 3—Steve Williams
1986:
Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Randy Savage, 3—Nikita Koloff
1985:
Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Rick Martel, 3—Sgt. Slaughter
1984:
Ric Flair
Runners-up:1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Kerry Von Erich, 3—Rick Martel
1983:
Harley Race
Runners-up:1—Nick Bockwinkel, 2—Andre the Giant, 3—Bob Backlund
1982:
Bob Backlund
Runners-up: 1—Ric Flair, 2—Hulk Hogan, 3—Jimmy Snuka
1981:
Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—Bob Backlund, 2—Tommy Rich, 3—Dusty Rhodes
1980:
Bob Backlund
Runners-up:1—Harley Race, 2—Verne Gagne, 3—The Iron Sheik
1979:
Harley Race
Runners-up: 1—Dusty Rhodes, 2—Jimmy Snuka, 3—Bob Backlund
1978:
Dusty Rhodes
Runners-up: 1—Bob Backlund, 2—Rick Steamboat, 3—Harley Race
1977:
Dusty Rhodes
Runners-up: 1—Superstar Graham, 2—Bob Backlund, 3—Harley Race
1976:
Terry Funk
Runners-up: 1—Bruno Sammartino, 2—Nick Bockwinkel, 3—Paul Jones
1975:
Mr. Wrestling II
1974:
Bruno Sammartino
1973:
Jack Brisco
1972:
Pedro Morales return to top
TAG
TEAM OF THE YEAR
2017:
The Young Bucks
Runners-up: 1—Cearo & Sheamus, 2—Seth Rollins
& Dean Ambrose,
3—The Usos
2016:
The New Day
Runners-up: 1—Matt & Nick Jackson, 2—Big Cass
& Enzo Amore,
3—Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder
2015:
The New Day
Runners-up: 1—Matt & Nick Jackson, 2—Davey Richards
& Eddie Edwards,
3—Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish
2014:
The Usos
Runners-up: 1—Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish, 2—Davey Richards &
Eddie Edwards, 3—Goldust & Stardust
2013:
Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins
Runners-up: 1—Goldust & Cody Rhodes, 2—Daniel Bryan & Kane,
3—Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly
2012:
Kofi Kingston & R-Truth
Runners-up: 1—Christopher Daniels & Kazarian, 2—Kane & Daniel
Bryan, 3—Samoa Joe & Magnus
2011:
Beer Money Inc.
Runners-up: 1—Wrestling’s Greatest Tag Team, 2—Air Boom, 3—Kings of
Wrestling
2010:
Motor City Machine Guns
Runners-up: 1—The Hart Dynasty, 2—Kings of Wrestling, 3—Beer Money Inc.
2009:
Team 3-D
Runners-up: 1—Beer Money Inc., 2—Chris Jericho & The Big Show,
3—DeGeneration-X
2008:
Beer Money Inc.
Runners-up: 1—The Miz & John Morrison, 2—Cody Rhodes & Ted
DiBiase Jr., 3—LAX
2007:
Paul London & Brian Kendrick
Runners-up 1—Team 3-D, 2—Jay
& Mark Briscoe, 3—Deuce & Domino
2006: AJ
Styles & Christopher Daniels
Runners-up: 1—Paul London & Brian Kendrick, 2—DeGeneration-X, 3—The
Big Show & Kane
2005:
M-N-M
Runners-up: 1—The Naturals, 2—Animal & Heidenreich, 3—America’s
Most Wanted
2004:
America’s Most Wanted
Runners-up: 1—La Resistance, 2—Buh Buh Ray & D-Von Dudley,
3—Charlie Haas & Rico
2003:
Shelton Benjamin &
Charlie Haas
Runners-up: 1—America’s Most Wanted, 2—Buh Buh Ray & D-Von Dudley,
3—Eddie & Chavo Guerrero Jr.
2002:
Billy Gunn & Chuck Palumbo
Runners-up: 1—Booker T & Goldust, 2—Jamal & Rosey, 3—Kurt Angle
& Chris Benoit
2001:
Buh Buh Ray & D-Von Dudley
Runners-up: 1—Kane & The Undertaker, 2—The Hardy Boyz, 3—The
Acolytes
2000:
The Hardy Boyz
Runners-up: 1—Christian & Edge, 2—Buh Buh Ray & D-Von Dudley,
3—Kronik
1999:
Kane & X-Pac
Runners-up: 1—The Hardy Boyz, 2—Harlem Heat, 3—Buh Buh Ray & D-Von
Dudley
1998:
Billy Gunn & Jesse James
Runners-up: 1—Sabu & Rob Van Dam, 2—Kane & Mankind, 3—Kane
& The Undertaker
1997:
Scott Hall & Kevin Nash
Runners-up: 1—Rick & Scott Steiner, 2—The Road Warriors, 3—Lex
Luger & The Giant
1996:
Harlem Heat
Runners-up: 1—The Eliminators, 2—Rick & Scott Steiner, 3—The
Gangstas
1995:
Harlem Heat
Runners-up: 1—The Smokin’ Gunns, 2—Owen Hart & Yokozuna, 3—Rick
& Scott Steiner
1994:
The Nasty Boys
Runners-up: 1—The Headshrinkers, 2—Public Enemy, 3—The Rock ’n’ Roll
Express
1993:
Rick & Scott Steiner
Runners-up: 1—The Hollywood Blonds, 2—Money Inc., 3—The Heavenly Bodies
1992:
Terry Gordy & Steve Williams
Runners-up: 1—The Natural Disasters, 2—Rick & Scott Steiner,
3—Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes
1991:
Larry Zbyszko & Arn Anderson
Runners-up: 1—Legion of Doom, 2—Rick & Scott Steiner, 3—Robert
Fuller & Jeff Jarrett
1990:
Rick & Scott Steiner
Runners-up: 1—Demolition, 2—Doom, 3—Legion of Doom
1989:
Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson
Runners-up: 1—Demolition, 2—The Road Warriors, 3—Jim Garvin &
Michael Hayes
1988:
The Road Warriors
Runners-up: 1—The Midnight Express, 2—Demolition, 3—Tully Blanchard
& Arn Anderson
1987:
The Midnight Express
Runners-up: 1—The Hart Foundation, 2—The Road Warriors, 3—The Rock ’n’
Roll Express
1986:
The Rock ’n’ Roll Express
Runners-up: 1—The Road Warriors, 2—The British Bulldogs, 3—The Midnight
Rockers
1985:
The Road Warriors
Runners-up: 1—Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams, 2—Ivan & Nikita
Koloff, 3—The British Bulldogs
1984:
The Road Warriors
Runners-up: 1—Kerry, Kevin, & Mike Von Erich, 2—The Fabulous Ones,
3—The Rock ’n’ Roll Express
1983:
The Road Warriors
Runners-up: 1—Kerry, Kevin, & David Von Erich, 2—Michael Hayes,
Terry Gordy, & Buddy Roberts, 3—Jack & Jerry Brisco
1982:
Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell
Runners-up: 1—Mr. Fuji & Mr. Saito, 2—The Freebirds, 3—Ole Anderson
& Stan Hansen
1981:
The Fabulous Freebirds
Runners-up: 1—Rick Martel & Tony Garea, 2—Mr. Fuji & Mr. Saito,
3—Greg Gagne & Jim
Brunzell
1980:
Jimmy Snuka & Ray Stevens
Runners-up: 1—Mr. Wrestling & Mr. Wrestling II, 2—The Samoans,
3—Verne Gagne & Mad Dog Vachon
1979:
Ivan Putski & Tito Santana
Runners-up: 1—Jerry & Johnny Valiant, 2—Paul Jones & Baron Von
Raschke, 3—The Spoiler & Mark Lewin
1978:
Rick Steamboat & Paul Jones
Runners-up: 1–The Yukon Lumberjacks, 2—Mike Graham & Steve Keirn,
3—Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell
1977:
Gene & Ole Anderson
Runners-up: 1—Mr. Fuji & Prof. Tanaka, 2—Greg Gagne & Jim
Brunzell, 3—Ric Flair & Greg Valentine
1976:
The Executioners
Runners-up: 1—Gene & Ole Anderson, 2—Billy White Wolf & Chief
Jay Strongbow, 3—Jimmy & Johnny Valiant
1975:
Gene & Ole Anderson
1974:
Jimmy & Johnny Valiant
1973:
Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens
1972:
Bruiser & Crusher
return to top
MATCH
OF THE YEAR
2017:
Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega (1/4)
Runners-up: 1—Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega (6/11); 2—Pete Dunne vs.
Tyler Bate, 3—Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun
Strowman
2016:
AJ Styles vs. John Cena (8/21)
Runners-up: 1—Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Sami Zayn; 2—Charlotte vs. Sasha
Banks vs. Becky Lynch, 3—AJ Styles vs. John Cena (6/19)
2015:
Bayley vs. Sasha Banks
Runners-up: 1—Bayley vs. Sasha Banks; 2—Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena vs.
Seth Rollins, 3—Kevin Owens vs. John Cena
2014:
John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt
Runners-up: 1—The Shield vs. The Wyatts; 2—Sami Zayn vs. Cesaro, 3—The
Wolves vs. The Hardys vs. Team 3-D
2013:
Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena
Runners-up: 1—John Cena vs. CM Punk, 2—Undertaker vs. CM Punk,
3—Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
2012:
The Undertaker vs. Triple-H
Runners-up: 1—CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan, 2—Austin Aries vs. Bobby Roode,
3—The Rock vs. John Cena
2011: CM
Punk vs. John Cena
Runners-up: 1—The Undertaker vs. Triple-H, 2—Davey Richards vs. Eddie
Edwards, 3—Austin Aries vs. Zema Ion vs. Jack Evans vs. Low-Ki
2010:
Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
Runners-up: 1—Beer Money Inc. vs. Motor City Machine Guns, 2—Kurt Angle
vs. Mr. Anderson, 3—Tyler Black vs. Davey Richards
2009:
Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
Runners-up: 1—CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy, 2—John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs.
Triple-H, 3—Team 3-D vs. Beer Money Inc.
2008:
Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels
Runners up: 1—Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe, 2—Edge vs. Undertaker, 3—Erick
Stevens vs. Roderick Strong
2007:
John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels
Runners-up: 1—Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe, 2—John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels,
3—Nigel McGuinness vs. Takeshi Morishima
2006:
Shawn Michaels vs. Vince McMahon
Runners-up: 1—Kurt Angle vs.Undertaker, 2—Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe,
3—Edge vs. Mick Foley
2005:
Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels
Runners-up: 1—AJ Styles
vs. Samoa Joe vs. Christopher Daniels, 2—Hulk Hogan vs. Shawn Michaels,
3—John Cena vs. John Bradshaw Layfield
2004:
Triple-H vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Benoit
Runners-up: 1—Chris Benoit vs. Randy Orton, 2—Randy Orton vs. Cactus
Jack, 3—Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle
2003:
Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle
Runners-up: 1—Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit, 2—Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt
Angle, 3—Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho
2002:
Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock
Runners-up: 1—Triple-H vs. Shawn Michaels, 2—Eddie Guerrero vs. Rob Van
Dam, 3—Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit vs. Edge & Rey Mysterio Jr.
2001:
Christian & Edge vs. The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz
Runners-up: 1—Steve Austin vs. Triple-H, 2—The Rock vs. Chris Jericho,
3—Jeff Hardy vs. Rob Van Dam
2000:
Christian & Edge vs. The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz
Runners-up: 1—Chris Jericho vs. Triple-H, 2—Christian & Edge vs.
The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz, 3—Super Crazy
vs. Yoshihiro Tajiri
1999:
The Rock vs. Mankind
Runners-up: 1—Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn, 2—Steve Austin vs. Vince
McMahon, 3—The Rock vs. Steve Austin
1998:
The Undertaker vs. Mankind
Runners-up: 1—Shawn Michaels vs. Steve Austin, 2—Bill Goldberg vs.
Hollywood Hogan, 3—Taz vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
1997:
Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin
Runners-up: 1—Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio Jr., 2—Shawn Michaels vs.
The Undertaker, 3—Terry Funk vs. The Sandman vs. Stevie Richards
1996:
Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart
Runners-up: 1—Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind, 2—Sabu vs. Rob Van Dam, 3—War
Games
1995:
Diesel vs. Shawn Michaels
Runners-up: 1—Jeff Jarrett vs. Shawn Michaels, 2—Harlem Heat vs. The
Nasty Boys, 3—Psicosis vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.
1994:
Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon
Runners-up: 1—The Nasty Boys vs. Cactus Jack & Maxx Payne, 2—Ric
Flair vs. Hulk Hogan, 3—Alundra Blayze vs. Bull Nakano
1993:
Shawn Michaels vs. Marty Jannetty
Runners-up: 1—Rick & Scott Steiner vs. The Heavenly Bodies, 2—Rick
Rude vs.
Dustin Rhodes, 3—Cactus Jack vs. Big Van Vader
1992:
Davey Boy Smith vs. Bret Hart
Runners-up: 1—Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Liger, 2—Royal Rumble, 3—Rick
Steamboat vs. Rick Rude
1991:
The Steiners vs. Sting & Lex Luger
Runners-up: 1—Bret Hart vs. Curt Hennig, 2—Lex Luger vs. Ron Simmons,
3—Cactus Jack vs. Eddie Gilbert
1990:
Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior
Runners-up: 1—Sting vs. Ric Flair, 2—Hulk Hogan vs. Earthquake, 3—Royal
Rumble
1989:
Ric Flair vs. Rick Steamboat
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage, 2—Ric Flair vs. Rick
Steamboat, 3—Eric Embry vs. P.Y. Chu-Hi
1988:
Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Sting vs. Ric
Flair,
2—Jerry Lawler vs. Curt Hennig, 3—Ultimate Warrior vs. Honky Tonk Man
1987:
Rick Steamboat vs. Randy Savage
Runners-up: 1—War Games: The
Match Beyond I, 2—Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant, 3—Ronnie Garvin vs.
Ric Flair
1986:
Dusty Rhodes vs. Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—The British Bulldogs vs. Greg Valentine & Brutus
Beefcake, 2—The Road Warriors vs. Ronnie Garvin & Magnum T.A.,
3—Hulk Hogan vs. Paul Orndorff
1985:
Hulk Hogan & Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff
Runners-up: 1—The Road Warriors vs. Ivan & Nikita Koloff, 2—Ric
Flair vs. Nikita Koloff, 3—Rick Martel vs. Bob Backlund
1984:
Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—Rick Martel vs. Jumbo Tsuruta, 2—Hulk Hogan vs. The Iron
Sheik, 3—Ric Flair vs. Rick Steamboat
1983:
Harley Race vs. Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—Rick Steamboat & Jay Youngblood vs. Sgt. Slaughter
& Don Kernodle, 2—Don Muraco vs. Pedro Morales, 3—Tommy Rich
vs.Buzz Sawyer
1982:
Bob Backlund vs. Jimmy Snuka
Runners-up: 1—Bob Backlund vs. Ric
Flair, 2—Nick Bockwinkel vs. Otto Wanz, 3—Nick Bockwinkel vs. Otto Wanz
1981:
Andre the Giant vs. Killer Khan
Runners-up: 1—Ric Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes, 2—Bob Backlund vs. Don
Muraco, 3—Michael Hayes vs. Terry Gordy
1980:
Bruno Sammartino vs. Larry Zbyszko
Runners-up: 1—Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan, 2—Verne Gagne vs. Nick
Bockwinkel, 3—Dusty Rhodes vs. Bob Backlund
1979:
Dusty Rhodes vs. Harley Race
Runners-up: 1—Bob Backlund vs. Pat
Patterson, 2—Nick Bockwinkel vs. Bob Backlund, 3—Mr. Wrestling II vs.
Ernie Ladd
1978:
Bob Backlund vs. Superstar Graham
Runners-up: 1—Blackjack Mulligan
vs. Ric Flair, 2—Dusty Rhodes vs.
Superstar Graham 3—Rick Steamboat vs. Ric Flair
1977:
Superstar Graham vs. Bruno Sammartino
Runners-up: 1—Dusty Rhodes vs. Superstar Graham, 2—Andre the Giant vs.
Ric Flair, 3—Greg Gagne vs. Bob Backlund
1976:
Bruno Sammartino vs. Stan Hansen
Runners-up: 1—Terry Funk vs. Rocky Johnson, 2—Nick Bockwinkel vs. Baron
Von Raschke, 3—Andre the Giant vs. Abdullah the Butcher
1975:
Bruno Sammartino vs. Spiros Arion
1974:
Dory Funk Jr. vs. Jack Brisco
1973:
Harley Race vs. Dory Funk Jr.
1972:
Bruno Sammartino wins 22-man
Los Angeles battle royal
return to top
MOST IMPROVED WRESTLER OF
THE YEAR
2017:
Jinder Mahal
Runners-up: 1—Braun Strowman, 2—Eli Drake, 3—Naomi
2016:
The Miz
Runners-up: 1—T.J. Perkins, 2—Kenny Omega, 3—Dalton Castle
2015:
Roman Reigns
Runners-up: 1—Nikki Bella, 2—Sasha Banks, 3—Bayley
2014:
Rusev
Runners-up: 1—Ethan Carter III, 2—Luke Harper, 3—Eric Young
2013:
Magnus
Runners-up: 1—Curtis Axel, 2—Roman Reigns, 3—Big E
2012:
Ryback
Runners-up: 1—Brooke Tessmacher, 2—Michael Elgin, 3—Adam Cole
2011:
Mark Henry
Runners-up: 1—Kelly Kelly, 2—Eddie Edwards, 3—Zack Ryder
2010:
D’Angelo Dinero
Runners-up: 1—Wade Barrett, 2—Sheamus, 3—Jay Lethal
2009:
John Morrison
Runners-up: 1—Dolph Ziggler, 2—Eric Young, 3—The Miz
2008:
Cody Rhodes
Runners-up: 1—The Miz, 2—Petey Williams, 3—Kofi Kingston
2007:
Candice
Michelle
Runners-up: 1—Jay Lethal, 2—MVP, 3—Cody Rhodes
2006:
Bobby Lashley
Runners-up: 1—Johnny Nitro, 2—Chris Sabin, 3—Umaga
2005:
Batista
Runners-up: 1—Carlito, 2—Monty Brown, 3—Chris Masters
2004:
Randy Orton
Runners-up: 1—Shelton Benjamin, 2—Batista,3—William Regal
2003:
John Cena
Runners-up: 1—Matt Hardy, 2—Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas,
3—Victoria
2002:
Brock Lesnar
Runners-up: 1—Trish Stratus, 2—Jamie Noble, 3—AJ Styles
2001:
Edge
Runners-up: 1—Test, 2—The Hurricane, 3—Kurt Angle
2000:
Steve Corino
Runners-up: 1—Lance Storm, 2—Scotty Too Hotty, 3—Justin Credible
1999:
Jerry Lynn
Runners-up: 1—The Hardy Boyz, 2—Bob Holly, 3—Kanyon
1998:
Booker T
Runners-up: 1—D-Lo Brown, 2—The New Age Outlaws, 3—Juventud Guerrera
1997:
Ken Shamrock
Runners-up: 1—Steve McMichael, 2—The Headbangers, 3—Alex Wright
1996:
Ahmed Johnson
Runners-up: 1—Chris Benoit, 2—Stevie Richards, 3—Taz
1995:
Dallas Page
Runners-up: 1—Tommy Dreamer, 2—Harlem Heat, 3—Savio Vega
1994:
Diesel
Runners-up: 1—Johnny B. Badd, 2—Sabu, 3—Owen Hart
1993:
Yokozuna
Runners-up: 1—The Kid, 2—Brian Lee, 3—Tatanka
1992:
Razor Ramon
Runners-up: 1—Ron Simmons, 2—Virgil, 3—Brian Christopher
1991:
Dustin Rhodes
Runners-up: 1—Ron Simmons, 2—The Undertaker, 3—Crush
1990:
Paul Roma
Runners-up: 1—Doom, 2—Tugboat, 3—Cactus Jack
1989:
Scott Steiner
Runners-up: 1—Brutus Beefcake, 2—Jeff Jarrett, 3—P.Y. Chu-Hi
1988:
Sting
Runners-up: 1—The Ultimate Warrior, 2—Iceman Parsons, 3—Jeff Jarrett
1987:
Curt Hennig
Runners-up: 1—Al Perez, 2—Honky Tonk Man, 3—Sting
1986:
Terry Gordy
Runners-up: 1—Scott Hall,2—Sam Houston, 3—Wendell Cooley
1985:
Steve Williams
Runners-up: 1—Brian Adias, 2—Nikita Koloff, 3—Randy Savage
1984:
Billy Jack Haynes
Runners-up: 1—Magnum T.A.,2—Rick Martel, 3—Ronnie Garvin
1983:
Brett Wayne Sawyer
Runners-up: 1—Mike Rotundo, 2—Pez Whatley, 3—Brad Rheingans
1982:
Barry Windham
Runners-up: 1—Otto Wanz, 2—Buzz Sawyer, 3—Rick Martel
1981:
Kevin Sullivan
Runners-up: 1—Sgt. Slaughter, 2—Charlie Cook, 3—Tito Santana
1980:
Tony Atlas
Runners-up: 1—Larry Zbyszko, 2—Ted DiBiase, 3—Kerry Von Erich
1979:
Tommy Rich
Runners-up: 1—Eddy Mansfield, 2—Kevin Von Erich, 3—Ted DiBiase
1978:
Dino Bravo
Runners-up: 1—Bob Backlund, 2—Rick Steamboat, 3—Tony Atlas
return to top
FEUD OF
THE YEAR
2017:
Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega
Runners-up: 1—Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman, 2—Chris Jericho vs.
Kevin Owens,
3—Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman
2016:
Charlotte Flair vs. Sasha Banks
Runners-up: 1—John Cena vs. AJ Styles, 2—Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens,
3—AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose
2015:
Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker
Runners-up: 1—John Cena vs. Kevin Owens, 2—Seth Rollins vs. John Cena,
3—Kazuchika Okada vs, Hiroshi Tanahashi
2014:
Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose
Runners-up: 1—Wyatt Family vs. The Shield, 2—Brock Lesnar vs. John
Cena, 3—Bully Ray vs. Dixie Carter
2013:
Daniel Bryan vs. The Authority
Runners-up: 1—CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman, 2—Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton,
3—John Cena vs. The Rock
2012:
Aces & Eights vs. TNA
Runners-up:
1—John Cenavs. The Rock, 2— CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan,
3—Adam Pearce
vs. Colt Cabana
2011: CM
Punk vs. John Cena
Runners-up:
1—Randy Orton vs. Christian, 2— Kurt Angle vs. Jeff
Jarrett, 3—Briscoes vs. All-Night Express
2010:
The Nexus vs. WWE
Runners-up:
1—Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon, 2— Kurt Angle vs. Mr.
Anderson, 3—John Cena vs. Batista
2009:
Randy Orton vs. Triple-H
Runners-up:
1—CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy, 2—Main Event Mafia vs. Frontline,
3—Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett
2008:
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho
Runners-up: 1—Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles, 2—Edge vs. Undertaker, 3—LAX
vs. Beer Money Inc.
2007:
Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle
Runners-up: 1—Batista vs. The
Undertaker, 2—John Cena vs. Shawn
Michaels, 3—John Cena vs. Randy Orton
2006:
John Cena vs. Edge
Runners-up:
1—DeGeneration-X vs. The McMahons, 2—Sting vs. Jeff
Jarrett, 3—Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James
2005:
Matt Hardy vs. Edge & Lita
Runners-up: 1—AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels, 2—Eddie Guerrero vs.
Rey Mysterio Jr., 3—Batista vs. Triple-H
2004:
Triple-H vs. Chris Benoit
Runners-up: 1—Mick Foley vs. Randy
Orton, 2—Chris Jericho vs. Christian
& Trish Stratus, 3—Matt Hardy vs.Kane
2003:
Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon, 2—Steve Austin vs. Eric
Bischoff, 3—Jeff Jarrett vs. Raven
2002:
Eric Bischoff vs. Stephanie McMahon
Runners-up:
1—Kurt Angle vs. Edge, 2—Triple-H vs. Stephanie McMahon,
3—Molly Holly vs. Trish Stratus
2001:
Shane McMahon vs. Vince McMahon
Runners-up:
1—Booker T vs. The Rock, 2—Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle,
3—Edge vs. Christian
2000:
Triple-H vs. Kurt Angle
Runners-up:
1—Triple-H vs. The Rock, 2—Booker T vs. Jeff Jarrett,
3—Christian & Edge vs. Hardy Boyz
1999:
Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon
Runners-up: 1—Triple-H vs. The Rock, 2—Jerry Lynn vs. Rob Van Dam,
3—Ric Flair vs. Hulk Hogan
1998:
Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon
Runners-up: 1—NWO Wolfpac vs. NWO Hollywood, 2—Ric Flair vs. Eric
Bischoff, 3—Rocky Maivia vs. Ken Shamrock
1997:
Randy Savage vs. Dallas Page
Runners-up: 1—Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart, 2—Hulk Hogan vs. Roddy Piper,
3—Sabu vs. Taz
1996:
Eric Bischoff vs. Vince McMahon
Runners-up: 1—Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage, 2—Mankind vs. The Undertaker,
3—Jamie Dundee vs. Wolfie D
1995:
Axl Rotten vs. Ian Rotten
Runners-up: 1—Harlem Heat vs. The Nasty
Boys, 2—Jeff Jarrett vs. Razor
Ramon, 3—Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage
1994:
Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart
Runners-up:
1—Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair, 2—Randy Savage vs. Crush,
3—Sabu vs. Terry Funk
1993:
Bret Hart vs. Jerry Lawler
Runners-up: 1—Rick Rude vs. Dustin Rhodes, 2—Cactus Jack vs. Big Van
Vader, 3—Tony Anthony vs. Tracey Smothers
1992:
The Moondogs vs. Jeff Jarrett & Jerry Lawler
Runners-up:
1—Ric Flair vs. Randy Savage, 2—Ultimate Warrior vs. Papa
Shango, 3—Rick Rude vs. Rick Steamboat
1991:
Ultimate Warrior vs. The Undertaker
Runners-up:
1—Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. Slaughter, 2—Sting vs. Cactus Jack
& Abdullah the Butcher, 3—Lex Luger vs. Ron Simmons
1990:
Ric Flair vs. Lex Luger
Runners-up:
1—Hulk Hogan vs. Earthquake, 2—Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick
Rude, 3—Chris Adams vs. Steve Austin
1989:Ric
Flair vs. Terry Funk
Runners-up:
1—Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage, 2—Akbar’s Army vs. Eric
Embry, 3—Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude
1988:
Ric Flair vs. Lex Luger
Runners-up:
1—Rick Rude vs. Jake Roberts, 2—Kerry Von Erich vs. Jerry
Lawler, 3—Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage vs. Ted DiBiase & Andre the
Giant
1987:
Four Horsemen vs. Superpowers & Road Warriors
Runners-up:
1—Randy Savage vs. Rick Steamboat, 2—Jerry Lawler vs. Tommy
Rich & Austin Idol, 3—Brian Adias vs. Kevin Von Erich
1986:
Hulk Hogan vs. Paul Orndorff
Runners-up: 1—Ric Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes, 2—The Sheepherders vs. The
Fantastics, 3—The Midnight Express vs. The Rock ’n’ Roll Express
return to top
MOST POPULAR WRESTLER OF
THE YEAR
2017:
AJ Styles
Runners-up: 1—Shinsuke Nakamura, 2—Braun Strowman, 3—Kazuchika Okada
2016:
AJ Styles
Runners-up: 1—Dean Ambrose, 2—Bayley, 3—Enzo/Big Cass
2015:
Dean Ambrose
Runners-up: 1—Brock Lesnar, 2—Finn Balor, 3—Shinsuke Nakamura
2014:
Dean Ambrose
Runners-up: 1—Daniel Bryan, 2—John Cena, 3—The Usos
2013:
Daniel Bryan
Runners-up: 1—John Cena; 2—CM Punk; 3—Dolph Ziggler
2012:
John Cena
Runners-up: 1—Sheamus, 2—Randy Orton, 3—Jeff Hardy
2011:
CM
Punk
Runners-up: 1—John Cena, 2—Sting, 3—Randy Orton
2010:
Randy Orton
Runners-up: 1—John Cena, 2—Rob Van Dam, 3—Daniel Bryan
2009:
Jeff Hardy
Runners-up: 1—John Cena, 2—Sting, 3—The Undertaker
2008:
Jeff Hardy
Runners-up: 1—Shawn Michaels, 2—Samoa Joe, 3—Undertaker
2007:
John Cena
Runners-up: 1—The Undertaker, 2—Sting, 3—CM Punk
2006:
Samoa Joe
Runners-up: 1—John Cena, 2—Rey Mysterio Jr., 3—Sting
2005:
John Cena
Runners-up: 1—Batista, 2—AJ Styles, 3—Rey Mysterio Jr.
2004:
John Cena
Runners-up: 1—Chris Benoit, 2—Eddie Guerrero, 3—Eugene
2003:
Kurt Angle
Runners-up: 1—Steve Austin, 2—Rob Van Dam, 3—Rey Mysterio Jr.
2002:
Rob Van Dam
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Booker T, 3—The Rock
2001:
Rob Van Dam
Runners-up: 1—The Rock, 2—Chris Jericho, 3—Kurt Angle
2000:
The Rock
Runners-up: 1—Rob Van Dam, 2—Chris Jericho, 3—Bill Goldberg
1999:
The Rock
Runners-up: 1—Steve Austin, 2—Bill Goldberg, 3—Mankind
1998:
Steve Austin
Runners-up: 1—Bill Goldberg, 2—Rocky Maivia, 3—Dallas Page
1997:
Sting
Runners-up: 1—Steve Austin, 2—Ric Flair, 3—Dallas Page
1996:
Shawn Michaels
Runners-up: 1—Randy Savage, 2—Sid Vicious, 3—The Undertaker
1995:
Shawn Michaels
Runners-up: 1—Sting, 2—Diesel, 3—Hulk Hogan
1994:
Sting
Runners-up: 1—Bret Hart,2—The Undertaker, 3—Hulk Hogan
1993:
Lex Luger
Runners-up: 1—Sting, 2—Bret Hart, 3—Dustin Rhodes
1992:
Sting
Runners-up: 1—The Ultimate Warrior, 2—The Undertaker, 3—Ron Simmons
1991:
Sting
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Sid Justice, 3—Rick & Scott Steiner
1990:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Sting, 2—Ultimate Warrior,3—Lex Luger
1989:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Ric Flair,2—Sting, 3—The Ultimate
Warrior
1988:
Randy Savage
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Sting, 3—Lex Luger
1987:
Dusty Rhodes
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Randy Savage, 3—Nikita Koloff
1986:
Roddy Piper
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Rick Morton, 3—Nikita Koloff
1985:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Magnum T.A., 2—Kerry Von Erich, 3—Tito Santana
1984:
Kerry Von Erich
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Dusty Rhodes, 3—Sgt. Slaughter
1983:
Jimmy Snuka
Runners-up: 1—Dusty Rhodes, 2—David Von Erich, 3—Junkyard Dog
1982:
Andre the Giant
Runners-up: 1—Tommy Rich, 2—Hulk Hogan, 3—Dusty Rhodes
1981:
Tommy Rich
Runners-up: 1—Bob Backlund, 2—Andre the Giant, 3—Dusty Rhodes
1980:
Mr. Wrestling II
Runners-up: 1—Dusty Rhodes, 2—Andre the Giant, 3—Bruno Sammartino
1979:
Dusty Rhodes
Runners-up: 1—Andre the Giant, 2—Ivan Putski, 3—Mr. Wrestling II
1978:
Dusty Rhodes
Runners-up: 1—Andre the Giant, 2—Rick Steamboat, 3—Bob Backlund
1977:
Andre the Giant
Runners-up: 1—Dusty Rhodes, 2—Bob Backlund, 3—Mil Mascaras
1976:
Wahoo McDaniel
Runners-up: 1—Chief Jay Strongbow, 2—Mr. Wrestling II, 3—Ivan Putski
1975:
Mil Mascaras
1974:
Billy Robinson
1973:
Chief Jay Strongbow
1972:
Jack Brisco/Fred Curry (tie)
return to top
MOST
HATED WRESTLER OF THE YEAR
2017:
Jinder Mahal
Runners-up: 1—Kevin Owens, 2—Roman Reigns, 3—Sexy Star
2016:
Roman Reigns
Runners-up: 1—Kevin Owens, 2—The Miz, 3—Eva Marie
2015:
Seth Rollins
Runners-up: 1—Kevin Owens, 2—Ethan Carter III, 3—Bray Wyatt
2014:
Triple-H & Stephanie McMahon
Runners-up: 1—Seth Rollins, 2—Dixie Carter, 3—Batista
2013:
The Authority
Runners-up: 1—Randy Orton, 2—Bully Ray, 3—The Shield
2012:
CM
Punk
Runners-up: 1—Bobby Roode, 2—Alberto Del Rio, 3—Kevin Steen
2011:
The Miz
Runners-up: 1—Alberto Del Rio, 2—Christian, 3—Kurt Angle
2010:
The Nexus
Runners-up: 1—CM Punk, 2—The Miz, 3—Hulk Hogan/Eric Bischoff
2009:
Randy Orton
Runners-up: 1—CM Punk, 2—Chris Jericho, 3—Kurt Angle
2008:
Chris Jericho
Runners-up: 1—Edge, 2—Randy Orton, 3—Kurt Angle
2007:
Randy Orton
Runners-up: 1—Kurt Angle, 2—The Great Khali, 3—Robert Roode
2006:
Edge
Runners-up: 1—Jeff Jarrett, 2— Randy Orton, 3—King Booker
2005:
Triple-H
Runners-up: 1—Edge, 2—Jeff Jarrett, 3—Muhammad Hassan
2004:
Triple-H
Runners-up: 1—John Bradshaw Layfield, 2—Kurt Angle, 3—Jeff Jarrett
2003:
Triple-H
Runners-up: 1—Kane, 2—Vince McMahon, 3—Test
2002:
Chris Jericho
Runners-up: 1—The Un-Americans, 2—Kurt Angle,3—Triple-H
2001:
Steve Austin
Runners-up: 1—Booker T, 2—Kurt Angle, 3—Shane McMahon
2000:
Kurt Angle
Runners-up: 1—Triple-H, 2—Steven Richards, 3—Jeff Jarrett
1999:
Dallas Page
Runners-up: 1—Triple-H, 2—The Undertaker, 3—The Dudley Boyz
1998:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Vince McMahon, 2—Eric Bischoff, 3—Bret Hart
1997:
Bret Hart
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Owen Hart, 3—Curt Hennig
1996:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Goldust, 2—Jerry Lawler, 3—The Giant
1995:
Jerry Lawler
Runners-up: 1—Kevin Sullivan, 2—The Gangstas, 3—Davey Boy Smith
1994:
Bob Backlund
Runners-up: 1—Owen Hart, 2—Big Van Vader, 3—Jerry Lawler
1993:
Jerry Lawler
Runners-up: 1—Big Van Vader, 2—Yokozuna, 3—Shawn Michaels
1992:
Rick Rude
Runners-up: 1—Ric Flair, 2—Jake Roberts, 3—The Moondogs
1991:
Sgt. Slaughter
Runners-up: 1—The Undertaker, 2—Lex Luger, 3—Jake Roberts
1990:
Earthquake
Runners-up: 1—Ric Flair, 2—Rick Rude, 3—Eddie Gilbert
1989:
Randy Savage
Runners-up: 1—Terry Funk, 2—Rick Rude, 3—Lex Luger
1988:
Andre the Giant
Runners-up: 1—Barry Windham, 2—Eddie Gilbert, 3—Ted DiBiase
1987:
Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—Andre the Giant, 2—Honky Tonk Man, 3—Lex Luger
1986:
Paul Orndorff
Runners-up: 1—Ric Flair, 2—Col. DeBeers, 3—Rick Rude
1985:
Roddy Piper
Runners-up: 1—Chris Adams, 2—Ted DiBiase, 3—John Studd
1984:
Roddy Piper
Runners-up: 1—Kevin Sullivan, 2—Tully Blanchard, 3—The Iron Sheik
1983:
Greg Valentine
Runners-up: 1—Masked Superstar, 2—Kevin Sullivan, 3—Michael Hayes
1982:
Ted DiBiase
Runners-up: 1—Blackjack Mulligan, 2—Superstar Graham, 3—Buzz Sawyer
1981:
Ken Patera
Runners-up: 1—Don Muraco, 2—Nick Bockwinkel, 3—Roddy Piper
1980:
Larry Zbyszko
Runners-up: 1—Greg Valentine, 2—Ernie Ladd, 3—Hulk Hogan
1979:
Greg Valentine
Runners-up: 1—Terry Funk, 2—Ken Patera, 3—Ivan Koloff
1978:
Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—Ken Patera, 2—Victor Rivera, 3—Bob Orton Jr.
1977:
Ken Patera
Runners-up: 1—Ric Flair, 2—Superstar Graham, 3—Nick Bockwinkel
1976:
Stan Hansen
Runners-up: 1—Ox Baker, 2—Terry Funk, 3—The Spoiler
1975:
Greg Valentine
1974:
The Great Mephisto
1973:
Superstar Graham
1972:
The Sheik return to top
COMEBACK
OF THE YEAR
2017:
The Hardys
Runners-up: 1—Finn Balor, 2—Mickie James, 3—Shelton Benjamin
2016:
Goldberg
Runners-up: 1—Seth Rollins, 2—Chris Jericho, 3—Matt Hardy
2015:
The Undertaker
Runners-up: 1—Sheamus, 2—Roderick Strong, 3—Daniel Bryan
2014:
Sting
Runners-up: 1—Bobby Lashley, 2—Batista, 3—New Age Outlaws
2013:
Goldust
Runners-up: 1—Chris Sabin, 2—Jerry Lawler, 3—Bella Twins
2012:
Jeff Hardy
Runners-up: 1—The Rock, 2—Brock Lesnar, 3—Layla
2011:
Sting
Runners-up: 1—Mark Henry, 2—Austin Aries, 3—MVP
2010:
Rob Van Dam
Runners-up: 1—Kane, 2—Edge, 3—Jeff Hardy
2009:
Jerry Lynn
Runners-up: 1—Rick Steamboat, 2—The Undertaker, 3—Mick Foley
2008:
Chris Jericho
Runners-up: 1—Jeff Jarrett, 2—William Regal, 3—Abdul Bashir
2007:
Jeff
Hardy
Runners-up: 1—Triple-H, 2—Rey Mysterio Jr., 3—Steiner Brothers
2006:
Sting
Runners-up: 1—Sabu, 2—Jeff Hardy, 3—Finlay
2005:
Animal
Runners-up: 1—Matt Hardy, 2—Raven, 3—Hulk Hogan
2004:
Edge
Runners-up: 1—Jeff Hardy, 2—William Regal, 3—Chavo Guerrero Sr.
2003:
Kurt Angle
Runners-up: 1—Bill Goldberg, 2—Raven, 3—Ultimo Dragon
2002:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Eddie Guerrero, 2—Chris Benoit, 3—Ron Killings
2001:
Rob Van Dam
Runners-up: 1—Steve Austin, 2—Booker T, 3—Scott Hall
2000:
Rikishi
Runners-up: 1—Dusty Rhodes, 2—The Undertaker, 3—Bryan Clark
1999:
Eddie Guerrero
Runners-up: 1—Buff Bagwell, 2—Curt Hennig, 3—Michael Hayes
1998:
X-Pac
Runners-up: 1—Sting, 2—Dean Malenko, 3—The Warrior
1997:
Bret Hart
Runners-up: 1—Curt Hennig, 2—Brian Pillman, 3—Ric Flair
1996:
Sid Vicious
Runners-up: 1—Jake Roberts, 2—Faarooq, 3—Road Warrior Animal
1995:
Randy Savage
Runners-up: 1—The Heavenly Bodies, 2—Savio Vega, 3—The Ultimate Warrior
1994:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Bob Backlund, 2—The Undertaker, 3—Alundra Blayze
1993:
Lex Luger
Runners-up: 1—Brutus Beefcake, 2—Ric Flair 3—Paul Roma
1992:
The Ultimate Warrior
Runners-up: 1—Bob Backlund, 2—The Sheik, 3—Junkyard Dog
return to top
INSPIRATIONAL
WRESTLER OF THE YEAR
2017:
Christopher Daniels
Runners-up: 1—John Cena, 2—Shane McMahon, 3—Mia Yim
2016:
Bayley
Runners-up: 1—Cody Rhodes, 2—Seth Rollins, 3—Dean Ambrose
2015:
Bayley
Runners-up: 1—John Cena, 2—Kevin Owens, 3—Sami Zayn
2014:
Daniel Bryan
Runners-up: 1—Eric Young, 2—Chris Melendez, 3—Ashley Sixx
2013:
Darren Young
Runners-up: 1—Dallas Page, 2—Daniel Bryan, 3—John Cena
2012:
Jerry Lawler
Runners-up: 1—Austin Aries, 2—Shawn Daivari, 3—John Cena
2011:
Rosita
Runners-up: 1—Gregory Iron, 2—Rob Fury, 3—CM Punk
2010:
Shawn Michaels
Runners-up: 1—Kurt Angle, 2—John Cena, 3—Rob Van Dam
2009:
Rick Steamboat
Runners-up: 1—Tommy Dreamer, 2—Sting, 3—John Cena
2008:
Ric Flair
Runners-up: 1—Jeff Hardy, 2—John Cena, 3—CM Punk
2007:
Jeff Jarrett
Runners-up: 1—CM Punk, 2—John Cena, 3—Sting
2006:
Matt Cappotelli
Runners-up: 1—Rey Mysterio Jr., 2—Bob Holly, 3—CM Punk
2005:
Chris Candido
Runners-up: 1—Matt Hardy, 2—Steve Williams, 3—Rey Mysterio Jr.
2004:
Eddie Guerrero
Runners-up: 1—Chris Benoit, 2—Eugene, 3—William Regal
2003:
Zach Gowen
Runners-up: 1—Kurt Angle, 2—AJ Styles, 3—Rey Mysterio Jr.
2002:
Eddie Guerrero
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Charlie Haas, 3—Chris Benoit
2001:
Kurt Angle
Runners-up: 1—Chris Jericho, 2—Shane McMahon, 3—Spike Dudley
2000:
Booker T
Runners-up: 1—Mick Foley, 2—Crash Holly, 3—Chyna
1999:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Bret Hart, 2—X-Pac, 3—Hacksaw Duggan
1998:
Bill Goldberg
Runners-up: 1—Steve Austin, 2—Mankind, 3—Shane Douglas
1997:
Terry Funk
Runners-up: 1—Steve Austin, 2—Perry Saturn, 3—Roddy Piper
1996:
Jake Roberts
Runners-up: 1—Jushin Liger, 2—Ahmed Johnson, 3—Rey Mysterio Jr.
1995:
Barry Horowitz
Runners-up: 1—Sabu, 2—Antonio Inoki, 3—Dan Severn
1994:
Bret Hart
Runners-up: 1—Terry Funk, 2—The Guardian Angel, 3—Dave Sullivan
1993:
Cactus Jack
Runners-up: 1—Lex Luger, 2—The Kid, 3—Brutus Beefcake
1992:
Ron Simmons
Runners-up: 1—The Undertaker, 2—Rick Steamboat, 3—Eric Embry
1991:
The Patriot
Runners-up: 1—Jerry Lawler, 2—Sid Justice, 3—Bill Dundee
1990:
Sting
Runners-up: 1—Hulk Hogan, 2—Jerry Lawler, 3—Nikolai Volkoff
1989:
Eric Embry
Runners-up: 1—Nikita Koloff, 2—Billy Jack Haynes, 3—Ric Flair
1988:
Jerry Lawler
Runners-up: 1—Kerry Von Erich, 2—Road Warrior Animal, 3—Jake Roberts
1987:
Nikita Koloff
Runners-up: 1—Dynamite Kid, 2—Chris Adams, 3—Superstar Graham
1986:
Chris Adams
Runners-up: 1—Magnum T.A., 2—Kerry Von Erich, 3—Steve Williams
1985:
Mike Von Erich
Runners-up: 1—Paul Orndorff, 2—Hacksaw Duggan, 3—Kevin Von Erich
1984:
Sgt. Slaughter
Runners-up: 1—Kerry Von Erich, 2—Kevin Von Erich, 3—Bob Backlund
1983:
Hulk Hogan
Runners-up: 1—Roddy Piper, 2—Buzz Sawyer, 3—Buddy Rose
1982:
Roddy Piper
Runners-up: 1—Jimmy Snuka, 2—Mil Mascaras, 3—Jimmy Valiant
1981:
Bob Backlund
Runners-up: 1—Ted DiBiase, 2—Tito Santana, 3—Mr. Wrestling II
1980:
Junkyard Dog
Runners-up: 1—Rick Steamboat, 2—Verne Gagne, 3—Mr. Florida
1979:
Chief Jay Strongbow
Runners-up: 1—Ric Flair, 2—Mr. Wrestling II, 3—Dusty Rhodes
1978:
Blackjack Mulligan
Runners-up: 1—Bruno Sammartino, 2—Mr. Wrestling II, 3—Jim Brunzell
1977:
Bob Backlund
Runners-up: 1—Don Muraco, 2—Bruno Sammartino, 3—Terry Funk
1976:
Bruno Sammartino
Runners-up: 1—Wahoo McDaniel, 2—Bob Roop, 3—Bob Armstrong
1975:
Mike McCord
1974:
Dick Murdoch
1973:
Johnny Valentine
1972:
Lord Al Hayes
return to top
ROOKIE OF
THE YEAR
2017:
Otis Dozovic
Runners-up: 1—Ray Gonzalez Jr., 2—Andy Williams, 3—Hirai Kawato
2016:
Nia Jax
Runners-up: 1—Tessa Blanchard, 2—Braun Strowman, 3—Dana
Brooke
2015:
Moose
Runners-up: 1—Lio Rush, 2—Matt Riddle, 3—Shayna Baszler
2014:
Charlotte
Runners-up: 1—Enzo Amore, 2—Mojo Rawley, 3—Chad Gable
2013:
Tim Zbyszko
Runners-up: 1—Cody Hall, 2—Lucipher Lords, 3—Matt King
2012:
Veda Scott
Runners-up: 1—The Big O, 2—Jason Jordan, 3—Bambi Hall
2011:
Ace Hawkins
Runners-up: 1—Nick Madrid, 2—Leakee, 3—Briley Pierce
2010:
David Otunga
Runners-up: 1—Tamina, 2—Percy Watson, 3—Corey Hollis
2009:
Mike Sydal
Runners-up: 1—Jesse Neal, 2—Brittney Savage, 3—J.T.
Flash
2008:
Joe Hennig
Runners-up: 1—Brett DiBiase, 2—Ricky Steamboat Jr., 3—Ryan McBride
2007:
Hornswoggle
Runners-up: 1—Ted DiBiase Jr., 2—Pelle Primeau, 3—Mike DiBiase
2006:
The Boogeyman
Runners-up: 1—Charles Evans, 2—Akebono, 3—Cody Runnels
2005:
Bobby Lashley
Runners-up: 1—Christy Hemme, 2—Mikey Batts, 3—Ken Doane
2004:
Monty Brown
Runners-up: 1—Petey Williams, 2—Johnny Nitro, 3—Matt Cappotelli
2003:
Zach Gowen
Runners-up: 1—Sylvain Grenier, 2—Trinity, 3—Matt Morgan
2002:
Maven
Runners-up: 1—Christopher Nowinski, 2—Nidia, 3—Taylor Matheny
2001:
Randy Orton
Runners-up: 1—Brock Lesnar, 2—K-Kwik, 3—Prototype
2000:
Kurt Angle
Runners-up: 1—Lita, 2—Mark Jindrak & Sean O’Haire, 3—Chuck Palumbo
1999:
Shane McMahon
Runners-up: 1—Evan Karagias, 2—Vince McMahon, 3—Lash LeRoux
1998:
Bill Goldberg
Runners-up: 1—Sable, 2—Darren Drozdov, 3—Mark Henry
1997:
Prince Iaukea
Runners-up: 1—Ernest Miller, 2—Chris Chetti, 3—Brakkus
1996:
The Giant
Runners-up: 1—Steve McMichael, 2—Rocky Maivia, 3—Joe Gomez
1995:
Alex Wright
Runners-up: 1—Sgt. Craig Pittman, 2—Lawrence Taylor, 3—Madd Maxxine
1994:
911
Runners-up: 1—Bob Holly, 2—Abbudah Singh, 3—Mikey Whipwreck
1993:
Vampire Warrior
Runners-up: 1—Robbie Eagle, 2—Keith & Kent Cole, 3—The Headhunters
1992:
Erik Watts
Runners-up: 1—Dallas Page, 2—Vladimir Koloff, 3—Chaz
1991:
Johnny B. Badd
Runners-up: 1—The Patriot, 2—Terri Power, 3—Lightning Kid
1990:
Steve Austin
Runners-up: 1—El Gigante, 2—Brad Anderson, 3—Chris Chavis
1989:
Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom
Runners-up: 1—Dustin Rhodes, 2—Scotty the Body, 3—Johnathan Holliday
1988:
Madusa Miceli
Runners-up: 1—Chris Benoit, 2—Max Pain, 3—Scott Steiner
1987:
Owen Hart
Runners-up: 1—Bubba Rogers, 2—Shane Douglas, 3—Doug Furnas
1986:
Lex Luger
Runners-up: 1—Bam Bam Bigelow, 2—Sting, 3—Tom Magee
1985:
Nord the Barbarian
Runners-up: 1—Kendall Windham, 2—Dan Spivey, 3—Sam Houston
1984:
Mike Von Erich
Runners-up: 1—Nikita Koloff, 2—Krusher Khrushchev, 3—Kevin Kelly
1983:
Angelo Mosca Jr.
Runners-up: 1—King Kong Bundy, 2—Scott Armstrong, 3—Arn Anderson
1982:
Brad Armstrong
Runners-up: 1—Tiger Mask, 2—Mike Rotundo, 3—Kamala
1981:
David Sammartino
Runners-up: 1—Brad Rheingans, 2—Curt Hennig, 3—Ron Richie
1980:
Terry Taylor
Runners-up: 1—Barry Windham, 2—Rick McGraw, 3—Tom Prichard
1979:
Sweet Brown Sugar
Runners-up: 1—Steve Travis, 2—Bryan St. John, 3—Eddie Gilbert
1978:
Tommy Rich
Runners-up: 1—Jay Youngblood, 2—David Von Erich, 3—Tully Blanchard
1977:
Rick Steamboat
Runners-up: 1—Jimmy Snuka, 2—John Studd, 3—Skip Young
1976:
Bob Backlund
Runners-up: 1—Chavo Guerrero Sr., 2—Steve Keirn, 3—Johnny Rivera
1975:
Ric Flair
1974:
Larry Zbyszko
1973:
Bob Orton Jr./Tony Garea (tie)
1972:
Mike Graham
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WOMAN OF THE
YEAR
2017:
Askua
Runners-up: 1—Alexa Bliss, 2—Charlotte Flair, 3—Sienna
2016:
Charlotte Flair
Runners-up: 1—Sasha Banks, 2—Bayley, 3—Becky Lynch
2015:
Sasha Banks
Runners-up: 1—Nikki Bella, 2—Charlotte, 3—Paige
2014:
AJ
Lee
Runners-up: 1—Paige, 2—Stephanie McMahon, 3—Jessicka Havok
2013:
AJ
Lee
Runners-up: 1—Cheerleader Melissa, 2—Dixie Carter, 3—Kaitlyn
2012:
AJ
Lee
Runners-up: 1—Gail Kim, 2—Eve Torres, 3—Sara Del Rey
2011:
Mickie James
Runners-up: 1—Kelly Kelly, 2—Beth Phoenix, 3—Madison Eagles
2010:
Michelle McCool
Runners-up: 1—Angelina Love, 2—Madison Rayne, 3—Madison Eagles
2009:
Mickie James
Runners-up: 1—Melina, 2—Tara, 3—Michelle McCool
2008:
Awesome Kong
Runners-up: 1—Beth Phoenix, 2—Mickie James, 3—Michelle McCool
2007:
Candice Michelle
Runners-up: 1—Beth Phoenix, 2—Gail Kim, 3—Karen Angle
2006:
Trish Stratus
Runners-up: 1—Dixie Carter, 2—Mickie James, 3—Lita
2005:
Trish Stratus
Runners-up: 1—Christy Hemme, 2—Melina, 3—Lita
2004:
Victoria
Runners-up: 1—Trish Stratus, 2—Stacy Keibler, 3—Molly Holly
2003:
Trish Stratus
Runners-up: 1—Stephanie McMahon, 2—Victoria, 3—Torrie Wilson
2002:
Trish Stratus
Runners-up: 1—Stephanie McMahon, 2—Stacy Keibler, 3—Torrie Wilson
2001:
Lita
Runners-up: 1—Stephanie McMahon, 2—Stacy Keibler, 3—Torrie Wilson
2000:
Stephanie McMahon
Runners-up: 1—Lita, 2—Chyna, 3—Major Gunns
1976:
Sue Green
Runners-up: 1—Kitty Adams, 2—Early Dawn, 3—Vicki Williams
1975:
Ann Casey
1974:
Rachel Dubois
1973:
Joyce Grable
1972:
Marie LaVerne
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STANLEY
WESTON EDITORS' AWARD
2017: Jack Brisco
2016: Dick "Destroyer" Beyer
2015: Roddy Piper
2014: Dory Funk Jr.
2013: Dusty Rhodes
2012: Bobby Heenan
2011: Randy Savage
2010: Killer Kowalski
2009: Vince McMahon
2008: Ric Flair
2007: Nick Bockwinkel
2006: Harley Race
2005: Eddie Guerrero
2004: Pat Patterson
2003: Bret Hart
2002: Jim Ross
2001: Johnny Valentine
2000: Freddie Blassie
1999: Owen Hart
1998: Bobo Brazil
1997: Arn Anderson
1996: Dan Hodge
1995: Rick Steamboat
1994: Capt. Lou Albano
1993: Andre the Giant
1992: Stanley Weston
1991: Fabulous Moolah
1990: Buddy Rogers
1989: Gordon Solie
1988: Bruiser Brody & Adrian Adonis
1987: Paul Boesch
1986: Verne Gagne
1985: Dan Shocket
1984: David Von Erich
1983: The Grand Wizard
1982: Lou Thesz
1981: Bruno Sammartino
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