LA Knight’s WWE Mount Rushmore

LA Knight recently joined a whole host of superstars past and present in revealing his WWE ‘Mount Rushmore’. As much tasks the individual with choosing their personal list of the four greatest wrestlers in the history of the sport’s biggest company.

Few, if any, ultimately decide upon the exact same quartet of names, albeit with the same group of 10-15 superstars generally dominating the debate. The likes of Bret Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels have previously spoken out on the subject of Mount Rushmore.

During a recent appearance on Reality of Wrestling, the same topic was therefore put to ‘The Megastar’, LA Knight. And the two-time United States champion went on to select a star-studded crew, whom he feels are ‘hands down’ the best of all-time:

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Kicking La Knight’s WWE Mount Rushmore into gear is one of the most iconic names in wrestling history. Stone Cold Steve Austin remains to this day one of, if not the most wildly popular superstar ever. ‘The Texas Rattlesnake’ was simply a master of the craft. Whilst never a high-flyer, Austin was a superb technician between the ropes, as evidenced by his haul of six World Championships, and record three Royal Rumble wins. But he was so much more than just his talents as an athlete. The now-60-year-old could control a crowd like few others, with his ‘what’ chants still going strong in the present day. Promos, charisma, character, attitude, Austin had it all, and more. A strong start to Knight’s list of the best ever.

The Rock

Next up comes a name which is so often linked to that of Stone Cold, in the form of The Rock. Before becoming ‘The Final Boss’, Dwayne Johnson was fondly known as ‘The People’s Champion’. And for good reason. Ask almost any fan who grew up during the WWE’s ‘Attitude Era’, and The Rock is likely to feature prominently on their list of all-time favourites. The California native transcended superstardom, taking the word to almost new heights entirely. His success in Hollywood is a testament to as much, but The Rock’s roots as an entertainer can be traced back to his WWE debut in 1996. This is before mentioning his world-class in-ring work and promo abilities, making for the ‘complete package’ as a wrestler.

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Hulk Hogan

The big-hitters just keep coming on LA Knight’s WWE Mount Rushmore. Next up is one of the first true ‘stars’ of the wrestling industry, in Hulk Hogan. ‘The Hulkster’ was the very definition of a trailblazer of the sport. None before him managed the kind of worldwide draw which Hogan brought in, taking the WWE to new heights entirely. He was the ultimate showman, boasting unmatched charisma and freakish physical strength. And though recent years have seen the 71-year-old’s reputation somewhat tarnished by matters away from wrestling, as Knight so eloquently put it:

“From a professional level as a performer in the ring and in this business”, Hogan was second to none.

Ric Flair

Rounding out the top four wrestlers in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment, for LA Knight at least, is Ric Flair. Nicknamed ‘The Dirtiest Player in the Game’, Flair also remains the most successful player in the game when it comes to titles. The Memphis native, across his illustrious career, managed to rack up 16 World Championships. This remains the benchmark in WWE today, alongside the same haul on the part of John Cena. And yet, Flair was so much more than the gold around his waist. The Hall of Famer represented everything which wrestling fans so deeply love. He was drama, character and utter passion all tied up in a bow by an elite in-ring talent. A perfect Mount Rushmore inclusion, and the ideal name to close out this piece.

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