10 of the most jacked bodies in pro-wrestling

Contrary to popular belief, being hyper-muscular is not required to be a professional wrestler. Some of the most popular acts of all time haven't had a 'beach body',, such as Dusty Rhodes or Mick Foley.

Still, having a jacked physique certainly doesn't hurt, and many pro wrestlers look amazing.

But there are some athletes who stand out even among other fitness giants. Men whose definition, sheer size, and muscular development puts fans and critics alike in awe.

Here are ten of the most jacked physiques in wrestling history.

#10 Superstar Billy Graham

An avid bodybuilder and friend to Arnold Schwartzenegger, Billy Graham was one of the first wrestlers to sport a truly jacked to the max look.

Graham could have been a Superstar based on his physique alone, but he was also one of the sport's greatest talkers. He often described himself as "sweeter than German Chocolate cake" and was gleeful in demeanour whether as a face or a heel.

Basically, both Jesse Ventura and Hulk Hogan are just clones of Superstar Billy Graham in both appearance and personality.

Graham is under a Legends contract with the WWE but retired from performing long ago. The former WWWF heavyweight champion looked great, even by today's standards.

#9 Rocky Johnson

Ripped, chiselled, and packed with power, Rocky Johnson proved that a black wrestler could still draw in mostly-white territories, and as a face at that.

Now mostly known as being the father to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, he helped to fight prejudice and increase the profile of African Americans in pro wrestling during the tumultuous time following the American Civil Rights movement.

# Goldberg

The former Atlanta Falcon football player can get a great reaction without saying a word--in fact, it's probably better when he doesn't speak.

While Goldberg was never the most loquacious of superstars, he certainly made a statement with his completely ripped body, which looks as dangerous as it is.

#7 The Iron Sheik

They didn't call him Iron Sheik because he was an avid golfer!

While most fans are familiar with Iron Sheik's latter-day career, when he lost to Hulk Hogan, they don't realize he possessed one of the most chiselled physiques of the 70s and early 80s. The Sheik's amateur wrestling background included a focus on building powerful muscles, and it certainly shows in this photo.

#6 Scott Steiner

Scott Steiner literally grew up on television. He was paired with brother Ric soon after graduating from the University of Michigan and excelled in the role as a tag wrestler.

Along the way, Steiner built up his already impressive body to superhuman levels. Even in his middle years Steiner still cuts an impressive figure.

#5 Lex Luger

The former NFL star ended up being an even bigger name in wrestling, aided by his chiselled, nigh flawless physique.

In a sport full of big, muscular men, Luger always stood out as a cut above the rest.

#4 John Cena

Another former bodybuilder, John Cena has maintained a consistently brawny body from day one in the WWE.

A fitness fanatic, his tough regimen keeps even his 40-year-old body in peak condition

#3 Ravishing Rick Rude

A former arm wrestler, Rude went to high school with a number of men who later became pro wrestlers, including his best friend Curt " Mr Perfect" Hennig.

Rick Rude was one of the first big men to cut weight to increase his speed in the ring. His ravishing good looks were just one component of what makes him a legendary figure in sports entertainment.

#2 The Ultimate Warrior

The late Jim "Warrior" Hellwig is, yes, yet another former bodybuilder turned wrestler.

Unlike Rick Rude, he didn't cut weight to increase speed, instead focusing on building powerful muscles that would allow him to gorilla press slam even large men like Dino Bravo.

#1 Dave Batista

Though now primarily an actor, Dave Batista still sports one of the most impressive physiques in wrestling history.

Taking a look at his massive shoulders, chiselled thighs, and bulging biceps, it's easy to see why he was called Leviathan in his early wrestling career. Now over forty, Batista proves that age is just a number an anyone can enjoy a fit, muscular body if they work hard and eat right.

There you have it; Ten of the best physiques in wrestling history!

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