#2 Hulk Hogan
Without Hulk Hogan, the WWE likely isn't here today. Fact. The guy was an absolute machine back in the 80s and was one of the biggest reasons for the boom period that professional wrestling experienced back then.
His infectious charisma, larger than life character and ability to capture the imagination of fans all around the world made him a true legend of the business.
Then, when things were getting a little bit stale, he completely changed up his persona and became just as popular once again in the 90s. His ability to stay relevant would never cease to amaze fans and critics, and Hogan's undeniable love of the industry carried him and the WWE to heights that we will likely never see again.
To conclude this list - it just had to be the man who started it all.
