5 Parents who managed their children in WWE

The fact that an in-ring manager is one of the most significant aspects of WWE and pro-wrestling as a whole can't be discounted. Managers have been a mainstay in this business for decades on end. They act as a mouthpiece for their clients who are not as polished on the mic as expected from them and also get involved in storylines with their respective clients. This gives birth to countless possibilities for engaging TV.

On some occasions, Superstars are lucky enough to be managed by their own parents. In this list, we will be taking a look at five WWE Superstars who were managed by their family members, or more specifically, their parents.

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#5 Randy Orton (managed by Bob Orton)

Randy and Bob Orton

Randy Orton made his debut on the main roster in 2002 and it didn't take long for him to rise up the ranks and become the youngest World Champion in WWE history. At SummerSlam 2004, Orton defeated Chris Benoit for the World title and soon turned face when Triple H kicked him out of Evolution. Orton went on to target The Undertaker on the Road to WrestleMania 21. He ended up losing the match and reignited the feud months later when he made his way to SmackDown as part of the WWE Draft.

At SummerSlam 2005, Randy's father Bob Orton distracted The Undertaker during the match, aiding him in defeating The Deadman. Bob Orton began managing Randy over the next few months on the blue show, and also got involved in the in-ring action on a few occasions. The father-son duo defeated The Undertaker in a Handicap Casket match at WWE No Mercy 2005. The Undertaker soon returned and ended the feud by defeating Orton inside Hell In A Cell. Bob Orton tried to interfere this time as well but was put down by The Phenom during the match.

#4 David Sammartino (managed by Bruno Sammartino)

David and Bruno Sammartino

Bruno Sammartino needs no introduction in the pro-wrestling world. He is regarded by many as the greatest WWE Champion of all time and rightfully so. Sammartino held the WWE title on two occasions, with the two reigns having a combined run of 4,040 days. His son, David Sammartino, couldn't make as big of an impact in the pro-wrestling business. Back in 1985, Bruno managed his son for a very brief period while he was in WWE.

At the very first WrestleMania, David took on Brutus Beefcake. While Bruno accompanied him to the ring, Beefcake came out along with Johnny Valiant. The chaotic ending to the match saw Bruno helping his son against the dastardly villains. The match ended in a double disqualification as a result. The aftermath of the match saw Bruno coming out of retirement to aid his son in various matches. David, contrary to his father, never won a title while wrestling under the WWE umbrella. He soon faded into obscurity after wrestling for a string of promotions over the next several years.

#3 Chavo Guerrero (managed by Chavo Classic)

Chavo and Chavo Classic on WWE SmackDown, 2004

The Road to WrestleMania 20 saw Chavo Guerrero aiming to win Rey Mysterio's WWE Cruiserweight title. At No Way Out, Chavo's father, Chavo Guerrero Sr. helped him defeat Mysterio for the Cruiserweight title. For the next few months, his father, now dubbed as Chavo Classic, managed him and also got involved in the Cruiserweight title picture. Chavo went on to successfully defend the title in a Cruiserweight Open at WrestleMania.

Soon after, Chavo lost the belt to Jacqueline but won it back at Judgment Day 2004. Chavo Classic later won the title in a Triple Threat match that also involved Spike Dudley. The ending to the match saw Chavo Classic accidentally pinning Chavo Guerrero and becoming the oldest wrestler to win the Cruiserweight title. He was later defeated by Rey Mysterio for the belt. Chavo Classic was fired by WWE in June 2004. He had been no-showing several SmackDown episodes for a while at that point and this led to his firing.

#2 Stephanie McMahon (managed by Linda McMahon)

Stephanie and Linda McMahon

This association, like a few others on the list, didn't last for long, as Stephanie was almost done as an on-screen character by the time she aligned with Linda on WWE SmackDown. By the time 2003 was coming to an end, Stephanie McMahon's relations with her father Vince had been ruined beyond repair.

Stephanie wasn't thrilled with Vince showing interest in Sable and this storyline was the highlight of the show for months on end, with Vince doing everything he could to hurt his daughter. Vince even went as far as putting her in a match against Brock Lesnar on WWE SmackDown.

Around the same time, Linda McMahon began supporting her daughter against her father and Sable. The angle culminated at WWE No Mercy, where Linda accompanied Stephanie to the ring while Sable was on Vince's side. The ending to the match saw Vince attacking his daughter with a lead pipe, which prompted Linda to throw a towel in the ring, thus resulting in Vince bagging the victory.

As per the stipulation of the match, Stephanie was fired from her position as the SmackDown GM. In reality, she was written off TV because she was about to marry Triple H in a few days. Stephanie would not be seen on WWE TV for the next two years.

#1 Charlotte Flair (managed by Ric Flair)

Charlotte Flair and Ric Flair

Charlotte Flair had a short but successful stint while in NXT. She made her way to the main roster soon after WWE WrestleMania 31 in 2015, along with Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch. By the time 2016 came around, Charlotte Flair had become a major name in the WWE Women's division. She held the Divas title at the time and was being managed by her father, Ric Flair.

The Nature Boy helped Charlotte retain her title against Becky Lynch on an episode of SmackDown and at the 2016 Royal Rumble PPV as well. She went on to become the inaugural Women's Champion by defeating Lynch and Sasha Banks at WrestleMania 32.

At Extreme Rules 2016, Flair defeated Natalya to retain her title in a Submission match. The next night on WWE RAW, Charlotte turned on Ric Flair and made it clear to him that she no longer needed his services. Charlotte instead aligned with Dana Brooke, who had helped her retain her belt against Natalya at Extreme Rules.