Top 10 Wrestlers with the most explosive power

We have seen many lists about wrestlers with immense strength. Some of WWE’s wrestlers have been portrayed to have the strength to withstand the deadliest falls and take on a number of superstars at the same time.

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Others have been shown to have the power to lift the stage and even move mountains if Vince McMahon commands them to.

We are all aware of Hall of Famer Mark Henry who is widely regarded as the Strongest Man in the World. His feats of strength were displayed on television very frequently in order to keep the claim alive and also bring more attention to the WWE and the superstar.

We are also very well aware of Andre The Giant and The Big Show who are literally built like mountains and can pick on regular-sized superstars like insects. These men too brought about an incredible amount of viewership to the company with their sizes, strength, and power.

However, many of WWE’s giants lacked “explosive” power. Even though they could lift anything that crossed their paths, they couldn’t bring the special factor in matches where a sudden move that displays power can change the match and the crowd’s reaction.

The Big Show, Mark Henry, The Great Khali, Andre the Giant, and even Kane to a certain extent, lacked the ability to make a sudden move due to their size and lethargy in the ring.

Other superstars like Rey Mysterio, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, and Shinsuke Nakamura have the ability to strike explosive moves but lack the power to have the impact that can make the crowd go mad.

Let’s take a look at 10 former and current WWE superstars who’ve displayed explosive power regularly to make the impact.

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#10 Big E

One-third of The New Day, Big E is a former powerlifter and American football player. Being a powerlifter gave him the strength and power required in wrestling, while his past in football provided him with the athleticism and swiftness required to make a WWE superstar.

Big E is a fan-favorite because he’s a man in his own league who is both muscular and extremely fast and explosive in the ring.

That combination has allowed him to get big pushes in the WWE, because more often than not the WWE spots talent much better than anyone else.

#9 Roman Reigns

One-third of one of the most successful and famous factions of the WWE, The Shield, the Samoan wrestler is a force to reckon with. He’s taken beatings for long periods, only to come back stronger and pull off incredible moves with great power with ease.

Roman Reigns has been one of WWE’s top stars since the past couple of years, and the WWE plan to continue keeping him at the top.

The reason is simple. He is a mean wrestler who is built like a tank but performs at unmatchable speed.

#8 Ryback

One of the strongest men to step into the WWE, Ryback is a beast in human form. He has been widely compared to Goldberg and called the Goldberg of modern times by many critics.

He has even been described as "Goldberg meets The Ultimate Warrior meets Rob Van Dam's tights" by David Shoemaker.

Ryback has displayed immense amounts of physical power in the ring nonstop, and only had he been booked correctly by the WWE Creatives, he could have become their next big thing.

However, he wasn’t very good with the mic and was pushed too much into the mid-cards to be relevant for long.

#7 Beth Phoenix

If the WWE Universe ever saw the rise of a Phoenix, then it was definitely Beth Phoenix. Beth had the power and the charisma only a few wrestlers before her had. And that includes male wrestlers too.

The youngest wrestler to have been ever inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame, Beth was all about in-ring skills and ruthless power.

This made her one of the most explosively powerful wrestlers in the WWE’s history and made her a four-time champion.

Currently married to former WWE superstar Edge, Beth has been an inspiration to thousands of young female wrestlers who try to replicate her style in the ring.

#6 Cesaro

Famously known as The Swiss Superman, Cesaro does justice to the nickname he’s been provided. The tall well-built superstar is much more powerful than he looks and as compared to other superstars his size.

His André the Giant Battle Royale win after eliminating The Big Show single-handedly is enough to prove that no man can match his strength.

Cesaro’s move the Cesaro Swing is one of the most innovative and physically demanding moves in the WWE.

He has applied the same move to the biggest and heaviest superstars in the WWE. His rise to fame came due to his athleticism and his ability to make explosive moves at unexpected times that would knockout superstars.

#5 Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey made her full-time presence felt in the company earlier this year, and since then she has become the face of WWE’s Women’s Division.

Rousey is a former UFC star and champion, which means she has the power and the agility that only a few possess.

Rousey displayed her strength in the WWE at the WrestleMania 34 when she easily lifted the 116kg Triple H on her shoulders. Her fighting style is also full of explosive punches which have made her a champion in the WWE in no time. She can power out of any offense from her opponent with ease because of her swiftness.

Rousey has the ability to not only take on any women’s wrestler but any men’s wrestler too which is a sight we only saw years ago when Chyna existed.

#4 Braun Strowman

The Monster Among Men has broken into mainstream success since 2015. This has been purely due to his vulgar display of power in the WWE and his lovable character. He has toppled everything that has crossed his path, be it a stage, a car, Kevin Owens, or announce tables.

Strowman’s size has not been a problem for him when he’s had to display swiftness in and out of the ring.

He has the ability to flatten any superstar, and even when it seems like he’s almost knocked off his feet, he has the power and the ability to pull off an expected move that makes a lasting statement.

#3 Brock Lesnar

Former UFC Champion and current WWE part-timer have been in and out of the company since 2000. Initially, he was hailed as a true competitor and could take on any superstar even in his younger days and lay them motionless in the middle of the ring.

However, the Brock Lesnar of today is a beast no one can even think of conquering. From F5-ing The Big Show to Braun Strowman, Lesnar has only a handful of moves which he executes explosively. Only a few men return after a trip with him to Suplex City.

Brock Lesnar can, therefore, be easily regarded as one of the most explosively powerful wrestlers in the world today.

#2 John Cena

Former Doctor of Thugonomics and current 16-time World Champion, John Cena has been the face of the WWE since a long time now. He is considered one of the best wrestlers the company has ever seen.

John Cena is known for his in-ring abilities and the power and strength he possesses. He has given some of the best performances in the WWE purely because of the amount of beating he’s been able to take. Not just that, his power in the ring is unparalleled, and he keeps up-ing his abilities year on year.

Cena has been able to lift two, and even three, men to apply his signature move which has been a sight many have watched over and over again. He is extremely explosive and musters power when his opponents least expect it, making him a one-of-a-kind performer.

#1 Goldberg

Goldberg has been known to be one of a kind. His star-power and his aggression made most of his opponents tremble with fear even before he walked out to take to the ring.

Goldberg’s spear has been one of the most iconic moves in wrestling history. However, the power he displayed during his Jackhammer move was one which left the fans awestruck. His ability to muster out strength from nowhere and make an impact when least expected made him the star he was.