LISTS

The Greatest Black Wrestlers Of All Time

Black wrestlers have made a significant contribution to the overall success of wrestling promotions around the world. Although a daunting task, we have managed to make a list of the greatest black wrestlers of all time. Check out the list below to see if your favorite black wrestler has made the cut!
    
Also Known As: Dwayne Douglas Johnson, The Rock
Nickname: The Rock, The Brahma Bull, The Great One, The People's Champion, The Corporate Champion
Gender: Male
Birthday: 02 May 1972
Born In: Hayward, California, United States
Sun Sign: Taurus

After winning his first 'WWF Championship' in 1998, Dwayne Johnson won many more titles. As one of WWF's 'Attitude Era' pioneers, he is considered one of WWE's greatest wrestlers.

    
Also Known As: Wayde Douglas Bowles
Gender: Male
Birthday: 24 August 1944
Born In: Amherst, Canada
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died On: 15 January 2020

Rocky Johnson was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. Along with his partner Tony Atlas, Rocky became the first black champion in the history of WWE in 1983 when he won the 'World Tag Team Championship' title.

    
Also Known As: Austin Watson
Gender: Male
Birthday: 04 September 1986
Born In: Columbus, Georgia, United States
Sun Sign: Virgo
Xavier Woods was part of a Tag team that had the longest Tag team title reign in the history of WWE. In 2016, he was ranked 58th in the 'PWI 500' list.
    
Also Known As: Mark Jerrold Henry
Gender: Male
Birthday: 12 June 1971
Born In: Silsbee, Texas, United States
Sun Sign: Gemini

A three-time 'Slammy Award' winner, Mark Henry was ranked ninth in the PWI 500 list in 2012. In 2018, he was inducted into the 'WWE Hall of Fame.'

5. Jacqueline Moore

    
Jacqueline Moore
Also Known As: Jacqueline DeLois Moore, Jackie Moore
Gender: Female
Birthday: 06 January 1964
Born In: Dallas, Texas, United States
Sun Sign: Capricorn

A two-time WWF Women's Champion, Jacqueline Moore was ranked 249th in the 'PWI 500' list in 1993. In 2016, she was inducted into the 'WWE Hall of Fame.'