There are many things we love about Pro Wrestling. The athleticism, the storylines, the atmosphere, the characters. But there is also one more element that, if done right, ends up involving the audience and causes a true interactive experience. The catchphrases.
Oh it’s True, it’s damn true. From The Rock to Kurt Angle and Randy Savage, a wrestlers catchphrase can make a gimmick work and become more captivating. It is one of the best ways to connect with the wrestling audience and even grow to become popular in main stream culture.
Lets take a look at the Top 15 Catchphrases of all-time. The ranking is based on a combination of the popularity of the wrestler, the popularity with the fans, it’s originality and longevity.
15. “The Champ is here.” — John Cena
14. “Welcome to Raw. Is. Jerichoooo.” — Chris Jericho
13. “Acknowledge Me.” — Roman Reigns
12. “Oh, it’s true. It’s damn true.” — Kurt Angle
11. “YES! YES! YES!” — Daniel Bryan
10. “And if you’re not down with that, we got two words for ya: SUCK IT!” — Degeneration X
9. “The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be.” — Bret “The Hitman” Hart
8. ‘Gimmie a hell yeah.” — Stone Cold Steve Austin
7. Ohhhh, yeah!” — Randy “Macho Man” Savage
6. “Rest. In. Peace.” — The Undertaker
5. “You’re FIIRED!” — Vince McMahon
4. “Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Hulkamania runs wild on you?” — Hulk Hogan
3. “If ya smelllll … what the Rock … is cookin!” — The Rock
2. “WOOOO!” — Ric Flair
- “And that’s the bottom line because Stone Cold said so!” — Stone Cold Steve Austin