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1. Hulk Hogan -- World Wrestling Federation
   Hulk Hogan is the stage name of Terry Bollea, one of the superstars of professional wrestling since the mid-1980s. Bollea joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1979. His rise in the ring coincided with the expansion of the WWF, and Hogan became a star through live events and pay-per-view television. His career got a big boost early on, when he appeared opposite Sylvester Stallone in the movie Rocky III (1983). By the late '80s "Hulkamania" was in full swing; Hulk Hogan was headlining live events like Wrestlemania and appearing on television, frequently on MTV and late night talk shows. Easily recognized by his extra-large size, long white hair and handlebar mustache, Hogan was famous for wearing feather boas, for ripping off his shirt in preparation for a match and for finishing off opponents with the leg drop.
2. World Wrestling Entertainment -- World Wrestling Federation
   The World Wrestling Federation logo (1984 - 1995)In 1980, the son of Vincent J. McMahon, Vincent K. McMahon, founded Titan Sports, Inc. and in 1982 purchased Capitol Wrestling Corporation from his father. The elder McMahon had long since established the northeastern territory as one of the most vibrant members of the NWA. He had long since recognized that professional wrestling was more about entertainment than actual sport. Against his father's wishes, McMahon began an expansion process that would fundamentally change the sport, and place both the WWF - and his own life - in jeopardy.
3. Wrestling -- World Wrestling
   Wrestling Reality is a documentary television series airing on the Fight Network that follows the lives of a group of independent pro wrestlers in the Maritime provinces of Canada. The series will be 2 hours and consist of a documentary portion, as well as televised matches & shoot interviews. The series will tackle the many issues that go on behind the scenes in the world of professional wrestling including drug use, steroid use, injuries and all the emotional highs and lows that pro wrestlers deal with on a daily basis. For the first time ever the public will get a glimpse of what the lives of pro wrestlers are really like.
4. Tna Wrestling
   The initial format for TNA Wrestling was a series of weekly pay per view shows at a low dollar price. It was a unique format that was at once both liberating and limiting. Being on PPV meant that the company could do almost anything it wanted, but it ... severely limited it's presence in front of viewers eyes. How do you sell a pay per view if you don't have any television time to market it on?
5. Wrestling -- Greco-Roman Wrestling
   Wrestling has gained respect among martial arts practitioners, especially with the advent of mixed martial arts competition.[23] Early competitions (e.g. UFC 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, considering only the first twelve UFC) saw wrestlers defeat stylists from more traditional, striking (and grappling)- oriented styles such as karate, bjj and kickboxing. Randy Couture (UFC heavyweight champion) and Dan Henderson (current PRIDE champion in the 183 division and formerly 205 pound division champion) both competed extensively in collegiate and Greco-Roman wrestling before beginning their careers in mixed martial arts. Other fighters coming from amateur wrestling include: Matt Lindland, Matt Hughes, Sean Sherk, Urijah Faber, Tyson Griffin, Clay Guida, Kevin Randleman, Mark Kerr, Don Frye, Dan Severn, Mark Coleman, Tito Ortiz, Quinton Jackson, Rashad Evans, Jeff Monson, Matt Horwich, Carmelo Marrero, Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto, Brock Lesnar, Gray Maynard, Matt Hamill, Benji Radach, Gerald Harris, Antonio McKee, Vladimir Matyushenko, Ryan Schultz, Aaron Stark, Devin Cole, Antoine Jaoude, Roy Nelson, Shad Lierley, Mark Schultz, Brandon Vera, Melvin Guillard, Josh Koscheck, Renato Sobral, Ricco Rodriguez.
6. Hulk Hogan -- World Wrestling Entertainment
   Hulk Hogan is arguably the most famous WWE Superstar of all time. World Wrestling Entertainment was never the same after Hogan replaced an injured Bob Backlund and defeated The Iron Sheik for the WWE Championship on January 23, 1984, at Madison Square Garden. A phenomenon was born.
7. World Wrestling Entertainment -- Wwf Champion
   The National Wrestling Alliance was a group of promoters who each ran their own geographic territories and shared the same World Champion. Because the Northeast promoters became too powerful and were making it hard to get the champion, Buddy Rogers to appear in other territories, the other promoters pulled a power play and voted for Lou Thez to become champ, a wrestler they knew wasn’t too popular in the Northeast. In 1963, the Northeast promoters formed the World Wide Wrestling Federation. In one of their first matches, Bruno Sammartino beat Buddy Rogers to become champion. The most powerful promoters of this new federation were Vince McMahon Sr. and Toots Mondt.
8. World Wrestling Entertainment -- Wwe Raw
   The WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) is chock-full of high-paid, well-known superstars. Ever wanted to know which superstar you'd be? Wanted to know if you'd be a heel or face? Wanted to know if you'd be a main-eventer or lowly jobber? Speculate no longer!! Take the WWE Superstar Selector and see which superstar you would be!!
9. Tna Wrestling -- Titles
   Take home the most brutal night in TNA wrestling history as the three-hour "Lockdown" extravaganza originally aired on Sunday, April 23, 2006 returns to crack a few more skulls. Every match is held inside a steel cage, and when Christian Cage faces off against Abyss for the NWA World Heavyweight Title, the thrill of the fight will have fans cheering for more. Other matches include a "Lethal Lockdown" match, an "X Division" Championship match, an Anthem Match, an Xscape match, a World X Cup preview, a Former Partners Collide match featuring "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels versus Senshi, and an Arm Wrestling match pitting Konnan (with the Latin American Exchange) against "Bullet" Bob Armstrong (with The James Gang}. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
10. Tna Wrestling -- Jeff Jarrett
    On Sunday, June 18, 2006, TNA Wrestling celebrated four years of Total Nonstop Action with the Slammiversary Pay-Per-View! The three-hour event saw Christian Cage defend the NWA World Heavyweight Title in the King of the Mountain match against Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Abyss and The Truth! Plus, it was clash of wrestling's most destructive forces as Samoa Joe battled Scott Steiner. In addition, NWA World Tag Team Champions America's Most Wanted faced AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels, Chris Sabin vs. Kevin Nash, the debut of Jim Cornette and more! On this OVO, you'll see the entirety of the Slammiversary event, the countdown preshow as well as never-before-seen bonus backstage footage of your favorite TNA stars! The complete lineup for Slammiversary is as follows:

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