When it comes to the WWE, countless fans have numerous Mount Rushmores of Wrestling. Certain superstars make the list for almost every fan including John Cena, Triple H, The Rock, The Undertaker, and many top-tier superstars. These legends have defined wrestling for most of the fans and continue to entertain the audience in one way or another.
WWE fans have already laid out their list on social media talking about the Mount Rushmore of wrestling. Not only fans, but various wrestlers also have their inspiration and favorites to rank in their list of Mount Rushmore. One such superstar openly revealed his list during an interview with Chris Van Vliet. The Superstar in question is none other than Shelton Benjamin.
The former WWE Superstar talked on various topics with Chris including his WWE release, his match with Shawn Michaels, and the run he had with The Hurt Bussiness. Benjamin stated that he had a hint regarding his release and knew that it was coming. While talking about the teachings he got from the American Dream Dusty Rhodes, Shelton revealed that Dusty was on his list of Mount Rushmore.
He then revealed the full list of his Mount Rushmore which included the likes of Sting, Dusty Rhodes, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and The Undertaker. It was shocking to see that his list didn’t include Cena or Triple H as they have been hugely a part of his initial career in the company.
Why Shelton Benjamin’s Mount Rushmore list is legendary
Many might think that a Mount Rushmore list without Cena, Triple H, or any other top-tier superstar would be weak. Shelton certainly hit it out of the park with his thrilling list which includes high-profile superstars who have made a name for themselves over the years. From Sting to The Undertaker, Shelton has various reasons to choose his top four wrestlers of all time.
In 2024, Sting’s glorious career came to an end at AEW Revolution. For those who followed his career from its early beginnings as The Surfer Sting and Crow Sting in WCW, it was a time filled with mixed emotions. Sting demonstrated why he was one of the most well-liked wrestlers of all time, even during his brief tenure in the WWE and during his days in TNA. It’s clear why Sting has always been regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers to have ever competed in the ring now that he has concluded his career in the AEW on his terms.
The Undertaker is without a doubt among the best wrestlers of all time. There is no one in the WWE with The Undertaker’s loyalty and longevity. For most of his career, Undertaker was positioned at the top of the card, and because he was able to continuously reinvent himself, his character never got boring. Nevertheless, Undertaker has accomplished a great deal in his three decades of professional wrestling, including several noteworthy occasions.
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin was a trailblazer of the Attitude Era, and his rivalry with Mr. McMahon swung the Monday Night Wars to WWE’s advantage. Steve Austin elicited a response unlike anyone else, and whenever he entered an arena, roofs would regularly blow off the structure. The Texas Rattlesnake was still well-regarded by fans after his 2001 heel flip. The WWE Hall of Famer’s reputation is unbreakable and will go on forever.
With an unbeatable blend of charisma and work ethic, only a few wrestlers could ever hope to become as popular as The American Dream Dusty Rhodes. He participated in matches all around the globe of professional wrestling, most famously with Jim Crockett Promotions and the WWE. He had the unique ability to put smiles on people’s faces and sell shows each week with his name on the card.
Overall, Shelton’s list of Mount Rushmore is correct and deserves to be one of the best lists of all time. This wasn’t the first time that Benjamin talked about his favorite superstars, he previously talked about how an AEW superstar should be on the wrestling’s Mount Rushmore list.
Shelton Benjamin thinks that Chris Jericho deserves to be on wrestling’s Mount Rushmore.
Shelton Benjamin is one of the most enduring performers in the fans’ perspective when it comes to longevity in the wrestling industry. Benjamin made his main roster debut for the WWE at the start of the “Ruthless Aggression” period, and he was able to hang with the company’s top talent until his departure in September 2023.
In an interview, Benjamin praised Chris Jericho of AEW for being the master of longevity in addition to putting him over in their match at Taboo Tuesday 2004. “First of all, the fact that he’s still doing it at a high level in AEW, you could say he should be on a Mount Rushmore just on longevity alone,” said Benjamin.
Benjamin is not wrong with his statement as Jericho has done it all in the sports entertainment industry. Starting with WCW and now nailing with immense performances at AEW, Y2J continues to vow to the audience with his longevity and excellence.