Legends of Professional Wrestling

SI Staff | Mar 29, 2010

Legends of Professional Wrestling

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In honor of WrestleMania XXVI, which takes place this Sunday in Glendale, Ariz., SI looks back at some legends of the squared circle.

The Sheik

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The Fabulous Moolah

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The Grand Wizard and Mr. Fuji

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Terry Funk

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Bob Backland and Sgt. Slaughter

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Captain Lou Albano and Cyndi Lauper

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Jesse "The Body" Ventura

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Bret "The Hitman" Hart

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Andre the Giant and Hulk Hogan

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"Ravishing" Rick Rude

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Hulk and Brooke Hogan

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"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon

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Owen Hart

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Jerry "The King" Lawler

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Lawrence Taylor and Bam Bam Bigelow

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Bobby Valentine and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

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Jesse Ventura and Triple H

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Randy "Macho Man" Savage and Mark Cuban

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"Nature Boy" Ric Flair

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"Rowdy" Roddy Piper

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