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词条 List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
释义

  1. Current awards

      "Category A" awards    {{anchor|Wrestler of the Year}}Lou Thesz/Ric Flair Award (Wrestler of the Year)    {{anchor|MMA Most Valuable Fighter}}Mixed Martial Arts Most Valuable    Most Outstanding Wrestler    {{anchor|Most Outstanding Fighter|Shootfighter of the Year}}Most Outstanding Fighter of the Year    Tag Team of the Year    Best on Interviews    Promotion of the Year    {{anchor|Best Weekly Television Show}}Best Weekly TV Show    {{anchor|Match of the Year|Worked Match of the Year}}Pro Wrestling Match of the Year    {{anchor|Fight of the Year|Shoot Match of the Year}}MMA Match of the Year    "Category B" awards    {{anchor|US/Canada MVP}}United States/Canada MVP    {{anchor|Japan MVP}}Japanese MVP    {{anchor|Mexico MVP}}Mexico MVP    {{anchor|Europe MVP}}Europe MVP    {{anchor|Non-Heavyweight MVP}}Non-Heavyweight MVP    {{anchor|Women Wrestling MVP}}Women's Wrestling MVP    {{anchor|Women MMA MVP}}Women's MMA MVP    Best Box Office Draw    Feud of the Year    Most Improved    Most Charismatic    {{anchor|Best Technical Wrestler}}Bryan Danielson Award (Best Technical Wrestler)    {{anchor|Best Brawler}}Bruiser Brody Memorial Award (Best Brawler)    Best Flying Wrestler    Most Overrated    Most Underrated    Rookie of the Year    Best Non-Wrestler    Best Television Announcer    Worst Television Announcer    {{anchor|Best Major Show}}Best Major Wrestling Show    {{anchor|Worst Major Show}}Worst Major Wrestling Show    Best Wrestling Maneuver    Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic    Worst Television Show    {{anchor|Worst Worked Match of the Year}}Worst Match of the Year    Worst Feud of the Year    Worst Promotion of the Year    Best Booker    Promoter of the Year    Best Gimmick    Worst Gimmick    Best Pro Wrestling Book    Best Pro Wrestling DVD/Streaming Documentary  

  2. Defunct awards

      Class A awards    {{anchor|Most Impressive Wrestler}}Most Impressive Wrestler    {{anchor|Most Washed Up Wrestler}}Most Washed Up Wrestler    Strongest Wrestler    Best Three-Man Team    Most Unimproved    Most Obnoxious    Best Babyface    Best Heel    Biggest Shock of the Year    Hardest Worker    Manager of the Year    Class B awards    Best Color Commentator    Readers' Favorite Wrestler    Readers' Least Favorite Wrestler    Worst Wrestler    Worst Tag Team    Worst Manager    Worst on Interviews    Most Embarrassing Wrestler    Worst Non-Wrestling Personality  

  3. Decade awards

     2000s 

  4. See also

  5. References

  6. Sources

{{short description|Awards given by Wrestling Observer}}{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards}}

This is a list of both active and inactive Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards created by professional wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer. The first fourteen awards were created in 1980 as an informal poll between Meltzer and his friends and others he corresponded with on the subject of professional wrestling at the time. After starting the Wrestling Observer in 1982, the awards took on a greater life, with an increasing number of awards given out every year.

The awards were created to recognize the individual achievements of a select few wrestlers who exemplified in a specified criterion. The awards are given on a yearly basis in various categories such as Best Overall Wrestler, Most Outstanding Wrestler, Best Tag Team, Most Improved, Match of the Year, etc.; there are also a handful of awards to recognize the dubious distinctions in the business during that year such as Most Overrated and Worst Worked Match. Currently, there are thirty-seven categories that are actively assessed every year and ten that are no longer active. The awards are voted for by the readership of the newsletter, which includes various insiders of the industry, such as promoters, agents, and performers, as well as journalists, historians, and fans.

The awards are organized into two categories. For "Category A" awards, voters indicate their top three choices. First choices are awarded five points, second places three points, and third places two points. The choice with the most points overall wins. For "Category B" awards, voters simply indicate their top choice.

Over the years, various institutions of mixed martial arts have become eligible to win some awards that seemed as though they were more deserving than the conventional wrestler. This led to, in 1997, the creation of Shootfighter of the Year and Fight of the Year to recognize MMA achievement specifically, but some awards remained intact for MMA to win, due to the similar business aspect between both sports (i.e. Best Box Office Draw and Promotion of the Year). In the December 3, 2007 edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, it was announced that from that year onwards, mixed martial artists are no longer eligible for the Lou Thesz/Ric Flair Award, thus reserving it for professional wrestlers only. Shootfighter of the year was renamed to Most Outstanding Fighter to match a new award called MMA Most Valuable Fighter, which is similar to the Lou Thesz/Ric Flair Award except it is for mixed martial artists.

Current awards

"Category A" awards

{{anchor|Wrestler of the Year}}Lou Thesz/Ric Flair Award (Wrestler of the Year)

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Harley RaceNational Wrestling Alliance
1981
1982Ric Flair
1983
1984
1985Jim Crockett Promotions
1986
1987Riki ChoshuNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
All Japan Pro Wrestling
1988Akira MaedaUniversal Wrestling Federation
1989Ric FlairWorld Championship Wrestling
1990
1991Jumbo TsurutaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1992Ric FlairWorld Wrestling Federation
1993Big Van VaderWorld Championship Wrestling
1994Toshiaki KawadaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1995Mitsuharu Misawa
1996Kenta Kobashi
1997Mitsuharu Misawa
1998Stone Cold Steve AustinWorld Wrestling Federation
1999Mitsuharu MisawaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
2000Triple HWorld Wrestling Federation
2001Keiji MutohNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
All Japan Pro Wrestling
2002Kurt AngleWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2003Kenta KobashiPro Wrestling Noah
2004
2005
2006MísticoConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
2007John CenaWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2008Chris Jericho
2009
2010John Cena
2011Hiroshi TanahashiNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2012
2013
2014Shinsuke Nakamura
2015A.J. StylesNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
Ring of Honor
2016New Japan Pro-Wrestling
WWE
2017Kazuchika OkadaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2018Kenny Omega

{{anchor|MMA Most Valuable Fighter}}Mixed Martial Arts Most Valuable

Year Fighter Promotion(s)
2007Randy CoutureUltimate Fighting Championship
2008Brock Lesnar
2009
2010
2011Georges St-Pierre
2012Anderson Silva
2013Georges St-Pierre
2014Ronda Rousey
2015
2016Conor McGregor
2017Georges St-Pierre
2018Conor McGregor

Most Outstanding Wrestler

Year Wrestler Promotion
1986Ric FlairJim Crockett Promotions
1987
1988Tatsumi FujinamiNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1989Ric FlairWorld Championship Wrestling
1990Jushin Thunder LigerNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1991New Japan Pro-Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
1992
1993Kenta KobashiAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1994
1995Manami ToyotaAll Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling
1996Rey Misterio Jr.Extreme Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
1997Mitsuharu MisawaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1998Koji KanemotoNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1999Mitsuharu MisawaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
2000Chris BenoitWorld Championship Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
2001Kurt AngleWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2002
2003
2004Chris Benoit
2005Samoa JoeRing of Honor
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
2006Bryan Danielson/Daniel BryanRing of Honor
2007
2008
2009Ring of Honor
Dragon Gate USA
2010World Wrestling Entertainment
Evolve
Dragon Gate USA
Chikara
2011Davey RichardsRing of Honor
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2012Hiroshi TanahashiNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2013
2014A.J. StylesNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
Ring of Honor
2015
2016New Japan Pro-Wrestling
WWE
2017Kazuchika OkadaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2018Kenny Omega

{{anchor|Most Outstanding Fighter|Shootfighter of the Year}}Most Outstanding Fighter of the Year

Year Fighter Promotion(s)
1997Maurice SmithUltimate Fighting Championship
1998Frank Shamrock
1999
2000Kazushi SakurabaPride Fighting Championships
2001Wanderlei Silva
2002Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
2003Randy CoutureUltimate Fighting Championship
2004Wanderlei SilvaPride Fighting Championships
2005Fedor Emelianenko
2006Mirko Filipović
2007Quinton JacksonUltimate Fighting Championship
2008Georges St-Pierre
2009
2010
2011Jon Jones
2012Anderson Silva
2013Cain Velasquez
2014Ronda Rousey
2015Conor McGregor
2016
2017Demetrious Johnson
2018Daniel Cormier

Tag Team of the Year

Year Tag Team Promotion(s)
1980The Fabulous Freebirds
(Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts)		Mid-South Wrestling
Georgia Championship Wrestling
1981Jimmy Snuka and Terry GordyAll Japan Pro Wrestling
National Wrestling Alliance
1982Stan Hansen and Ole AndersonNational Wrestling Alliance
1983Ricky Steamboat and Jay YoungbloodJim Crockett Promotions
1984The Road Warriors
(Hawk and Animal)		American Wrestling Association
National Wrestling Alliance
1985The British Bulldogs
(Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith)		World Wrestling Federation
All Japan Pro Wrestling
Stampede Wrestling
1986The Midnight Express
(Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton)		Universal Wrestling Federation
1987The Midnight Express
(Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane)		Universal Wrestling Federation
Jim Crockett Promotions
1988Jim Crockett Promotions
1989The Rockers
(Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty)		World Wrestling Federation
1990The Steiner Brothers
(Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner)		World Championship Wrestling
1991Mitsuharu Misawa and Toshiaki KawadaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1992The Miracle Violence Connection
(Terry Gordy and Steve Williams)		All Japan Pro Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
1993The Hollywood Blonds
(Steve Austin and Brian Pillman)		World Championship Wrestling
1994Los Gringos Locos
(Eddy Guerrero and Art Barr)		Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
1995Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta KobashiAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1996Mitsuharu Misawa and Jun Akiyama
1997
1998Shinjiro Otani and Tatsuhito TakaiwaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1999Kenta Kobashi and Jun AkiyamaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
2000Edge and ChristianWorld Wrestling Federation
2001Tencozy (Satoshi Kojima and Hiroyoshi Tenzan)New Japan Pro-Wrestling
2002Los Guerreros
(Eddie Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero)		World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2003Kenta and Naomichi MarufujiPro Wrestling Noah
2004
2005America's Most Wanted
(Chris Harris and James Storm)		Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
2006The Latin American Exchange
(Homicide and Hernandez)
2007The Briscoe Brothers
(Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe)		Ring of Honor
2008John Morrison and The MizWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2009The American Wolves
(Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards)		Ring of Honor
2010The Kings of Wrestling
(Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli)
2011Bad Intentions
(Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson)		New Japan Pro-Wrestling
2012Bad Influence
(Christopher Daniels and Kazarian)		Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
2013The Shield
(Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns)		WWE
2014The Young Bucks
(Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson)		New Japan Pro-Wrestling
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
Ring of Honor
2015
2016
2017
2018

Best on Interviews

Year Performer Promotion(s)
1981Lou AlbanoWorld Wrestling Federation
Roddy PiperNational Wrestling Alliance
1982Roddy PiperNational Wrestling Alliance
1983
1984Jimmy HartContinental Wrestling Association
1985Jim CornetteMid-South Wrestling
World Class Championship Wrestling
1986Jim Crockett Promotions
1987
1988
1989Terry FunkWorld Championship Wrestling
1990Arn Anderson
1991Ric Flair
1992World Wrestling Federation
1993Jim CornetteSmoky Mountain Wrestling
1994Ric FlairWorld Championship Wrestling
1995Cactus JackExtreme Championship Wrestling
1996Stone Cold Steve AustinWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
1997
1998
1999The Rock
2000
2001Stone Cold Steve Austin
2002Kurt Angle
2003Chris Jericho
2004Mick FoleyWorld Wrestling Entertainment
Hustle
Ring of Honor
2005Eddie GuerreroWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2006Mick Foley
2007John Cena
2008Chris Jericho
2009
2010Chael SonnenUltimate Fighting Championship
2011CM PunkWWE
2012
2013Paul Heyman
2014
2015Conor McGregorUltimate Fighting Championship
2016
2017
2018Daniel BryanWWE

Promotion of the Year

Year Promotion
1983Jim Crockett Promotions
1984New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1985All Japan Pro Wrestling
1986Mid-South Wrestling/Universal Wrestling Federation
1987New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1988
1989Universal Wrestling Federation
1990All Japan Pro Wrestling
1991
1992New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1993All Japan Pro Wrestling
1994Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
1995New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1996
1997
1998
1999World Wrestling Federation
2000
2001Pride Fighting Championships
2002
2003
2004Pro Wrestling Noah
2005
2006Ultimate Fighting Championship
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012New Japan Pro-Wrestling
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018

{{anchor|Best Weekly Television Show}}Best Weekly TV Show

Year ProgramPromotion
1983World Pro WrestlingNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1984
1985Mid-South WrestlingMid-South Wrestling
1986Universal Wrestling FederationUniversal Wrestling Federation
198790 Minute Memphis Live WrestlingContinental Wrestling Association
1988 World Pro WrestlingNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1989All Japan Pro WrestlingAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994Hardcore TVExtreme Championship Wrestling
1995
1996
1997World Pro WrestlingNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1998Raw is WarWorld Wrestling Federation
1999
2000
2001World Pro WrestlingNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2002SmackDown!World Wrestling Entertainment
2003Power HoursPro Wrestling Noah
2004Monday Night RawWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2005The Ultimate FighterUltimate Fighting Championship
2006
2007
2008
2009 Friday Night SmackDownWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2010Ring of Honor WrestlingRing of Honor
2011Friday Night SmackDownWWE
2012Impact WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2013NXTWWE
2014
2015
2016New Japan Pro Wrestling on AXSNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2017
2018NXTWWE

{{anchor|Match of the Year|Worked Match of the Year}}Pro Wrestling Match of the Year

Year Match Promotion Venue Information
1980Bob Backlund vs. Ken Patera
Texas Death Match		World Wrestling FederationNew York, New York
May 19
1981Pat Patterson vs. Sgt. Slaughter
Alley Fight		New York, New York
May 4
1982Tiger Mask vs. Dynamite KidNew Japan Pro-WrestlingTokyo, Japan
August 5
1983Ricky Steamboat and Jay Youngblood vs. Sgt. Slaughter and Don Kernodle
Steel Cage match		National Wrestling AllianceThe Final Conflict
Greensboro, North Carolina
March 12
1984The Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs
Anything Goes Match		World Class Championship WrestlingIndependence Day Star Wars
Fort Worth, Texas
July 4
1985Tiger Mask II vs. Kuniaki KobayashiAll Japan Pro WrestlingTokyo, Japan
June 21
1986Ric Flair vs. Barry WindhamJim Crockett PromotionsBattle of the Belts II
Orlando, Florida
February 14
1987Ricky Steamboat vs. Randy SavageWorld Wrestling FederationWrestleMania III
Pontiac, Michigan
March 29
1988Sting vs. Ric FlairJim Crockett PromotionsClash of the Champions I
Greensboro, North Carolina
March 27
1989Ricky Steamboat vs. Ric Flair
Two out of Three Falls match		World Championship WrestlingClash of the Champions VI
New Orleans, Louisiana
April 2
1990Jushin Thunder Liger vs. Naoki SanoNew Japan Pro-WrestlingOsaka, Japan
January 31
1991Hiroshi Hase and Kensuke Sasaki vs. Steiner BrothersNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling		Starrcade in Tokyo Dome
Tokyo, Japan
March 21
1992Kenta Kobashi and Tsuyoshi Kikuchi vs. Doug Furnas and Dan KroffatAll Japan Pro WrestlingSendai, Japan
May 25
1993Manami Toyota and Toshiyo Yamada vs. Dynamite Kansai and Mayumi OzakiAll Japan Women's Pro-WrestlingDream Slam II
Osaka, Japan
April 11
1994Razor Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels
Ladder match		World Wrestling FederationWrestleMania X
New York, New York
March 20
1995Manami Toyota vs. Kyoko InoueAll Japan Women's Pro-WrestlingTokyo, Japan
May 7
1996Mitsuharu Misawa and Jun Akiyama vs. Steve Williams and Johnny AceAll Japan Pro WrestlingTokyo, Japan
June 7
1997Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
Submission match		World Wrestling FederationWrestleMania 13
Rosemont, Illinois
March 23
1998Kenta Kobashi vs. Mitsuharu MisawaAll Japan Pro WrestlingTokyo, Japan
October 31
1999Tokyo, Japan
June 11
2000Atlantis vs. Villano IIIConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreJuicio Final
Mexico City, Mexico
March 17
2001Keiji Mutoh vs. Genichiro TenryuAll Japan Pro WrestlingTokyo, Japan
June 8
2002Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit vs. Edge and Rey MysterioWorld Wrestling EntertainmentNo Mercy
North Little Rock, Arkansas
October 20
2003Kenta Kobashi vs. Mitsuharu MisawaPro Wrestling NoahNavigate for Evolution
Tokyo, Japan
March 1
2004Kenta Kobashi vs. Jun AkiyamaDeparture
Tokyo, Japan
July 10
2005Kenta Kobashi vs. Samoa JoeRing of HonorJoe vs. Kobashi
Manhattan, New York
October 1
2006Dragon Kid, Ryo Saito and Genki Horiguchi vs. Cima, Masato Yoshino and Naruki DoiSupercard of Honor
Chicago Ridge, Illinois
March 31
2007Takeshi Morishima vs. Bryan DanielsonManhattan Mayhem II
Manhattan, New York
August 25
2008Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels
Ladder match		World Wrestling Entertainment/WWENo Mercy
Portland, Oregon
October 5
2009The Undertaker vs. Shawn MichaelsWrestleMania XXV
Houston, Texas
April 5
2010WrestleMania XXVI
Glendale, Arizona
March 28
2011CM Punk vs. John CenaMoney in the Bank
Rosemont, Illinois
July 17
2012Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Minoru SuzukiNew Japan Pro-WrestlingKing of Pro-Wrestling
Tokyo, Japan
October 8
2013Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika OkadaInvasion Attack
Tokyo, Japan
April 7
2014A.J. Styles vs. Minoru SuzukiG1 Climax 24
Tokyo, Japan
August 1
2015Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kota IbushiWrestle Kingdom 9
Tokyo, Japan
January 4
2016Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi TanahashiWrestle Kingdom 10
Tokyo, Japan
January 4
2017Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny OmegaWrestle Kingdom 11
Tokyo, Japan
January 4
2018Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada
Two out of three falls match		Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall
Osaka, Japan
June 9

{{anchor|Fight of the Year|Shoot Match of the Year}}MMA Match of the Year

Year Fight Promotion Venue Information
1997Maurice Smith vs. Mark ColemanUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUFC 14
Birmingham, Alabama
July 27
1998Jerry Bohlander vs. Kevin JacksonUFC 16
New Orleans, Louisiana
March 13
1999Frank Shamrock vs. Tito OrtizUFC 22
Lake Charles, Louisiana
September 24
2000Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Royce GraciePride Fighting ChampionshipsPride Grand Prix 2000 Finals
Tokyo Dome
May 1
2001Randy Couture vs. Pedro RizzoUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUFC 31
Atlantic City, New Jersey
May 4
2002Don Frye vs. Yoshihiro TakayamaPride Fighting ChampionshipsPride 21
Saitama, Japan
June 23
2003Wanderlei Silva vs. Hidehiko YoshidaPride Final Conflict 2003
Tokyo, Japan
November 9
2004Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton JacksonPride 28
Saitama, Japan
October 31
2005Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan BonnarUltimate Fighting ChampionshipThe Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Las Vegas, Nevada
April 9
2006Diego Sanchez vs. Karo ParisyanUFC Fight Night 6
Las Vegas, Nevada
August 17
2007Randy Couture vs. Tim SylviaUFC 68
Columbus, Ohio
March 3
2008Forrest Griffin vs. Quinton JacksonUFC 86
Las Vegas, Nevada
July 5
2009Diego Sanchez vs. Clay GuidaThe Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
Las Vegas, Nevada
June 20
2010Leonard Garcia vs. Chan Sung JungWorld Extreme CagefightingWEC 48
Sacramento, California
April 24
2011Dan Henderson vs. Shogun RuaUltimate Fighting ChampionshipUFC 139
San Jose, California
November 19
2012Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin PoirierUFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
Fairfax, Virginia
May 15
2013Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego SanchezUFC 166
Houston, Texas
October 19
2014Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie LawlerUFC 171
Dallas, Texas
March 15
2015Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonaldUFC 189
Las Vegas, Nevada
July 11
2016Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos ConditUFC 195
Las Vegas, Nevada
January 2
2017Cub Swanson vs. Doo Ho ChoiUFC 206
Toronto, Ontario
December 10
2018Justin Gaethje vs. Dustin PoirierPoirier vs. Gaethje
Glendale, Arizona
April 14

"Category B" awards

{{anchor|US/Canada MVP}}United States/Canada MVP

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
2018AJ StylesWWE

{{anchor|Japan MVP}}Japanese MVP

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
2018Kenny OmegaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling

{{anchor|Mexico MVP}}Mexico MVP

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
2018L.A. ParkLucha Libre AAA Worldwide
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

{{anchor|Europe MVP}}Europe MVP

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
2018WALTERWestside Xtreme Wrestling
Progress Wrestling
Over the Top Wrestling

{{anchor|Non-Heavyweight MVP}}Non-Heavyweight MVP

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
2018Will OspreayProgress Wrestling
Revolution Pro Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
Ring of Honor

{{anchor|Women Wrestling MVP}}Women's Wrestling MVP

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
2018Becky LynchWWE

{{anchor|Women MMA MVP}}Women's MMA MVP

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
2018Amanda NunesUltimate Fighting Championship

Best Box Office Draw

Year Performer Promotion(s)
1997Hulk HoganWorld Championship Wrestling
1998Stone Cold Steve AustinWorld Wrestling Federation
1999The Rock
2000
2001Kazushi SakurabaPride Fighting Championships
2002Bob SappK-1
Pride Fighting Championships
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
2003
2004Kenta KobashiPro Wrestling Noah
2005
2006MísticoConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
2007John CenaWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2008Brock LesnarUltimate Fighting Championship
2009
2010
2011The RockWWE
2012
2013Georges St-PierreUltimate Fighting Championship
2014Ronda Rousey
2015
2016Conor McGregor
2017
2018

Feud of the Year

Year Feud Promotion(s)
1980Bruno Sammartino vs. Larry ZbyszkoWorld Wrestling Federation
1981André the Giant vs. Killer Khan
1982Ted DiBiase vs. Junkyard DogMid-South Wrestling
1983The Freebirds vs. The Von ErichsWorld Class Championship Wrestling
1984World Class Championship Wrestling
National Wrestling Alliance
1985Ted DiBiase vs. Jim DugganMid-South Wrestling
1986Hulk Hogan vs. Paul OrndorffWorld Wrestling Federation
1987Austin Idol and Tommy Rich vs. Jerry LawlerContinental Wrestling Association
1988The Fantastics vs. The Midnight ExpressJim Crockett Promotions
1989Ric Flair vs. Terry FunkWorld Championship Wrestling
1990Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Jumbo TsurutaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1991Mitsuharu Misawa and company vs. Jumbo Tsuruta and company
1992Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Lawler vs. The MoondogsUnited States Wrestling Association
1993Bret Hart vs. Jerry LawlerWorld Wrestling Federation
1994Los Gringos Locos vs. Asistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAsistencia Asesoría y Administración
1995Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean MalenkoExtreme Championship Wrestling
1996New World Order vs. World Championship WrestlingWorld Championship Wrestling
1997Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Hart FoundationWorld Wrestling Federation
1998Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon
1999
2000Mick Foley vs. Triple H
2001Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Wanderlei SilvaPride Fighting Championships
2002Tito Ortiz vs. Ken ShamrockUltimate Fighting Championship
2003Kurt Angle vs. Brock LesnarWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2004Chris Benoit vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
2005Batista vs. Triple H
2006Tito Ortiz vs. Ken ShamrockUltimate Fighting Championship
2007Batista vs. The UndertakerWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2008Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels
2009Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk
2010El Generico vs. Kevin SteenRing of Honor
2011John Cena vs. CM PunkWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2012Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika OkadaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2013
2014Jon Jones vs. Daniel CormierUltimate Fighting Championship
2015José Aldo vs. Conor McGregor
2016Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz
2017Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny OmegaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2018Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso CiampaWWE

Most Improved

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Larry ZbyszkoWorld Wrestling Federation
1981Adrian AdonisAmerican Wrestling Association
1982Jim DugganMid-South Wrestling
1983Curt HennigAmerican Wrestling Association
Pacific Northwest Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
1984The CobraNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
Stampede Wrestling
1985Steve WilliamsMid-South Wrestling
1986Rick Steiner
1987Big Bubba RogersUniversal Wrestling Federation
1988StingJim Crockett Promotions
1989Lex LugerWorld Championship Wrestling
1990Kenta KobashiAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1991Dustin RhodesWorld Championship Wrestling
1992El SamuraiNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1993Tracy SmothersSmoky Mountain Wrestling
1994DieselWorld Wrestling Federation
1995Johnny B. BaddWorld Championship Wrestling
1996Diamond Dallas Page
1997Tatsuhito TakaiwaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1998The RockWorld Wrestling Federation
1999VaderAll Japan Pro Wrestling
2000Kurt AngleWorld Wrestling Federation
2001Keiji MutohNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
All Japan Pro Wrestling
2002Brock LesnarWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2003
2004Randy Orton
2005Roderick StrongRing of Honor
2006Takeshi MorishimaPro Wrestling Noah
2007Montel Vontavious PorterWorld Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
2008The Miz
2009
2010Sheamus
2011Dolph Ziggler
2012Kazuchika OkadaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2013Roman ReignsWWE
2014Rusev
2015Bayley
2016Matt RiddleEvolve
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2017Braun StrowmanWWE
2018Adam PageNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
Ring of Honor

Most Charismatic

Year Performer Promotion(s)
1980Ric FlairNational Wrestling Alliance
1981Michael HayesWorld Class Championship Wrestling
1982Ric FlairNational Wrestling Alliance
Dusty Rhodes
1983Ric Flair
1984
1985Hulk HoganWorld Wrestling Federation
1986
1987
1988StingWorld Championship Wrestling
1989Hulk HoganWorld Wrestling Federation
1990
1991
1992StingWorld Championship Wrestling
1993Ric FlairWorld Wrestling Federation
World Championship Wrestling
1994Atsushi OnitaFrontier Martial-Arts Wrestling
1995Shawn MichaelsWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
1996
1997Stone Cold Steve Austin
1998
1999The Rock
2000
2001
2002
2003Bob SappNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
K-1
2004Eddie GuerreroWorld Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
2005
2006John Cena
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011The Rock
2012
2013Hiroshi TanahashiNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2014Shinsuke Nakamura
2015
2016Conor McGregorUltimate Fighting Championship
2017Tetsuya NaitoNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2018

{{anchor|Best Technical Wrestler}}Bryan Danielson Award (Best Technical Wrestler)

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Bob BacklundWorld Wrestling Federation
1981Ted DiBiaseMid-South Wrestling
1982Tiger MaskNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
1983
1984Dynamite KidStampede Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
Masa SaitoAmerican Wrestling Association
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1985Tatsumi FujinamiNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
1986
1987Nobuhiko TakadaUniversal Wrestling Federation
1988Tatsumi FujinamiNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1989Jushin Liger/Jushin Thunder Liger
1990
1991New Japan Pro-Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
1992
1993Hiroshi HaseNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1994Chris BenoitExtreme Championship Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1995Extreme Championship Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
1996Dean MalenkoWorld Championship Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1997
1998Kiyoshi TamuraFighting Network Rings
1999Shinjiro OtaniNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2000Chris BenoitWorld Wrestling Federation
World Championship Wrestling
2001Minoru TanakaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2002Kurt AngleWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2003Chris Benoit
2004
2005Bryan Danielson/Daniel BryanRing of Honor
2006
2007
2008
2009Ring of Honor
Dragon Gate USA
2010World Wrestling Entertainment
Evolve
Dragon Gate USA
Chikara
2011WWE
2012
2013
2014Zack Sabre Jr.Pro Wrestling Noah
Westside Xtreme Wrestling
Progress Wrestling
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2015
2016Westside Xtreme Wrestling
Progress Wrestling
Revolution Pro Wrestling
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
WWE
2017Progress Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
Revolution Pro Wrestling
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2018

{{anchor|Best Brawler}}Bruiser Brody Memorial Award (Best Brawler)

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Bruiser BrodyAll Japan Pro Wrestling
World Wrestling Council/Capitol Sports Promotions
National Wrestling Association
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985Stan HansenAll Japan Pro Wrestling
National Wrestling Alliance
1986Terry GordyAll Japan Pro Wrestling
Universal Wrestling Federation
1987Bruiser BrodyWorld Wrestling Council
World Class Championship Wrestling
1988
1989Terry FunkWorld Championship Wrestling
1990Stan HansenAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1991Cactus Jack/Mankind/Mick FoleyWorld Championship Wrestling
1992
1993World Championship Wrestling
Extreme Championship Wrestling
1994Extreme Championship Wrestling
International Wrestling Association of Japan
1995
1996World Wrestling Federation
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001Stone Cold Steve Austin
2002Yoshihiro TakayamaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2003Brock LesnarWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2004Chris Benoit
2005Samoa JoeRing of Honor
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
2006
2007Takeshi MorishimaRing of Honor
Pro Wrestling Noah
2008Necro ButcherRing of Honor
Combat Zone Wrestling
2009
2010Kevin SteenRing of Honor
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2011Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2012Ring of Honor
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2013Katsuyori ShibataNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2014Tomohiro Ishii
2015
2016
2017
2018New Japan Pro-Wrestling
Revolution Pro Wrestling

Best Flying Wrestler

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1981Jimmy SnukaWorld Wrestling Federation
1982Tiger MaskNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
National Wrestling Alliance
World Wrestling Federation
1983
1984Dynamite Kid
1985Tiger Mask IIAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1986
1987Owen HartNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
Stampede Wrestling
1988
1989Jushin Liger/Jushin Thunder LigerNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1990
1991
1992New Japan Pro-Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
1993
1994The Great SasukeMichinoku Pro Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1995Rey Misterio Jr.Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
Extreme Championship Wrestling
1996Extreme Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
1997World Championship Wrestling
1998Juventud GuerreraWorld Championship Wrestling
AAA
1999
2000Jeff HardyWorld Wrestling Federation
2001Dragon KidToryumon Japan
2002Rey MysterioWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2003
2004
2005A.J. StylesRing of Honor
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
2006MísticoConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
2007
2008Evan BourneWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2009Kota IbushiDDT Pro-Wrestling
2010
2011RicochetDragon Gate
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2012Kota IbushiDDT Pro-Wrestling
2013DDT Pro-Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
2014RicochetDragon Gate
Lucha Underground
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2015
2016Will OspreayProgress Wrestling
Revolution Pro Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
Ring of Honor
2017
2018

Most Overrated

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Mr. Wrestling IINational Wrestling Alliance
1981Pedro MoralesWorld Wrestling Federation
1982
1983Bob Backlund
1984Big John Studd
1985Hulk Hogan
1986
1987Dusty RhodesJim Crockett Promotions
1988
1989The Ultimate WarriorWorld Wrestling Federation
1990
1991
1992Erik WattsWorld Championship Wrestling
1993Sid Vicious
1994Hulk Hogan
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999Kevin Nash
2000
2001The UndertakerWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2002Triple H
2003
2004
2005Jeff JarrettTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2006BatistaWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2007The Great Khali
2008Vladimir Kozlov
2009Triple H
2010Kane
2011CrimsonTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2012RybackWWE
2013Randy Orton
2014Kane
2015
2016Roman Reigns
2017Jinder Mahal
2018Baron Corbin

Most Underrated

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Hossein ArabNational Wrestling Alliance
World Wrestling Federation
1981Buzz SawyerNational Wrestling Alliance
1982Adrian AdonisAmerican Wrestling Association
1983Dynamite KidNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
Stampede Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
1984B. Brian BlairWorld Wrestling Federation
1985Bobby EatonJim Crockett Promotions
1986
1987Brad Armstrong
1988Tiger Mask IIAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1989Dan Kroffat
1990Bobby EatonWorld Championship Wrestling
1991Terry Taylor
1992
1993Bobby Eaton
1994Brian Pillman
1995SkipWorld Wrestling Federation
1996Leif Cassidy
1997Flash Funk
1998Chris BenoitWorld Championship Wrestling
1999Chris JerichoWorld Championship Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
2000World Wrestling Federation
2001Lance StormWorld Wrestling Federation
World Championship Wrestling
2002Booker TWorld Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
2003Último Dragón
2004Paul London
2005Shelton Benjamin
2006
2007
2008Montel Vontavious Porter
2009Evan Bourne
2010Kaval
2011Dolph Ziggler
2012Tyson Kidd
2013(Antonio) Cesaro
2014
2015
2016
2017 Rusev
2018 Finn Bálor

Rookie of the Year

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Barry WindhamNational Wrestling Alliance
1981Brad Armstrong
Brad Rheingans
1982Steve Williams
1983The Road Warriors
1984Tom ZenkWorld Wrestling Federation
Keiichi YamadaNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1985Jack VictoryNational Wrestling Alliance
1986Bam Bam BigelowContinental Wrestling Association
1987Brian PillmanStampede Wrestling
1988Gary Albright
1989Dustin RhodesWorld Championship Wrestling
1990Steve Austin
1991Johnny B. Badd
1992Rey Misterio Jr.Asistencia Asesoría y Administración
1993Jun AkiyamaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1994Mikey WhipwreckExtreme Championship Wrestling
1995Perro Aguayo Jr.Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
1996The GiantWorld Championship Wrestling
1997Mr. ÁguilaConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
1998GoldbergWorld Championship Wrestling
1999Blitzkrieg
2000Sean O'Haire
2001El Hombre Sin NombreConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
2002Bob SappK-1
2003Chris SabinTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
Ring of Honor
Pro Wrestling Zero-One Max
2004Petey WilliamsTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2005Shingo TakagiDragon Gate
2006Atsushi AokiPro Wrestling Noah
2007Erick StevensRing of Honor
2008KaiAll Japan Pro Wrestling
2009FrightmareChikara
2010Adam ColeRing of Honor
Combat Zone Wrestling
2011Daichi HashimotoPro Wrestling Zero1
2012DinastíaLucha Libre AAA Worldwide
2013Yohei KomatsuNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2014Dragon LeeConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
2015Chad GableWWE
2016Matt RiddleEvolve
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2017Katsuya KitamuraNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2018Ronda RouseyWWE

Best Non-Wrestler

Year Performer Promotion(s)
1999Vince McMahonWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2000
2001Paul Heyman
2002
2003Stone Cold Steve Austin
2004Paul Heyman
2005Eric Bischoff
2006Jim CornetteTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
Ring of Honor
2007Larry SweeneyRing of Honor
2008
2009Vickie GuerreroWorld Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
2010
2011Ricardo Rodriguez
2012Paul Heyman
2013
2014
2015Dario CuetoLucha Underground
2016
2017Daniel BryanWWE
2018Paul Heyman

Best Television Announcer

Year Announcer Promotion(s)
1981Gordon SolieNational Wrestling Alliance
1982
1983
1984Lance RussellContinental Wrestling Association
1985
1986
1987
1988Jim RossWorld Championship Wrestling
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993World Championship Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
1994Joey StylesExtreme Championship Wrestling
1995
1996
1997Mike TenayWorld Championship Wrestling
1998Jim RossWorld Wrestling Federation
1999
2000
2001
2002Mike TenayTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2003
2004
2005
2006Jim RossWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2007
2008Matt Striker
2009Jim Ross
2010Joe RoganUltimate Fighting Championship
2011
2012Jim RossWWE
2013William Regal
2014
2015Mauro RanalloNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2016New Japan Pro-Wrestling
WWE
2017WWE
Bellator MMA
2018Kevin KellyNew Japan Pro-Wrestling

Worst Television Announcer

Year Announcer Promotion(s)
1984Angelo MoscaWorld Wrestling Federation
1985Gorilla Monsoon
1986David CrockettJim Crockett Promotions
1987
1988
1989Ed WhalenStampede Wrestling
1990Herb AbramsUniversal Wrestling Federation
1991Gorilla MonsoonWorld Wrestling Federation
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996Steve McMichaelWorld Championship Wrestling
1997Dusty Rhodes
1998Lee Marshall
1999Tony Schiavone
2000
2001Michael ColeWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2002Jerry Lawler
2003Jonathan Coachman
2004Todd Grisham
2005Jonathan Coachman
2006Todd Grisham
2007Don WestTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2008Mike AdamleWorld Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
2009Michael Cole
2010
2011
2012
2013TazTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2014John "Bradshaw" LayfieldWWE
2015
2016David Otunga
2017Booker T
2018Jonathan Coachman

{{anchor|Best Major Show}}Best Major Wrestling Show

Year Show Promotion
1989The Great American BashWorld Championship Wrestling
1990Wrestling SummitWorld Wrestling Federation/New Japan Pro-Wrestling/All Japan Pro Wrestling
1991WrestleWarWorld Championship Wrestling
1992WrestlemarinpiadAll Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling
1993Dream Slam I
1994Super J-CupNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1995Bridge of Dreams[1]Weekly Pro Wrestling
1996Super J-Cup: 2nd StageWrestle Association R
1997Canadian StampedeWorld Wrestling Federation
1998Heat WaveExtreme Championship Wrestling
1999Anarchy Rulz
2000Juicio FinalConsejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
2001WrestleMania X-SevenWorld Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment
2002SummerSlam
2003Final ConflictPride Fighting Championships
2004DeparturePro Wrestling Noah
2005Destiny
2006Glory By Honor V: Night 2Ring of Honor
2007Man Up
2008WrestleMania XXIVWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2009Open the Historic GateDragon Gate USA
2010UFC 116Ultimate Fighting Championship
2011Money in the BankWWE
2012King of Pro-WrestlingNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2013G1 Climax 23: Day 4
2014G1 Climax 24: Day 7
2015Wrestle Kingdom 9
2016Wrestle Kingdom 10
2017Wrestle Kingdom 11
2018Dominion 6.9 in Osaka-jo Hall

{{anchor|Worst Major Show}}Worst Major Wrestling Show

Year Show Promotion
1989WrestleMania VWorld Wrestling Federation
1990Clash of the Champions XIIWorld Championship Wrestling
1991The Great American Bash
1992Halloween Havoc
1993Fall Brawl
1994Blackjack BrawlUniversal Wrestling Federation
1995UncensoredWorld Championship Wrestling
1996Uncensored
1997nWo Souled Out
1998Fall Brawl
1999Heroes of WrestlingHeroes of Wrestling
2000Halloween HavocWorld Championship Wrestling
2001UnleashedWomen of Wrestling
2002King of the RingWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2003Backlash
2004The Great American Bash
2005The Great American Bash
2006UFC 61Ultimate Fighting Championship
2007December to DismemberWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2008Survivor Series
2009Victory RoadTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2010Hardcore Justice
2011Victory Road
2012UFC 149Ultimate Fighting Championship
2013BattlegroundWWE
2014Battleground
2015Triplemanía XXIIILucha Libre AAA Worldwide
2016WrestleMania 32WWE
2017Battleground
2018Crown Jewel

Best Wrestling Maneuver

Year Wrestler Maneuver Promotion(s)
1981Jimmy SnukaSuperfly splashWorld Wrestling Federation
1982Super DestroyerSuperplexNational Wrestling Alliance
1983Jimmy SnukaSuperfly splashWorld Wrestling Federation
1984British BulldogsMilitary press followed by a missile dropkick
1985Tiger Mask IITope con GiroAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1986Chavo GuerreroMoonsault blockWorld Wrestling Association
1987Keiichi YamadaShooting star pressStampede Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
All Star Promotions
1988
1989Scott SteinerFrankensteinerWorld Championship Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1990
1991Masao OriharaMoonsault to the outside of the ringNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
19922 Cold Scorpio450° splashWorld Championship Wrestling
1993VaderMoonsault
1994The Great SasukeSasuke SpecialMichinoku Pro Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1995Rey Misterio Jr.Flip dive into a frankensteiner on the floorExtreme Championship Wrestling
1996Último DragónRunning Liger bombWorld Championship Wrestling
Wrestle Association R
1997Diamond Dallas PageDiamond CutterWorld Championship Wrestling
1998Kenta KobashiBurning HammerAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1999Dragon KidDragonranaToryumon Japan
2000
2001Keiji MutohShining wizardNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
All Japan Pro Wrestling
2002Brock LesnarF-5World Wrestling Entertainment
2003A.J. StylesStyles ClashTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
Ring of Honor
2004Petey WilliamsCanadian DestroyerTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2005
2006KentaGo 2 SleepPro Wrestling Noah
Ring of Honor
2007
2008Evan BourneShooting star pressWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2009The Young BucksMore Bang for Your BuckChikara
Dragon Gate USA
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
Ring of Honor
Total Nonstop Action
2010RicochetDouble rotation moonsaultDragon Gate USA
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
2011
2012Kazuchika OkadaRainmakerNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2013
2014The Young BucksMeltzer DriverNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
Ring of Honor
2015A.J. StylesStyles ClashNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
Ring of Honor
2016Kenny OmegaOne-Winged AngelNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2017
2018

Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic

Year Promotional Tactic Promotion(s)
1981Monster character (Tony Hernandez)LeBelle Promotions
1982Bob Backlund as WWF ChampionWorld Wrestling Federation
1983Eddie Gilbert broken neck angle
1984Blackjack Mulligan fake heart attackChampionship Wrestling from Florida
1985Usage of Mike Von Erich's near deathWorld Class Championship Wrestling
1986Exploitation of the death of Gino Hernandez
1987Exploitation of the death of Mike Von Erich
1988Fritz Von Erich's fake heart attack
1989José González babyface pushWorld Wrestling Council/Capitol Sports Promotions
1990Atsushi Onita stabbing José GonzálezFrontier Martial-Arts Wrestling
1991Exploiting the Persian Gulf War (Sgt. Slaughter Iraqi sympathizer angle)World Wrestling Federation
1992Pushing Erik WattsWorld Championship Wrestling
1993Cactus Jack gets amnesia
1994Ric Flair retirement angle
1995Gene Okerlund's 900 hotline advertisements
1996Fake Diesel and Razor RamonWorld Wrestling Federation
1997Melanie Pillman interview on Raw the day after Brian Pillman's death
1998Exploiting Scott Hall's alcoholismWorld Championship Wrestling
1999Over the Edge pay-per-view continuing after the death of Owen HartWorld Wrestling Federation
2000David Arquette wins the WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipWorld Championship Wrestling
2001Stephanie McMahon comparing her father's indictment to September 11 attacksWorld Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment
2002Triple H accusing Kane of murder and necrophilia (Katie Vick)
2003McMahons all over the product
2004Kane impregnating Lita
2005Terrorist angle on day of London bombings
2006Exploitation of the death of Eddie Guerrero
2007Signing of Adam "Pacman" Jones and having him "Make It Rain" on televisionTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2008Jeff Hardy teased drug overdoseWorld Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
2009Mickie James' "Piggy James" angle
2010Stand Up For WWE campaign launched in coincidence with Linda McMahon's US Senate run
2011Blatant mistreatment of Jim Ross despite WWE's anti-bullying campaign
2012Exploiting Jerry Lawler's real-life heart attack
2013Exploitation of the death of Bill Moody (Paul Bearer)
2014Insulting fans who purchased PPVs
2015Using Reid Fliehr's death in an angle
2016Kimbo vs. Dada 5000 fightBellator MMA
2017Promoting Jimmy Snuka as a hero in deathWWE
2018Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Worst Television Show

Year ProgramPromotion
1984All-Star WrestlingWorld Wrestling Federation
1985Championship Wrestling from FloridaChampionship Wrestling from Florida
1986California Championship WrestlingCalifornia Championship Wrestling
1987World Class Championship WrestlingWorld Class Championship Wrestling
1988Championship WrestlingAmerican Wrestling Association
1989ICW WrestlingInternational Championship Wrestling
1990Championship WrestlingAmerican Wrestling Association
1991Fury HourUniversal Wrestling Federation
1992Global Wrestling Federation on ESPNGlobal Wrestling Federation
1993
1994Saturday NightWorld Championship Wrestling
1995
1996 Warriors of WrestlingAmerican Wrestling Federation
1997United States Wrestling AssociationUnited States Wrestling Association
1998Monday NitroWorld Championship Wrestling
1999Thunder
2000
2001ExcessWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2002Monday Night Raw
2003
2004Friday Night SmackDown!
2005
2006Monday Night Raw
2007Impact!/Impact WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012Monday Night RawWWE
2013Impact WrestlingTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2014Monday Night RawWWE
2015
2016
2017
2018

{{anchor|Worst Worked Match of the Year}}Worst Match of the Year

Year Match Promotion Venue Information
1984Wendi Richter vs. The Fabulous MoolahWorld Wrestling FederationThe Brawl to End It All
New York, New York
July 23
1985Freddie Blassie vs. Lou Albano
Steel cage match		Uniondale, New York
September 20
1986Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper
Boxing match		WrestleMania 2
Uniondale, New York
April 7
1987Hulk Hogan vs. André the GiantWrestleMania III
Pontiac, Michigan
March 29
1988Hiroshi Wajima vs. Tom MageeAll Japan Pro WrestlingKawasaki, Japan
April 21
1989André the Giant vs. The Ultimate WarriorWorld Wrestling FederationSaturday Night's Main Event
Topeka, Kansas
October 31
1990Sid Vicious vs. The NightstalkerWorld Championship WrestlingClash of the Champions XIII
Jacksonville, Florida
November 20
1991Bobby Eaton and P.N. News vs. Terrance Taylor and Steve Austin
Capture the Flag scaffold match		The Great American Bash
Baltimore, Maryland
July 14
1992Rick Rude vs. Masahiro ChonoHalloween Havoc
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 25
1993The Bushwhackers and Men on a Mission vs. Bam Bam Bigelow, Bastion Booger, and The HeadshrinkersWorld Wrestling FederationSurvivor Series
Boston, Massachusetts
November 24
1994The Royal Court vs. Clowns R' UsSurvivor Series
San Antonio, Texas
November 23
1995Sting vs. Tony PalmoraNew Japan Pro-WrestlingBattle 7
Tokyo, Japan
January 4
1996Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage vs. Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Meng, The Barbarian, Lex Luger, Kevin Sullivan, Z-Gangsta and The Ultimate Solution
Tower of Doom match		World Championship WrestlingUncensored
Tupelo, Mississippi
March 24
1997Hulk Hogan vs. Roddy PiperSuperBrawl
Daly City, California
February 23
1998Hulk Hogan vs. The WarriorHalloween Havoc
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 25
1999Al Snow vs. The Big Boss Man
Kennel from Hell Match		World Wrestling Federation/EntertainmentUnforgiven
Charlotte North Carolina
September 26
2000Pat Patterson vs. Gerald Brisco
Hardcore Evening Gown Match		King of the Ring
Boston, Massachusetts
June 25
2001The Brothers of Destruction vs. KroniKUnforgiven
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
September 23
2002Bradshaw and Trish Stratus vs. Christopher Nowinski and Jackie GaydaMonday Night Raw
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 7
2003Triple H vs. Scott SteinerRoyal Rumble
Boston, Massachusetts
January 19
2004Tyson Tomko vs. Stevie RichardsUnforgiven
Portland, Oregon
September 12
2005Eric Bischoff vs. Theodore LongSurvivor Series
Detroit, Michigan
November 27
2006Reverse Battle RoyalTotal Nonstop Action WrestlingImpact!
Orlando, Florida
October 26
2007James Storm vs. Chris Harris
Six Sides of Steel Blindfold match		Lockdown
St. Louis, Missouri
April 21
2008Edge vs. Triple H vs. Vladimir KozlovWorld Wrestling EntertainmentSurvivor Series
Boston, Massachusetts
November 23
2009Jenna Morasca vs. SharmellTotal Nonstop Action WrestlingVictory Road
Orlando, Florida
July 19
2010Kaitlyn vs. MaxineWorld Wrestling EntertainmentNXT
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
October 19
2011Sting vs. Jeff HardyTotal Nonstop Action WrestlingVictory Road
Orlando, Florida
March 13
2012John Cena vs. John Laurinaitis
No Disqualification match		WWEOver the Limit
Raleigh, North Carolina
May 20
2013Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Natalya, Naomi, Cameron, Eva Marie, and JoJo vs. AJ Lee, Tamina Snuka, Kaitlyn, Alicia Fox, Aksana, Rosa Mendes, and Summer RaeSurvivor Series
Boston, Massachusetts
November 24
2014John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt
Steel Cage match		Extreme Rules
East Rutherford, New Jersey
May 4
2015Los Psycho Circus (Monster Clown, Murder Clown and Psycho Clown) vs Los Villanos (Villano III, Villano IV and Villano V)Lucha Libre AAA WorldwideTriplemanía XXIII
Mexico City, Mexico
August 9
2016Shelly Martinez vs. RebelTotal Nonstop Action WrestlingOne Night Only: Knockouts Knockdown
Orlando, Florida
March 17
2017Bray Wyatt vs. Randy OrtonWWEWrestleMania 33
Orlando, Florida
April 2
2018D-Generation X vs. Brothers of DestructionCrown Jewel
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
November 2

Worst Feud of the Year

Year Feud Promotion
1984André the Giant vs. Big John StuddWorld Wrestling Federation
1985Sgt. Slaughter vs. Boris ZhukovAmerican Wrestling Association
1986The Machines vs. King Kong Bundy and John StuddWorld Wrestling Federation
1987George Steele vs. Danny Davis
1988The Midnight Rider vs. Tully BlanchardJim Crockett Promotions
1989André the Giant vs. The Ultimate WarriorWorld Wrestling Federation
1990Ric Flair vs. The Junkyard DogWorld Championship Wrestling
1991Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. SlaughterWorld Wrestling Federation
1992The Ultimate Warrior vs. Papa Shango
1993The Undertaker vs. Giant González
1994Jerry Lawler vs. Doink the Clown
1995Hulk Hogan vs. The Dungeon of DoomWorld Championship Wrestling
1996Big Bubba vs. John Tenta
1997The D.O.A. vs. Los BoricuasWorld Wrestling Federation
1998Hulk Hogan vs. The WarriorWorld Championship Wrestling
1999Big Boss Man vs. Big ShowWorld Wrestling Federation
2000Hulk Hogan vs. Billy KidmanWorld Championship Wrestling
2001{{small>The Invasion storyline}}World Wrestling Federation/{{zwsp}}Entertainment/{{zwsp}}WWE
2002Triple H vs. Kane
2003Kane vs. Shane McMahon
2004Kane vs. Matt Hardy and Lita
2005McMahon Family vs. Jim Ross
2006McMahon Family vs. D-Generation X
2007Kane vs. Big Daddy V
2008Kane vs. Rey Mysterio
2009Hornswoggle vs. Chavo Guerrero
2010Edge vs. Kane
2011Triple H vs. Kevin Nash
2012John Cena vs. Kane
2013Big Show vs. The Authority
2014Brie Bella vs. Nikki Bella
2015Team PCB vs. Team B.A.D. vs. Team Bella
2016Titus O'Neil vs. Darren Young
2017Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
2018Sasha Banks vs. Bayley

Worst Promotion of the Year

Year Promotion
1986American Wrestling Association
1987World Class Championship Wrestling
1988American Wrestling Association
1989
1990
1991Universal Wrestling Federation
1992Global Wrestling Federation
1993World Championship Wrestling
1994
1995
1996American Wrestling Federation
1997United States Wrestling Association
1998World Championship Wrestling
1999
2000
2001
2002Xtreme Pro Wrestling
2003Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling
2004New Japan Pro-Wrestling
2005
2006World Wrestling Entertainment
2007Total Nonstop Action Wrestling/Impact Wrestling
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018WWE

Best Booker

Year Booker Promotion(s)
1986Dusty RhodesJim Crockett Promotions
1987Vince McMahonWorld Wrestling Federation
1988Eddie GilbertContinental Wrestling Federation
1989Shohei BabaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1990
1991
1992Riki ChoshuNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1993Jim CornetteSmoky Mountain Wrestling
1994Paul HeymanExtreme Championship Wrestling
1995
1996
1997
1998Vince McMahonWorld Wrestling Federation
1999
2000
2001Jim CornetteOhio Valley Wrestling
2002Paul HeymanWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2003Jim CornetteOhio Valley Wrestling
2004Gabe SapolskyRing of Honor
Full Impact Pro
2005
2006
2007
2008Joe SilvaUltimate Fighting Championship
2009
2010
2011Gedo and JadoNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2012
2013
2014
2015Paul Levesque and Ryan WardWWE
2016GedoNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2017
2018

Promoter of the Year

Year Promoter Promotion(s)
1988Vince McMahonWorld Wrestling Federation
1989Akira MaedaUniversal Wrestling Federation
1990Shohei BabaAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995Riki ChoshuNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1996
1997
1998Vince McMahonWorld Wrestling Federation
1999
2000
2001Antonio InokiNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2002Kazuyoshi IshiiK-1
2003Nobuyuki SakakibaraPride Fighting Championships
2004
2005Dana WhiteUltimate Fighting Championship
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014Takaaki KidaniNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2015Dana WhiteUltimate Fighting Championship
2016
2017Takaaki KidaniNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2018

Best Gimmick

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1986Adrian StreetContinental Championship Wrestling
1987Ted DiBiaseWorld Wrestling Federation
1988Rick SteinerJim Crockett Promotions
1989Jushin LigerNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1990The UndertakerWorld Wrestling Federation
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995Disco InfernoWorld Championship Wrestling
1996nWo
1997Stone Cold Steve AustinWorld Wrestling Federation/{{zwsp}}World Wrestling Entertainment
1998
1999The Rock
2000Kurt Angle
2001The Hurricane
2002Matt Hardy
2003John Cena
2004John "Bradshaw" Layfield
2005Mr. Kennedy
2006The Latin American XchangeTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2007Santino MarellaWorld Wrestling Entertainment/{{zwsp}}WWE
2008
2009CM Punk
2010Alberto Del Rio
2011CM Punk
2012Joseph ParkTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2013The Wyatt FamilyWWE
2014Rusev and Lana
2015The New Day
2016"Broken" Matt HardyTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2017Los Ingobernables de JaponNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2018Velveteen DreamWWE

Worst Gimmick

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1986Adrian AdonisWorld Wrestling Federation
1987
1988Midnight RiderJim Crockett Promotions
1989The Ding DongsWorld Championship Wrestling
1990The Gobbledy GookerWorld Wrestling Federation
1991OzWorld Championship Wrestling
1992Papa ShangoWorld Wrestling Federation
1993The ShockmasterWorld Championship Wrestling
1994Dave Sullivan
1995GoldustWorld Wrestling Federation
1996Fake Diesel
Fake Razor Ramon
The Real Double J
1997The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust
1998The Oddities
1999Powers That BeWorld Championship Wrestling
2000Mike Awesome
2001Diamond Dallas PageWorld Wrestling Federation
2002The JohnsonsNWA: Total Nonstop Action
2003Rico ConstantinoWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2004Mordecai
2005Jillian Hall
2006Vito
2007Black ReignTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2008The Great KhaliWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2009Hornswoggle
2010Orlando JordanTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2011Michael ColeWWE
2012Aces & EightsTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling
2013
2014Adam RoseWWE
2015Stardust
2016Bone SoldierNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
2017Bray Wyatt/Sister AbigailWWE
2018Constable Corbin

Best Pro Wrestling Book

Year Book Author(s)
2005The Death of WCWBryan Alvarez and R.D. Reynolds
2006Tangled RopesSuperstar Billy Graham and Keith Elliot Greenberg
2007My Real Life in the Cartoon World of WrestlingBret Hart
2008Gorgeous George: The Bad Boy Wrestler Who Created American Pop CultureJohn Capouya
2009Midnight Express 25th Anniversary ScrapbookJim Cornette
2010Countdown to LockdownMick Foley
2011UndisputedChris Jericho
2012Shooters: The Toughest Men in Professional WrestlingJonathan Snowden
2013Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw JobsPat LaPrade and Bertrand Hébert
2014The Death of WCW – 10th Anniversary EditionBryan Alvarez and R.D. Reynolds
2015Yes!: My Improbable Journey to the Main Event of WrestleManiaDaniel Bryan and Craig Tello
2016Ali vs. InokiJosh Gross
2017Crazy Like a Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years LaterLiam O'Rourke
2018Eggshells: Pro Wrestling in the Tokyo DomeChris Charlton

Best Pro Wrestling DVD/Streaming Documentary

Year DVD/Streaming Documentary Publisher(s)
2005The Rise and Fall of ECWWorld Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
2006Bret "Hit Man" Hart: The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be
2007Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen
2008"Nature Boy" Ric Flair: The Definitive Collection
2009Macho Madness: The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection
2010Breaking the Code: Behind the Walls of Chris Jericho
2011Greatest Rivalries: Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart
2012CM Punk: Best in the World
2013Jim Crockett Promotions: The Good Old DaysEllBow Productions
Highspots.com
2014Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name Is Paul HeymanWWE
2015Daniel Bryan: Just Say Yes! Yes! Yes!
2016WWE 24: Seth Rollins (Redesign, Rebuild, Reclaim)
201730 for 30: Nature BoyESPN
2018André the GiantHBO

Defunct awards

Class A awards

{{anchor|Most Impressive Wrestler}}Most Impressive Wrestler

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Ken PateraWorld Wrestling Federation
1981Don Muraco
1982Tiger MaskNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
1983Dynamite KidStampede Wrestling
National Wrestling Alliance
1984Stampede Wrestling
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
All Japan Pro Wrestling
1985World Wrestling Federation
All Japan Pro Wrestling

{{anchor|Most Washed Up Wrestler}}Most Washed Up Wrestler

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Baron SciclunaWorld Wrestling Federation
1981Peter MaiviaNational Wrestling Alliance
1982Superstar Billy GrahamWorld Wrestling Federation
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1983Chief Jay StrongbowWorld Wrestling Federation
1984Jimmy Snuka
1985Sgt. SlaughterAmerican Wrestling Association

Strongest Wrestler

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1981Tony AtlasWorld Wrestling Federation
National Wrestling Alliance
1982Ken PateraWorld Wrestling Federation
1983Hulk HoganAmerican Wrestling Association
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1984Butch ReedMid-South Wrestling
National Wrestling Alliance
1985Road Warrior AnimalAmerican Wrestling Association
National Wrestling Alliance
All Japan Pro Wrestling
1986
1987Steve WilliamsJim Crockett Promotions
Universal Wrestling Federation
1988Jim Crockett Promotions/World Championship Wrestling
1989
1990All Japan Pro Wrestling

Best Three-Man Team

Year Team Promotion(s)
1983The Fabulous Freebirds
(Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts)		World Class Championship Wrestling
National Wrestling Alliance

Most Unimproved

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1984Jimmy SnukaWorld Wrestling Federation
1985Sgt. SlaughterAmerican Wrestling Association
1986Bob OrtonWorld Wrestling Federation
1987Butch Reed
1988Bam Bam Bigelow
1989Jim Duggan
1990StingWorld Championship Wrestling
1991Davey Boy SmithWorld Wrestling Federation
1992Randy Savage
1993Rick RudeWorld Championship Wrestling
1994Hulk Hogan[2]
1995

Most Obnoxious

Year Performer Promotion(s)
1981Gene LeBellNational Wrestling Alliance
1982David Crockett
1983Vince McMahonWorld Wrestling Federation
1984
1985
1986
1987David CrockettJim Crockett Promotions
1988Dusty Rhodes
1989World Championship Wrestling
1990Vince McMahonWorld Wrestling Federation
1991Herb AbramsUniversal Wrestling Federation
1992Bill WattsWorld Championship Wrestling
1993Vince McMahonWorld Wrestling Federation
1994Hulk HoganWorld Championship Wrestling
1995

Best Babyface

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Dusty RhodesNational Wrestling Alliance
1981Tommy Rich
1982Hulk HoganAmerican Wrestling Association
New Japan Pro-Wrestling
1983
1984World Wrestling Federation
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992StingWorld Championship Wrestling
1993Atsushi OnitaFrontier Martial-Arts Wrestling
1994
1995Perro AguayoAsistencia Asesoría y Administración
1996Shawn MichaelsWorld Wrestling Federation

Best Heel

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1980Larry ZbyszkoWorld Wrestling Federation
1981Don Muraco
1982Buzz SawyerGeorgia Championship Wrestling
1983Michael HayesWorld Class Championship Wrestling
1984Roddy PiperWorld Wrestling Federation
1985
1986Michael HayesWorld Class Championship Wrestling
1987Ted DiBiaseWorld Wrestling Federation
1988
1989Terry FunkWorld Championship Wrestling
1990Ric Flair
1991The UndertakerWorld Wrestling Federation
1992Rick RudeWorld Championship Wrestling
1993Vader
1994Art BarrAsistencia Asesoría y Administración
1995Masahiro ChonoNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
1996Stone Cold Steve AustinWorld Wrestling Federation

Biggest Shock of the Year

Year Event
1981Tommy Rich winning the NWA World Championship from Harley Race
1982Otto Wanz winning the AWA World Heavyweight Championship
1983Ric Flair losing the NWA Championship to Harley Race
1984The death of David Von Erich
1985WWF getting on network television
1986Magnum TA's car accident
1987Jim Crockett Jr. purchasing the Universal Wrestling Federation
1988The murder of Bruiser Brody
1989Dusty Rhodes joining the WWF

Hardest Worker

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1982Ric FlairNational Wrestling Alliance
1983Dynamite KidStampede Wrestling
National Wrestling Alliance
1984Ric FlairNational Wrestling Alliance
1985Jim Crockett Promotions
1986
1987
1988
1989Terry FunkWorld Championship Wrestling

Manager of the Year

Year Manager Promotion(s)
1983Jimmy HartContinental Wrestling Association
1984Jim CornetteMid-South Wrestling
World Class Championship Wrestling
1985Jim Crockett Promotions
1986
1987
1988
1989World Championship Wrestling
1990
1991Sherri MartelWorld Wrestling Federation
1992Jim CornetteSmoky Mountain Wrestling
1993
1994
1995World Wrestling Federation
Smoky Mountain Wrestling
1996

Class B awards

Best Color Commentator

The category was active until 1996.[3]

Year Commentator Promotion(s)
1986Michael HayesUniversal Wrestling Federation
1987Jesse VenturaWorld Wrestling Federation
1988
1989
1990
1991Paul E. DangerouslyWorld Championship Wrestling
1992Bobby HeenanWorld Wrestling Federation
1993
1994World Championship Wrestling
1995Jerry LawlerWorld Wrestling Federation
1996

Readers' Favorite Wrestler

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1984Ric FlairJim Crockett Promotions
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989World Championship Wrestling
1990
1991World Championship Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
1992World Wrestling Federation
1993World Wrestling Federation
World Championship Wrestling
1994SabuExtreme Championship Wrestling
Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling
1995Manami ToyotaAll Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling
1996Ric FlairWorld Championship Wrestling
1997Chris Benoit
1998Mick FoleyWorld Wrestling Federation
1999Chris JerichoWorld Championship Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
2000Chris Benoit
2001Keiji MutohNew Japan Pro-Wrestling
All Japan Pro Wrestling
2002Kurt AngleWorld Wrestling Entertainment
2003

Readers' Least Favorite Wrestler

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1984Ivan PutskiWorld Wrestling Federation
1985Hulk Hogan
1986
1987Dusty RhodesJim Crockett Promotions
1988
1989Ultimate WarriorWorld Wrestling Federation
1990
1991Hulk Hogan
1992Erik WattsWorld Championship Wrestling
1993Sid Vicious
1994Hulk Hogan
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000Kevin Nash
2001The UndertakerWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2002Triple H
2003

Worst Wrestler

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1984Ivan PutskiWorld Wrestling Federation
1985Uncle Elmer
1986Mike Von ErichWorld Class Championship Wrestling
1987Junkyard DogWorld Wrestling Federation
1988Ultimate Warrior
1989André the Giant
1990Junkyard DogWorld Championship Wrestling
1991André the GiantAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1992
1993The EqualizerWorld Championship Wrestling
1994Dave Sullivan
1995The Renegade
1996Loch Ness
1997Hulk Hogan
1998Warrior
1999Kevin Nash
2000
2001Big ShowWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2002
2003Nathan Jones

Worst Tag Team

Year Tag Team Promotion(s)
1984The Crusher and Baron von RaschkeAmerican Wrestling Association
1985Uncle Elmer and Cousin JuniorWorld Wrestling Federation
1986George Steele and Junkyard Dog
1987Jimmy Valiant and Bugsy McGrawNational Wrestling Alliance
1988The Bolsheviks (Nikolai Volkoff and Boris Zhukov)World Wrestling Federation
1989The Powers of Pain (The Barbarian and The Warlord)
1990Giant Baba and André the GiantAll Japan Pro Wrestling
1991
1992The Bushwhackers (Luke Williams and Butch Miller)World Wrestling Federation
1993The Colossal Kongs (King Kong and Awesome Kong)World Championship Wrestling
1994The BushwhackersWorld Wrestling Federation
1995Dick Slater and Bunkhouse BuckWorld Championship Wrestling
1996The Godwinns (Henry Godwinn and Phineas Godwinn)World Wrestling Federation
1997
1998The Oddities (Golga and Kurrgan)
1999Viscera and Mideon
2000KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clark)World Championship Wrestling
2001World Championship Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
20023-Minute Warning (Rosey and Jamal)World Wrestling Entertainment
2003La Résistance (René Duprée and Sylvain Grenier)

Worst Manager

Year Manager Promotion(s)
1984Mr. FujiWorld Wrestling Federation
1985
1986Paul JonesJim Crockett Promotions
1987Mr. FujiWorld Wrestling Federation
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996Sonny OnooWorld Championship Wrestling
1997
1998
1999

Worst on Interviews

Year Performer Promotion(s)
1984Jimmy SnukaWorld Wrestling Federation
1985Thunderbolt PattersonNational Wrestling Alliance
1986Mike Von ErichWorld Class Championship Wrestling
1987Bugsy McGrawJim Crockett Promotions
1988Steve Williams
1989Ultimate WarriorWorld Wrestling Federation
1990
1991
1992
1993Mr. Fuji
1994Dave SullivanWorld Championship Wrestling
1995Hulk Hogan
1996Ahmed JohnsonWorld Wrestling Federation
1997
1998WarriorWorld Championship Wrestling
1999Sid Vicious
2000Vince Russo
2001Stephanie McMahonWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2002
2003

Most Embarrassing Wrestler

Year Wrestler Promotion(s)
1986Adrian AdonisWorld Wrestling Federation
1987George Steele
1988
1989André the Giant
1990Dusty Rhodes
1991Van HammerWorld Championship Wrestling
1992Papa ShangoWorld Wrestling Federation
1993Bastion Booger
1994Doink the Clown
1995Hulk HoganWorld Championship Wrestling
1996
1997The Artist Formerly Known As GoldustWorld Wrestling Federation
1998WarriorWorld Championship Wrestling
1999Hulk Hogan
2000
2001Buff BagwellWorld Championship Wrestling
World Wrestling Federation
2002Big ShowWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2003Nathan Jones

Worst Non-Wrestling Personality

Year Personality Promotion
2000Vince RussoWorld Championship Wrestling
2001Stephanie McMahonWorld Wrestling Federation/Entertainment
2002
2003

Decade awards

2000s

  • Best Wrestler: Kurt Angle
  • Most Outstanding Wrestler: Bryan Danielson
  • Best Box Office Draw: Místico
  • Best Tag Team: Rey Bucanero and Último Guerrero
  • Best Interviews: Chris Jericho
  • Most Charismatic: John Cena
  • MMA Most Valuable: Randy Couture[4]

See also

{{Portal|Professional wrestling}}
  • List of professional wrestling awards
  • List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards
  • Slammy Award

References

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3. ^{{Cite journal|url = |title = Jan. 19, 1998 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 18th Annual Newsletter Awards Issue|last = Meltzer|first = Dave|date = January 19, 1998|journal = Wrestling Observer Newsletter|doi = |pmid = |access-date = }}
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