10 Best WWE Technical Wrestlers Of The 1990s, Ranked
Matthew Cannon 
In the 1990s, a lot of things changed in WWE, and one of the changes was that a main eventer didn't necessarily have to be a powerhouse wrestler, but smaller men with better in-ring skills made it to the top of the company, such as Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels.
10 Best High Flyers Of The 1990s, Ranked
The 1990s saw some amazing high-flying wrestlers take to the sky!Obviously, there were still a lot of powerhouse wrestlers in WWE in the 1990s, but there were also several technical wrestlers who were given more opportunities, and they took advantage of them by delivering great matches and producing memorable moments. The 1990s wasn't the most technical decade in wrestling, but there were still legendary technical wrestlers in WWE.
10 Goldust's Technique Was Outstanding In The 1990s
Goldust's Grappling & Submissions Were Great
WWE Tenure In The 1990s | Best Match In The 1990s | Notable Accomplishments In The 1990s |
|---|---|---|
1990-1991, 1995-1999 | 10-Man Tag Team Match At In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede | 3-time Intercontinental Champion |
Some don't consider Goldust a technical wrestler, but how could they not? His technique was excellent, and his arsenal of technical moves was great. Goldust's grappling and submissions were above average in the 1990s, and his in-ring performances were generally better than the average wrestler. He had outstanding technique back then, and that's why he deserves to be considered one of the best technical WWE wrestlers of the 1990s.
9 Bob Backlund Was One Of The Best WWE Technical Wrestlers Of The 1990s
Despite Being In The Twilight Of His Career, Backlund's Technique Was Great
WWE Tenure In The 1990s | Best Match In The 1990s | Notable Accomplishments In The 1990s |
|---|---|---|
1992-1996 | Vs. Bret Hart On Superstars (July 30, 1994) | WWE Champion |
Some fans, and even some specialists, think Bob Backlund was one of the best technical wrestlers in WWE history. And he was still very good in the 1990s, but his skills had deteriorated considerably, and his in-ring work simply wasn't as great as in his prime. However, despite his noticeable decline, Backlund was one of the best technical wrestlers in WWE in the 1990s.
8 Marty Jannetty Was A Great Technical Wrestler
He Is One Of The Most Underrated Talents From The 1990s
WWE Tenure In The 1990s | Best Match In The 1990s | Notable Accomplishments In The 1990s |
|---|---|---|
1990-1996 | Vs. Shawn Michaels On Monday Night Raw (July 19, 1993) | WWE Intercontinental Champion |
Marty Jannetty was always overshadowed by Shawn Michaels when they were tag team partners, but the former was always an excellent technical wrestler. When they parted ways, Michaels became a main eventer and Jannetty stayed in the midcard, which perhaps made fans forget how good Jannetty really was. He had several great matches in his career, in which he showcased his excellent technique. Interestingly enough, the best match of Jannetty's career was precisely against his former partner, Shawn Michaels, on the July 19, 1993, episode of Monday Night Raw.
7 Ted DiBiase Was Always A Great Technical Wrestler
DiBiase Was Past His Prime In The 1990s, But Still Stood Out
WWE Tenure In The 1990s | Best Match In The 1990s | Notable Accomplishments In The 1990s |
|---|---|---|
1990-1993 | Vs. Bret Hart on MSG Network (December 29, 1991) | 3-time World Tag Team Champion |
Ted DiBiase peaked in the 1980s, and there's no arguing about it, but in the 1990s, he was still one of the most talented technical wrestlers on the WWE roster. He was an active wrestler only until 1993, but that was more than enough time for DiBiase to be considered one of WWE's best technical wrestlers of that decade. The Million Dollar Man was primarily a tag team specialist, but he also had some good singles matches in the 1990s.
6 Tito Santana’s Technique Was Great
His In-Ring Skills Were Often Overlooked
WWE Tenure In The 1990s | Best Match In The 1990s | Notable Accomplishments In The 1990s |
|---|---|---|
1990-1993 | Vs. Ric Flair At Battle Royal At The Albert Hall | None. |
Tito Santana was one of the best babyfaces of his generation. He was incredibly over with the fans, and that is precisely why he won so many matches throughout his career. In fact, he has more WWE wins than Hulk Hogan, hard as that may seem to believe.
Everyone talks about his charisma, but some fans seem to forget that Santana was a great technical wrestler and his skills were well above average in the 1980s and also in the 1990s.
5 Curt Hennig Was One Of The Best WWE Technical Wrestlers Of The 1990s
Unfortunately, His Talent Was Not Enough To Be A Main Eventer
WWE Tenure In The 1990s | Best Match In The 1990s | Notable Accomplishments In The 1990s |
|---|---|---|
1990-1993 | Vs. Bret Hart At SummerSlam 1991 | 2-time Intercontinental Champion |
Curt Hennig, also known as Mr. Perfect, was one of the most talented technical wrestlers of his generation, which includes the 1990s. He worked for WWE between 1988 and 1993 and had several great moments and some epic matches. His technique was always impeccable, he always executed his moves cleanly and fluidly. Despite his extraordinary talent, he was never a main eventer in WWE and never won a World Championship.
4 Owen Hart’s Technique Was Amazing
Owen Hart Put On Some Technical Wrestling Clinics
WWE Tenure In The 1990s | Best Match In The 1990s | Notable Accomplishments In The 1990s |
|---|---|---|
1991-1999 | Vs. Bret Hart At WrestleMania 10 | 2-time Intercontinental Champion, 4-time World Tag Team Champion, European Champion. |
Owen Hart had a short, but brilliant wrestling career. His talent was undeniable, as he was one of the best technical wrestlers in WWE in the 1990s, and he proved it every time he stepped into the ring.
10 Things WWE Fans Need To Know About Owen Hart & British Bulldog's Tag Team
Owen Hart & The British Bulldog are one of WWE's best tag teams of the 1990s. Here are ten facts about this team that every WWE fan should know.Hart had several amazing matches throughout his career, showcasing his great arsenal of moves and his spectacular in-ring style. Unfortunately, Owen Hart went down in history as one of the greatest wrestlers to never win a WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
3 Randy Savage Is One Of The Best Technical Wrestlers In WWE History
Randy Savage Also Had Power Moves & A High-Flying Finisher
WWE Tenure In The 1990s | Best Match In The 1990s | Notable Accomplishments In The 1990s |
|---|---|---|
1990-1994 | Vs. Ric Flair At WrestleMania 8 | WWE World Heavyweight Champion |
Randy Savage is one of the most complete wrestlers of all time, because he was considered a technical wrestler, and, in fact, his technique was very good, but he could also execute power moves without breaking a sweat, and, to top it off, he had signature moves like the Diving Elbow Drop and the Diving Double Ax Handle. In addition, Macho Man had great promo skills and was extremely charismatic. With that said, it's no wonder he's one of the greatest to ever do it.
2 Shawn Michaels Always Had A Flawless Technique
HBK Was A Complete Wrestler
WWE Tenure In The 1990s | Best Match In The 1990s | Notable Accomplishments In The 1990s |
|---|---|---|
1990-1998 | Vs. The Undertaker At In Your House 18: Badd Blood | 3-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 3-time Intercontinental Champion, 3-time World Tag Team Champion |
Shawn Michaels is one of the best in-ring performers in WWE history, and that's because his style was unique, and his arsenal of moves was impressive. The Heartbreak Kid could execute high-flying moves, power moves and submissions, and best of all, he executed his moves flawlessly.
Shawn Michaels' Definitive 13 Best WWE Matches, Ranked
Shawn Michaels made history by participating in some of the best matches in WWE history.Many fans prefer Michaels' second WWE run, but it was in the 1990s when he became a top superstar and was one of the faces of WWE.
1 Bret Hart Was The Best WWE Technical Wrestler Of The 1990s
Bret Hart Is One Of The Best Technical Wrestlers Of All Time
WWE Tenure In The 1990s | Best Match In The 1990s | Notable Accomplishments In The 1990s |
|---|---|---|
1990-1997 | Vs. Steve Austin At WrestleMania 13 | 5-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, 2-time Intercontinental Champion, World Tag Team Champion |
Bret Hart was not only the best WWE technical wrestler of the 1990s, but he is one of the best technical wrestlers of all time. He was called "The Excellence Of Execution" for a reason, as his technique was flawless. Hart could work with any opponent and have a great match, his offense was tremendous, and his storytelling and in-ring psychology were elite. Hart delivered several classics in the 1990s, and some fans think his wrestling style is still unmatched. “The Best There Is, The Best There Was, And The Best There Ever Will Be”.
