Damn right. Between him and Andre. 01. Undertaker 02. Andre the Giant 03. Kane 04. Vader 05. Big Show 06. Bruiser Brody 07. Yokozuna 08. Mark Henry 09. Shinya Hashimoto 10. Gunther Honourable Mentions: Braun Strowman, Umaga
Hearing Kane at number 2 genuinely made me happy. This guy debuted making people convinced that he was a serial killer, the outfit was amazing, the physique was amazing, I can’t get over how much of a phenomenal WWE star he is.
Especially when you consider that he's got a reputation for being such a nice guy when out of character. That takes some acting skill to convince people that a nice guy is really a serial killer psychopath. Long may Glenn "Kane" Jacobs reign as Mayor of Knox County.
Oh heck yeah, and you just can't argue Andre at #1. Kane is there but mad respect to the 8th Wonder. Kane and Scott Hall are my two all-time favorites. But also loved Billy Jack Haynes, Superstar Billy Graham, Don Muraco, and Sting.
I love how humble and chill Taker is. But we all know he is the greatest Big Man to ever lace them up. Strength, charisma, athletecism, presence, mic work. Thank you so much for all you gave us.
@@sllidstehe did it to protect the business and the gimmick. When he was the American Badass he did some press. But it was more important for him to protect his deadman gimmick.
1. Taker No explanation needed. 2. Andre The classic big man when wrestling went global for the first time. 3. Nash Former champ... Incredible on the mic, entertaining and played a key part in Monday Night Wars joining WCW and starting nWo, which in turn created the Attitude Era. 4. Kane Dominant and consistent. Great big man. 5. Big Show Wasnt always a star, but always delivered the big man in ring performance year on year.
Funny, 'taker hinself would be number 1 on most lists that aren't his own! 1 Taker - no explanation necessary 2 Andre - again, no explanation required. 3 Kane - Attitude era Kane is my favorite wrestler of all time 4 Big Show - didnt always get the push he deserved, but did everything asked of him, even if it meant he was jobbing more than he perhaps should have been.
I'd say Big Show is a mandatory on the list. Dude was extremely athletic in his first years, could do better dropkicks and kip ups than lots of wrestler, his strength is also pretty underrated
Glad to hear Kane on the list, getting the recognition he deserves! Lots of big guys can show off their power but few could show the athleticism, agility, AND dramatic performance of Kane.
@@tyrannicaltypomichaeltesteror he’s a grown man who is genuinely embarrassed at unsolicited cringey gay-for-undertaker comments. It’s embarrassing as hell.
I agree with what he said about Kane, that he's one of few that can have a great feud with someone like Big Show, then also have a great feud with Rey Mysterio.
Andre, Undertaker, Big Show, Kane are the first four names that come to mind. Prime Paul Wight(The Giant) in WCW did stuff that big men shouldn't be able to do. He was mostly a good worker.
hello i am your korean fan I saw your match for the first time in 2006 when I was young (the time when you were competing against Mr. Kennedy). I fell in love with your charisma and became a fan. I also remember crying and being sad when you lost. After winning the Royal Rumble in 2007, you beat Batista at WrestleMania and became the champion. When this happened, I was very excited, as if I had the whole world. Even now, as a hobby, I watch your games from debut to retirement. I am honored to be able to leave a comment like this to my childhood hero. thank you!
Thank you for FINALLY giving Vader the props he deserves. As far as Yoko is concerned. People should watch his matches when he was Kokina Maximus in CWA. I saw him in a match against Slaughter and back then he was moving like a cat for damn sure.
My list is Andre the Giant, Undertaker, Bruiser Brody, Kane Just a quick thank you by the way. I worked with you in the indy wrestling promotion ran by Brad Davis when you wrestled as "The Commando". The first time I met you was at Brad's house. I was the kid that sold the programs and worked the ring crew. You always treated me like I was part of the business. Thank you for that.
Good list for such a hard category. You know it’s tough when you have to leave off names like Bruiser Brody and John Stud, attractions like King Kong Bundy, and workers like John Tenta. Too hard to pick just four.
what did I just witness??? This is the first one of these I have seen and WOW I love the fact that he's chosen to jump on Content creation the man has a lifetime of stories to tell and Im here for it.
Taker should share the number 1 spot with Andre. Being in WWE for 30 years and being able to keep his character relevant while evolving his wrestling style. The evolution in Taker's wrestling style allowed him to have great matches especially during the ruthless aggression/ PG era in which he was in deep into his run as Undertaker.
@@ladadavidson7926 He's not delusional. It's the same reason MJ, Tom Brade, etc. don't list themselves. It's not classy. Of course, they believe their the best. That's how you get to the top.
I think you almost need two lists for different types of "big" men. Vader, Yoko, Bam Bam, and Boss Man (honorable mention Mark Henry and One Man Gang) would be one of my Mount Rushmore for the tubby guys. Then you got Giant types guys who were in shape and could go but were massive. That list goes Undertaker, Kane, Big Show, and Andre(special mention to Sid, Kevin Nash, and Ernie Ladd).
Hey Taker, I’m gonna be biased as hell here because when I first started watching wrestling you were coming out on a motorcycle as the American badass and you had me glued to my tv ever since. You’re longevity of 30+ years and being relevant for that long. You are the best big man of all time.
Andre, Undertaker, Kane. Had a tough time on number 4 so I decided to go with Gorilla Monsoon, didn't see anyone else mention him. He was a big man that could move and had a huge impact both behind and in front of the cameras for decades after his in ring career.
Being in my mid 50's, Andre' is kind of a shoo in. The way he put asses in seats then made those same rear ends stand up when he walked down the aisle. The credit I give him is working like he did toward the end and seeing the amount of pain he was going through. It does my heart good to see the respect you just payed him. Thank you. Honorable mention for King Kong Bundy.
I love how much he genuinely cares about this and how humble he is to not put himself on there even tho he is the best big man wrestler of all time and to alot of people such as me he is the greatest of all time
I would argue some of them from honorable mentions weren't really giants by the wrestling standards (like Umaga or Wyatt). But I also would consider Undertaker as no. 1. Btw Mabel/Viscera and Big daddy V is the same person.
Kane and Undertaker will always be my top two. They had the complete package. Best gimmick Best mic skill Best ring ability Best look Best evolution of their character You just cant beat the Brothers of Destruction. I die on that hill!
The last 5-6 years of Kane I wouldn’t say was the best evolution. His booking was “meh,” tho him and Danial Bryan was funny to watch. That whole “May 19th” bit was not good. No real proper championship run, etc. Kane was my favorite back in the day, so much so I’d get into arguments with my brothers lol. Good times.
I didn't know this channel existed until today, I'm glad I found it because your absolutely the best in ring performer IMO and always been my favorite ever since I can remember what wrestling was and who The Undertaker is, thank you Mark for all the memories and I was glad I got to see you wrestle in person before you retired, your absolutely a legend and you deserve all the respect in the world brother! BTW, The Big Show, which I seen you wrestle in person and meet Paul in person has absolutely got to be the biggest athlete alive!
I would say Undertaker is the number 1 Big Man of all time. 30 Years as a Top Superstar, incredible gimmick that evolved with the times and his ring work and dedication puts him on top of the list.
I love his podcast but what I love the most is how he genuinely struggles to get through these mount Rushmore videos. It's like the flashbacks of stories and memories hits him all at once and instantly regrets his pre-existing picks
I was just about to comment the same thing. The fact that he is struggling and changing the list as he goes shows you he truly cares and is giving actual thought to em.
I was born in 1994 so it's hard to comment on wrestlers before attitude Era. 1.Andre the giant. I never saw him wrestle but his sheer legacy and mythology puts him there for me. 2. Taker, goes without saying. 3.Kane, my favourite wrestler of all time, hurricaranas, slamming big show for fun. Could do it all. 4. Big show
Honestly, though you had a career prior to Kane, The Undertaker character really was able to help hit untold potential, pushing the Attitude Era to its absolute peak. Whether it be the rivalry between the two personas, teaming up, or something the weird backstory; I think most of us wrestling fans could not have as fond of memories without you two.
I think Kane is overrated and I personally didn't care for his stiff-moving in ring performance. The Undertaker is my favorite big man not only because of his character but because of how he moved in the ring. His movement was not stiff and he his acrobatics were more impressive. Notice how when Kane did a clothesline from the top, he always had to land on his feet. But go back and watch how Undertaker lands, such as in his match with Diesel. He lands on his side making for a more impressive high flyer. My second favorite is Crush. I had a crush on him, but he had Mark Calaway's look and style and he should have been given more of a chance. Prince Albert is my third, crazy talent, and I think one of the best performing big men of all time. I would love to have seen a feud between him and Taker's deadman gimmick. You also have to put Umaga on this list because he had crazy speed and intensity and for a man his size. Finally, Sid. Gorgeous and hilarious with that eye blinking, laughing neurotic gimmick he played.
Ernie Ladd deserves some love. Great athlete, great talker, great heel, and a great mind for the business. He was also a standout AFL player earning All AFL honors on three different occasions.
4. Rakishi loved him growning up good in the ring . Comedy bits. Great moments for me growning up 3. Kane pre corporate kane the evil behind the eyes or the mask was great to watch 2. Andre one of the best to do it and the biggest legend of all time 1. Taker was the man behind the locker room. Always had great matches even when hurt and broken down. Was the whole reason im still a fan today watch8ng with my dad when i was 3 back in 97 watching taker come out and wrestle was the most insane and creepy spooky thing and all i can say is thank you for all the memories
Kane was so much fun to watch the clothes line of the top the tilt-whirl slams the chokeslame from hell the entrance the way he flipped out the ring it was 98-00 was awesome always watched all his matches
My four greatest men: 4) Bruiser Brody 3) Vader 2) Glen Jacobs (I loved the Unibomber gimmick) 1) Mark Calaway and finally the whole dang mountain is Andre. He did a great tombstone piledriver. He also did an early version of the pedigree
So many great choices for this, Andre definitely deserves a spot, yourself, Kane, Kevin Nash, Yokozuna, Show, Crush, Big John Studd, Bam Bam Bigelow, Vader.....this list could go on forever.
4. Mark Henry Remembering all those strongman moments where he pull the truck, bending metals and stop the car with his legs. That was awesome. And on top of that, Hall of Pain was one of my favorite stories in WWE. 3. Kane Probably the best WWF debut of all time. And I love how The Brothers of Destruction were rarely used to keep the mystic and the hype around it alive. Such a cool gimmick. 2. Andre the Giant The main reason why there was a HOF. The original giant, had one of the most(if not, most) important feud in WWF/WWE history with Hulk Hogan. He was the main attraction everywhere he goes. What a legend. (Honorable mention) Yokozuna For his size he was so smooth especially with that super kick. He knows how to play a very good heel with Mr. Fuji. That Bonzai finisher was the scariest finisher ever IMO. 1. The Undertaker Before Brock, he was undefeated in Wrestlemania for two decades which will never be replicated. He has the best character gimmick/development ever. His in-ring ability as a bigman is unmatched. His entrance is unmatched. He had some of the top tier feuds with the likes of Kane, Yokozuna, Stone Cold, Kurt Angle, Mark Henry, Edge and Brock Lesnar. Not only is he the Number 1 Mt Rushmore of Bigmen of all time but easily one of the best ‘Wrestlers’ of all time.
This is a great list. Can see a strong argument for Big Show at 4 purely for longevity, but Mark Henry's peak was higher IMO. Hall of Pain was an all-time great run.
Another very good big man for his agility and care with other wrestlers was Bam Bam Bigelow. Kane was my favorite big man of all time. Used to look out for him as a little kid in 97/98.
I think Mark's list is amazing and gives real insight into the business. It takes such extreme agility to put yourself in danger (as the best ones do) before your competitor and still make it look devastating for them. On a surface level maybe Big Show and Mark Henry are on the Big Men Mt. Rushmore before Vader and Yokozuna. But if we're talking raw athleticism to size ratio, then Vader and Yokozuna win that comparison.
you knew that his buddy Yokozuna was going to be on this, he was his friend and he was the big man in WWF of the 90s and should have had a longer run but damn health went out too fast 😢 Kane was a solid choice thanks to that versatility and able to make you hate him or love him and never let you down. My only addition would be Sid Vicious and Dan Spivy: two towers who made you believe that they were insane or dangerous (even if they really were)
Yokozuna was pretty amazing tho. He kept interest in the product when there was a huge exodus from wrestling fans. Him being a threat and working matches with Hogan, Taker and then Shawn & Bret? Simply too talented.
1. Undertaker. You are WAY too humble man, you're #1 forever! 2. Kane. You said it yourself perfectly 3. Andre. Dude was an absolute legend like you mentioned and deserves to be on ANY Big Man Mt. Rushmore. 4. Yoko. Once again, what you said
For me, I'd go with Bam Bam Bigelow at the top of this list, even if he wasn't that tall. Still a "big man" who could fly and move around like no one else. Even Vader wasn't as agile.
@@L4-295 Not counting the Deadman himself, who else would be top? Bam Bam was more agile than any other big man in the history of the business. Vader could do a moonsault but not as quickly. Kane was great until around 2003. John Tenta was good for awhile. Never a fan of Andre nor the Big Show.
I absolutely love the fact you put Kane at two and even admitted he should have the #1 spot. Kane has always been my favorite but I feel he's been overshadowed by so many
Andre, obviously, is a shoo-in. Anyone who got to see him in the 1970s knows how good he really was, how quick, how well he played on the mat. My first sight of him was his debut at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1973 and he wowed everyone there (and this was at a point where MLG was selling out nearly every other Sunday night, and people were coming from as far away as Buffalo and Kingston and London for the shows). His time in the Vachon's Grand Prix promotion in Montreal was a period where *everybody* was making money, and he ruled the roost. Undertaker is another who HAS to be on the list. Again, look at what he was doing even before he was The Undertaker in MACW/WCW and even earlier in WCCW and Continental and you could see he was going to be something big (in more than just the literal meaning of the word). And his gimmick was out there, but so very easy to make last. I think the only wrestler who lived his gimmick longer than him was the not-quite-original Sheik, Ed Farhat. Gotta put Don Leo Jonathan on the list. Here was a guy who was nearly as big as 'Taker at 6'6", and 325+ lbs that could do dropkicks (landed one on Andre's nose in one Montreal match), cartwheels, and could skin-the-cat back into the ring with another wrestler in a body-scissors. Worked on-top everywhere, coast to coast, and could work with other big men as well as the smaller guys. He and Andre's match at the Montreal Forum is still talked about by fans there 50 years later. My # 4 I have to put in provisionally, since I'm still uncertain after all these years if he was over 300 pounds, and that was one of the criteria mentioned. But if he didn't make 300 pounds, he wasn't all that far off: Ernie "The Cat" Ladd. Again, even with his blown knees in the late 60s, he bounced around the ring like someone 2/3 his size, and even, once in a while, threw a dropkick. His matches with Bruno are still the stuff of legend for NYC fans. And he inspired both Bobby Shane AND Jerry Lawler to wear a crown to show their superiority to the rest of the wrestlers. Any of my Honourbale Mentions could replace Ernie if he doesn't make weight: Haystacks Calhoun (not a good worker, but boy was he popular!), Yukon Eric (not as tall -- only 6'1" -- but definitely cut the 300 pound mark), Vader (especially prior to the WWF/WWE, and perhaps even moreso prior to WCW), and Giant Baba (don't watch his matches from the 80s, hunt for matches of his from the 1970s, like his win against Jack Brisco for the NWA title to see just how good he really was). If either Killer Kowalski or Bobo Brazil had topped 300 pounds, I'd have included on of them as my 4, but it would break my heart to have to leave one of them off, really.
Ive only seen couple Andre matches, but the stories of him and the legend he was automatically puts him at #1. Drinking over 100 beers, shitting on people in the ring, stiffing people he didnt like what a Legend.
Andrea the Giant, UnderTaker, Terry Gordy, and Barry Windam. I would also say that my concern with Vader is that he hurt other wrestlers and the fact that he was knocked out in the dressing room by Paul Orndorff a much smaller guy.
Your mount Rushmore of almost everyone that you have done is absolutely fantastic. You know what you’re talking about. You do know the business you are the man you are. The true goat Of WWE in my book you are
Andre at number 1 for sure, Yok and Kane for sure as well. My pick goes back quite a few years. Haystacks Calhoun although I will throw Giant Haystacks and Bruiser Brody in that mix as well !!
@sixfeetunderwithMarkCalaway On Behalf of KeithAndrewNetWork this is our Mount Rushmore of Wrestling big men. 1.The UnderTaker 2. Paul White 3.Kevin Nash 4.Vader
Andre, Taker, Kane, and I’m going with Hillbilly Jim. His cheerful demeanor and charisma was so infectious… I saw an interview where he was talking about advice he got from Chief Jay Strongbow, and stuff like “save your money” and “don’t end up a bag of bones” really resonates
The Andre vs Hulk feud was what got interested me in Wrestling. It was like a superhero vs supervillain in real life. However, to me big man wise Earthquake would have been very high in my list. Athletic, strong like an Ox, maybe even one of the strongest guys ever, great promos. BamBam was very fun to watch as well, high flying big man like vader. Yoko for sure. And even though I know you dont like him(understandable) : Mable 😂 it was just his freak size just like KingKong Bundy, who the latter was way better on the mic.
Depends what we're considering big men. My top 3 is definitely Taker, Andre, Kane, in that order, but 4 depends on where the line of big man is drawn. Brock Lesnar might be 4 for me, but also he might be too short, i know in the video Taker said 6'5 and technically hes under that, but he wrestled like a big man. Drew MacIntyre would be my next choice, although that may surprise some people, ive always felt he was extremely underrated. However, even after bulking up i dont think he ever got over 300 pounds. So one of those guys would be at 4 for me, but if theyre not considered big enough, and we're talking true giants, then probably big show.
You were my absolute favorite wrestler from undertaker all the way to the American badass. Life's trials and dilemmas happened and I stopped watching wrestling. 17 years later, just got off work and turned on my TH-cam just to find out you have your own channel OMG I COULDNT BE HAPPIER Right NOW
@@toad52003Watching Earthquake absolutely ragdoll The Ultimate Warrior was a real rite of passage for me. First time I realised the good guys aren’t always the strongest and don’t always win.
Mark, You'd be on my Mount Rushmore for sure. And I completely agree with your top 4 as well. I think there's enough material to chisel a 5th face on there! When I think of big men there are a LOT of large guys that have been in the business that really weren't more than just big. John Studd, Gonzales, Khali, etc. But when you start to really think about the guys that were athletic, knew how to work, and were just fantastic humans outside of the ring. I don't know as much about Vader outside of the ring but You, Glen, Rodney, and Andre. The internet, especially here on TH-cam, is full top to bottom with stories from others in the business, fans with their stories, etc. about just what great people you guys were outside of the ring. Whether it was backstage in the locker room, at airports, at conventions, signings. It doesn't matter. You guys left such a fantastic positive impression on the world that you all deserve your own mountain. The mountain of Giants. Larger than life.
Great list, thanks for sharing legend! I love the "Easter egg" when picking Kane second, "It's gotta be Kane!". My personal Mt. Rushmore: Mark Henry, Kane, Undertaker, and Andre. I grew up watching the first three, and have been watching Andre's older matches for years - truly one of a kind in his prime physically - but you're still the Greatest of All Time in my book.
Andre the Giant is my favourite big man of all time. He wrestled before my time, but I’ve seen some of his matches and he seemed incredibly imposing in his matches. After that, I started reading/listening to wrestlers’ stories about him, and it became apparent that as well as his height, he wasn’t lacking in humility, respect, and generosity towards his friends.
Big Boss Man should be up there, I'll never forget that suplex Hogan gave him off the top of the blue cage back in 1989 and boy he could move fast for a near 400 pound guy.
He probably forgot to mention him because he had to think of so many names on the spot of he did remember he for sure would’ve been an honorable mention. I mean he even put Rikishi in the thumbnail but probably forgot to mention him in the video.
This is a hard one! The only one that was easy for me is Andre the Giant at number 1. He is the gold standard for big guys for sure. 1. Andre the Giant 2. Undertaker 3. Kane 4. Yokozuna
How is it hard? Hulk hogan in the 80s was 6’5 300+. He is the number one big man along with Andre, Kane and Taker. It’s literally the easiest Mt Rushmore.
@@beenontopdraftpick yeah, good point. Taker was an easy one too. Kane wasn’t terribly difficult either tbh. It was mostly number 4 I was struggling with.
I am glad you didn't necessarily pick who the majority of everyone else would pick. It is better to hear YOUR top 4. I myself am not of big of a wrestling historian as most others but some that come to mind who I enjoyed watching, were King Kong Bundy and Big John Stud. As far as your number one pick, who would could ever disagree with Andre the Giant?
My Mount Rushmore Big Men of Pro Wrestling 1. The Undertaker I’ve been following your career since before you became The Undertaker and when you debuted at Survivor Series in 1990 I was an instant fan and have been a fan ever since. 2. Andre The Giant I remember his match with Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania III, what an awe inspiring match it was, his many feuds and matches with so many legendary superstars and his intimidating presence I just loved watching him in action. 3. Big Van Vader The mask, the brute force and power, the agility, dominance, and the intimidation he was a force of nature and all of this happening worldwide with an array of awesome talent. 4. Yokozuna Words fail me when describing what I felt watching him in action in all his matches. Huge and quick as a cat it just defied belief! Absolutely dominating and I always wondered if there was anyone that could stop him! So talented and his tag team with Owen Hart was such a great combination. The pro wrestlers in the 80s and 90s are simply the best and this will always be true. I will always remember these 4 legends and the huge impact on my life as a fan of pro wrestling. Thank you!
I'm late but my list isn't much different than Takers for similar reasons. 1. Taker - no explanation needed, Taker was the one who made me fall in love with wrestling and more than that on a more personal and deeper level it was the first time I realised it was okay to be different and could even work to your favour. 2. Kane - same reasons as Taker, more or less, the things he could do in the ring. I really believed he was the Big Red Machine. I was too young to remember Takers debut since I was about 3-4 years old. But Kanes debut in that Hell in a Cell, he rips that door off. I vividly remember that as being an "Holy $%@#" moment for me. Kane is one of my all time favourites only second to The Deadman himself. 3.Andre the Giant - This one should be obvious. 4.Yokozuna - The dude was super believable, and if my memory serves me correctly he has one of the longest runs as champ. Yokozuna made a lot of great moments, the first time he was slammed by someone, him winning the championship so quickly after his debut, the charisma too his entrance and the white powder. Also it was just impressive a man of his size and stature being able to do what he did. 5. I'ma prolly catch some flack for this one but...Bam Bam Bigelow - I was a fan of his back in the 90's, I remember him as a big mean and believable wrestler. You believed Bam Bam was as badass as he said he was and looked. I also remember him as one of the first big dudes I saw doing things I didn't think a big dude could do.
But my Mount Rushmore is probably number 4 giant Gonzales because of how incredibly tall he was. Number 3 is Kane because he is a bestnumber 2 is Andre the giant because of his amazing career and how well he worked and my number one is Undertaker because of his legendary career and his great streak also his great athleticism. And my honourable mentions are hogan, big show, yoko, Vader, big John stud, big boss man and mark henry
My Mount Rushmore of Big Men in no particular order: Undertaker (there's only one Dead Man), Kane (for obvious reasons), Mike Awesome (underrated choice, he had some genuinely incredible matches in his prime in ECW especially against Masato Tanaka), and I'm leaning towards Chris Kanyon but if he doesn't quite qualify as big enough (he was 6'4") then Sid or Bam Bam would be my last pick.
I honestly thought you would put Kane as number 1 as your careers ran alongside each other for so long, and as you said, he could work with anyone, big, small or somewhere in the middle, different styles, match types… he could hang with anyone in any scenario (and probably still can). It’s a tough pick, there’s some greats that could make the list… I would have trouble with it, and would probably change my mind halfway through it too. Although that’s more because I know 2 that are guaranteed on my Mount Rushmore, so it’s filling up the 2 other spots that takes some narrowing down. For me it’s 2 out of these 4 for 3rd and 4th spots: Big Show, certainly early on in his career, was freakishly athletic for his size and build. Rikishi, again someone with the size and build that you wouldn’t associate athleticism with, but my god I remember he used to sell clotheslines with that twisting flip and he somehow hung in the air while doing it, certainly made the move look way more impactful, but the fact that he could do things like that was just so impressive. And that bump off the top of the Cell… that was insane. He was also highly entertaining, especially around the time he teamed with Too Cool and they would do their dances in the ring. Vader, as you said very athletic, it’s always impressive seeing a big man come off the top rope, but he did moonsaults! He worked well with a lot of guys too. And of course Andre, he was that much of a marvel that he transcended the sport. I never got to see him but for a few highlights, so that gives you an idea of the stature of the man and his impact… as I said, he transcended the sport. So that’s my options for 3 and 4, it’s hard to narrow it right down to just 2. However, it’s easy for my 1 and 2: My number 2 spot goes to Kane, and for the same reasons as you said. My number 1 big man… The Undertaker. That’s not me being an ass-kisser, that’s genuine. Taker, a guy who just like Kane could work with anyone, had the athleticism, the agility, the skill, the power… seeing a man of such stature walk along the top rope for Old School, and diving OVER the top rope to the outside, that’s insane! There’s also the longevity, the sustainability, the adaptability, a locker room general, probably the most respected man in the business, and someone who to the very last protected the business even in the age of the internet and social media. You have all the qualities of the others, plus a whole heap more. If I could only pick a number 1 big man, it’s The Undertaker.
I agree. When Mark was talking about Kane, I thought that what he was saying easily applies to himself. Of course, he has too much class to put himself up there. So it's up to we fans to correct him..... with much love and respect of course 😁 Of all the big men, Taker reigned at the top and maintained his quality of performance for longer than any of his rivals. He also had the best gimmick and ring entry of anyone. Never heard a bad word about Mark as a man either and in his interviews and pod casts he comes across as a decent human being. It's nice when your heroes don't disappoint in person.
I've seen old footage of young Andre doing a drop kick. He was also trained in catch wrestling. I saw a documentary on the history of catch wrestling, and they showed some photos of a young Andre on the medal stand at a tournament.
The Big Show is in my opinion the strongest big wrestler. He was not only really strong but also his athleticism was amazing for his size. I really think he's kind of a natural giant. Naturally strong even without training. I'm sure he's always been the strongest and tallest in the classroom. Big Show was underrated I think. I'm not even a wrestling fan at all. Also Mabel/Viscera was really strong and quite athletic. Viscera must have been frightening for the opponents...
Some horrible story's and match history ruin it If they kept him a destroyer or kept him goofy they could've done something great. But they flip flopped and made him a bit of a joke.
Strength isn't an opinion though. Mark Henry turned up at the world's most competitive strongman competition with a few months' worth of training, having not lifted in 5 years and having never competed as a strongman, and won. When it comes to raw, natural strength, there quite literally isn't a human in history that can compete with Mark Henry.
Like most of the comments have said already, Taker would be No 1, easily. That mental dive he did over the top rope outside the ring always impressed me (let alone the leg drop from the turnbuckle to the announcers table) and he’s had so many different versions of himself and made them all work. I still have a “Ministry of Darkness” robe which I wore for Halloween once lol. Rikishi, Andre, and Kane would be my other 3 (mainly because I saw Rikishi a lot more than Yoko).
i agree it is tough. other honorable mentions would be rikishi, nash, umaga, earthquake, bam bam bigelo, albert/tensai, pco, and of course (since you want put it out there) undertaker. almost added a couple others but too new or under your weight parameter, such as scott hall or brody king. i expected both yokozuna and andre, kind of figured kane. not suprised by vader but also not sure if he would have been an honorable mention instead. sorry but el egante and khali were more gimmic to me, though i will give a bit more credit to khali. got a rushmore idea for you though, top 4 factions. went to HS in nashville with a girl that was either brian lee's (the mirror match other undertaker) or is your niece. was a couple years after your mirror match. i didnt believe her till ahe brought a polaroid pic of her sitting in the lap of which ever one of you is her uncle, dressed as undertaker. cant recall her name as we only spoke some on the bus one year only.
So many honorable mentions for sure. Andre and Kane were 2 I agreed with. Undertaker has to be in there as well. Big Show. HM: Yokozuna, Kevin Nash, Ernie Ladd, Hulk Hogan, Sid Vicious (not for his talent, but his image), and Mark Henry.
I know this is your personal list but I think we all agree that you would have to be on that list aswell. The things you have done in that ring at 6 10' ,300 pnds is amazing. Nobody has walked the ropes like you at your size as good as you ,fly over the top rope ,deliver some of the greatest matches ever for as long as you did. As far as Top 4 ,Andre has to be on everyones list ,whether we are old school fans or new for sure. Those last 3 are extremely tough as you said But Andre at 1 for me ,cause It's Andre ,2 ,Taker, 3, Kane ,4, Yoko.
Vader can do a Moonsault at 450 pounds and Bam Bam was a ring technician, as well as, could do a standing backflip at close to 400 pounds. I think Taker and Kane aren't big men in the same way. I think we need a different Rushmore category for Taker's body type...
@@kernalbert4939 True , maybe guys like Nash, Sid, Kane, Taker, etc....The tall Big men that can move good , compared too Vader, Bam Bam, Yoko, Gang, Haystacks etc...
This is my Mt. Rushmore: Andre The Giant, Big Show, Mark Henry and Yokozuna. I just want to say my top 5 all time wrestling wrestlers are Big Show (1), Umaga (3) and Mark Henry (5).
From what I’ve seen about him though he was apparently a really nice guy and people liked him on a personal level. He was just a really bad wrestler lol
Mine would be similar, but different. And I came up with this before hearing yours... 4. Vader - tough choice, but he's a personal favourite. I loved watching his matches. 3. Kevin Nash (this is my biggest change, but love him or hate him, he had a massive impact on the sport and was around longer than Yokozuna - also I'm assuming Hogan is just a little too small to qualify) 2. The Undertaker - an easy number 2 (I'd happily have Kane in this list at number 3, but since I can choose you, I'm choosing you and sadly, if I have a 'Taker, then having Kane as well feels like I'm doubling up, even though you are two very different people) And yeah... 1. Andre the Giant - no other choice for number 1 will be excepted!
@@tankosaurus It's probably because he was usually pitted against even bigger guys but Hogan was a monster heel when he started out and it's right there in his nickname 'Hulk'! He was named that because he was even bigger than Lou Ferrigno. Taker followed that Hogan formula and often faced even bigger guys in his earlier days e.g. Yoko, Kamala, Giant Gonzales, Bundy.
My list of big men number 4 Kevin Nash number 3 bigshow number 2 the undertaker and number 1 andre the giant I put Kevin Nash on my list for one reason the nwo and the Monday night wars the attitude era greatest memories for me as a kid wcw/ WWF
For me, if athleticism is THE factor, I would put Bam Bam on that list. Maybe the most underrated wrestler of all time. Short run but he was a real beast. Bid John Stud was before my time but he should be an honorable mention because he gave the crap to Andre and was a very scary big man who made the crowd react. Kevin Nash has to be another honorable mention but maybe he wasn't long enough in WWE. But Bam Bam is my unpopular pick to this list.
I would of love to hear about your feud with Giant Gonzalez. Also as an honorable mention I think Bam Bam Bigelow and Earthquake were great. But also like big guys without fat...Psycho Sid, The Warlord and The Barbarian were great powerhouse. Big boss man when teaming up with Akeem was not small.
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Idc taker, you’re the best big man ALL TIME.
So true
Facts
Exactly
Not 1 but 2.
Damn right.
Between him and Andre.
01. Undertaker
02. Andre the Giant
03. Kane
04. Vader
05. Big Show
06. Bruiser Brody
07. Yokozuna
08. Mark Henry
09. Shinya Hashimoto
10. Gunther
Honourable Mentions: Braun Strowman, Umaga
Hearing Kane at number 2 genuinely made me happy. This guy debuted making people convinced that he was a serial killer, the outfit was amazing, the physique was amazing, I can’t get over how much of a phenomenal WWE star he is.
Especially when you consider that he's got a reputation for being such a nice guy when out of character. That takes some acting skill to convince people that a nice guy is really a serial killer psychopath. Long may Glenn "Kane" Jacobs reign as Mayor of Knox County.
Kane is awesome I live in Knox county TN and everyone tells me if you ever see Mayor Jacobs he's easy to approach and talk to.
Wasn't he Issac Yankem first?
@@Litauen-yg9ut yes he was
@@Litauen-yg9utbeat me to it! Oh and he was Diesel after Kevin left
Kane at 2 made me feel so so good. That too coming from the Phenom
Oh heck yeah, and you just can't argue Andre at #1. Kane is there but mad respect to the 8th Wonder. Kane and Scott Hall are my two all-time favorites. But also loved Billy Jack Haynes, Superstar Billy Graham, Don Muraco, and Sting.
"It's gotta be Kane." I see what you did there, Taker 😂😂😂
Me too
Bah gawd!
That's..... That's gotta be......
😂😂dudes dad jokes are out of control
Bah gawd it's gotta be Kane!!!
Best part is, I'm pretty sure that was subconscious lmfao😊
If you and Glenn Jacobs started a podcast it would undoubtedly be one of the best on the internet
This is a great podcast idea man you R a genius
The Brothers of Discussion
I wouldn’t listen
LMAOOOOOO@@RyanM92
@@RyanM92this would be a damn great podcast title for them
I love how humble and chill Taker is. But we all know he is the greatest Big Man to ever lace them up. Strength, charisma, athletecism, presence, mic work. Thank you so much for all you gave us.
Classy dude. His respect to Flair was an incredible moment.
No doubt, he’s #1… with all due respect to Andre.
I love the Retired Undertaker. I didnt even realize he did no interviews or anything his entire career. Stayed in Gimmick entire career. Amazing.
He could literally spend the rest of his life doing podcasts, talking about every decade of his run
He did that on purpose you think? So when he did retire he could tell stories for days?
@@sllidstehe did that on purpose to protect the business. Stories for days is just a bonus
@@sllidstehe did it to protect the business and the gimmick. When he was the American Badass he did some press. But it was more important for him to protect his deadman gimmick.
and now, finally, we get to see the real Mark Calaway. Always interesting to see these guys out of character and just being themselves.
C'mon Mark, your resume and longevity clearly shows you are the greatest big man ever.
1. Taker
No explanation needed.
2. Andre
The classic big man when wrestling went global for the first time.
3. Nash
Former champ... Incredible on the mic, entertaining and played a key part in Monday Night Wars joining WCW and starting nWo, which in turn created the Attitude Era.
4. Kane
Dominant and consistent. Great big man.
5. Big Show
Wasnt always a star, but always delivered the big man in ring performance year on year.
Big show ,Vader, taker , kane
Kane > nash
Agreed.
Funny, 'taker hinself would be number 1 on most lists that aren't his own!
1 Taker - no explanation necessary
2 Andre - again, no explanation required.
3 Kane - Attitude era Kane is my favorite wrestler of all time
4 Big Show - didnt always get the push he deserved, but did everything asked of him, even if it meant he was jobbing more than he perhaps should have been.
Solid list.
I'd say Big Show is a mandatory on the list. Dude was extremely athletic in his first years, could do better dropkicks and kip ups than lots of wrestler, his strength is also pretty underrated
Glad to hear Kane on the list, getting the recognition he deserves! Lots of big guys can show off their power but few could show the athleticism, agility, AND dramatic performance of Kane.
A fellow Kanenite I see.
Yoko was amazing. Flew around the ring like the wind
Undertaker you're always our number 1 Big Man 💪
Undertaker not top ten
Mean Mark was better and Meaner!
@EBC-ENT LOL!
@@justme-ti1rhyou don't know much then
@@tyrannicaltypomichaeltesteror he’s a grown man who is genuinely embarrassed at unsolicited cringey gay-for-undertaker comments. It’s embarrassing as hell.
I agree with what he said about Kane, that he's one of few that can have a great feud with someone like Big Show, then also have a great feud with Rey Mysterio.
even had a great feud with shane mcmahon
Vader's matches with Sting in WCW were awesome. The David vs. Goliath dynamic they had was brilliant and the match quality was top notch.
I agree
Vader basically put Ron Simmons over so he became the first Black WCW champion.
I love how seriously he takes his lists.
Hell yeah!!
Serious lists are the best lists
Andre, Undertaker, Big Show, Kane are the first four names that come to mind. Prime Paul Wight(The Giant) in WCW did stuff that big men shouldn't be able to do. He was mostly a good worker.
@@VodPJ24uEgkkZTyes he did, there is a vid of him doin it.
You never saw Bruiser Brody
If you're putting Vader in there throw in Sid too
hello i am your korean fan
I saw your match for the first time in 2006 when I was young (the time when you were competing against Mr. Kennedy). I fell in love with your charisma and became a fan. I also remember crying and being sad when you lost. After winning the Royal Rumble in 2007, you beat Batista at WrestleMania and became the champion. When this happened, I was very excited, as if I had the whole world. Even now, as a hobby, I watch your games from debut to retirement. I am honored to be able to leave a comment like this to my childhood hero.
thank you!
That sounds awesome man. My first time truly seeing Taker was when he debuted as the American badass in 2000. Check those years out.
5:13 - "Hey, you guys shouldn't had left our company. You shouldn't had went to that other place." LOL!!! 😆🤣
Thank you for FINALLY giving Vader the props he deserves. As far as Yoko is concerned. People should watch his matches when he was Kokina Maximus in CWA. I saw him in a match against Slaughter and back then he was moving like a cat for damn sure.
Cwa used to run my old hs. Long before I was born though.
You are so humble taker but we all know you are the greatest by a mile. No disrespect to those other guys but that’s just how
Special you were
My list is Andre the Giant, Undertaker, Bruiser Brody, Kane
Just a quick thank you by the way. I worked with you in the indy wrestling promotion ran by Brad Davis when you wrestled as "The Commando". The first time I met you was at Brad's house. I was the kid that sold the programs and worked the ring crew. You always treated me like I was part of the business. Thank you for that.
That’s awesome man I hope taker reads your comment. Many people don’t know his early days as Commando.
Good list for such a hard category. You know it’s tough when you have to leave off names like Bruiser Brody and John Stud, attractions like King Kong Bundy, and workers like John Tenta. Too hard to pick just four.
I'd also include Bigelow
what did I just witness??? This is the first one of these I have seen and WOW I love the fact that he's chosen to jump on Content creation the man has a lifetime of stories to tell and Im here for it.
Taker should share the number 1 spot with Andre. Being in WWE for 30 years and being able to keep his character relevant while evolving his wrestling style. The evolution in Taker's wrestling style allowed him to have great matches especially during the ruthless aggression/ PG era in which he was in deep into his run as Undertaker.
Well, Mark is a modest man and he probably doesn't see himself in a list of people that have made an influence in his life.
@@ladadavidson7926 He's not delusional. It's the same reason MJ, Tom Brade, etc. don't list themselves. It's not classy. Of course, they believe their the best. That's how you get to the top.
I think you almost need two lists for different types of "big" men. Vader, Yoko, Bam Bam, and Boss Man (honorable mention Mark Henry and One Man Gang) would be one of my Mount Rushmore for the tubby guys.
Then you got Giant types guys who were in shape and could go but were massive. That list goes Undertaker, Kane, Big Show, and Andre(special mention to Sid, Kevin Nash, and Ernie Ladd).
Taker, Kane, Show, and Andre were my picks also
Agreed. If HAVING to combine the two:
Andre
Taker
Vader
Kane
Honorable Mentions: Nash, Big Show, Yoko.
Big Cat Ernie Ladd! Solid pick.
No love for Giant Gonzales? 😂
@@GazC oh lord no lol
Hey Taker, I’m gonna be biased as hell here because when I first started watching wrestling you were coming out on a motorcycle as the American badass and you had me glued to my tv ever since. You’re longevity of 30+ years and being relevant for that long. You are the best big man of all time.
Andre, Undertaker, Kane. Had a tough time on number 4 so I decided to go with Gorilla Monsoon, didn't see anyone else mention him. He was a big man that could move and had a huge impact both behind and in front of the cameras for decades after his in ring career.
I totally forgot Gorilla Monsoon. And Big John Studd. So many great guys!
Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby " The Brain" Heenan at Royal Rumble 1992! Best Rumble of all time. Andre was proud I'm sure 😊
Being in my mid 50's, Andre' is kind of a shoo in. The way he put asses in seats then made those same rear ends stand up when he walked down the aisle. The credit I give him is working like he did toward the end and seeing the amount of pain he was going through. It does my heart good to see the respect you just payed him. Thank you. Honorable mention for King Kong Bundy.
Shoe* in
Paid*
Who else could it be
Yes, absolute honourable mention to Bundy. Agreed with everyone you said.
Big John Stud as well
I love how much he genuinely cares about this and how humble he is to not put himself on there even tho he is the best big man wrestler of all time and to alot of people such as me he is the greatest of all time
Bam Bam Bigelow, King Kong Bundy, Earthquake, and John Stud could be on that list somewhere as well. A lot of good talent throughout the years.
I feel like Big Boss Man and One Man Gang are underrated. They have an awesome match here on TH-cam for the UWF title.
I think Bret Hart called Bam Bam one of the best big men ever.
if you can only choose 4 then i'm not so sure
I would argue some of them from honorable mentions weren't really giants by the wrestling standards (like Umaga or Wyatt). But I also would consider Undertaker as no. 1. Btw Mabel/Viscera and Big daddy V is the same person.
@@showoff3512so is akeem / one man gang .
Kane and Undertaker will always be my top two.
They had the complete package.
Best gimmick
Best mic skill
Best ring ability
Best look
Best evolution of their character
You just cant beat the Brothers of Destruction.
I die on that hill!
The last 5-6 years of Kane I wouldn’t say was the best evolution. His booking was “meh,” tho him and Danial Bryan was funny to watch. That whole “May 19th” bit was not good. No real proper championship run, etc. Kane was my favorite back in the day, so much so I’d get into arguments with my brothers lol. Good times.
I didn't know this channel existed until today, I'm glad I found it because your absolutely the best in ring performer IMO and always been my favorite ever since I can remember what wrestling was and who The Undertaker is, thank you Mark for all the memories and I was glad I got to see you wrestle in person before you retired, your absolutely a legend and you deserve all the respect in the world brother!
BTW, The Big Show, which I seen you wrestle in person and meet Paul in person has absolutely got to be the biggest athlete alive!
I would say Undertaker is the number 1 Big Man of all time. 30 Years as a Top Superstar, incredible gimmick that evolved with the times and his ring work and dedication puts him on top of the list.
I love his podcast but what I love the most is how he genuinely struggles to get through these mount Rushmore videos. It's like the flashbacks of stories and memories hits him all at once and instantly regrets his pre-existing picks
I was just about to comment the same thing. The fact that he is struggling and changing the list as he goes shows you he truly cares and is giving actual thought to em.
1) Andre The Giant
2)Taker
3)Kane
4)Black Jack Mulligan
5)Ernie Ladd
6)Kevin Nash
7)Big Show/The Giant
8)Big John Studd
9)Yokozuna
10)Van Vader
I always loved how Yoko would sell being scared of the Undertaker. When I found out they were friends it made it even better.
I was born in 1994 so it's hard to comment on wrestlers before attitude Era.
1.Andre the giant. I never saw him wrestle but his sheer legacy and mythology puts him there for me.
2. Taker, goes without saying.
3.Kane, my favourite wrestler of all time, hurricaranas, slamming big show for fun. Could do it all.
4. Big show
Exactly how I have it!
I have the same exact list, just with 1 and 3 switched. Kane is the greatest big man of all time, and IMO, it's not even close
I Agree With Andre The Giant Being NO 1.
There we go, that’s a list I can get behind. No offence to Yoke but he’s an honourable mention for me
HurriKANErana
BAM BAM. Shocked i'm not seeing many mentions of the the big guy.
Undertaker isn't on this Mount Rushmore because he's the whole damn mountain.
Lol not even close
That's how I feel about Andre. He was the mountain all the others would be carved on.
Wow
I like undertaker too but come on. Are you grown men? Are you gay for mark? Can we talk without the cringe??
@@datacipherI'm literally just repurposing what he said in a previous video about Paul Bearer.
Big shoutout to Yoko! Incredible worker for his size, would of been a huge star in the Attitude era with a change of gimmick and kept his weight down.
Happy belated birthday Mark Calaway. Thanks for your awesome work.
Honestly, though you had a career prior to Kane, The Undertaker character really was able to help hit untold potential, pushing the Attitude Era to its absolute peak. Whether it be the rivalry between the two personas, teaming up, or something the weird backstory; I think most of us wrestling fans could not have as fond of memories without you two.
I think Kane is overrated and I personally didn't care for his stiff-moving in ring performance. The Undertaker is my favorite big man not only because of his character but because of how he moved in the ring. His movement was not stiff and he his acrobatics were more impressive. Notice how when Kane did a clothesline from the top, he always had to land on his feet. But go back and watch how Undertaker lands, such as in his match with Diesel. He lands on his side making for a more impressive high flyer. My second favorite is Crush. I had a crush on him, but he had Mark Calaway's look and style and he should have been given more of a chance. Prince Albert is my third, crazy talent, and I think one of the best performing big men of all time. I would love to have seen a feud between him and Taker's deadman gimmick. You also have to put Umaga on this list because he had crazy speed and intensity and for a man his size. Finally, Sid. Gorgeous and hilarious with that eye blinking, laughing neurotic gimmick he played.
@@Tonetareyea but Takers first few years in the WWE he was very stiff,he still would walk the rope but was very similar to KANE
@@Tonetareyawn 😴
Ernie Ladd deserves some love. Great athlete, great talker, great heel, and a great mind for the business. He was also a standout AFL player earning All AFL honors on three different occasions.
Ladd also fits on the Rushmore of promo skills. He reminded me of a giant Redd Foxx.
4. Rakishi loved him growning up good in the ring . Comedy bits. Great moments for me growning up
3. Kane pre corporate kane the evil behind the eyes or the mask was great to watch
2. Andre one of the best to do it and the biggest legend of all time
1. Taker was the man behind the locker room. Always had great matches even when hurt and broken down. Was the whole reason im still a fan today watch8ng with my dad when i was 3 back in 97 watching taker come out and wrestle was the most insane and creepy spooky thing and all i can say is thank you for all the memories
Kane was so much fun to watch the clothes line of the top the tilt-whirl slams the chokeslame from hell the entrance the way he flipped out the ring it was 98-00 was awesome always watched all his matches
My four greatest men: 4) Bruiser Brody 3) Vader 2) Glen Jacobs (I loved the Unibomber gimmick) 1) Mark Calaway and finally the whole dang mountain is Andre. He did a great tombstone piledriver. He also did an early version of the pedigree
Your casket match with Yokozuna was my favorite match as a kid. When you were fighting a ring full of guys it was epic
Vader, Andre, Kane and The Deadman. Those WM matches with Shawn and Hunter were phenomenal
Lol
Yeah I loved Andre vs Hunter particularly
Same
So many great choices for this, Andre definitely deserves a spot, yourself, Kane, Kevin Nash, Yokozuna, Show, Crush, Big John Studd, Bam Bam Bigelow, Vader.....this list could go on forever.
Taker, you are the mountain sir…but I gotta say I love the humbleness and just genuine good guy, real dudeness you give off
4. Mark Henry
Remembering all those strongman moments where he pull the truck, bending metals and stop the car with his legs. That was awesome. And on top of that, Hall of Pain was one of my favorite stories in WWE.
3. Kane
Probably the best WWF debut of all time. And I love how The Brothers of Destruction were rarely used to keep the mystic and the hype around it alive. Such a cool gimmick.
2. Andre the Giant
The main reason why there was a HOF. The original giant, had one of the most(if not, most) important feud in WWF/WWE history with Hulk Hogan. He was the main attraction everywhere he goes. What a legend.
(Honorable mention)
Yokozuna
For his size he was so smooth especially with that super kick. He knows how to play a very good heel with Mr. Fuji. That Bonzai finisher was the scariest finisher ever IMO.
1. The Undertaker
Before Brock, he was undefeated in Wrestlemania for two decades which will never be replicated. He has the best character gimmick/development ever. His in-ring ability as a bigman is unmatched. His entrance is unmatched. He had some of the top tier feuds with the likes of Kane, Yokozuna, Stone Cold, Kurt Angle, Mark Henry, Edge and Brock Lesnar. Not only is he the Number 1 Mt Rushmore of Bigmen of all time but easily one of the best ‘Wrestlers’ of all time.
This is a great list. Can see a strong argument for Big Show at 4 purely for longevity, but Mark Henry's peak was higher IMO. Hall of Pain was an all-time great run.
@@leerobbo92 honestly, Mark Henry deserves a lot of praises 🌹. I really like his feud with Kurt Angle too.
Wrong Undertaker is not one of the best of alltime!! He is the greatest of alltime!!
@@Lone_Wolf1414you know WWE isn’t the only wrestling company
Another very good big man for his agility and care with other wrestlers was Bam Bam Bigelow. Kane was my favorite big man of all time. Used to look out for him as a little kid in 97/98.
I think Mark's list is amazing and gives real insight into the business. It takes such extreme agility to put yourself in danger (as the best ones do) before your competitor and still make it look devastating for them. On a surface level maybe Big Show and Mark Henry are on the Big Men Mt. Rushmore before Vader and Yokozuna. But if we're talking raw athleticism to size ratio, then Vader and Yokozuna win that comparison.
The subtle shot at Henry and show was so funny
you knew that his buddy Yokozuna was going to be on this, he was his friend and he was the big man in WWF of the 90s and should have had a longer run but damn health went out too fast 😢
Kane was a solid choice thanks to that versatility and able to make you hate him or love him and never let you down.
My only addition would be Sid Vicious and Dan Spivy: two towers who made you believe that they were insane or dangerous (even if they really were)
Yokozuna was pretty amazing tho. He kept interest in the product when there was a huge exodus from wrestling fans. Him being a threat and working matches with Hogan, Taker and then Shawn & Bret? Simply too talented.
1. Undertaker. You are WAY too humble man, you're #1 forever!
2. Kane. You said it yourself perfectly
3. Andre. Dude was an absolute legend like you mentioned and deserves to be on ANY Big Man Mt. Rushmore.
4. Yoko. Once again, what you said
Taker and Corny talking top 10 lists is a 6 hour special I would watch from start to finish.
Yes
Seriously they have to get an special episode of Corny and Taker talking about wrestling industry and history.
Take my Money
YES!!!
They could have a podcast series together. Once week Taker & Corny just talking together would be super over!
For me, I'd go with Bam Bam Bigelow at the top of this list, even if he wasn't that tall. Still a "big man" who could fly and move around like no one else. Even Vader wasn't as agile.
Bam bam was really good
At the top?? Cmon man
@@L4-295 Not counting the Deadman himself, who else would be top? Bam Bam was more agile than any other big man in the history of the business. Vader could do a moonsault but not as quickly. Kane was great until around 2003. John Tenta was good for awhile. Never a fan of Andre nor the Big Show.
I’d replace Kane with Bam Bam
I got to meet Bam Bam at an event when I was a kid, he talked to us for like 30 min to an hour
I absolutely love the fact you put Kane at two and even admitted he should have the #1 spot. Kane has always been my favorite but I feel he's been overshadowed by so many
Andre, obviously, is a shoo-in. Anyone who got to see him in the 1970s knows how good he really was, how quick, how well he played on the mat. My first sight of him was his debut at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1973 and he wowed everyone there (and this was at a point where MLG was selling out nearly every other Sunday night, and people were coming from as far away as Buffalo and Kingston and London for the shows). His time in the Vachon's Grand Prix promotion in Montreal was a period where *everybody* was making money, and he ruled the roost.
Undertaker is another who HAS to be on the list. Again, look at what he was doing even before he was The Undertaker in MACW/WCW and even earlier in WCCW and Continental and you could see he was going to be something big (in more than just the literal meaning of the word). And his gimmick was out there, but so very easy to make last. I think the only wrestler who lived his gimmick longer than him was the not-quite-original Sheik, Ed Farhat.
Gotta put Don Leo Jonathan on the list. Here was a guy who was nearly as big as 'Taker at 6'6", and 325+ lbs that could do dropkicks (landed one on Andre's nose in one Montreal match), cartwheels, and could skin-the-cat back into the ring with another wrestler in a body-scissors. Worked on-top everywhere, coast to coast, and could work with other big men as well as the smaller guys. He and Andre's match at the Montreal Forum is still talked about by fans there 50 years later.
My # 4 I have to put in provisionally, since I'm still uncertain after all these years if he was over 300 pounds, and that was one of the criteria mentioned. But if he didn't make 300 pounds, he wasn't all that far off: Ernie "The Cat" Ladd. Again, even with his blown knees in the late 60s, he bounced around the ring like someone 2/3 his size, and even, once in a while, threw a dropkick. His matches with Bruno are still the stuff of legend for NYC fans. And he inspired both Bobby Shane AND Jerry Lawler to wear a crown to show their superiority to the rest of the wrestlers.
Any of my Honourbale Mentions could replace Ernie if he doesn't make weight: Haystacks Calhoun (not a good worker, but boy was he popular!), Yukon Eric (not as tall -- only 6'1" -- but definitely cut the 300 pound mark), Vader (especially prior to the WWF/WWE, and perhaps even moreso prior to WCW), and Giant Baba (don't watch his matches from the 80s, hunt for matches of his from the 1970s, like his win against Jack Brisco for the NWA title to see just how good he really was).
If either Killer Kowalski or Bobo Brazil had topped 300 pounds, I'd have included on of them as my 4, but it would break my heart to have to leave one of them off, really.
Ive only seen couple Andre matches, but the stories of him and the legend he was automatically puts him at #1. Drinking over 100 beers, shitting on people in the ring, stiffing people he didnt like what a Legend.
I think Ladd was 300 legit. He was billed at 320, I think
Man it nice to see don Leo Jonathan getting some love. The man was a beast.
Andre, Yoko, Vader, and Bam Bam. Bigelow could go with anyone on any given night. One of the best overall...and he could actually wrestle too.
That's the Rushmore right there.
@@kernalbert4939 Hell yeah Bam Bam! He was my favourite growing up.
I loved watching Bam Bam ❤
Andrea the Giant, UnderTaker, Terry Gordy, and Barry Windam. I would also say that my concern with Vader is that he hurt other wrestlers and the fact that he was knocked out in the dressing room by Paul Orndorff a much smaller guy.
Your mount Rushmore of almost everyone that you have done is absolutely fantastic. You know what you’re talking about. You do know the business you are the man you are. The true goat Of WWE in my book you are
Andre at number 1 for sure, Yok and Kane for sure as well. My pick goes back quite a few years. Haystacks Calhoun although I will throw Giant Haystacks and Bruiser Brody in that mix as well !!
@sixfeetunderwithMarkCalaway On Behalf of KeithAndrewNetWork this is our Mount Rushmore of Wrestling big men.
1.The UnderTaker
2. Paul White
3.Kevin Nash
4.Vader
Andre, Taker, Kane, and I’m going with Hillbilly Jim. His cheerful demeanor and charisma was so infectious… I saw an interview where he was talking about advice he got from Chief Jay Strongbow, and stuff like “save your money” and “don’t end up a bag of bones” really resonates
I'm still waiting to see him on the show Moonshiners.
i LOVED hillbilly Jim!!
The Andre vs Hulk feud was what got interested me in Wrestling. It was like a superhero vs supervillain in real life. However, to me big man wise Earthquake would have been very high in my list. Athletic, strong like an Ox, maybe even one of the strongest guys ever, great promos. BamBam was very fun to watch as well, high flying big man like vader. Yoko for sure. And even though I know you dont like him(understandable) : Mable 😂 it was just his freak size just like KingKong Bundy, who the latter was way better on the mic.
Depends what we're considering big men. My top 3 is definitely Taker, Andre, Kane, in that order, but 4 depends on where the line of big man is drawn. Brock Lesnar might be 4 for me, but also he might be too short, i know in the video Taker said 6'5 and technically hes under that, but he wrestled like a big man. Drew MacIntyre would be my next choice, although that may surprise some people, ive always felt he was extremely underrated. However, even after bulking up i dont think he ever got over 300 pounds. So one of those guys would be at 4 for me, but if theyre not considered big enough, and we're talking true giants, then probably big show.
You were my absolute favorite wrestler from undertaker all the way to the American badass. Life's trials and dilemmas happened and I stopped watching wrestling. 17 years later, just got off work and turned on my TH-cam just to find out you have your own channel OMG I COULDNT BE HAPPIER Right NOW
John Tenta aka Earthquake was always the one for me. I was 8-9 years of age and terrified of that man.
Earthquake! Nice call! I loved when he would jump 5 feet in the air and hit a perfect drop kick and when he landed the whole ring shook
@@toad52003Watching Earthquake absolutely ragdoll The Ultimate Warrior was a real rite of passage for me. First time I realised the good guys aren’t always the strongest and don’t always win.
Mark, You'd be on my Mount Rushmore for sure. And I completely agree with your top 4 as well. I think there's enough material to chisel a 5th face on there! When I think of big men there are a LOT of large guys that have been in the business that really weren't more than just big. John Studd, Gonzales, Khali, etc. But when you start to really think about the guys that were athletic, knew how to work, and were just fantastic humans outside of the ring. I don't know as much about Vader outside of the ring but You, Glen, Rodney, and Andre. The internet, especially here on TH-cam, is full top to bottom with stories from others in the business, fans with their stories, etc. about just what great people you guys were outside of the ring. Whether it was backstage in the locker room, at airports, at conventions, signings. It doesn't matter. You guys left such a fantastic positive impression on the world that you all deserve your own mountain. The mountain of Giants. Larger than life.
Kane, Undertaker, Big Show, Andre....lots of good memories there. Much respect to the big men.
Big show meh
Great list, thanks for sharing legend! I love the "Easter egg" when picking Kane second, "It's gotta be Kane!".
My personal Mt. Rushmore: Mark Henry, Kane, Undertaker, and Andre.
I grew up watching the first three, and have been watching Andre's older matches for years - truly one of a kind in his prime physically - but you're still the Greatest of All Time in my book.
Andre the Giant is my favourite big man of all time. He wrestled before my time, but I’ve seen some of his matches and he seemed incredibly imposing in his matches. After that, I started reading/listening to wrestlers’ stories about him, and it became apparent that as well as his height, he wasn’t lacking in humility, respect, and generosity towards his friends.
Big Boss Man should be up there, I'll never forget that suplex Hogan gave him off the top of the blue cage back in 1989 and boy he could move fast for a near 400 pound guy.
He probably forgot to mention him because he had to think of so many names on the spot of he did remember he for sure would’ve been an honorable mention. I mean he even put Rikishi in the thumbnail but probably forgot to mention him in the video.
This is a hard one! The only one that was easy for me is Andre the Giant at number 1. He is the gold standard for big guys for sure.
1. Andre the Giant
2. Undertaker
3. Kane
4. Yokozuna
Taker should’ve been a easy pick as well.
How is it hard? Hulk hogan in the 80s was 6’5 300+. He is the number one big man along with Andre, Kane and Taker. It’s literally the easiest Mt Rushmore.
@@beenontopdraftpick yeah, good point. Taker was an easy one too. Kane wasn’t terribly difficult either tbh. It was mostly number 4 I was struggling with.
I am glad you didn't necessarily pick who the majority of everyone else would pick. It is better to hear YOUR top 4. I myself am not of big of a wrestling historian as most others but some that come to mind who I enjoyed watching, were King Kong Bundy and Big John Stud. As far as your number one pick, who would could ever disagree with Andre the Giant?
I would have to have Bam Bam Bigelow in there. That man had it all. Unique look, size, and agility to move like a cruiser weight at 400 pounds.
Right.
My Mount Rushmore
Big Men of Pro Wrestling
1. The Undertaker
I’ve been following your career since before you became The Undertaker and when you debuted at
Survivor Series in 1990 I was an instant fan and have been a fan ever since.
2. Andre The Giant
I remember his match with
Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania III, what an awe inspiring match it was, his many feuds and matches with so many legendary superstars and his intimidating presence I just loved watching him in action.
3. Big Van Vader
The mask, the brute force and power, the agility, dominance, and the intimidation he was a force of nature and all of this happening worldwide with an array of awesome talent.
4. Yokozuna
Words fail me when describing what I felt watching him in action in all his matches.
Huge and quick as a cat it just defied belief!
Absolutely dominating and I always wondered if there was anyone that could stop him!
So talented and his tag team with Owen Hart was such a great combination.
The pro wrestlers in the 80s and 90s are simply the best and this will always be true.
I will always remember these 4 legends and the huge impact on my life as a fan of pro wrestling.
Thank you!
I'm late but my list isn't much different than Takers for similar reasons.
1. Taker - no explanation needed, Taker was the one who made me fall in love with wrestling and more than that on a more personal and deeper level it was the first time I realised it was okay to be different and could even work to your favour.
2. Kane - same reasons as Taker, more or less, the things he could do in the ring. I really believed he was the Big Red Machine. I was too young to remember Takers debut since I was about 3-4 years old. But Kanes debut in that Hell in a Cell, he rips that door off. I vividly remember that as being an "Holy $%@#" moment for me. Kane is one of my all time favourites only second to The Deadman himself.
3.Andre the Giant - This one should be obvious.
4.Yokozuna - The dude was super believable, and if my memory serves me correctly he has one of the longest runs as champ. Yokozuna made a lot of great moments, the first time he was slammed by someone, him winning the championship so quickly after his debut, the charisma too his entrance and the white powder. Also it was just impressive a man of his size and stature being able to do what he did.
5. I'ma prolly catch some flack for this one but...Bam Bam Bigelow - I was a fan of his back in the 90's, I remember him as a big mean and believable wrestler. You believed Bam Bam was as badass as he said he was and looked. I also remember him as one of the first big dudes I saw doing things I didn't think a big dude could do.
I know I was only suppose to put 4, but I had to put Bam Bam.
Finally someone giving Kane some credit. Dude deserves so much more. He really needs a retirement match.
My fav wrestler is undertaker
But my Mount Rushmore is probably number 4 giant Gonzales because of how incredibly tall he was. Number 3 is Kane because he is a bestnumber 2 is Andre the giant because of his amazing career and how well he worked and my number one is Undertaker because of his legendary career and his great streak also his great athleticism. And my honourable mentions are hogan, big show, yoko, Vader, big John stud, big boss man and mark henry
Anyone who doesn’t put Andre on a list of top big men in wrestling is crazy, others I can think of are Taker, Big John Studd, and Rikishi
My Mount Rushmore of Big Men in no particular order: Undertaker (there's only one Dead Man), Kane (for obvious reasons), Mike Awesome (underrated choice, he had some genuinely incredible matches in his prime in ECW especially against Masato Tanaka), and I'm leaning towards Chris Kanyon but if he doesn't quite qualify as big enough (he was 6'4") then Sid or Bam Bam would be my last pick.
I honestly thought you would put Kane as number 1 as your careers ran alongside each other for so long, and as you said, he could work with anyone, big, small or somewhere in the middle, different styles, match types… he could hang with anyone in any scenario (and probably still can).
It’s a tough pick, there’s some greats that could make the list… I would have trouble with it, and would probably change my mind halfway through it too. Although that’s more because I know 2 that are guaranteed on my Mount Rushmore, so it’s filling up the 2 other spots that takes some narrowing down.
For me it’s 2 out of these 4 for 3rd and 4th spots:
Big Show, certainly early on in his career, was freakishly athletic for his size and build.
Rikishi, again someone with the size and build that you wouldn’t associate athleticism with, but my god I remember he used to sell clotheslines with that twisting flip and he somehow hung in the air while doing it, certainly made the move look way more impactful, but the fact that he could do things like that was just so impressive. And that bump off the top of the Cell… that was insane. He was also highly entertaining, especially around the time he teamed with Too Cool and they would do their dances in the ring.
Vader, as you said very athletic, it’s always impressive seeing a big man come off the top rope, but he did moonsaults! He worked well with a lot of guys too.
And of course Andre, he was that much of a marvel that he transcended the sport. I never got to see him but for a few highlights, so that gives you an idea of the stature of the man and his impact… as I said, he transcended the sport.
So that’s my options for 3 and 4, it’s hard to narrow it right down to just 2. However, it’s easy for my 1 and 2:
My number 2 spot goes to Kane, and for the same reasons as you said.
My number 1 big man… The Undertaker. That’s not me being an ass-kisser, that’s genuine. Taker, a guy who just like Kane could work with anyone, had the athleticism, the agility, the skill, the power… seeing a man of such stature walk along the top rope for Old School, and diving OVER the top rope to the outside, that’s insane! There’s also the longevity, the sustainability, the adaptability, a locker room general, probably the most respected man in the business, and someone who to the very last protected the business even in the age of the internet and social media. You have all the qualities of the others, plus a whole heap more. If I could only pick a number 1 big man, it’s The Undertaker.
I agree. When Mark was talking about Kane, I thought that what he was saying easily applies to himself. Of course, he has too much class to put himself up there. So it's up to we fans to correct him..... with much love and respect of course 😁
Of all the big men, Taker reigned at the top and maintained his quality of performance for longer than any of his rivals. He also had the best gimmick and ring entry of anyone. Never heard a bad word about Mark as a man either and in his interviews and pod casts he comes across as a decent human being. It's nice when your heroes don't disappoint in person.
I've seen old footage of young Andre doing a drop kick. He was also trained in catch wrestling. I saw a documentary on the history of catch wrestling, and they showed some photos of a young Andre on the medal stand at a tournament.
As much as I love his insight I think the most entertaining thing about this videos is how visibly stressed out he is about limiting the list to 4. 🙂
The Big Show is in my opinion the strongest big wrestler. He was not only really strong but also his athleticism was amazing for his size. I really think he's kind of a natural giant. Naturally strong even without training. I'm sure he's always been the strongest and tallest in the classroom. Big Show was underrated I think. I'm not even a wrestling fan at all. Also Mabel/Viscera was really strong and quite athletic. Viscera must have been frightening for the opponents...
Mabel was the shits. Fat boy was only strong when it was time to bring in groceries
@@user-bw7to8mz9u😂😂😂😂
Some horrible story's and match history ruin it
If they kept him a destroyer or kept him goofy they could've done something great.
But they flip flopped and made him a bit of a joke.
Big show not on any given Sunday
Strength isn't an opinion though.
Mark Henry turned up at the world's most competitive strongman competition with a few months' worth of training, having not lifted in 5 years and having never competed as a strongman, and won. When it comes to raw, natural strength, there quite literally isn't a human in history that can compete with Mark Henry.
Great video. One suggestion, especially for the younger viewers - add clips of the wrestlers you mention
Like most of the comments have said already, Taker would be No 1, easily. That mental dive he did over the top rope outside the ring always impressed me (let alone the leg drop from the turnbuckle to the announcers table) and he’s had so many different versions of himself and made them all work. I still have a “Ministry of Darkness” robe which I wore for Halloween once lol. Rikishi, Andre, and Kane would be my other 3 (mainly because I saw Rikishi a lot more than Yoko).
I would love a honorable mention list! Do it!
i agree it is tough. other honorable mentions would be rikishi, nash, umaga, earthquake, bam bam bigelo, albert/tensai, pco, and of course (since you want put it out there) undertaker. almost added a couple others but too new or under your weight parameter, such as scott hall or brody king. i expected both yokozuna and andre, kind of figured kane. not suprised by vader but also not sure if he would have been an honorable mention instead. sorry but el egante and khali were more gimmic to me, though i will give a bit more credit to khali.
got a rushmore idea for you though, top 4 factions.
went to HS in nashville with a girl that was either brian lee's (the mirror match other undertaker) or is your niece. was a couple years after your mirror match. i didnt believe her till ahe brought a polaroid pic of her sitting in the lap of which ever one of you is her uncle, dressed as undertaker. cant recall her name as we only spoke some on the bus one year only.
So many honorable mentions for sure. Andre and Kane were 2 I agreed with. Undertaker has to be in there as well. Big Show. HM: Yokozuna, Kevin Nash, Ernie Ladd, Hulk Hogan, Sid Vicious (not for his talent, but his image), and Mark Henry.
Sad that I am not seeing Ernie Ladd more in the comments, he was ahead of his time on the mic as a heel
I know this is your personal list but I think we all agree that you would have to be on that list aswell. The things you have done in that ring at 6 10' ,300 pnds is amazing. Nobody has walked the ropes like you at your size as good as you ,fly over the top rope ,deliver some of the greatest matches ever for as long as you did. As far as Top 4 ,Andre has to be on everyones list ,whether we are old school fans or new for sure. Those last 3 are extremely tough as you said But Andre at 1 for me ,cause It's Andre ,2 ,Taker, 3, Kane ,4, Yoko.
Vader can do a Moonsault at 450 pounds and Bam Bam was a ring technician, as well as, could do a standing backflip at close to 400 pounds.
I think Taker and Kane aren't big men in the same way. I think we need a different Rushmore category for Taker's body type...
@@kernalbert4939 True , maybe guys like Nash, Sid, Kane, Taker, etc....The tall Big men that can move good , compared too Vader, Bam Bam, Yoko, Gang, Haystacks etc...
I agree. There are 2 different types of big men.
This is my Mt. Rushmore: Andre The Giant, Big Show, Mark Henry and Yokozuna.
I just want to say my top 5 all time wrestling wrestlers are Big Show (1), Umaga (3) and Mark Henry (5).
Before even watching this I know Giant Gonzalez won’t be anywhere near the list 😅
😂😂😂 true
He was the only name Undertaker didn't have on his list lol
You kidding me he's the greatest ever followed only by Great Khali lmao
From what I’ve seen about him though he was apparently a really nice guy and people liked him on a personal level. He was just a really bad wrestler lol
only way Gonzales hits my list is as his WCW giant ninja gimmick LOL
Mine would be similar, but different. And I came up with this before hearing yours...
4. Vader - tough choice, but he's a personal favourite. I loved watching his matches.
3. Kevin Nash (this is my biggest change, but love him or hate him, he had a massive impact on the sport and was around longer than Yokozuna - also I'm assuming Hogan is just a little too small to qualify)
2. The Undertaker - an easy number 2 (I'd happily have Kane in this list at number 3, but since I can choose you, I'm choosing you and sadly, if I have a 'Taker, then having Kane as well feels like I'm doubling up, even though you are two very different people)
And yeah...
1. Andre the Giant - no other choice for number 1 will be excepted!
See, I think Hogan gets in on Taker’s stipulation of 6’5”, 300lbs - that’s pretty much dead on Hogan’s legit size at the peak of Hulkamania
@@nbaldwin45 That's fair enough.
For some reason I don't think of Hogan as a "big man", but in that case, I'd swap Kevin out for Hulk.
@@tankosaurus It's probably because he was usually pitted against even bigger guys but Hogan was a monster heel when he started out and it's right there in his nickname 'Hulk'! He was named that because he was even bigger than Lou Ferrigno. Taker followed that Hogan formula and often faced even bigger guys in his earlier days e.g. Yoko, Kamala, Giant Gonzales, Bundy.
My list of big men number 4 Kevin Nash number 3 bigshow number 2 the undertaker and number 1 andre the giant I put Kevin Nash on my list for one reason the nwo and the Monday night wars the attitude era greatest memories for me as a kid wcw/ WWF
For me, if athleticism is THE factor, I would put Bam Bam on that list. Maybe the most underrated wrestler of all time. Short run but he was a real beast. Bid John Stud was before my time but he should be an honorable mention because he gave the crap to Andre and was a very scary big man who made the crowd react. Kevin Nash has to be another honorable mention but maybe he wasn't long enough in WWE. But Bam Bam is my unpopular pick to this list.
I would of love to hear about your feud with Giant Gonzalez. Also as an honorable mention I think Bam Bam Bigelow and Earthquake were great. But also like big guys without fat...Psycho Sid, The Warlord and The Barbarian were great powerhouse. Big boss man when teaming up with Akeem was not small.