Ranking The 10 Greatest Comedy Wrestlers Of All Time

While it might not be everyone's favorite thing, there is certainly a case to have comedy in wrestling. When done well, it is one of the best things about the sport, providing a nice break from some of the more serious situations on the show.

While it might not be everyone's favorite thing, there is certainly a case to have comedy in wrestling. When done well, it is one of the best things about the sport, providing a nice break from some of the more serious situations on the show.

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Over the years there have been some terrible comedic moments that really haven't been funny. Vince McMahon often pushes a strange style of comedy at times, but every now and then he catches a wrestler who manages to strike lightning in a bottle when it comes to comedy.

Some wrestlers have been so successful with their comedy work that it has ended up being what they're best known for throughout their careers. Within this list, we will take a look at the 10 greatest comedy wrestlers of all time.

10 The Hurricane

The idea of having a legitimate superhero inside a wrestling ring doesn't really feel too far-fetched in all reality, but it is certainly not something that can be taken seriously. This is a character that could have been very short-lived, but in the end, The Hurricane was a big hit.

Gregory Helms did a fantastic job with the character, believing he could fly and take on the biggest and strongest talents in the locker room. Despite being a small cruiserweight in reality, his mannerisms and actions in the ring were certainly impressive.

The Hurricane's segments with The Rock were always absolute comedy gold, both backstage and in the ring, winning all the fans over in the process.

9 Kurt Angle

He might not be the first person you think of when it comes to a "comedy wrestler," mainly because he is such a good wrestler in his own right. However, Kurt Angle is certainly a tremendous comedy character with many of his greatest moments being hilarious.

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The fact that he was a wrestling machine inside the ring meant that fans could still take him seriously, regardless of what comedy segments he did. He was often involved in humorous backstage moments with the likes of Edge, Stone Cold, and even Brock Lesnar.

His "You Suck" chant comes directly from a comedy moment and became something that he is best known for. Few wrestlers could get away with as much as he did and still be a main event talent, showing how impressive Angle really was.

8 William Regal

William Regal is someone whose comedy work is often overlooked. While he was an incredibly serious, villainous character for large chunks of his career, he did also get involved in many funny moments as well.

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Regal had amazing charisma and was full of personality. His backstage segments as the General Manager were always hilarious, as was many of his moments where he tried to dance or rap later in his career.

Even as a dastardly heel he could still make people laugh with some of the hysterical facial expressions that he would pull. He was underrated and underappreciated during his career, but Regal was a very funny wrestler.

7 Colt Cabana

Moving away from WWE, one of the funniest wrestlers on the independent scene is Colt Cabana, who has certainly managed to make a great career for himself. Whether it be in-ring comedy, his podcast, or unique YouTube show, he has shown his amazing talents in plenty of ways.

Very few wrestlers have the ability to dance around in the ring one moment and put on a serious match the next. However, that's exactly what Colt is able to do.

There's a reason he has always been a fan favorite, and it is through winning over the fans with his comedic work that he managed to do that.

6 Grado

The British wrestling scene has been heavily promoted and focused on in recent years, with WWE really highlighting some of the top talent available. While they have signed top wrestlers such as Pete Dunne and Jordan Devlin, there is more to just great wrestling in the UK.

It is also home to some tremendous comedic wrestlers, and best of the bunch is Grado. He is an incredibly popular wrestler who is a true babyface and has won over audiences with his dance moves and huge charisma and heart.

Comedy is always at the center of what Grado does, and that's not a bad thing as he manages to make it work, while still being taken seriously from fans.

5 Joey Ryan

Some people will totally disagree with this entry, as Joey Ryan's gimmick simply isn't for everyone. However, there's no denying that he manages to appeal to a large number of wrestling fans with his comedic work.

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While the gimmick is certainly out there and doesn't really suit itself to television like AEW or WWE, that doesn't mean there's not a place for it. It's certainly an adult gimmick and not for everyone, but it always getting huge laughs from fans.

4 Dusty Rhodes

The American Dream was the true working man's hero in professional wrestling, as one of the most popular wrestlers of all time. Dusty just oozed personality and charm that was able to connect him to the fans.

Despite being given polka dots and being made to dance and jive, Dusty even managed to make that work. Making the best out of a bad situation, he was able to connect once again and become even more popular.

Whatever segment he was in, Dusty would steal it, which is a testament to his abilities. Making people laugh one moment and cry the next, Dusty knew what moment called for what reaction and performance, making him a true master of his art.

3 Mick Foley

Mick Foley is very similar to Dusty Rhodes in the sense that his personality outshone everyone else around him. Even though it was his hardcore work that put him on the map, it was his character work that made him memorable.

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Foley had a trio of gimmicks to work with and make people laugh, which he certainly did, especially as Mankind. However, his funniest moments came as the Commissioner, where he really got to focus on the comedic aspect of things.

It is no surprise that he now tours around the world doing comedy shows, telling stories from his time in professional wrestling, as he has always had that ability to make others laugh.

2 Santino Marella

When it comes to making a career purely out of being a comedic wrestler, nobody has done it better than Santino Marella. While he could certainly wrestle, WWE never really gave him a chance to highlight that.

Instead, his focus was purely on the comedic side of his character, which allowed him to get some insane things over. From his unibrow to a cobra sock puppet, Santino was always comedy gold.

His comic timing was second to none and he always managed to make audiences laugh, regardless of how silly the material was that he had to work with.

1 R-Truth

When it comes to comedy in wrestling, R-Truth really does it best. While he is actually a very talented wrestler who has had spells being able to show that off, for the majority of his WWE career it's all been about the laughs, whether it be working with his imaginary friend, Little Jimmy, or all the times he turns up for the wrong situation. Even recently, R-Truth has managed to make the 24/7 Championship segments incredibly entertaining.

He is often put into some ridiculous situations that really shouldn't work at all, but he always manages to pull them off. It's a credit to his comedic abilities that he can get these moments over, and is one of the reasons he is always given featured spots on the shows.

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