Rank |
Name |
Sex |
Age in last match |
Birth |
Death |
Date of last match |
Notes
|
1 |
Mae Young |
F |
87 years, 248 days |
March 12, 1923 |
January 14, 2014 |
November 15, 2010 |
She took part in a Falls Count Anywhere 2-on-1 Handicap Match against
LayCool (
Layla and
Michelle McCool) on WWE's
Old School Raw, when she put her foot over Layla for a pinfall victory outside the ring.
|
2 |
KY Wakamatsu |
M |
82 years, 153 days |
January 1, 1942 |
Living |
June 2, 2024 |
Last wrestled for Asian Pro Wrestling in Takachiho, Japan in a battle royal won by
Shota.
|
3 |
Great Kojika |
M |
81 years, 274 days |
April 28, 1942 |
Living |
January 27, 2024 |
Most recently wrestled on January 27, 2024, for
All Japan Pro Wrestling in Tokyo, Japan, teaming with
Atsushi Onita and Raijin Yagushi to defeat the team of
Mr. Pogo,
Onryo, and Takumi Sakurai.
|
4 |
Killer Kowalski |
M |
81 years, 153 days |
October 13, 1926 |
August 30, 2008 |
March 14, 2008 |
Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts.
|
5 |
The Fabulous Moolah |
F |
81 years, 61 days |
July 22, 1923 |
November 2, 2007 |
September 21, 2004 |
Teamed with Mae Young to defeat
Dawn Marie and
Torrie Wilson in a tag team match at the
WWE SmackDown taping. The match aired on TV two days later.
|
6 |
Jimmy Valiant |
M |
81 years, 7 days |
August 6, 1942 |
Living |
August 13, 2023 |
Last wrestled for Revolution Wrestling Authority in High Point, North Carolina, teaming with Rob McBride in a 3-on-2 Handicap Match to defeat the team of
Jonny Fairplay, Julian Strauss, and Steven Frye.
|
7 |
Dominic DeNucci |
M |
80 years, 82 days |
January 23, 1932 |
August 12, 2021 |
April 14, 2012 |
DeNucci wrestled his last match at a PWS card in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, teaming up with
Shane Douglas to defeat the team of
Lord Zoltan and Shawn Blanchard.
|
8 |
Tinieblas |
M |
80 years, 71 days |
June 8, 1939 |
Living |
August 18, 2019 |
Last wrestled at the 2019 Expo Lucha convention in San Diego, California, teaming up with
Dr. Wagner Jr. and
Octagón to defeat the team of
Fuerza Guerrera,
Misterioso Jr., and
Pirata Morgan.
|
9 |
Popoff |
M |
80 years, 6 days |
March 12, 1943 |
Living |
March 18, 2023 |
Last wrestled for Rixe Catch in Plouasne, France, defeating Charles Crowley.
|
10 |
Ox Baker |
M |
80 years, 0 days |
April 19, 1934 |
October 20, 2014 |
April 19, 2014 |
Wrestled his last match on his 80th birthday against Bobo Brazil Jr. at a CCW card in Marion, Ohio.
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|
11 |
Dave Kidney |
M |
79–80 years |
1931 |
July 21, 2020 |
January 28, 2011 |
Last known match took place in Carnoustie, Scotland.
|
12 |
Mr. Chile |
M |
79 years, 279 days |
November 21, 1942 |
Living |
August 27, 2022 |
Last wrestled for Valparaiso Lucha Libre in Valparaiso, Chile, teaming with Angel Blanco to defeat La Momia Porteña and Zaddam.
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|
13 |
Bob Armstrong |
M |
79 years, 220 days |
October 3, 1939 |
August 27, 2020 |
May 11, 2019 |
Armstrong's last match was for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, where he defeated The Assassin.
|
14 |
John Cena Sr. |
M |
79 years, 170 days |
June 16, 1944 |
Living |
December 3, 2023 |
The biological father of
John Cena. He wrestled his last match for LIVE Pro Wrestling in New Bedford, Massachusetts, defeating
Smart Mark Sterling.
|
15 |
Dory Funk Jr. |
M |
79 years, 26 days |
February 3, 1941 |
Living |
February 29, 2020 |
Last match was at his own
FC !Bang! promotion in Belleview, Florida, teaming with
The Steiner Brothers (
Rick Steiner and
Scott Steiner) to defeat the team of Blain Rage, Jake Logan, and Shane Chung.
|
16 |
Frank Hickey |
M |
78 years, 66 days |
March 10, 1915 |
December 8, 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
Wrestled his last match at a
USWA event in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with
Brian Christopher in a loss to Frank Morrell and
Koko B. Ware. He died a few months later.
|
17 |
George Julio |
M |
78 years, 27 days |
March 10, 1946 |
Living |
April 6, 2024 |
Last wrestled for Victoria Professional Wrestling in Strathmore, Victoria, Australia, defeating Mason Stoneheart in a Street Fight.
|
18 |
Gypsy Joe |
M |
77 years, 36 days |
December 2, 1933 |
June 14, 2016 |
January 7, 2011 |
Joe wrestled his last match at the Gypsy Joe retirement show held in Tullahoma, Tennessee by the Southern Wrestling Federation.
|
19 |
Bushwhacker Luke |
M |
76 years, 265 days |
January 8, 1947 |
Living |
September 30, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled on September 30, 2023 for WCPBTW in Chillicothe, Ohio, teaming with
Caleb Konley and
Tommy Rich in a loss to
Haku and
The Barbarian.
|
20 |
Mil Máscaras |
M |
76 years, 237 days |
July 15, 1942 |
Living |
March 9, 2019 |
Last wrestled for Lucha Libre Acapulco in
Acapulco, Mexico, teaming with Capitan Atomo and
Dragon Lee to defeat the team of
La Bestia del Ring,
Rey Bucanero, and
Valiente.
|
21 |
Vince McMahon |
M |
76 years, 222 days |
August 24, 1945 |
Living |
April 3, 2022 |
Wrestled his last match at
WrestleMania 38 in Arlington, Texas, defeating
Pat McAfee.
|
22 |
José González |
M |
76 years, 141 days |
March 18, 1946 |
Living |
August 6, 2022 |
Most recently wrestled on August 6, 2022, for
IWA Puerto Rico, teaming with
Savio Vega defeated Manny Ferno, Mr. Big and El Bronco in a handicap match.
|
23 |
Claude Roca |
M |
76 years, 127 days |
March 18, 1945 |
Living |
July 23, 2021 |
Last wrestled for ABC Wrestling in Béziers, France, losing to Matthew Ford.
|
24 |
Chick Donovan |
M |
76 years, 108 days |
March 7, 1947 |
Living |
June 23, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled on June 23, 2023 at an
Impact Wrestling TV taping in Atlanta, Georgia, losing to
Johnny Swinger.
|
25 |
Jackie Fargo |
M |
76 years, 82 days |
June 26, 1930 |
June 24, 2013 |
September 16, 2006 |
Wrestled in a tag team match with Jeff Justice and Officer McKenny to defeat
Dr. Tom Prichard, Beau James and The Sheik of Araby for Big Time Wrestling in Granite Quarry, North Carolina.
|
26 |
Frank Durso |
M |
76 years, 52 days |
January 30, 1937 |
December 7, 2018 |
March 23, 2013 |
Wrestled in a tag team match with Shawn Blanchard and Lou Martin to defeat Bobby O, Kris Kash, Shane Starr and Justin Sane for
Keystone State Wrestling Alliance in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
|
27 |
Bill Dundee |
M |
76 years, 51 days |
October 24, 1943 |
Living |
December 14, 2019 |
Wrestled last for
Bobby Eaton: A Night Of Appreciation event in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he teamed with
George South, Beau James, and Stan Lee as they lost to
Bobby Fulton, Brad Thomas, Ryan Dookie, and Shane Williams.
|
28 |
Kenny Jay |
M |
75 years, 77 days |
March 27, 1937 |
February 2, 2023 |
June 16, 2012 |
Last wrestled in an 11-person Royal Rumble style match, where he entered last and won, last eliminating Erik Lockhart, for Rock n Roll Wrestling in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
|
29 |
Yoshiaki Fujiwara |
M |
75 years, 69 days |
April 27, 1949 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on June 29, 2024 for
Pro Wrestling NOAH in Tokushima, Japan, teaming with GAINA, Kaito Kiyomiya and Kenoh defeating Kazuyuki Fujita, Ryohei Oiwa, YOICHI and Yu Owada.
|
30 |
El Matematico |
M |
75 years, 27 days |
April 20, 1940 |
Living |
May 17, 2015 |
Wrestled his last match for FMLL teaming with
Mano Negra and Jalisco as they lost to
Blue Panther,
Damián 666, and
Negro Navarro in El Monte, California.
|
31 |
Octavio Gaona |
M |
74 years, 304 days |
March 22, 1902 |
June 26, 1996 |
January 20, 1977 |
Wrestled his last match at a show in Guadalajara, Mexico teaming with his grandson, Arturo Gaona and Bucanero I defeating Babe Sharon, Comando I and Luis Chavir.
|
32 |
El Satanico |
M |
74 years, 253 days |
October 26, 1949 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on June 18, 2024 for CMLL in Guadalajara, Mexico, teaming with
El Felino and
Rey Bucanero in a loss to the team of
Atlantis,
Blue Panther, and
Panterita del Ring.
|
33 |
Lou Thesz |
M |
74 years, 246 days |
April 24, 1916 |
April 28, 2002 |
December 26, 1990 |
The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling in Hamamatsu, Japan, losing to
Masahiro Chono.
|
34 |
Mike Jackson |
M |
74 years, 237 days |
November 10, 1949 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on May 18, 2024 for RCCW WrestlingCon 7 in Hazel Green, Alabama, taking part in a Rumble Match.
|
35 |
Kim Duk |
M |
74 years, 113 days |
February 7, 1948 |
Living |
May 31, 2022 |
Wrestled his last match at the
Jumbo Tsuruta 23rd Anniversary Memorial Show in Tokyo, Japan, where he teamed with
Tatsumi Fujinami and
Yoshiaki Yatsu defeating
Masanobu Fuchi,
Masao Inoue and
Shiro Koshinaka.
|
36 |
The Great Gama |
M |
73–74 years |
May 22, 1878 |
May 23, 1960 |
1952 |
Sources say that Gama remained active as a wrestler until 1952.
|
37 |
Johnny Saint |
M |
73 years, 349 days |
June 29, 1941 |
Living |
June 13, 2015 |
Wrestled his last match for Italian Championship Wrestling in Brescia, Italy, teaming with Manuel Majoli to defeat Mr. Excellent and Psycho Mike.
|
38 |
Oriental |
M |
73 years, 247 days |
November 1, 1950 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on April 26, 2024 in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Estado de Mexico, Mexico for The Wolf King IndyMania 3 teaming with Chicanito in a 3-Way Tag Team Match where they lost to Los Porros NG (Lunatik Extreme and Ovett Jr.).
|
39 |
Adrian Street |
M |
73 years, 191 days |
December 5, 1940 |
July 31, 2023 |
June 14, 2014 |
Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama.
|
40 |
Ric Flair |
M |
73 years, 156 days |
February 25, 1949 |
Living |
July 31, 2022 |
Wrestled his last match in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with his son-in-law
Andrade El Idolo to defeat the team of
Jay Lethal and
Jeff Jarrett at the
Ric Flair's Last Match pay-per-view.
|
41 |
Estrella Blanca |
M |
73 years, 92 days |
January 15, 1938 |
November 15, 2021 |
April 17, 2011 |
Wrestled his last match on a AAA show in a loss to El Pistolero in San Pedro Cholula, Mexico.
|
42 |
Terry Funk |
M |
73 years, 85 days |
June 30, 1944 |
August 23, 2023 |
September 23, 2017 |
Last wrestled for Big Time Wrestling in Spartanburg, South Carolina where he teamed with
The Rock N' Roll Express as they defeated
Doug Gilbert,
Jerry Lawler and
Brian Christopher.
|
43 |
Jerry Lawler |
M |
73 years, 53 days |
November 29, 1949 |
Living |
January 21, 2023 |
Last wrestled for AML Acts Of War Games 2 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina defeating
Beer City Bruiser.
|
44 |
Mr. Wrestling II |
M |
73 years, 33 days |
September 10, 1934 |
June 10, 2020 |
October 13, 2007 |
Last wrestled for Hawaii Championship Wrestling as he teamed up with
Steve Corino and won the HCW Kekaulike Heritage Tag Team Championship title.
|
45 |
Mitsuo Momota |
M |
73 years, 8 days |
September 21, 1948 |
Living |
September 29, 2021 |
Wrestled last match for Asakusa Pro Wrestling in Tokyo, Japan, where he teamed with Chikara to defeat Destroyman and Mr. Atomiko.
|
46 |
Sergio El Hermoso |
M |
72–73 years |
1946 |
May 14, 2021 |
August 17, 2019 |
Wrestled his last match teaming with Zoraya to defeat Carta Brava and Fantasma de la Opera by disqualification at Promociones HUMO in Mexico City, Mexico.
|
47 |
Father Time |
M |
72 years, 315 days |
August 25, 1951 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on March 16, 2024, for Pure Pro Wrestling in Flint, Michigan, defeating Dick Ramirez.
|
48 |
Bob Orton Jr. |
M |
72 years, 240 days |
November 10, 1950 |
Living |
July 8, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled for Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in Belleville, Illinois where he teamed with
Flash Flanagan losing to Bradley Driggs and Lamonte Potts.
|
49 |
Woody Farmer |
M |
72 years, 109 days |
December 25, 1935 |
February 29, 2012 |
April 12, 2008 |
Wrestled his last match for Bay Wrestling Federation in Alameda, California, teaming with his son Shane Kody and his grandson Riot defeating Boom Boom Comini, Johnny Starr and Mr. Frost.
|
50 |
The Cuban Assassin |
M |
72 years, 92 days |
January 27, 1945 |
Living |
April 29, 2017 |
Last wrestled for Ultimate Championship Wrestling in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, teaming with
Bushwhacker Luke and Dillon Sharpe to defeat the team of Brett Howett, Jakob Moore and Kris Hicks.
|
51 |
Cien Caras |
M |
72 years, 27 days |
October 18, 1949 |
Living |
November 14, 2021 |
Last wrestled on November 14, 2021, for an event in Guadalajara, Mexico where he defeated
El Gallo for the Arena Jalisco Heavyweight Title.
|
52 |
El Canek |
M |
72 years, 16 days |
June 19, 1952 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on May 16, 2024 in Naucalpan de Juarez, Estado de Mexico, Mexico at IWRG/Lucha Libre Boom Venganza, teaming with El Rayo de Jalisco Jr. and
El Solar to defeat the team of Puerquiza Extrema (Pig Destroyer, Pig Destructor and Pig Pool).
|
53 |
Billy Riley |
M |
71–72 years |
June 22, 1896 |
August 27, 1977 |
1968 |
Last known match took place in 1968.
|
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|
Gustav Frištenský |
M |
72 years (unverified) |
May 18, 1879 |
April 6, 1957 |
1951 |
It is said that Gustav Frištenský wrestled until the age of 72.
|
Warren Bockwinkel |
M |
72 years (unverified) |
May 21, 1911 |
March 25, 1986 |
1983 |
It is said that Warren Bockwinkel, father of
Nick Bockwinkel, wrestled until the age of 72.
|
Les Kellett |
M |
72 years (unverified) |
May 11, 1915 |
January 9, 2002 |
1987 |
It is said that Les Kellett wrestled until the age of 72.
|
55 |
Jimmy Snuka |
M |
71 years, 362 days |
May 18, 1943 |
January 15, 2017 |
May 15, 2015 |
His last match was at an ECPW event, where he teamed up with Frankie Flow to defeat the team of
Andrew Anderson and
Jason Knight.
|
56 |
Ron Fuller |
M |
71 years, 328 days |
March 3, 1948 |
Living |
January 25, 2020 |
Last wrestled on January 25, 2020, for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, teaming with
Jimmy Golden to defeat The Dirty Blondes (Leo Brien and Mike Patrick).
|
57 |
Ultraman |
M |
71 years, 321 days |
July 14, 1947 |
Living |
May 31, 2019 |
His last match was teaming with
El Solar and Super Astro as they defeated
Black Terry,
Negro Navarro, and
Mano Negra at an event in Cuautitlan, Mexico.
|
58 |
Black Terry |
M |
71 years, 306 days |
September 3, 1952 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on April 21, 2024, for
International Wrestling Revolution Group in Naucalpan de Juarez, Estado de Mexico, Mexico as he lost to Puma de Oro in a Mask vs Hair Cage match. Terry got his hair cut off.
|
59 |
Masanobu Kurisu |
M |
71 years, 304 days |
November 15, 1946 |
Living |
September 15, 2018 |
His last match was teaming with
Shigeo Okumura and
Felino as they defeated,
Mano Negra,
Solar I, and
Villano IV at the ExpoMuseo event in Benito Juarez, Mexico.
|
60 |
Américo Rocca |
M |
71 years, 121 days |
September 22, 1952 |
Living |
January 21, 2024 |
Most recently wrestled on January 21, 2024, for CROM Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico, teaming with Mortis and Funebre to defeat the team of Avigor, Principle Dragon and Shezmu.
|
61 |
Mae Weston |
F |
71 years, 138 days |
January 30, 1923 |
October 14, 1999 |
June 17, 1994 |
Wrestled in her last match in a tag team match with Stormy Apple as they lost to Josie Navarro and Margaret Garcia at Ladies International Wrestling Association in Las Vegas, Nevada.
|
62 |
John Pesek |
M |
71 years, 124 days |
February 21, 1894 |
March 21, 1978 |
June 25, 1965 |
Wrestled in his last match defeating Frenchy Roberre at a
Pacific Northwest Wrestling event in Portland, Oregon.
|
63 |
Afa Anoa'i |
M |
71 years, 100 days |
November 21, 1942 |
Living |
March 1, 2014 |
Wrestled his last match with his sons
Afa Anoa'i Jr.,
LA Smooth,
Samu and his grandson
Lance Anoa'i. They defeated
Homicide, AC Anderson, Eric Cobain, Havok and Mustafa Aziz in a 10-tag match for his promotion
World Xtreme Wrestling in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
|
64 |
Dick the Bruiser Jr. |
M |
71 years, 85 days |
August 4, 1952 |
Living |
October 28, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled for Supreme Pro Wrestling in Goshen, Indiana, teaming with Slim Trimmons to defeat Austin Martin and Rusty Nailz.
|
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|
Ivan Koloff |
M |
71 years, 83 days |
August 25, 1942 |
February 18, 2017 |
November 16, 2013 |
Wrestled his last match as he lost to
Bob Armstrong at Superstars of Wrestling 1 in Rome, Georgia.
|
Stu Hart |
M |
71 years, 83 days |
May 3, 1915 |
October 16, 2003 |
July 25, 1986 |
Wrestled his last match in a tag team match with his son,
Keith defeating
Honky Tonk Wayne and JR Foley at
Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
|
66 |
Jaque Mate |
M |
70 years, 351 days |
September 29, 1948 |
Living |
September 15, 2019 |
Wrestled his last match at the VerdugoMania 3rd Anniversary show in Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, teaming with Jaque Mate Jr., Rafaga, and Rayman in a loss to the team of
Américo Rocca, El Gallego, Huracán Ramirez, and Starman.
|
67 |
Bobo Brazil Jr. |
M |
70 years, 312 days |
September 14, 1952 |
Living |
July 23, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled for FEW Unbreakable in Greenfield, Indiana, defeating Jacob Rose.
|
68 |
Katsuji Ueda |
M |
70 years, 236 days |
December 15, 1945 |
April 20, 2017 |
August 7, 2016 |
Wrestled his last match for
Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling in Tokyo, Japan, defeating HASEGAWA and The Shooter in a MMA Three Way match.
|
69 |
El Sicodelico |
M |
70 years, 226 days |
April 4, 1944 |
Living |
November 16, 2014 |
Wrestled his last match in an event in Mexico City, Mexico, teaming with
Mil Mascaras and
Dos Caras defeating
Brazo de Oro,
Brazo de Plata and
Brazo de Platino.
|
70 |
Fuerza Guerrera |
M |
70 years, 205 days |
December 13, 1953 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on June 13, 2024, for Indy Wrestling Octagon 36 Anos De Trayectoria in Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico, teaming with
Averno and
Soberano Jr. in a loss to the team of
Místico,
Octagón, and El Hijo de Octagon.
|
71 |
Nikolai Volkoff |
M |
70 years, 203 days |
October 14, 1947 |
July 29, 2018 |
May 5, 2018 |
Wrestled his last match for Battleground Championship Wrestling in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, teaming with
Jim Duggan to defeat the team of Mecha Mercenary and Nicky Benz.
|
72 |
Tatsumi Fujinami |
M |
70 years, 190 days |
December 28, 1953 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on June 16, 2024 for Niigata Pro Wrestling in Sanjo, Niigata, Japan, teaming with his son Leona to defeat the team of
Seigo Tachibana and Shota Nakagawa.
|
73 |
Tony Atlas |
M |
70 years, 73 days |
April 23, 1954 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on June 15, 2024 for Gatineau Pro Wrestling Guerre Civile IV in Gatineau, Quebec in a battle royal won by The Joker.
|
74 |
Baron Michele Leone |
M |
70 years, 67 days |
June 8, 1909 |
November 26, 1988 |
August 14, 1979 |
Wrestled his last match defeating Rat Ferraro at a wrestling event in Montreal, Canada.
|
75 |
The Great Kabuki |
M |
70 years, 22 days |
September 8, 1948 |
Living |
September 30, 2018 |
Wrestled his last match at a show that was independently produced by
Masakatsu Funaki in Osaka, Japan, teaming with Giant Small Baba, Small Antonio Inoki, and Teruko Kagawa to defeat the team of HIRO Dai Circus Yasuda, Mitsukuni Daiso, Waka Shoyo, and Yamaishi Meijin in an 8-person tag team match.
|
76 |
Masanobu Fuchi |
M |
70 years, 0 days |
January 14, 1954 |
Living |
January 14, 2024 |
Most recently wrestled on January 14, 2024 on his 70th birthday for
All Japan Pro Wrestling in Tokyo, Japan, losing to Yuma Anzai.
|