Current Awards
Lou Thesz/Ric Flair Award - Wrestler of the Year
| 1980: Harley Race (NWA) |
1996: Kenta Kobashi (AJPW) |
| 1981: Harley Race (NWA) |
1997: Mitsuharu Misawa (AJPW) |
| 1982: Ric Flair (NWA) |
1998: Steve Austin (WWF) |
| 1983: Ric Flair (NWA) |
1999: Mitsuharu Misawa (AJPW) |
| 1984: Ric Flair (NWA) |
2000: Triple H (WWF) |
| 1985: Ric Flair (Jim Crockett Promotions) |
2001: Keiji Mutoh (AJPW) |
| 1986: Ric Flair (Jim Crockett Promotions) |
2002: Kurt Angle (WWE) |
| 1987: Riki Choshu (AJPW) |
2003: Kenta Kobashi (Pro Wrestling NOAH) |
| 1988: Akira Maeda (UWF) |
2004: Kenta Kobashi (Pro Wrestling NOAH) |
| 1989: Ric Flair (WCW) |
2005: Kenta Kobashi (Pro Wrestling NOAH) |
| 1990: Ric Flair (WCW) |
2006: Mistico (CMLL) |
| 1991: Jumbo Tsuruta (AJPW) |
2007: John Cena (WWE) |
| 1992: Ric Flair (WWF) |
2008: Chris Jericho (WWE) |
| 1993: Vader (WCW) |
2009: Chris Jericho (WWE) |
| 1994: Toshiaki Kawada (AJPW) |
2010: John Cena (WWE) |
| 1995: Mitsuharu Misawa (AJPW) |
2011: Hiroshi Tanahashi (NJPW) |
MMA Most Valuable Fighter
| 2007: Randy Couture (UFC) |
2010: Brock Lesnar (UFC) |
| 2008: Brock Lesnar (UFC) |
2011: Georges St-Pierre (UFC) |
| 2009: Brock Lesnar (UFC) |
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Most Outstanding Wrestler
| 1986: Ric Flair (Jim Crockett Promotions) |
1999: Mitsuharu Misawa (AJPW) |
| 1987: Ric Flair (Jim Crockett Promotions) |
2000: Chris Benoit (WWF) |
| 1988: Tatsumi Fujinami (NJPW) |
2001: Kurt Angle (WWF) |
| 1989: Ric Flair (WCW) |
2002: Kurt Angle (WWE) |
| 1990: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2003: Kurt Angle (WWE) |
| 1991: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2004: Kurt Angle (WWE) |
| 1992: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2005: Samoa Joe (ROH/TNA) |
| 1993: Kenta Kobashi (AJPW) |
2006: Bryan Danielson (ROH) |
| 1994: Kenta Kobashi (AJPW) |
2007: Bryan Danielson (ROH) |
| 1995: Manami Toyota (ALW) |
2008: Bryan Danielson (ROH) |
| 1996: Rey Misterio Jr. (WCW) |
2009: Bryan Danielson (ROH) |
| 1997: Mitsuharu Misawa (AJPW) |
2010: Daniel Bryan (WWE) |
| 1998: Koji Kanemoto (NJPW) |
2011: Davey Richards (ROH/Pro Wrestling Guerrilla) |
Best Box Office Draw
| 1997: Hollywood Hogan (WCW) |
2002: Bob Sapp (K-1/ Pride) |
2007: John Cena (WWE) |
| 1998: Steve Austin (WWF) |
2003: Bob Sapp (K-1/ NJPW) |
2008: Brock Lesnar (UFC) |
| 1999: Steve Austin (WWF) |
2004: Kenta Kobashi (Pro Wrestling NOAH) |
2009: Brock Lesnar (UFC) |
| 2000: The Rock (WWF) |
2005: Kenta Kobashi (Pro Wrestling NOAH) |
2010: Brock Lesnar (UFC) |
2001: Kazushi Sakuraba (Pride) |
2006: Mistico (CMLL) |
2011: The Rock (WWE) |
Feud of the Year
| 1980: Bruno Sammartino vs Larry Zbyszko (WWF) |
1996: WCW vs nWo (WCW) |
| 1981: Andre the Giant vs Killer Khan (WWF) |
1997: Steve Austin vs The Hart Foundation (WWF) |
| 1982: Junkyard Dog vs Ted DiBiase (Mid-South) |
1998: Steve Austin vs Vince McMahon (WWF) |
| 1983: The Freebirds vs The Von Erichs (World Class) |
1999: Steve Austin vs Vince McMahon (WWF) |
| 1984: The Freebirds vs The Von Erichs (World Class) |
2000: Triple H vs Mick Foley (WWF) |
| 1985: Jim Duggan vs Ted DiBiase (Mid-South) |
2001: Kazushi Sakuraba vs Wanderlei Silva (PRIDE) |
| 1986: Hulk Hogan vs Paul Orndorff (WWF) |
2002: Ken Shamrock vs Tito Ortiz (UFC) |
| 1987: Jerry Lawler vs Tommy Rich & Austin Idol (CWA) |
2003: Brock Lesnar vs Kurt Angle (WWE) |
| 1988: The Midnight Express vs The Fantastics (Crockett) |
2004: Triple H vs Shawn Michaels vs Chris Benoit (WWE) |
| 1989: Ric Flair vs Terry Funk (WCW) |
2005: Triple H vs Batista (WWE) |
| 1990: Jumbo Tsuruta vs Mitsuharu Misawa (AJPW) |
2006: Tito Ortiz vs Ken Shamrock (UFC) |
| 1991: Jumbo Tsuruta vs Mitsuharu Misawa (AJPW) |
2007: The Undertaker vs Batista (WWE) |
| 1992: Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett vs The Moondogs (USWA) |
2008: Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels (WWE) |
| 1993: Jerry Lawler vs Bret Hart (WWF) |
2009: Jeff Hardy vs CM Punk (WWE) |
| 1994: Eddy Guerrero & Art Barr vs El Hijo del Santo & Octagon (AAA) |
2010: El Generico vs Kevin Steen (ROH) |
| 1995: Eddy Guerrero vs Dean Malenko (ECW) |
2011: John Cena vs. CM Punk (WWE) |
Tag Team of the Year
| 1980: The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) (GCW) |
1996: Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama (AJPW) |
| 1981: Jimmy Snuka & Terry Gordy (NWA) |
1997: Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama (AJPW) |
| 1982: Stan Hansen & Ole Anderson (NWA) |
1998: Shinjiro Ohtani & Tatsuhito Takaiwa (NJPW) |
| 1983: Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood (NWA) |
1999: Kenta Kobashi & Jun Akiyama (NJPW) |
| 1984: The Road Warriors (AWA) |
2000: Edge & Christian (WWF) |
| 1985: The British Bulldogs (WWF) |
2001: Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima (NJPW) |
| 1986: The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby
Eaton) (Crockett) |
2002: Los Guerreros (Eddie Guerrero & Chavo Guerrero)
(WWE) |
| 1987: The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane)
(Crockett) |
2003: Naomichi Marufuji & KENTA (NOAH) |
| 1988: The Midnight Express (Eaton & Lane)
(Crockett) |
2004: Naomichi Marufuji & KENTA (NOAH) |
| 1989: The Rockers (WWF) |
2005: America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris & James Storm) (TNA) |
| 1990: The Steiner Brothers (WCW) |
2006: Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Hernandez)
(TNA) |
| 1991: Mitsuharu Misawa & Toshiaki Kawada (AJPW) |
2007: Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) (ROH) |
| 1992: Terry Gordy & Steve Williams (WCW) |
2008: John Morrison & The Miz (WWE) |
| 1993: The Hollywood Blonds (Steve Austin & Brian Pillman) (WCW) |
2009: The American Wolves
(Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) (ROH) |
| 1994: La Pareja del Terror (Eddy Guerrero & Art Barr) (AAA) |
2010: The Kings of Wrestling (Chris Hero & Claudio Castagnoli) (ROH) |
| 1995: Mitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi (AJPW) |
2011: Bad Intentions (Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson) (NJPW) |
Most Improved
| 1980: Larry Zbyszko (WWF) |
1996: Diamond Dallas Page (WCW) |
| 1981: Adrian Adonis |
1997: Tatsuhito Takaiwa (NJPW) |
| 1982: Jim Duggan (Mid South) |
1998: The Rock (WWF) |
| 1983: Curt Hennig |
1999: Vader (AJPW) |
| 1984: The Cobra (NJPW) |
2000: Kurt Angle (WWF) |
| 1985: Steve Williams (Mid South) |
2001: Keiji Mutoh (AJPW) |
| 1986: Rick Steiner (UWF) |
2002: Brock Lesnar (WWE) |
| 1987: Big Bubba Rogers (Crockett) |
2003: Brock Lesnar (WWE) |
| 1988: Sting (Crockett) |
2004: Randy Orton (WWE) |
| 1989: Lex Luger (WCW) |
2005: Roderick Strong (ROH) |
| 1990: Kenta Kobashi (AJPW) |
2006: Takeshi Morishima (NOAH) |
| 1991: Dustin Rhodes (WCW) |
2007: MVP (Montel Vontavious Porter) (WWE) |
| 1992: El Samurai (NJPW) |
2008: The Miz (WWE) |
| 1993: Tracy Smothers (SMW) |
2009: The Miz (WWE) |
| 1994: Diesel (WWF) |
2010: Sheamus (WWE) |
| 1995: Johnny B. Badd (WCW) |
2011: Dolph Ziggler (WWE) |
Best on Interviews
| 1981: Lou Albano (WWF) & Roddy Piper (NWA) |
1992: Ric Flair (WWF) |
2003: Chris Jericho (WWE) |
| 1982: Roddy Piper (NWA) |
1993: Jim Cornette (SMW) |
2004: Mick Foley (WWE/ HUSTLE) |
| 1983: Roddy Piper (NWA) |
1994: Ric Flair (WCW) |
2005: Eddie Guerrero (WWE) |
| 1984: Jimmy Hart (Memphis) |
1995: Cactus Jack (ECW) |
2006: Mick Foley (WWE) |
| 1985: Jim Cornette (Crockett) |
1996: Steve Austin (WWF) |
2007: John Cena (WWE) |
| 1986: Jim Cornette (Crockett) |
1997: Steve Austin (WWF) |
2008: Chris Jericho (WWE) |
| 1987: Jim Cornette (Crockett) |
1998: Steve Austin (WWF) |
2009: Chris Jericho (WWE) |
| 1988: Jim Cornette (Crockett) |
1999: The Rock (WWF) |
2010: Chael Sonnen (UFC) |
| 1989: Terry Funk (WCW) |
2000: The Rock (WWF) |
2011: CM Punk (WWE) |
| 1990: Arn Anderson (WCW) |
2001: Steve Austin (WWF) |
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| 1991: Ric Flair (WCW) |
2002: Kurt Angle (WWE) |
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Most Charismatic
| 1980: Ric Flair (NWA) |
1996: Shawn Michaels (WWF) |
| 1981: Michael Hayes (Georgia) |
1997: Steve Austin (WWF) |
| 1982: Ric Flair & Dusty Rhodes (NWA) |
1998: Steve Austin (WWF) |
| 1983: Ric Flair (NWA) |
1999: The Rock (WWF) |
| 1984: Ric Flair (WWF) |
2000: The Rock (WWF) |
| 1985: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
2001: The Rock (WWF) |
| 1986: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
2002: The Rock (WWE) |
| 1987: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
2003: Bob Sapp (K-1/ NJPW) |
| 1988: Sting (Crockett) |
2004: Eddie Guerrero (WWE) |
| 1989: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
2005: Eddie Guerrero (WWE) |
| 1990: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
2006: John Cena (WWE) |
| 1991: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
2007: John Cena (WWE) |
| 1992: Sting (WCW) |
2008: John Cena (WWE) |
| 1993: Ric Flair (WCW) |
2009: John Cena (WWE) |
| 1994: Atsushi Onita (FMW) |
2010: John Cena (WWE) |
| 1995: Shawn Michaels (WWF) |
2011: The Rock (WWE) |
Best Technical Wrestler
| 1980: Bob Backlund (WWF) |
1996: Dean Malenko (WCW) |
| 1981: Ted DiBiase (Mid-South) |
1997: Dean Malenko (WCW) |
| 1982: Tiger Mask (NJPW) |
1998: Kiyoshi Tamura (PRIDE) |
| 1983: Tiger Mask (NJPW) |
1999: Shinjiro Ohtani (NJPW) |
| 1984: The Dynamite Kid (NJPW) |
2000: Chris Benoit (WWF) |
| 1985: Tatsumi Fujinami (NJPW) |
2001: Minoru Tanaka (NJPW) |
| 1986: Tatsumi Fujinami (NJPW) |
2002: Kurt Angle (WWE) |
| 1987: Nobuhiko Takada (UWF Japan) |
2003: Chris Benoit (WWE) |
| 1988: Tatsumi Fujinami (NJPW) |
2004: Chris Benoit (WWE) |
| 1989: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2005: Bryan Danielson (ROH) |
| 1990: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2006: Bryan Danielson (ROH) |
| 1991: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2007: Bryan Danielson (ROH) |
| 1992: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2008: Bryan Danielson (ROH) |
| 1993: Hiroshi Hase (NJPW) |
2009: Bryan Danielson (ROH) |
| 1994: Chris Benoit (NJPW/ECW) |
2010: Daniel Bryan (WWE) |
| 1995: Chris Benoit (ECW/WCW) |
2011: Daniel Bryan (WWE) |
Bruiser Brody Memorial Award - Best Brawler
| 1980: Bruiser Brody |
1996: Mankind (WWF) |
| 1981: Bruiser Brody |
1997: Mankind (WWF) |
| 1982: Bruiser Brody |
1998: Mankind (WWF) |
| 1983: Bruiser Brody |
1999: Mick Foley (WWF) |
| 1984: Bruiser Brody |
2000: Mick Foley (WWF) |
| 1985: Stan Hansen (AWA/Japan) |
2001: Steve Austin (WWF) |
| 1986: Terry Gordy |
2002: Yoshihiro Takayama (NJPW) |
| 1987: Bruiser Brody |
2003: Brock Lesnar (WWE) |
| 1988: Bruiser Brody (WWC) |
2004: Chris Benoit (WWE) |
| 1989: Terry Funk (WCW) |
2005: Samoa Joe (ROH/ TNA) |
| 1990: Stan Hansen (AJPW) |
2006: Samoa Joe (ROH/ TNA) |
| 1991: Cactus Jack (WCW/ IWA Japan) |
2007: Takeshi Morishima (ROH) |
| 1992: Cactus Jack (WCW) |
2008: Necro Butcher (ROH/CZW) |
| 1993: Cactus Jack (WCW/IWA Japan) |
2009: Necro Butcher (ROH/CZW) |
| 1994: Cactus Jack (WCW/ECW) |
2010: Kevin Steen (ROH) |
| 1995: Cactus Jack (ECW) |
2011: Kevin Steen (Pro Wrestling Guerrilla) |
Best Flying Wrestler
| 1981: Jimmy Snuka (WWF) |
1992: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2003: Rey Mysterio (WWE) |
| 1982: Tiger Mask (NJPW) |
1993: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2004: Rey Mysterio (WWE) |
| 1983: Tiger Mask (NJPW) |
1994: The Great Sasuke (Michinoku Pro) |
2005: A.J. Styles (TNA) |
| 1984: The Dynamite Kid (NJPW) |
1995: Rey Misterio Jr. (AAA/ECW) |
2006: Mistico (CMLL) |
| 1985: Tiger Mask II (AJPW) |
1996: Rey Misterio Jr. (ECW/WCW) |
2007: Mistico (CMLL) |
| 1986: Tiger Mask II (AJPW) |
1997: Rey Misterio Jr. (ECW) |
2008: Evan Bourne (WWE) |
| 1987: Owen Hart (Stampede) |
1998: Juventud Guerrera (WCW) |
2009: Kota Ibushi (DDT) |
| 1988: Owen Hart (NJPW) |
1999: Juventud Guerrera (WCW) |
2010: Kota Ibushi (DDT) |
| 1989: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2000: Jeff Hardy (WWF) |
2011: Ricochet (Dragon Gate/PWG) |
| 1990: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2001: Dragon Kid (Toryumon) |
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| 1991: Jushin Liger (NJPW) |
2002: Rey Mysterio (WWE) |
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Most Overrated
| 1980: Mr. Wrestling II (Georgia) |
1996: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
| 1981: Pedro Morales (WWF) |
1997: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
| 1982: Pedro Morales (WWF) |
1998: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
| 1983: Bob Backlund (WWF) |
1999: Kevin Nash (WCW) |
| 1984: Big John Studd (WWF) |
2000: Kevin Nash (WCW) |
| 1985: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
2001: The Undertaker (WWF) |
| 1986: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
2002: Triple H (WWE) |
| 1987: Dusty Rhodes (Crockett) |
2003: Triple H (WWE) |
| 1988: Dusty Rhodes (Crockett) |
2004: Triple H (WWE) |
| 1989: The Ultimate Warrior (WWF) |
2005: Jeff Jarrett (TNA) |
| 1990: The Ultimate Warrior (WWF) |
2006: Batista (WWE) |
| 1991: The Ultimate Warrior (WWF) |
2007: The Great Khali (WWE) |
| 1992: Erik Watts (WCW) |
2008: Vladimir Kozlov (WWE) |
| 1993: Sid Vicious (WCW) |
2009: Triple H (WWE) |
| 1994: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
2010: Kurt Angle (TNA) |
| 1995: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
2011: Crimson (TNA) |
Most Underrated
| 1980: Iron Sheik (WWF) |
1996: Leif Cassidy (WWF) |
| 1981: Buzz Sawyer (NWA) |
1997: Flash Funk (WWF) |
| 1982: Adrian Adonis (WWF) |
1998: Chris Benoit (WCW) |
| 1983: The Dynamite Kid (NJPW) |
1999: Chris Jericho (WCW/WWF) |
| 1984: B. Brian Blair (WWF) |
2000: Chris Jericho (WWF) |
| 1985: Bobby Eaton (Crockett) |
2001: Lance Storm (WCW/WWF) |
| 1986: Bobby Eaton (Crockett) |
2002: Booker T (WWE) |
| 1987: Brad Armstrong (Crockett) |
2003: Ultimo Dragon (WWE) |
| 1988: Tiger Mask II (AJPW) |
2004: Paul London (WWE) |
| 1989: Dan Kroffat (AJPW) |
2005: Shelton Benjamin (WWE) |
| 1990: Bobby Eaton (WCW) |
2006: Shelton Benjamin (WWE) |
| 1991: Terry Taylor (WCW) |
2006: Shelton Benjamin (WWE) |
| 1992: Terry Taylor (WCW) |
2008: MVP (WWE) |
| 1993: Bobby Eaton (WCW) |
2009: Evan Bourne (WWE) |
| 1994: Brian Pillman (WCW) |
2010: Kaval (WWE) |
| 1995: Skip (Chris Candido) (WWF) |
2011: Dolph Ziggler (WWE) |
Promotion of the Year
| 1983: Jim Crockett Promotions |
1998: New Japan Pro Wrestling |
| 1984: New Japan Pro Wrestling |
1999: World Wrestling Federation |
| 1985: All Japan Pro Wrestling |
2000: World Wrestling Federation |
| 1986: Mid-South Wrestling |
2001: PRIDE Fighting Championships |
| 1987: New Japan Pro Wrestling |
2002: PRIDE Fighting Championships |
| 1988: New Japan Pro Wrestling |
2003: PRIDE Fighting Championships |
| 1989: Universal Wrestling Federation |
2004: Pro Wrestling NOAH |
| 1990: All Japan Pro Wrestling |
2005: Pro Wrestling NOAH |
| 1991: All Japan Pro Wrestling |
2006: Ultimate Fighting Championship |
| 1992: All Japan Pro Wrestling |
2007: Ultimate Fighting Championship |
| 1993: All Japan Pro Wrestling |
2008: Ultimate Fighting Championship |
| 1994: Asistencia Asesoria y Administracion |
2009: Ultimate Fighting Championship |
| 1995: New Japan Pro Wrestling |
2010: Ultimate Fighting Championship |
| 1996: New Japan Pro Wrestling |
2011: Ultimate Fighting Championship |
| 1997: New Japan Pro Wrestling |
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Best Weekly Television Show - Wrestling/MMA
| 1983: New Japan World Pro Wrestling |
1998: World Wrestling Federation: RAW Is WAR |
| 1984: New Japan World Pro Wrestling |
1999: World Wrestling Federation: RAW Is WAR |
| 1985: Mid South Wrestling |
2000: World Wrestling Federation: RAW Is WAR |
| 1986: Universal Wrestling Federation |
2001: New Japan World Pro Wrestling |
| 1987: CWA 90 Minute Memphis Live Wrestling |
2002: World Wrestling Entertainment: SmackDown! |
| 1988: New Japan World Pro Wrestling |
2003: Pro Wrestling NOAH |
| 1989: All Japan Pro Wrestling |
2004: World Wrestling Federation: RAW |
| 1990: All Japan Pro Wrestling |
2005: Ultimate Fighting Championship: The Ultimate Fighter |
| 1991: All Japan Pro Wrestling |
2006: Ultimate Fighting Championship: The Ultimate Fighter |
| 1992: All Japan Pro Wrestling |
2007: Ultimate Fighting Championship: The Ultimate Fighter |
| 1993: All Japan Pro Wrestling |
2008: Ultimate Fighting Championship: The Ultimate Fighter |
| 1994: Extreme Championship Wrestling |
2009: World Wrestling Entertainment: Friday Night SmackDown |
| 1995: Extreme Championship Wrestling |
2010: Ring of Honor Wrestling |
| 1996: Extreme Championship Wrestling |
2011: World Wrestling Entertainment: Friday Night SmackDown |
| 1997: New Japan World Pro Wrestling |
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Most Outstanding Fighter (formerly Shootfighter of the Year)
| 1997: Maurice Smith (UFC) |
2002: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (PRIDE) |
2007: Quinton Jackson (UFC) |
| 1998: Frank Shamrock (UFC) |
2003: Randy Couture (UFC) |
2008: Georges St. Pierre (UFC) |
| 1999: Frank Shamrock (UFC) |
2004: Wanderlei Silva (PRIDE) |
2009: Georges St. Pierre (UFC) |
| 2000: Kazushi Sakuraba (PRIDE) |
2005: Fedor Emelianenko (PRIDE) |
2010: Georges St. Pierre (UFC) |
| 2001: Wanderlei Silva (PRIDE) |
2006: Mirko Cro Cop (PRIDE) |
2011: Jon Jones (UFC) |
Worked Match of the Year
| 1980: Bob Backlund vs Ken Patera, Texas Death Match - New York, NY, 5/19 (WWF)
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| 1981: Pat Patterson vs Sgt. Slaughter, Alley Fight - New York, NY, 4/21 (WWF) |
| 1982: Tiger Mask vs Dynamite Kid - Tokyo, Japan, 8/5 (New Japan Pro Wrestling) |
| 1983: Harley Race vs Ric Flair, Steel Cage Match at Starrcade - Greensboro, North Carolina, 11/24 (NWA) |
| 1984: The Freebirds vs The Von Erichs, Anything Goes Match - Fort Worth, Texas, 7/4 (World Class) |
| 1985: Tiger Mask II vs Kuniaki Kobayashi - Tokyo, Japan 6/12 (All Japan Pro Wrestling) |
| 1986: Ric Flair vs Barry Windham at Battle of the Belts
- Orlando, Florida, 2/14 (Jim Crockett Promotions) |
| 1987: Randy Savage vs Ricky Steamboat at WrestleMania III - Pontiac, Michigan, 3/29 (WWF) |
| 1988: Ric Flair vs Sting at Clash of the Champions I, Greensboro, North Carolina, 3/27 (Jim Crockett Promotions) |
| 1989: Ric Flair vs Ricky Steamboat, Two out of three falls match at Clash of the Champions VI, New Orleans, Louisiana 4/2 (WCW) |
| 1990: Jushin Liger vs Naoki Sano - Osaka, Japan, 1/31 (New Japan) |
| 1991: Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasaki vs Steiner Brothers at WCW/New Japan Supershow - Tokyo, Japan, 3/21 (New Japan) |
| 1992: Kenta Kobashi & Tsuyoshi Kikuchi vs Doug Furnas & Dan Kroffat - Sendai, Japan, 5/25 (All Japan) |
| 1993: Manami Toyota & Toshiyo Yamada vs Dynamite Kansai & Mayumi Ozak at Dream Slam II - Osaka, Japan, 4/11 (All Japan Women) |
| 1994: Shawn Michaels vs Razor Ramon, Ladder Match at WrestleMania X - New York, NY, 3/20 (WWF) |
| 1995: Manami Toyota vs Kyoko Inoue - Tokyo, Japan, 5/7 (All Japan Women) |
| 1996: Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama vs Steve Williams & Johnny Ace - Tokyo, Japan, 6/7 (All Japan) |
| 1997: Bret Hart vs Steve Austin, Submission Match at WrestleMania 13 - Rosemont, Illinois, 3/23 (WWF) |
| 1998: Kenta Kobashi vs Mitsuharu Misawa - Tokyo, Japan, 10/31 (All Japan) |
| 1999: Kenta Kobashi vs Mitsuharu Misawa - Tokyo, Japan, 6/11 (All Japan) |
| 2000: Atlantis vs Villano III - Mexico City, Mexico 3/17 (CMLL) |
| 2001: Keiji Mutoh vs Genichiro Tenryu - Tokyo, Japan 3/17 (All Japan) |
| 2002: Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit vs Edge & Rey Mysterio at No Mercy - Little Rock, Arkansas, 10/20 (WWE) |
| 2003: Kenta Kobashi vs Mitsuharu Misawa - Tokyo, Japan, 3/1 (Pro Wrestling Noah) |
| 2004: Kenta Kobashi vs Jun Akiyama - Tokyo, Japan, 7/10 (Pro Wrestling Noah) |
| 2005: Kenta Kobashi vs Samoa Joe - Manhattan, New York, 10/1 (Ring of Honor) |
| 2006: Dragon Kid, Ryo Saito & Genki Horiguchi vs CIMA, Masato Yoshino & Naruki Doi at ROH Supercard of Honor - Chicago Ridge, Illinois, 3/31 (ROH) |
| 2007: Takeshi Morishima vs Bryan Danielson at ROH Manhattan Mayhem - Manhattan, New York 8/25 (ROH) |
| 2008: Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels, Ladder Match at No Mercy - Portland, Oregon, 10/5 (WWE) |
| 2009: The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXV -
Houston, Texas, 4/5 (WWE) |
| 2010: The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXVI -
Glendale, Arizona, 3/28 (WWE) |
| 2011: CM Punk vs John Cena at Money in the Bank -
Chicago, Illinois, 7/17 (WWE) |
Fight of the Year - Best MMA Match
| 1997: Maurice Smith vs Mark Coleman - 7/27 (UFC) |
2005: Forrest Griffin vs Stephan Bonnar - 4/9 (UFC) |
| 1998: Jerry Bohlander vs Kevin Jackson - 3/13 (UFC) |
2006: Diego Sanchez vs Karo Parisyan - 8/17 (UFC) |
| 1999: Frank Shamrock vs Tito Ortiz - 9/24 (UFC) |
2007: Randy Couture vs Tim Sylvia - 3/3 (UFC) |
| 2000: Kazushi Sakuraba vs Royce Gracie - 5/1 (Pride) |
2008: Forrest Griffin vs Quinton Jackson - 7/5 (UFC) |
| 2001: Randy Couture vs Pedro Rizzo - 5/4 (UFC) |
2009: Diego Sanchez vs Clay Guida - 6/20 (UFC) |
| 2002: Don Frye vs Yoshihiro Takayama - 6/23 (Pride) |
2010: Leonard Garcia vs Jung Chan-Sung - 4/24 (WEC) |
| 2003: Wanderlei Silva vs Hidehiko Yoshida - 11/9 (Pride) |
2011: Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua - 11/19 (UFC) |
| 2004: Quinton Jackson vs Wanderlei Silva - 10/31 (Pride) |
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Rookie of the Year
| 1980: Barry Windham (NWA) |
1996: The Giant (WCW) |
| 1981: Brad Armstrong & Brad Rheingans (NWA) |
1997: Mr. Aguila (AAA) |
| 1982: Steve Williams (NWA) |
1998: Goldberg (WCW) |
| 1983: The Road Warriors (Georgia) |
1999: Blitzkrieg (WCW) |
| 1984: Tom Zenk and Keiichi Yamada (Porland, NJPW) |
2000: Sean O'Haire (WCW) |
| 1985: Jack Victory (NWA) |
2001: El Hombre Sin Nombre (CMLL) |
| 1986: Bam Bam Bigelow (Memphis) |
2002: Bob Sapp (K-1) |
| 1987: Brian Pillman (Stampede Wrestling) |
2003: Chris Sabin (TNA) |
| 1988: Gary Albright (Stampede Wrestling) |
2004: Petey Williams (TNA) |
| 1989: Dustin Rhodes (Crockett) |
2005: Shingo Takagi (Dragon Gate) |
| 1990: Steve Austin (USWA) |
2006: Atsushi Aoki (Pro Wrestling NOAH) |
| 1991: Johnny B. Badd (WCW) |
2007: Erick Stevens (ROH) |
| 1992: Rey Misterio Jr. (AAA) |
2008: KAI (AJPW) |
| 1993: Jun Akiyama (AJPW) |
2009: Frightmare (CHIKARA) |
| 1994: Mikey Whipwreck (ECW) |
2010: Adam Cole (ROH) |
| 1995: Perro Aguayo, Jr. (CMLL) |
2011: Daichi Hashimoto (Pro Wrestling Zero1) |
Best Non-Wrestler
| 1999: Vince McMahon (WWF) |
2006: Jim Cornette (ROH/TNA) |
| 2000: Vince McMahon (WWF) |
2007: Larry Sweeney (ROH/CHIKARA) |
| 2001: Paul Heyman (WWF) |
2008: Larry Sweeney (ROH/CHIKARA) |
| 2002: Paul Heyman (WWE) |
2009: Vickie Guerrero (WWE) |
| 2003: Steve Austin (WWE) |
2010: Vickie Guerrero (WWE) |
| 2004: Paul Heyman (WWE) |
2011: Ricardo Rodriguez (WWE) |
| 2005: Eric Bischoff (WWE) |
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Best Television Announcer
| 1981: Gordon Solie (NWA) |
1992: Jim Ross (WCW) |
2003: Mike Tenay (TNA) |
| 1982: Gordon Solie (NWA) |
1993: Jim Ross (WWF) |
2004: Mike Tenay (TNA) |
| 1983: Gordon Solie (NWA) |
1994: Joey Styles (ECW) |
2005: Mike Tenay (TNA) |
| 1984: Lance Russell (CWA) |
1995: Joey Styles (ECW) |
2006: Jim Ross (WWE) |
| 1985: Lance Russell (CWA) |
1996: Joey Styles (ECW) |
2007: Jim Ross (WWE) |
| 1986: Lance Russell (CWA) |
1997: Mike Tenay (WCW) |
2008: Matt Striker (WWE) |
| 1987: Lance Russell (CWA) |
1998: Jim Ross (WWF) |
2009: Jim Ross (WWE) |
| 1988: Jim Ross (Crockett) |
1999: Jim Ross (WWF) |
2010: Joe Rogan (UFC) |
| 1989: Jim Ross (WCW) |
2000: Jim Ross (WWF) |
2011: Joe Rogan (UFC) |
| 1990: Jim Ross (WCW) |
2001: Jim Ross (WWF) |
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| 1991: Jim Ross (WCW) |
2002: Mike Tenay (TNA) |
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Worst Television Announcer
| 1984: Angelo Mosca (WWF) |
1994: Gorilla Monsoon (WWF) |
2004: Todd Grisham (WWE) |
| 1985: Gorilla Monsoon (WWF) |
1995: Gorilla Monsoon (WWF) |
2005: Jonathan Coachman (WWE) |
| 1986: David Crockett (Crockett) |
1996: Steve McMichael (WCW) |
2006: Todd Grisham (WWE) |
| 1987: David Crockett (Crockett) |
1997: Dusty Rhodes (WCW) |
2007: Don West (TNA) |
| 1988: David Crockett (Crockett) |
1998: Lee Marshall (WCW) |
2008: Mike Adamle (WWE) |
| 1989: Ed Whalen (Stampede Wrestling) |
1999: Tony Schiavone (WCW) |
2009: Michael Cole (WWE) |
| 1990: Herb Abrams (UWF) |
2000: Tony Schiavone (WCW) |
2010: Michael Cole (WWE) |
| 1991: Gorilla Monsoon (WWF) |
2001: Michael Cole (WWF) |
2011: Michael Cole (WWE) |
| 1992: Gorilla Monsoon (WWF) |
2002: Jerry Lawler (WWE) |
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| 1993: Gorilla Monsoon (WWF) |
2003: Jonathan Coachman (WWE) |
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Best Major Show
| 1989: WCW Great American Bash |
2001: WWF WrestleMania X-Seven |
| 1990: WWF-NJPW-AJPW Wrestling Summit |
2002: WWE SummerSlam |
| 1991: WCW Wrestle War |
2003: PRIDE Final Conflict 2003 |
| 1992: AJW Wrestlemarinpiad |
2004: Pro Wrestling NOAH Tokyo Dome |
| 1993: AJW Dream Slam I |
2005: Pro Wrestling NOAH Destiny |
| 1994: NJPW Super J Cup |
2006: ROH Glory By Honor V Night Two |
| 1995: Weekly Pro Wrestling Multi-Promotional Show |
2007: ROH Man Up |
| 1996: WAR Super J Cup Second Stage |
2008: WWE WrestleMania XXIV |
| 1997: WWF Canadian Stampede |
2009: Dragon Gate USA Open the Historic Gate |
| 1998: ECW Heatwave |
2010: UFC 116 |
| 1999: ECW Anarchy Rulz |
2011: WWE Money in the Bank |
| 2000: EMLL First Ever Pay-Per-View |
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Worst Major Show
| 1989: WWF WrestleMania V |
2001: WOW Unleashed |
| 1990: WCW Clash Of The Champions XII |
2002: WWE King of the Ring |
| 1991: WCW The Great American Bash |
2003: WWE Backlash |
| 1992: WCW Halloween Havoc |
2004: WWE Great American Bash |
| 1993: WCW Fall Brawl |
2005: WWE Great American Bash |
| 1994: UWF Blackjack Brawl |
2006: UFC 61 |
| 1995: WCW Uncensored |
2007: December to Dismember (2006) |
| 1996: WCW Uncensored |
2008: WWE Survivor Series |
| 1997: WCW Souled Out |
2009: TNA Victory Road |
| 1998: WCW Fall Brawl |
2010: TNA Hardcore Justice |
| 1999: Heroes of Wrestling |
2011: TNA Victory Road |
| 2000: WCW Halloween Havoc |
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Best Wrestling Maneuver
| 1981: Jimmy Snuka - Superfly Splash |
1992: 2 Cold Scorpio - 450 Splash |
2003: A.J. Styles - Styles Clash |
| 1982: Super Destroyer - Superplex |
1993: Vader - Moonsault |
2004: Petey Williams - Canadian Destroyer |
| 1983: Jimmy Snuka - Superfly Splash |
1994: The Great Sasuke - Sasuke Special |
2005: Petey Williams - Canadian Destroyer |
| 1984: British Bulldogs - Power clean dropkick |
1995: Rey Misterio Jr. - Springboard hurricanrana |
2006: KENTA - Go 2 Sleep |
| 1985: Tiger Mask II - Tope con Giro |
1996: Ultimo Dragon - Running Dragon Bomb |
2007: KENTA - Go 2 Sleep |
| 1986: Chavo Guerrero - Moonsault block |
1997: Diamond Dallas Page - Diamond Cutter |
2008: Evan Bourne - Shooting Star Press |
| 1987: Jushin Liger - Shooting star press |
1998: Kenta Kobashi - Burning Hammer |
2009: The Young Bucks - More Bang For Your Buck |
| 1988: Jushin Liger - Shooting star press |
1999: Dragon Kid - Dragonrana |
2010: Ricochet - Double Rotation Moonsault |
| 1989: Scott Steiner - Frankensteiner |
2000: Dragon Kid - Dragonrana |
2011: Ricochet - Double Rotation Moonsault |
| 1990: Scott Steiner - Frankensteiner |
2001: Keiji Mutoh - Shining Wizard |
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| 1991: Masao Orihara - Top rope moonsault |
2002: Brock Lesnar - F-5 |
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Most Disgusting Promotional Tactic
| 1981: Monster Factory (LeBelle Promotions) |
1997: Melanie Pillman interview (WWF) |
| 1982: Bob Backlund as champion (WWF) |
1998: Exploiting Scott Hall's drinking problem (WCW) |
| 1983: Eddie Gilbert broken neck angle (WWF) |
1999: Over the Edge PPV continuing after Owen Hart's death (WWF) |
| 1984: Blackjack Mulligan fake heart attack (CWF) |
2000: David Arquette as champion (WCW) |
| 1985: Usage of Mike Von Erich's near death (WCCW) |
2001: Stephanie McMahon terrorism interview (WWF) |
| 1986: Exploitation of the death of Gino Hernandez (WCCW) |
2002: Katie Vick necrophilia angle (WWE) |
| 1987: Exploitation of the death of Mike Von Erich (WCCW) |
2003: McMahon family all over the product (WWE) |
| 1988: Fritz Von Erich fake brush with death (WCCW) |
2004: Kane and Lita pregnancy angle (WWE) |
| 1989: Jose Gonzalez babyface push (WWC) |
2005: Terrorists angle on day of London bombings (WWE) |
| 1990: Atsushi Onita stabbing Jose Gonzalez (FMW) |
2006: WWE exploiting the death of Eddie Guerrero (WWE) |
| 1991: Exploiting the Persian Gulf War (WWF) |
2007: TNA signing Pacman Jones/Making it Rain (TNA) |
| 1992: The push of Erik Watts (WCW) |
2008: Jeff Hardy stairwell attack (WWE) |
| 1993: Cactus Jack amnesia angle (WCW) |
2009: Michelle McCool exploits Mickie James' weight issues (WWE) |
| 1994: Retiring Ric Flair angle (WCW) |
2010: Stand Up For WWE campaign (WWE) |
| 1995: Gene Okerlund 900 line advertisements (WCW) |
2011: WWE anti-bullying campaign, mistreatment of Jim Ross (WWE) |
| 1996: Fake Diesel, Razor Ramon, and "The Real" Double J (WWF) |
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Worst Television Show
| 1984: WWF All-Star Wrestling |
1998: WCW Monday Nitro |
| 1985: Florida Championship Wrestling |
1999: WCW Thunder |
| 1986: California Championship Wrestling |
2000: WCW Thunder |
| 1987: World Class Championship Wrestling |
2001: WWF Excess |
| 1988: American Wrestling Association On ESPN |
2002: WWE RAW |
| 1989: ICW Wrestling |
2003: WWE RAW |
| 1990: American Wrestling Association On ESPN |
2004: WWE SmackDown! |
| 1991: Herb Abrams UWF |
2005: WWE SmackDown! |
| 1992: GWF On ESPN |
2006: WWE RAW |
| 1993: GWF On ESPN |
2007: TNA Impact! |
| 1994: WCW Saturday Night |
2008: TNA Impact! |
| 1995: WCW Saturday Night |
2009: TNA Impact! |
| 1996: AWF Warriors Of Wrestling |
2010: TNA Impact! |
| 1997: United States Wrestling Association |
2011: Impact Wrestling |
Worst Worked Match of the Year
| 1984: The Fabulous Moolah vs Wendi Richter at The Brawl to End it All - New York, New York, 7/23 (WWF) |
| 1985: Fred Blassie vs Lou Albano - Nassau Colosseum, Uniondale, New York (WWF) |
| 1986: Roddy Piper vs Mr. T at WrestleMania 2 - Uniondale, New York, 4/7 (WWF) |
| 1987: Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III, Pontiac, Michigan,
3/29 (WWF) |
| 1988: Hiroshi Wajima vs Tom Magee - Kawasaki, Japan, 4/21 (All Japan) |
| 1989: Andre the Giant vs The Ultimate Warrior - Topeka, Kansas, 10/31 (WWF) |
| 1990: Sid Vicious vs The Night Stalker at Clash of the Champions XIII - Jacksonville, Florida, 11/20 (WCW) |
| 1991: Bobby Eaton & P.N. News vs Terence Taylor & Steve Austin at The Great American Bash - Baltimore, Maryland, 7/14 (WCW) |
| 1992: Rick Rude vs Masahiro Chono at Halloween Havoc - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10/25 (WCW) |
| 1993: The Doinks vs Bigelow, Booger, & Headshrinkers at Survivor Series - Boston, Massachusetts, 11/24 (WWF) |
| 1994: Lawler & Mini Lawlers vs The Doinks at Survivor Series - San Antonio, Texas, 11/23 (WWF) |
| 1995: Sting vs Tony Palmore at Battle 7 - Tokyo, Japan, 1/4 (New Japan) |
| 1996: Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage vs Ric Flair & Seven Partners at Uncensored - Tupelo, Mississippi, 3/24 (WCW) |
| 1997: Hulk Hogan vs Roddy Piper at SuperBrawl VII - San Francisco, California, 2/23 (WCW) |
| 1998: Hulk Hogan vs The Warrior at Halloween Havoc - Las Vegas, Nevada, 10/25 (WCW) |
| 1999: Al Snow vs The Big Boss Man (Kennel from Hell Match) at Unforgiven - Charlotte North Carolina, 9/26 (WWF) |
| 2000: Pat Patterson vs Gerald Brisco (Evening Gown Match) at King of the Ring - Boston, Massachusetts, 6/25 (WWF) |
| 2001: The Undertaker & Kane vs Kronik at Unforgiven - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 9/23 (WWF) |
| 2002: Bradshaw & Trish Stratus vs Chris Nowinski & Jackie Gayda on Raw - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 7/7 (WWE) |
| 2003: Triple H vs Scott Steiner at the Royal Rumble - Boston, Massachusetts, 1/19 (WWE) |
| 2004: Steven Richards vs Tyson Tomko at Unforgiven - Portland, Oregon, 9/12 (WWE) |
| 2005: Eric Bischoff vs Theodore Long at Survivor Series - Detroit, Michigan, 11/27 (WWE) |
| 2006: Reverse Battle Royal on Impact - Orlando, Florida, 10/26 (TNA) |
| 2007: Chris Harris vs James Storm (Blindfold Match) at Lockdown - St. Louis, Missouri, 4/21 (TNA) |
| 2008: Edge vs Triple H vs Vladimir Kozlov at Survivor Series - Boston, Massachusetts, 11/23 (WWE) |
| 2009: Jenna Morasca vs Sharmell at Victory Road - Orlando, Florida, 7/19 (TNA) |
| 2010: Kaitlyn vs Maxine on NXT - Edmonton, Alberta, 10/19 (WWE) |
| 2011: Sting vs Jeff Hardy at at Victory Road - Orlando, Florida, 3/13 (TNA) |
Worst Worst Feud of the Year
| 1984: Andre the Giant vs Big John Studd (WWF) |
1998: Hulk Hogan vs The Warrior (WCW) |
| 1985: Sgt. Slaughter vs Boris Zhukov (AWA) |
1999: The Big Boss Man vs The Big Show (WWF) |
| 1986: The Machines vs King Kong Bundy & Big John Studd (WWF) |
2000: Hulk Hogan vs Billy Kidman (WCW) |
| 1987: George Steele vs Danny Davis (WWF) |
2001: WWF vs The WCW & ECW Alliance (WWF) |
| 1988: The Midnight Rider vs Tully Blanchard (Crockett) |
2002: Triple H vs Kane (WWE) |
| 1989: Andre the Giant vs The Ultimate Warrior (WWF) |
2003: Shane McMahon vs Kane (WWE) |
| 1990: Ric Flair vs The Junkyard Dog (WCW) |
2004: Kane vs Matt Hardy & Lita (WWE) |
| 1991: Hulk Hogan vs Sgt. Slaughter (WWF) |
2005: The McMahon Family vs Jim Ross (WWE) |
| 1992: The Ultimate Warrior vs Papa Shango (WWF) |
2006: D-Generation X vs The McMahons (WWE) |
| 1993: The Undertaker vs Giant Gonzalez (WWF) |
2007: Big Daddy V vs Kane (WWE) |
| 1994: Jerry Lawler vs Doink the Clown (WWF) |
2008: Kane vs Rey Mysterio (WWE) |
| 1995: Hulk Hogan vs The Dungeon Of Doom (WCW) |
2009: Hornswoggle vs Chavo Guerrero (WWE) |
| 1996: Big Bubba vs John Tenta (WCW) |
2010: Edge vs Kane (WWE) |
| 1997: The D.O.A. vs Los Boricuas (WWF) |
2011: Triple H vs Kevin Nash (WWE) |
Worst Promotion
| 1986: American Wrestling Association |
1999: World Championship Wrestling |
| 1987: World Class Championship Wrestling |
2000: World Championship Wrestling |
| 1988: American Wrestling Association |
2001: World Championship Wrestling |
| 1989: American Wrestling Association |
2002: Xtreme Pro Wrestling |
| 1990: American Wrestling Association |
2003: World Japan |
| 1991: Herb Abrams UWF |
2004: New Japan Pro Wrestling |
| 1992: Global Championship Wrestling |
2005: New Japan Pro Wrestling |
| 1993: World Championship Wrestling |
2006: World Wrestling Entertainment |
| 1994: World Championship Wrestling |
2007: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling |
| 1995: World Championship Wrestling |
2008: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling |
| 1996: American Wrestling Federation |
2009: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling |
| 1997: United States Wrestling Association |
2010: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling |
| 1998: World Championship Wrestling |
2011: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling |
Best Booker
| 1986: Dusty Rhodes (Crockett) |
1999: Vince McMahon (WWF) |
| 1987: Vince McMahon (WWF) |
2000: Vince McMahon (WWF) |
| 1988: Eddie Gilbert (CWF) |
2001: Jim Cornette (OVW) |
| 1989: Shohei Baba (AJPW) |
2002: Paul Heyman (WWE) |
| 1990: Shohei Baba (AJPW) |
2003: Jim Cornette (OVW) |
| 1991: Shohei Baba (AJPW) |
2004: Gabe Sapolsky (ROH) |
| 1992: Riki Choshu (NJPW) |
2005: Gabe Sapolsky (ROH) |
| 1993: Jim Cornette (SMW) |
2006: Gabe Sapolsky (ROH) |
| 1994: Paul Heyman (ECW) |
2007: Gabe Sapolsky (ROH) |
| 1995: Paul Heyman (ECW) |
2008: Joe Silva (UFC) |
| 1996: Paul Heyman (ECW) |
2009: Joe Silva (UFC) |
| 1997: Paul Heyman (ECW) |
2010: Joe Silva (UFC) |
| 1998: Vince McMahon (WWF) |
2011: Gedo and Jado (NJPW) |
Promoter of the Year
| 1988: Vince McMahon (WWF) |
1996: Riki Choshu (NJPW) |
2004: Nobuyuki Sakakibara (PRIDE) |
| 1989: Akira Maeda (UWF) |
1997: Riki Choshu (NJPW) |
2005: Dana White (UFC) |
| 1990: Shohei Baba (AJPW) |
1998: Vince McMahon (WWF) |
2006: Dana White (UFC) |
| 1991: Shohei Baba (AJPW) |
1999: Vince McMahon(WWF) |
2007: Dana White (UFC) |
| 1992: Shohei Baba (AJPW) |
2000: Vince McMahon (WWF) |
2008: Dana White (UFC) |
| 1993: Shohei Baba (AJPW) |
2001: Antonio Inoki (NJPW) |
2009: Dana White (UFC) |
| 1994: Shohei Baba (AJPW) |
2002: Kazuyoshi Ishii (K-1) |
2010: Dana White (UFC) |
| 1995: Riki Choshu (NJPW) |
2003: Nobuyuki Sakakibara (PRIDE) |
2011: Dana White (UFC) |
Best Gimmick
| 1986: Adrian Street - Effeminate athlete (Crockett) |
1999: The Rock - Jock Comedian (WWF) |
| 1987: Ted DiBiase - Million Dollar Man (WWF) |
2000: Kurt Angle - Olympic Hero (WWF) |
| 1988: Rick Steiner - Varsity Club (Crockett) |
2001: The Hurricane - Superhero (WWF) |
| 1989: Jushin Thunder Liger - Flying Superstar (NJPW) |
2002: Matt Hardy - Mattitude (WWE) |
| 1990: The Undertaker - Deadman (WWF) |
2003: John Cena - Rapper (WWE) |
| 1991: The Undertaker - Deadman (WWF) |
2004: John Bradshaw Layfield - Rich Businessman (WWE) |
| 1992: The Undertaker - Deadman (WWF) |
2005: Mr. Kennedy - Ring Announcer (WWE) |
| 1993: The Undertaker - Deadman (WWF) |
2006: L.A.X. - Latino Street Thugs (TNA) |
| 1994: The Undertaker - Deadman (WWF) |
2007: Santino Marella - Italian Stereotype (WWE) |
| 1995: Disco Inferno - 1970s Flashback (WCW) |
2008: Santino Marella - Italian Stereotype (WWE) |
| 1996: nWo - Outsider Group (WCW) |
2009: CM Punk - Straight edge Messiah (WWE) |
| 1997: Steve Austin - Badass Redneck (WWF) |
2010: Alberto Del Rio - Mexican Aristocrat (WWE) |
| 1998: Steve Austin - Badass Redneck (WWF) |
2011: CM Punk - Anti-corporate rebel (WWE) |
Worst Gimmick
| 1986: Adrian Adonis - Gay Character (WWF) |
1999: Powers That Be - Company Higher Ups (WCW) |
| 1987: Adrian Adonis - Gay Character (WWF) |
2000: Mike Awesome - 1970s Flashback (WCW) |
| 1988: The Midnight Rider - Goofy Disguise (Crockett) |
2001: Diamond Dallas Page - Motivational Speaker Gimmick (WWF) |
| 1989: The Ding Dongs - Funny Tag-Team (WCW) |
2002: The Johnsons - Giant Penises (TNA) |
| 1990: The Gobbledygooker - Survivor Series Mascot (WWF) |
2003: Rico - Gay Manager (WWE) |
| 1991: Oz - Ghost (WCW) |
2004: Mordecai - Religious Zealot-type character (WWE) |
| 1992: Papa Shango - Voodoo Character (WWF) |
2005: Jillian Hall - Mole Girl (WWE) |
| 1993: The Shockmaster - Space Gimmick (WCW) |
2006: Vito - Crossdresser (WWE) |
| 1994: Dave Sullivan - Dyslexic brother of Kevin Sullivan (WCW) |
2007: Black Reign - Schizophrenic Goldust (TNA) |
| 1995: Goldust - Movie Star Critic (WWF) |
2008: Great Khali - Punjabi Playboy (WWE) |
| 1996: Diesel, Razor Ramon, The Real Double J. - Fake Characters (WWF) |
2009: Hornswoggle - Irish Leprachaun (WWE) |
| 1997: New Goldust - Rundown Movie Star Critic (WWF) |
2010: Orlando Jordan - Bisexual Wrestler (TNA) |
| 1998: The Oddities - Outcasts (WWF) |
2011: Michael Cole - Heel announcer (WWE) |
Best Pro Wrestling Book
| 2005: Death Of WCW - Bryan Alvarez & R.D. Reynolds |
| 2006: Tangled Ropes - "Superstar" Billy Graham & Keith Greenberg |
| 2007: Hitman - Bret Hart |
| 2008: Gorgeous George: The Gender-Bending Wrestler Who Created American Pop Culture - John Capouya |
| 2009: Midnight Express 25th Anniversary Scrapbook - Jim Cornette |
| 2010: Countdown to Lockdown - Mick Foley |
| 2011: Undisputed - Chris Jericho |
Best Pro Wrestling DVD
| 2005: The Rise and Fall of ECW (WWE) |
| 2006: Bret "Hit Man" Hart: The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be (WWE) |
| 2007: Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen (WWE) |
| 2008: "Nature Boy" Ric Flair: The Definitive Collection (WWE) |
| 2009: Macho Madness: The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection (WWE) |
| 2010: Breaking the Code: Behind the Walls of Chris Jericho (WWE) |
| 2011: Greatest Rivalries: Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart (WWE) |
Defunct Awards
Best Babyface
| 1980: Dusty Rhodes (NWA) |
1986: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
1992: Sting (WCW) |
| 1981: Tommy Rich (NWA) |
1987: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
1993: Atsushi Onita (FMW) |
| 1982: Hulk Hogan (AWA) |
1988: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
1994: Atsushi Onita (FMW) |
| 1983: Hulk Hogan (AWA) |
1989: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
1995: Perro Aguayo (AAA) |
| 1984: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
1990: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
1996: Shawn Michaels (WWF) |
| 1985: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
1991: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
Best Heel
| 1980: Larry Zbyszko (WWF) |
1986: Michael Hayes (WCCW) |
1992: Rick Rude (WCW) |
| 1981: Don Muraco (WWF) |
1987: Ted DiBiase (WWF) |
1993: Vader (WCW) |
| 1982: Buzz Sawyer (Georgia) |
1988: Ted DiBiase (WWF) |
1994: "Love Machine" Art Barr (AAA) |
1983: Michael Hayes (WCCW) |
1989: Terry Funk (WCW) |
1995: Masahiro Chono (NJPW/ WCW) |
| 1984: Roddy Piper (WWF) |
1990: Ric Flair (WCW) |
1996: Steve Austin (WWF) |
| 1985: Roddy Piper (WWF) |
1991: The Undertaker (WWF) |
Manager of the Year
| 1983: Jimmy Hart (Memphis) |
1988: Jim Cornette (Crockett) |
1993: Jim Cornette (SMW) |
| 1984: Jim Cornette (Memphis) |
1989: Jim Cornette (WCW) |
1994: Jim Cornette (SMW) |
| 1985: Jim Cornette (Crockett) |
1990: Jim Cornette (WCW) |
1995: Jim Cornette (SMW) |
| 1986: Jim Cornette (Crockett) |
1991: Sensational Sherri (WWF) |
1996: Jim Cornette (WWF) |
| 1987: Jim Cornette (Crockett) |
1992: Jim Cornette (SMW) |
Readers' Favorite Wrestler
| 1984: Ric Flair (NWA) |
1991: Ric Flair (WCW) |
1998: Mick Foley |
| 1985: Ric Flair (Crockett) |
1992: Ric Flair (WWF) |
1999: Chris Jericho |
| 1986: Ric Flair (Crockett) |
1993: Ric Flair (WCW) |
2000: Chris Benoit |
| 1987: Ric Flair (Crockett) |
1994: Sabu (ECW) |
2001: Keiji Mutoh (AJPW) |
| 1988: Ric Flair (Crockett) |
1995: Manami Toyota (AJW) |
2002: Kurt Angle (WWE) |
| 1989: Ric Flair (WCW) |
1996: Ric Flair (WCW) |
2003: Kurt Angle (WWE) |
| 1990: Ric Flair (WCW) |
1997: Chris Benoit (WCW) |
Readers' Least Favorite Wrestler
| 1984: Ivan Putski (WWF) |
1991: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
1998: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
| 1985: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
1992: Erik Watts (WCW) |
1999: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
| 1986: Hulk Hogan (WWF) |
1993: Sid Vicious (WCW) |
2000: Kevin Nash (WCW) |
| 1987: Dusty Rhodes (Crockett) |
1994: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
2001: The Undertaker (WWF) |
| 1988: Dusty Rhodes (Crockett) |
1995: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
2002: Triple H (WWE) |
| 1989: The Ultimate Warrior (WWF) |
1996: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
2003: Triple H (WWE) |
| 1990: The Ultimate Warrior (WWF) |
1997: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
Worst Wrestler
| 1984: Ivan Putski (WWF) |
1991: Andre the Giant (WWF) |
1998: The Warrior (WCW) |
| 1985: Uncle Elmer (WWF) |
1992: Andre the Giant |
1999: Kevin Nash (WCW) |
| 1986: Mike Von Erich (WCCW) |
1993: The Equalizer (WCW) |
2000: Kevin Nash (WCW) |
| 1987: The Junkyard Dog (WWF) |
1994: Dave Sullivan (WCW) |
2001: The Big Show (WWF) |
| 1988: The Ultimate Warrior (WWF) |
1995: The Renegade (WCW) |
2002: The Big Show (WWE) |
| 1989: Andre the Giant (WWF) |
1996: Loch Ness (WCW) |
2003: Nathan Jones (WWE) |
| 1990: The Junkyard Dog (WCW) |
1997: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
Worst Tag Team
| 1984: The Crusher & Baron Von Raschke (AWA) |
1994: The Bushwhackers (WWF) |
| 1985: Uncle Elmer & Cousin Junior (WWF) |
1995: Dick Slater & Bunkhouse Buck (WCW) |
| 1986: George Steele & The Junkyard Dog (WWF) |
1996: The Godwinns (WWF) |
| 1987: Jimmy Valiant & Bugsy McGraw |
1997: The Godwinns (WWF) |
| 1988: Nikolai Volkoff & Boris Zhukov (WWF) |
1998: Golga & Kurrgan (WWF) |
| 1989: The Barbarian & The Warlord (WWF) |
1999: Viscera & Mideon (WWF) |
| 1990: Giant Baba & Andre the Giant (AJPW) |
2000: Kronik (WCW) |
| 1991: Giant Baba & Andre the Giant (AJPW) |
2001: Kronik (WCW/WWF) |
| 1992: The Bushwhackers (WWF) |
2002: Rosey & Jamal (WWE) |
| 1993: The Colossal Kongs (WCW) |
2003: Rene Dupree and Sylvain Grenier (WWE) |
Worst Manager
| 1984: Mr. Fuji (WWF) |
1988: Mr. Fuji (WWF) |
1992: Mr. Fuji (WWF) |
1996: Sonny Oono (WCW) |
| 1985: Mr. Fuji (WWF) |
1989: Mr. Fuji (WWF) |
1993: Mr. Fuji (WWF) |
1997: Sonny Oono (WCW) |
| 1986: Paul Jones (Crockett) |
1990: Mr. Fuji (WWF) |
1994: Mr. Fuji (WWF) |
1998: Sonny Oono (WCW) |
| 1987: Mr. Fuj (WWF) |
1991: Mr. Fuji (WWF) |
1995: Mr. Fuji (WWF) |
1999: Sonny Oono (WCW) |
Most Embarrassing Wrestler
| 1986: Adrian Adonis (WWF) |
1992: Papa Shango (WWF) |
1998: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
| 1987: George Steele (WWF) |
1993: Bastion Booger (WWF) |
1999: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
| 1988: George Steele (WWF) |
1994: Doink the Clown (WWF) |
2000: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
| 1989: Andre the Giant (WWF) |
1995: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
2001: Buff Bagwell (WCW/WWF) |
| 1990: Dusty Rhodes (WWF) |
1996: Hulk Hogan (WCW) |
2002: The Big Show (WWE) |
| 1991: Van Hammer (WCW) |
1997: Goldust (WWF) |
2003: Nathan Jones (WWE) |
Worst Non-Wrestling Personality
| 2000: Vince Russo (WCW) |
2002: Stephanie McMahon (WWE) |
| 2001: Stephanie McMahon (WWE) |
2003: Stephanie McMahon (WWE) |
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