10 Greatest Wrestling Managers Ever

10. Paul Ellering

Recently, Paul Ellering made his return to the fold on NXT. Sadly, a lot of fans in attendance didn't seem to know who the manager was, chanting such in his direction. Those who have followed his career know that he was perhaps the only one who could successfully manage The Road Warriors.

For a decade, Ellering flanked Hawk and Animal throughout the 1980's, before eventually joining up with them again in the WWF for a brief spell. Something that made him so special was the fact he had actually been an in-ring performer prior to his work as a manager, retiring specifically so that he could focus on managing the infamous tag-team.

Ellering always looks dapper in his suits, and had a silent magnetism to him that worked well with The Road Warriors. His promo work has long been under-rated, which is a shame because his commanding style was perfect for the colourful visual charisma offered up by Hawk and Animal.

In contrast to the spiked outfits and facepaint his wrestlers wore, Ellering came across as quietly confident that they'd destroy you if you touched him. He's always been overlooked.