10 Most Successful Third-Generation WWE Wrestlers
Sadly, Bunkhouse Buck did not make the list.
Hard work, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to becoming the very best are just a few things that are required to even have a shot at succeeding in the sport of professional wrestling. That is unless you happen to be a second or third-generation sports entertainer, in which case, one can simply ask dad to set up a try out with WWE.
Using a relative to get one's foot in the door has worked in the past, but it hardly guarantees a successful career —just ask Horace Hogan. Moreover, there are also plenty of performers from well-known wrestling families who have paid their dues.
Nepotism or not, there is one group, in particular, that has produced an impressive number of success stories in recent years — third-generation wrestlers. The ten most successful members of this group consist of several former world champions, one the most successful actors in Hollywood, and even Bo Dallas. Though some names may be obvious, there are several wrestlers on the list who fans may not even realize have (or had) multiple relatives in the business.
These are the ten who just kept going father and father...
10. Andrade "Cien" Almas
Almas' third-generation credentials come from being the nephew of a luchador by the name of Jesus Andrade Salas and the grand-nephew of a wrestler known as El Moro.
He spent several years making a name for himself in Mexico and Japan, before eventually signing a developmental contract with WWE in 2015.
While Almas got off to a bit of a slow start in NXT, once he turned heel (and ditched the dreadful suspenders), things began to take off. The high flyer then established himself as one of the company's premier in-ring performers. In particular, his series of matches against Johnny Gargano served to demonstrate the kind of talent the third-generation star possess. Adding Zelina Vega to the mix has also helped boost the Mexican star's stock. Vega's ability to cut scathing promos on Almas' behalf, has gone a long way in terms of enchanting his heel persona, which helped him become a headlining act during his time in NXT.
At present, winning the NXT Championship and being called up to the SmackDown roster are the most significant accomplishments of Andrade "Cien" Almas' young career. That being said, the 28-year old still has plenty of time to build on his success.