50 Ruthless Aggression Era Superstars Ranked From Worst To Best

50. The Great Khali

Pros:

1. Absolutely gigantic, even by WWE standards

2. Had a ‘size appeal’ that drew in curious viewers

3. Was WWE’s attempt to cash in on an increasingly lucrative market in India

Cons:

1. Yeah, he couldn’t wrestle at all

2. Moved so slowly he made Big Show look nimble by comparison

3. Went from Punjabi nightmare to…Punjabi Playboy

The Great Khali was the best example of WWE’s antiquated ideas being applied in the wrong era. He was a giant who’s unique body size drew in crowds in the same way that ‘freaks’ drew in crowds in the old carnival days of pro wrestling’s early history. But Khali debuted in 2006, a time when the WWE Universe had certain expectations of the athletes they were paying good money to see.

As insanely huge as Khali was, a good wrestler he was not. 

His entire offense was centered on lazy-looking chops, an even lazier-looking big boot, and a release Chokebomb. Yet somehow, Vince made this behemoth of a human being World Heavyweight Champion, a feat he accomplished by winning an over-the-top-rope battle royal instead of a tournament or even a singles match in which he could prove how worthy of the title he was.

Long story short, Khali remains to this day as one of the most questionable hires in modern WWE history. But at least he’s a better wrestler than Raja Lion.

Final Rating: *3/4