50 Ruthless Aggression Era Superstars Ranked From Worst To Best
1. Brock Lesnar
Pros:
1. An absolute monster of a human being in terms of physique
2. Possessed incredible strength, speed, and technical prowess
3. Has the amateur credentials needed to amplify his legitimacy
Cons:
1. Wasn’t that good at promos
2. Botched a Shooting Star Press, preventing him from ever using it again
3. Only lasted two years in WWE before leaving
Lesnar was the living, breathing definition of ‘Ruthless Aggression’. He had an incredible look that just screamed ‘Superstar’, the agility and technical grace of someone much smaller, the amateur wrestling background that amplified his reputation as a badass, and what many consider the greatest finisher in WWE: the F-5.
It isn’t hard to see why WWE pushed him so hard and so quickly: he possessed a degree of magnetism that was rarely seen in such a young wrestler. Even though he debuted as a heel, by SummerSlam 2002 he was getting cheered, because his sheer badassery was so enjoyable that he transcended the limitations of the traditional face/heel dynamic.
There’s a reason many people look back on 2002-2003 with such fond nostalgia: Lesnar was the dominant force that ran roughshod over the entire promotion, destroying jobbers, main-eventers, and WWE legends alike.
It really was a pity that he only lasted two years with WWE before departing. There’s no doubt that he would’ve been the face of WWE instead of John Cena if he stayed for a longer period.
Final Rating: *****