Ranking All 50 WWE World Heavyweight Champions - From Worst To Best

4. Macho Man Randy Savage

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Ultimate Warrior couldn't do it, Bret Hart never stood a chance at doing it, and Lex Luger wasn't even given the opportunity to. But Randy Savage filled the Hulk Hogan-sized hole in WWE in 1988, expanding expectations for 'The Hulkster' to do much more in the spot when he returned to the throne the following year.

The dazzling and dynamic Macho Man was as exciting at the box office as he was in the ring. Business didn't just hold with him on top - it improved. His programme with Hulk constantly simmering, Savage made all his contenders look amazing to the last, with the WrestleMania V climax against his former Mega Powers friend a commercial and critical triumph.

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