Nowadays, the focus and importance of wrestlers being jacked and having incredible physiques is not as crucial. However, Vince McMahon has always leaned towards people with great bodies, which is something that he has pushed heavily throughout history, often giving talents pushes regardless of their in-ring ability.

Some fantastic wrestlers have magnificent physiques as well, which is something that has led to outstanding success for many talents. These types of wrestlers always end up being larger than life, and that helps fans truly connect to them, wanting to learn about what they do throughout their lives, even if they leave WWE.

UPDATE: 2022/10/03 16:30 EST BY SHAWN S. LEALOS

Wrestlers remain jacked to an extent, but not as much as yesteryear. Thanks to stringent drug testing and a ban on steroids, wrestlers in WWE today rely more on their in-ring talents and less on just showing off big muscles. However, in 2022, there are still men who stand tall above all others with bodies that normal people would only dream of achieving. Looking at the recently returned Braun Strowman, and it is clear he spent his time out of WWE working on his amazing physique, and he is not only a monster among men in height but remains jacked beyond belief as well. Add in names like Bobby Lashley and NXT's Bron Breakker, and jacked, muscled physiques clearly still exist in professional wrestling.

UPDATE: 2023/01/04 07:30 EST BY JOEY HAVERFORD

Each era of wrestling has seen jacked wrestlers getting chances to succeed. Things have changed enough now where it no longer gets one an automatic job, but it will always be a part of wrestling. Various wrestlers from past eras don’t get discussed as much, despite once being viewed as relevant prospects due to their physiques.

The names to get overlooked have fascinating tales about where their career took them beyond a wrestling push. Every wrestler with a great look hopes to make that jump to the top of the card, but some end up doing other things. The stories about even more all-time jacked wrestlers are worth exploring.

18 Ryback

WWE once viewed Ryback as a future top star thanks to his physique when booking him to start with an undefeated streak. Unfortunately, a loss to CM Punk and terrible programs after that led to things falling apart faster than expected.

Ryback left WWE after his deal expired and has not been too active in the wrestling world. Other projects like having his own supplement company or regularly posting food vlogs are his main public efforts these days away from the squared circle.

17 The Warlord

One of the most jacked yet overlooked wrestlers was The Warlord back in the Golden Era. WWE loved the look of Warlord and tried to push him into a relevant role. There were more misses than hits for Warlord to end his run in lackluster fashion.

Warlord continued wrestling on and off in smaller roles for a few years, but he entered another field. Relief Group International is the company that employs Warlord in the private security field to help with their auto relief group and investment banking.

16 Rob Terry

TNA fans will remember Rob Terry for his time working in the promotion for many years. Terry’s physique was his identity as one of the most jacked stars in wrestling history. However, there was never a strong connection between Terry and the TNA fan base.

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Failed projects like his singles run or time in The Menagerie feud ended his run with few fans remembering him. Terry is still a public figure these days competing in fitness competitions still working out as hard as ever to thrive in this field.

15 Brakkus

WWE signed German bodybuilder Brakkus to get a huge push in the New Generation Era, but the lack of wrestling experience made it hard to commit to him. Brakkus looked out of place in his rare WWE matches and was even sent to ECW as part of their working relationship.

Taz squashing Brakkus in ECW was probably the most memorable moment of the latter’s career. WWE gave up after a few more matches failed there. Brakkus now is a sports nutritionist and personal trainer utilizing the things that helped his physique in wrestling.

14 David Otunga

David Otunga showed up in WWE as part of the Nexus faction, and for a short time that meant he was in one of the best angles in the company. However, while guys like Wade Barrett, Ryback, and Daniel Bryan became stars in their own right, Otunga remained mostly only known for his jacked physique and didn't last long as an in-ting competitor.

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He lasted just over two years, winning two tag team titles, before dropping to a part-time talent, and losing most of his matches. In 2015, he retired as a wrestler. While he worked as a commentator and analyst for WWE until 2018, he finally left and moved on to Hollywood. Most recently, he appeared on the MCU Disney+ series She-Hulk as Derek, a man who went on a date with the hero.

13 Beth Phoenix

For the most jacked female wrestlers in history, few compare to Beth Phoenix. Unlike someone like Nicole Bass, Phoenix was able to develop her jacked physique, while still comparing well with the more model-esque wrestlers that Vince McMahon loved to book.

That helped her become a champion in the company. She has since retired from WWE and married fellow superstar Edge, where the couple has two children. However, Phoenix remains jacked to this day, showing back up in WWE to help Edge even the odds against Rhea Ripley, another jacked wrestler who likes to stand up to men in the ring.

12 Ezekiel Jackson

Ezekiel Jackson, or Big Zeke as some called him in his WWE-ECW days, worked for the company from 2007 until 2014. After training in FCW, he showed up in a bodyguard role for The Brian Kendrick and then moved on to ECW to compete for the world championship there. He ended up as the final ECW World Champion in history before the brand shut down.

After leaving WWE in 2014, he worked a short time in Impact Wrestling before moving on to Lucha Underground for two years there. Jackson retired from professional wrestling in 2016. Since that time, he has become a personal trainer with his own company called BryckFitness. He is also a preacher and an actor, according to his company website.

11 * Superstar Billy Graham

Before Hulk Hogan came into the wrestling world, bragging about his 24-inch pythons, Superstar Billy Graham was a WWE world champion who had the same gimmick. However, unlike Hogan, who played the role of a babyface most of his career, Graham was a hated heel who used his jacked physique to dominate over babyfaces in the company.

Graham has admitted that he used steroids for much of his career as a bodybuilder and wrestler to develop this jacked body, and they, unfortunately, took their toll on him in his later life. He has since lectured young athletes on the dangers of steroids. Graham has suffered from liver and heart problems over the last decade and sadly passed away on May 17, 2023.

10 Scott Steiner

Scott Steiner is one of the most iconic body guys in the history of professional wrestling. He is an enormous man who has muscles popping out everywhere. The former World Champion was always physically imposing, and his hard-hitting in-ring style worked well alongside the physique that he had.

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Steiner may no longer be working with one of the major wrestling promotions, but he is still competing inside the ring. Scott still competes on the independent scene regularly, and still to this day, the wrestling legend has one of the best physiques in the business.

9 Batista

Batista was physically impressive from the moment he arrived in WWE, and he got even bigger after that. While he has since trimmed down a lot, the Animal is still in fantastic shape. Fitness has always been crucial for him, which is why he has remained in great condition after leaving the wrestling business.

He retired from in-ring competition after facing Triple H at WrestleMania 35. However, Batista has been a tremendous success within the movie world. From appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to being involved with the James Bond franchise, he remains one of Hollywood's biggest names.

8 Mason Ryan

Mason Ryan entered the wrestling business, with his size being a huge part of that. The former Nexus star was huge, and he also looked a lot like Batista, which is something that played into his push. Inside the ring, Ryan was a solid hand, but he could never push to the main event level.

However, his body made sure that he fit into the wrestling world perfectly. He is no longer part of the wrestling business; instead, he is involved in Cirque du Soleil. It's a great show that he is involved in, and Ryan has remained in fantastic shape, taking on the role of the archer within the show.

7 Brock Lesnar

From the moment that Brock Lesnar entered the wrestling business, he was a physical specimen. Few talents have been as large, yet remained as athletic as he has. The Beast looks unlike anybody else in the industry, and that has served him well throughout his career.

Lesnar is still very much involved in the wrestling business to this day, and is currently enjoying one of the most fun runs of his career. He has been appearing frequently, and recently won the Royal Rumble, ensuring that he will be in the main event of WrestleMania 38.

6 Lex Luger

Fans always recognized Lex Luger for his impressive physique. He had huge muscles and kept himself in fantastic condition. One reason he achieved success as a wrestler was because of how jacked he was, because he was never the strongest inside the ring, yet he always had a top spot on the card.

Unfortunately, Luger has dealt with a variety of health issues in his life after wrestling, which has resulted in his physique changing drastically. He now depends on a wheelchair following a nerve issue in his neck, and after suffering a stroke. Luger preaches positivity by speaking with church groups and other parties about his own life story and how to overcome.

5 Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan was one of the first wrestlers who took wrestling into the mainstream as a major star. He had the physique that made him stand out, particularly with his arms and back, which allowed him to look unique, and that was something that worked out well in his favor.

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Hogan retired from in-ring competition, but he remains involved with wrestling. The Immortal One returns occasionally by WWE for legend roles, while he also appears at conventions as well, with his star power still being undeniable.

4 Triple H

Triple H will go down as one of the best wrestlers of all time, and his physique has certainly been a big part of that. He maintained a fantastic physical shape, from the moment he debuted through to when he began competing in one-off moments as a part-time talent. He never let his physique slip.

Triple H officially retired because of a cardiac event, which caused him to temporarily step away from the business as he focused on his health. However, that all changed when Vince McMahon retired from the company and Triple H is now in charge of booking the entire company.

3 Chris Masters

Chris Masters had one of the best physiques in wrestling history, with his entire WWE gimmick being built around that. Working as The Masterpiece, the entire focus of his character was based around him being jacked. This worked out well with his submission finisher, as he would then work a comedy gimmick by making his pectoral muscles dance.

Masters is still competing to this day in the wrestling business. Of course, he has kept himself in brilliant condition, and his physique is still very impressive. Nowadays, Masters works with the NWA, putting together some good matches for the old-school promotion.

2 John Cena

John Cena is the ultimate professional, and ensuring he has a brilliant physique has always been a big part of things. Cena loves lifting weights, and that has been clear to see due to how jacked he is. Throughout his career, Cena has maintained a great standard with his body, which remains the case to this day.

Right now, Cena is still involved with professional wrestling, but on a part-time basis. He returned to compete at SummerSlam 2021, where he lost to Roman Reigns. Since that point, he hasn't been back in the ring, with his focus now being on his acting career, with his role as Peacemaker being his latest big role.

1 Tony Atlas

For physiques, Tony Atlas always had one of the greatest in wrestling history. It is something that helped him stand out during his time in the business, with his body being one of the most impressive of all time. His history in bodybuilding is something that helped this, as he had developed an impressive look.

Nowadays, Atlas remains connected with the wrestling world. Because he is still so popular with the people who saw him compete during his run within the industry. While he doesn't wrestle anymore, fans can often find him at conventions and signings.