Last Updated on March 30, 2024 by Avik Das
Professional wrestling is not just about promos and characters but also many other things that play key roles in this business. With that being said, wrestlers also have symbols that define their characters. Depending on the gimmick, WWE has come up with different logos for each top wrestler.
Starting nearly five decades ago, WWE Superstars didn’t have such symbols in the 1980s as the company didn’t have weekly shows to go in-depth to develop their characters. But the trend started getting more popular in the 1990s when WWE embarked on their first-ever weekly wrestling show, Monday Night RAW. As wrestlers would get more chances with TV time and character development, Vince McMahon started to introduce more versatile characters in this phase and symbols became an essential part of a character. From Golden Era, Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression Era to the current product, WWE’s symbols are very common. Even when a Superstar wins a title, the wrestlers’ logo gets entrenched in a particular belt to signify its importance.
# 10 Randy Orton: RKO Viper Symbol
Randy Orton has been the part of WWE for nearly two decades, attaining all required titles and winning every major title to become a Grand Slam Champion. He is still a full-time member of the the red brand’s roster and wrestles every single week. Although there have been many versions of Orton, his Viper one is certainly the famous one. His is one of the known logos of Superstars. Randy Orton’s sign is a viper with RKO written on it. While The Viper is his nickname, RKO is his finishing move, which is also one of the popular finishing moves in WWE history.
# 9 Edge: Rated R Superstar
Edge is one of the greats of the business with an illustrious career to his name. He was a tag-team specialist while wrestling in the Attitude Era, but his singles career bloomed in the Ruthless Aggression Era, and he ended up being a massive draw. Edge and Christian to Edge and Randy Orton, the Rated R Superstar had many tag team partners. After Edge’s WWE return last year, he has become a part-time Superstar of the roster right now. Meanwhile, his symbol is based on his nickname, Rated R Superstar. On a red star, ‘Rated R Superstar’ is written on his symbol. It can be seen during his entrance.
# 8 CM Punk: Holding Thunder In Palm
CM Punk is back in WWE and still popular among fans. CM Punk chants are common sights in WWE arenas. Even though we are unlikely to see the Best in the World in the WWE ring again, needless to say, he has made a lasting imprint to cement his legacy. CM Punk’s pipebomb was probably the best promo in the past 14 years. CM Punk tattoos were visible in his whole body, including the famous CM Punk Pepsi tattoo. But his WWE logo is different. It is a wrapped right hand, which signifies the way he wrestles in the ring. On that hand, there is thunder in the palm of the hand, making it one of the logos of a Superstar.
# 7 Hulk Hogan: Hulkamania
Hulk Hogan was one of the first WWE Superstars who made the symbols popular, considering how popular he was in his heyday. The fans connected with his character more due to his symbol called ‘Hulkmania’, which was inspired by WrestleMania. Hogan was the megastar of his era, and his ‘Hulkamania’ symbol sold millions of merchandise. Even today, the ‘Hulkamania’ symbol is widely popular. Whenever Hulk Hogan makes an appearance in WWE, he wears the red iconic t-shirt.
# 6 Triple H: Iron Cross
Triple H’s spectacular career has made him a legend. Needless to say, he is one of the greatest heels the business has ever seen. From The Cerebral Assassin, The Game to The King of Kings, Triple H has had many different and awe-inspiring versions in his career. Being such an amazing character, his symbol is equally popular as well. His logo is an iron cross, which he uses on his throne during WrestleMania entrances as well as on his ring gear. Although Triple H’s nicknames have changed over the years, his iron cross symbol has remained the same.
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# 5 Brock Lesnar: Demonic Skull
Brock Lesnar made his WWE debut in 2002 but after a two-year run, he left the company. After success in UFC, The Beast Incarnate returned to WWE. Since 2012, Lesnar has been an internal part of the company as a part-time performer. Right after his debut in his younger days, he was given the crown ‘The Next Big Thing’, and ‘The Beast Incarnate’, owing to his superhuman power, imposing physique, and great look. Lesnar’s symbol is a demonic skull, which is also visible in his merchandise. Brock Lesnar’s back tattoo is identical to his WWE logo.
# 4 Stone Cold Steve Austin: ‘Austin 3:16’
Arguably the biggest name to emerge in the history of professional wrestling was none other than Stone Cold Steve Austin. His meteoric rise started in the Attitude Era when he portrayed an anti-hero persona, who was carefree, and he didn’t mind standing up for himself against an evil boss like Vince McMahon. The Rattle Snake had probably the most memorable symbol, which was ‘Austin 3:16’. With the birth of Stone Cold Steve Austin’s persona in 1996, the symbol instantly got over. It also started at the 1996 King of the Ring tournament, where he cut the Austin 3:16 promo deride John 3:16 from a religious book, making it one of the awe-inspiring promos ever. The symbol was so over that it made him the WWE Superstar with the highest-selling merchandise, and it is still going strong today.
# 3 DX: The DX Logo
When we talk about some popular factions in WWE, DX should be at the top because at its peak, there was no one better than D-Generation X. Perhaps WCW’s nWo was their only close competitor in terms of popularity. With such success of DX, from their logos to merchandise, everything was widely famous. D-Generation X’s symbol is designed after the name of the stable, DX. The green logo with a black background certainly appealing, even among the fans of the current generation.
# 2 The Rock: The Bull
The Rock’s iconic bull symbol is not just popular in the WWE world but also in the mainstream world as he is currently one of the most influential figures in Hollywood. In his wrestling days, The Rock’s popularity sky-rocketed along with Stone Cold Steve Austin, helping WWE to reach a new height and beat WCW in Monday Night Wars. The Rock Vs Stone Cold was possibly the greatest feud in history. From The Rock’s catchphrases to The Rock’s promos, everything was unique about his character. His nickname was the Brahma Bull. With his bull tattoo, his symbol was also a bull, which became well-known even in the non-wrestling world.
# 1 The Undertaker: The ‘T’ symbol
With a thirty years long prosperous WWE career, The Undertaker built a legacy like no other. Considered by many the greatest of all time, The Phenom had some different gimmicks in different eras. From The Deadman, The Ministry of Darkness to The American Badass, Undertaker nicknames and characters were extremely over. The Undertaker logo was a ‘T’ sign with a cross in between them. The ‘T’ in that symbol stands for Taker in Undertaker’s name. Being such a dark persona, Undertaker even used the real structure of his symbol to crucify his opponent. For instance, Undertaker crucified Stone Cold Steve Austin on WWE RAW, and he attempted to same to Stephanie McMahon.
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Avik Das is the founder of Sportsheed. He is a sports lover with broad knowledge of Professional Wrestling, MMA, Football, and Cricket. He has an English major and has previously written articles for various sports and entertainment websites
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