Rank |
Name |
Sex |
Age in last match |
Birth |
Death |
Date of last match |
Notes
|
1 |
Mae Young |
F |
87 years, 248 days |
March 12, 1923 |
January 14, 2014 |
November 15, 2010 |
She took part in a Falls Count Anywhere 2-on-1 Handicap Match against LayCool (Layla) and (Michelle McCool) on WWE's Old School Raw, when she put her foot over Layla for a pinfall victory outside the ring.
|
2 |
KY Wakamatsu |
M |
81 years, 244 days |
January 1, 1942 |
Living |
September 2, 2023 |
Last wrestled for Asian Pro Wrestling in a battle royal won by Agu in Yubetsu, Japan.
|
3 |
Great Kojika |
M |
81 years, 198 days |
April 28, 1942 |
Living |
November 12, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled on November 12, 2023, at Niigata Pro Wrestling in Niigata, Japan, where he teamed with Hiroyuki Suzuki, and Big THE Ryokan defeating Atsushi Onita, Naoshi Sano, and Raijin Yaguchi.
|
4 |
Killer Kowalski |
M |
81 years, 153 days |
October 13, 1926 |
August 30, 2008 |
March 14, 2008 |
Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts.
|
5 |
The Fabulous Moolah |
F |
81 years, 61 days |
July 22, 1923 |
November 2, 2007 |
September 21, 2004 |
Teamed with Mae Young to defeat Dawn Marie and Torrie Wilson in a tag team match at the WWE SmackDown taping. The match aired on TV two days later.
|
6 |
Jimmy Valiant |
M |
80 years, 84 days |
August 6, 1942 |
Living |
October 29, 2022 |
Last wrestled at the 2022 C-K Autumnfest in Kenova, West Virginia, where he teamed with Doink the Clown to defeat Shane Matthews and Tyson Smith.
|
7 |
Dominic DeNucci |
M |
80 years, 82 days |
January 23, 1932 |
August 12, 2021 |
April 14, 2012 |
DeNucci wrestled his last match at a PWS card in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, teaming up with Shane Douglas to defeat the team of Lord Zoltan and Shawn Blanchard.
|
8 |
Tinieblas |
M |
80 years, 71 days |
June 8, 1939 |
Living |
August 18, 2019 |
Last wrestled at the 2019 Expo Lucha convention in San Diego, California, teaming up with Dr. Wagner Jr. and Octagón to defeat the team of Fuerza Guerrera, Misterioso Jr., and Pirata Morgan.
|
9 |
Ox Baker |
M |
80 years, 0 days |
April 19, 1934 |
October 20, 2014 |
April 19, 2014 |
Wrestled his last match on his 80th birthday against Bobo Brazil Jr. at a CCW card in Marion, Ohio.
|
10 |
Dave Kidney |
M |
79–80 years |
1931 |
July 21, 2020 |
January 28, 2011 |
Last known match took place in Carnoustie, Scotland.
|
11 |
Mr. Chile |
M |
79 years, 279 days |
November 21, 1942 |
Living |
August 28, 2022 |
Most recently wrestled for Valparaiso Lucha Libre in Valparaiso, Chile, teamed with Angel Blanco defeated La Momia Porteña and Zaddam.
|
12 |
Bob Armstrong |
M |
79 years, 220 days |
October 3, 1939 |
August 27, 2020 |
May 11, 2019 |
Armstrong's last match was for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, where he defeated The Assassin.
|
13 |
Dory Funk Jr. |
M |
79 years, 26 days |
February 3, 1941 |
Living |
February 29, 2020 |
Last match was at his own FC !Bang! promotion in Belleview, Florida, teaming with The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) to defeat the team of Blain Rage, Jake Logan, and Shane Chung.
|
14 |
Frank Hickey |
M |
78 years, 66 days |
March 10, 1915 |
December 8, 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
Wrestled his last match at a USWA event in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with Brian Christopher in a loss to Frank Morrell and Koko B. Ware. He died a few months later.
|
15 |
Gypsy Joe |
M |
77 years, 36 days |
December 2, 1933 |
June 14, 2016 |
January 7, 2011 |
Joe wrestled his last match at the Gypsy Joe retirement show held in Tullahoma, Tennessee by the Southern Wrestling Federation.
|
16 |
Mil Máscaras |
M |
76 years, 237 days |
July 15, 1942 |
Living |
March 9, 2019 |
Last wrestled for Lucha Libre Acapulco in Acapulco, Mexico, teaming with Capitan Atomo and Dragon Lee to defeat the team of La Bestia del Ring, Rey Bucanero, and Valiente.
|
17 |
Vince McMahon |
M |
76 years, 222 days |
August 24, 1945 |
Living |
April 3, 2022 |
Wrestled his last match at WrestleMania 38 in Arlington, Texas, defeating Pat McAfee.
|
18 |
Bushwhacker Luke |
M |
76 years, 265 days |
January 8, 1947 |
Living |
September 30, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled on September 30, 2023, for WCPBTW in Chillicothe, Ohio teaming with Caleb Konley and Tommy Rich losing to Haku and The Barbarian.
|
19 |
José González |
M |
76 years, 141 days |
March 18, 1946 |
Living |
August 6, 2022 |
Most recently wrestled on August 6, 2022, for IWA Puerto Rico, teaming with Savio Vega defeated Manny Ferno, Mr. Big and El Bronco in a handicap match.
|
20 |
Chick Donovan |
M |
76 years, 108 days |
March 7, 1947 |
Living |
June 23, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled on June 23, 2023 for Impact Wrestling TV taping in Atlanta, Georgia losing to Johnny Swinger.
|
21 |
Claude Roca |
M |
76 years, 127 days |
March 18, 1945 |
Living |
July 23, 2021 |
Last wrestled for ABC Wrestling in Béziers, France, losing to Matthew Ford.
|
22 |
Jackie Fargo |
M |
76 years, 82 days |
June 26, 1930 |
June 24, 2013 |
September 16, 2006 |
Wrestled in a tag team match with Jeff Justice and Officer McKenny to defeat Dr. Tom Prichard, Beau James and The Sheik of Araby for Big Time Wrestling in Granite Quarry, North Carolina.
|
23 |
Frank Durso |
M |
76 years, 52 days |
January 30, 1937 |
December 7, 2018 |
March 23, 2013 |
Wrestled in a tag team match with Shawn Blanchard and Lou Martin to defeat Bobby O, Kris Kash, Shane Starr and Justin Sane for Keystone State Wrestling Alliance in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
|
24 |
Bill Dundee |
M |
76 years, 51 days |
October 24, 1943 |
Living |
December 14, 2019 |
Wrestled last for Bobby Eaton: A Night Of Appreciation event in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he teamed with George South, Beau James, and Stan Lee as they lost to Bobby Fulton, Brad Thomas, Ryan Dookie, and Shane Williams.
|
25 |
Kenny Jay |
M |
75 years, 77 days |
March 27, 1937 |
February 2, 2023 |
June 16, 2012 |
Last wrestled in an 11-person Royal Rumble style match, where he entered last and won, last eliminating Erik Lockhart, for Rock n Roll Wrestling in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
|
26 |
El Matematico |
M |
75 years, 27 days |
April 20, 1940 |
Living |
May 17, 2015 |
Wrestled his last match for FMLL teaming with Mano Negra and Jalisco as they lost to Blue Panther, Damián 666, and Negro Navarro in El Monte, California.
|
27 |
Octavio Gaona |
M |
74 years, 304 days |
March 22, 1902 |
June 26, 1996 |
January 20, 1977 |
Wrestled his last match at a show in Guadalajara, Mexico teaming with his grandson, Arturo Gaona and Bucanero I defeating Babe Sharon, Comando I and Luis Chavir.
|
28 |
Yoshiaki Fujiwara |
M |
74 years, 263 days |
April 27, 1949 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on November 19, 2023 for Tenryu Project Ryutama Cup 2023 in Tokyo, Japan, teaming with Sushi and Kohei Sato defeating Shiro Koshinaka, Mizuki Watse and Kengo Mashimo.
|
29 |
Lou Thesz |
M |
74 years, 246 days |
April 24, 1916 |
April 28, 2002 |
December 26, 1990 |
The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled Masahiro Chono for New Japan Pro Wrestling in Hamamatsu, Japan. He lost to Chono.
|
30 |
Kim Duk |
M |
74 years, 113 days |
February 7, 1948 |
Living |
May 31, 2022 |
Wrestled his last match at the Jumbo Tsuruta 23rd Anniversary Memorial Show in Tokyo, Japan, where he teamed with Tatsumi Fujinami and Yoshiaki Yatsu defeating Masanobu Fuchi, Masao Inoue and Shiro Koshinaka.
|
31 |
Mighty Inoue |
M |
74 years, 101 days |
April 12, 1949 |
Living |
July 22, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled for All Japan Pro Wrestling's Summer Action Series- Day 3 teaming with Lowther and Yoshi Tatsu losing to Takao Omori, Black Menso-Ra and ATM.
|
32 |
El Satanico |
M |
74 years, 81 days |
October 26, 1949 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on January 6, 2024, for The Wolf King Dia De Reyes - RetroMania in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, teamed with Fuerza Guerrera losing to Black Terry and Negro Navarro.
|
33 |
Mike Jackson |
M |
74 years, 65 days |
November 10, 1949 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on December 9, 2023, for Spartan Pro Wrestling in Gadsden, Alabama defeating Brock Garvin.
|
34 |
The Great Gama |
M |
73–74 years |
May 22, 1878 |
May 23, 1960 |
1952 |
Sources say that Gama remained active as a wrestler until 1952.
|
35 |
Johnny Saint |
M |
73 years, 349 days |
June 29, 1941 |
Living |
June 13, 2015 |
Wrestled his last match for Italian Championship Wrestling in Brescia, Italy, teaming with Manuel Majoli to defeat Mr. Excellent and Psycho Mike.
|
36 |
Adrian Street |
M |
73 years, 191 days |
December 5, 1940 |
July 31, 2023 |
June 14, 2014 |
Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama.
|
37 |
Ric Flair |
M |
73 years, 156 days |
February 25, 1949 |
Living |
July 31, 2022 |
Wrestled his last match in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with his son-in-law Andrade El Idolo to defeat the team of Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett at the Ric Flair's Last Match pay-per-view.
|
38 |
Estrella Blanca |
M |
73 years, 92 days |
January 15, 1938 |
November 15, 2021 |
April 17, 2011 |
Wrestled his last match on a AAA show in a loss to El Pistolero in San Pedro Cholula, Mexico.
|
39 |
Terry Funk |
M |
73 years, 85 days |
June 30, 1944 |
August 23, 2023 |
September 23, 2017 |
Last wrestled for Big Time Wrestling in Spartanburg, South Carolina where he teamed with The Rock N' Roll Express as they defeated Doug Gilbert, Jerry Lawler and Brian Christopher.
|
40 |
Jerry Lawler |
M |
73 years, 53 days |
November 29, 1949 |
Living |
January 21, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled for AML Acts Of War Games 2 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina defeating Beer City Bruiser.
|
41 |
Mr. Wrestling II |
M |
73 years, 33 days |
September 10, 1934 |
June 10, 2020 |
October 13, 2007 |
Last wrestled for Hawaii Championship Wrestling as he teamed up with Steve Corino and won the HCW Kekaulike Heritage Tag Team Championship title.
|
42 |
George Julio |
M |
73 years, 27 days |
March 10, 1946 |
Living |
April 6, 2019 |
Last wrestled for New Age Wrestling in Australia, defeating Bo Boman.
|
43 |
Mitsuo Momota |
M |
73 years, 8 days |
September 21, 1948 |
Living |
September 29, 2021 |
Wrestled last match for Asakusa Pro Wrestling in Tokyo, Japan, where he teamed with Chikara defeating Destroyman and Mr. Atomiko.
|
44 |
Sergio El Hermoso |
M |
72–73 years |
1946 |
May 14, 2021 |
August 17, 2019 |
Wrestled his last match teaming with Zoraya defeating Carta Brava and Fantasma de la Opera by disqualification at Promociones HUMO in Mexico City, Mexico.
|
45 |
Bob Orton Jr. |
M |
72 years, 240 days |
November 10, 1950 |
Living |
July 8, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled for Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in Belleville, Illinois where he teamed with Flash Flanagan losing to Bradley Driggs and Lamonte Potts.
|
46 |
John Cena Sr. |
M |
72 years, 155 days |
(June 16, 1944) (6/16/44) |
Living |
November 18, 2016 |
The biological father of John Cena. He wrestled his last match defeating Chad Epik at House of Bricks Pro Wrestling in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
|
47 |
Woody Farmer |
M |
72 years, 109 days |
December 25, 1935 |
February 29, 2012 |
April 12, 2008 |
Wrestled his last match for Bay Wrestling Federation in Alameda, California, teaming with his son Shane Kody and his grandson Riot defeating Boom Boom Comini, Johnny Starr and Mr. Frost.
|
48 |
The Cuban Assassin |
M |
72 years, 92 days |
January 27, 1945 |
Living |
April 29, 2017 |
Wrestled last match as a replecement for Nick Strong, teaming with Bushwhacker Luke and Dillon Sharpe as they defeated Brett Howett, Jakob Moore and Kris Hicks in a 6 Tag match at Ultimate Championship Wrestling 10th Anniversary show in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
|
49 |
Cien Caras |
M |
72 years, 27 days |
October 18, 1949 |
Living |
November 14, 2021 |
Last wrestled on November 14, 2021, for an event in Guadalajara, Mexico where he defeated El Gallo for the Arena Jalisco Heavyweight Title.
|
50 |
Billy Riley |
M |
71–72 years |
June 22, 1896 |
August 27, 1977 |
1968 |
Last known match took place in 1968.
|
T-51
|
Gustav Frištenský |
M |
72 years (unverified) |
May 18, 1879 |
April 6, 1957 |
1951 |
It is said that Gustav Frištenský wrestled until the age of 72.
|
Warren Bockwinkel |
M |
72 years (unverified) |
May 21, 1911 |
March 25, 1986 |
1983 |
It is said that Warren Bockwinkel, father of Nick Bockwinkel, wrestled until the age of 72.
|
Les Kellett |
M |
72 years (unverified) |
May 11, 1915 |
January 9, 2002 |
1987 |
It is said that Les Kellett wrestled until the age of 72.
|
52 |
Jimmy Snuka |
M |
71 years, 362 days |
May 18, 1943 |
January 15, 2017 |
May 15, 2015 |
His last match was at an ECPW event, where he teamed up with Frankie Flow to defeat the team of Andrew Anderson and Jason Knight.
|
53 |
Ron Fuller |
M |
71 years, 328 days |
March 3, 1948 |
Living |
January 25, 2020 |
Last wrestled on January 25, 2020, for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, teaming with Jimmy Golden to defeat The Dirty Blondes (Leo Brien and Mike Patrick).
|
54 |
Ultraman |
M |
71 years, 321 days |
July 14, 1947 |
Living |
May 31, 2019 |
His last match was teaming with El Solar and Super Astro as they defeated Black Terry, Negro Navarro, and Mano Negra at an event in Cuautitlan, Mexico.
|
55 |
Masanobu Kurisu |
M |
71 years, 304 days |
November 15, 1946 |
Living |
September 15, 2018 |
His last match was teaming with Shigeo Okumura and Felino as they defeated, Mano Negra, Solar I, and Villano IV at the ExpoMuseo event in Benito Juarez, Mexico.
|
56 |
Mae Weston |
F |
71 years, 138 days |
January 30, 1923 |
October 14, 1999 |
June 17, 1994 |
Wrestled in her last match in a tag team match with Stormy Apple as they lost to Josie Navarro and Margaret Garcia at Ladies International Wrestling Association in Las Vegas, Nevada.
|
57 |
Black Terry |
M |
71 years, 134 days |
September 3, 1952 |
Living |
Still Active |
January 6, 2024, for The Wolf King Dia De Reyes - RetroMania in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, teamed with Negro Navarro winning a tag team battle royal.
|
58 |
John Pesek |
M |
71 years, 124 days |
February 21, 1894 |
March 21, 1978 |
June 25, 1965 |
Wrestled in his last match defeating Frenchy Roberre at a Pacific Northwest Wrestling event in Portland, Oregon.
|
59 |
Américo Rocca |
M |
71 years, 115 days |
September 22, 1952 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on December 17, 2023, for CMLL in Guadalajara, Mexico, teaming with Mortis and Funebre losing to Johnny Dinamo, Minotauro and Shezmu.
|
60 |
Afa Anoa'i |
M |
71 years, 100 days |
November 21, 1942 |
Living |
March 1, 2014 |
Wrestled his last match with his sons Afa Anoa'i Jr., LA Smooth, Samu and his grandson Lance Anoa'i. They defeated Homicide, AC Anderson, Eric Cobain, Havok and Mustafa Aziz in a 10-tag match for his promotion World Xtreme Wrestling in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
|
T-61
|
Ivan Koloff |
M |
71 years, 83 days |
August 25, 1942 |
February 18, 2017 |
November 16, 2013 |
Wrestled his last match as he lost to Bob Armstrong at Superstars of Wrestling 1 in Rome, Georgia.
|
Stu Hart |
M |
71 years, 83 days |
May 3, 1915 |
October 16, 2003 |
July 25, 1986 |
Wrestled his last match in a tag team match with his son, Keith defeating Honky Tonk Wayne and JR Foley at Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
|
62 |
Dick the Bruiser Jr. |
M |
71 years, 15 days |
August 4, 1952 |
Living |
August 19, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled for Pro Wrestling King in Fort Wayne, Indiana, teamed with Top Gun and Jensyn defeated Mitchell Taylor, Bliar onyx and Kendell Beck.
|
63 |
Jaque Mate |
M |
70 years, 351 days |
September 29, 1948 |
Living |
September 15, 2019 |
Wrestled his last match at the VerdugoMania 3rd Anniversary show in Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, teaming with Jaque Mate Jr., Rafaga, and Rayman in a loss to the team of Américo Rocca, El Gallego, Huracán Ramirez, and Starman.
|
64 |
El Canek |
M |
70 years, 349 days |
June 19, 1952 |
Living |
June 3, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled on June 8, 2023, for Lucha Libre Boom 10. Aniversario in Tlalnepantla, Mexico teaming with Dr. Wagner Jr. and Tinieblas Jr. losing to El Hijo de LA Park, LA Park and LA Park Jr.
|
65 |
Bobo Brazil Jr. |
M |
70 years, 312 days |
September 14, 1952 |
Living |
July 23, 2023 |
Most recently wrestled for FEW Unbreakable in Greenfield, Indiana, defeating Jacob Rose.
|
66 |
Katsuji Ueda |
M |
70 years, 236 days |
December 15, 1945 |
April 20, 2017 |
August 7, 2016 |
Wrestled his last match for Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling in Tokyo, Japan, defeating HASEGAWA and The Shooter in a MMA Three Way match.
|
67 |
El Sicodelico |
M |
70 years, 226 days |
April 4, 1944 |
Living |
November 16, 2014 |
Wrestled his last match in an event in Mexico City, Mexico, teaming with Mil Mascaras and Dos Caras defeating Brazo de Oro, Brazo de Plata and Brazo de Platino.
|
68 |
Nikolai Volkoff |
M |
70 years, 203 days |
October 14, 1947 |
July 29, 2018 |
May 5, 2018 |
Wrestled his last match for Battleground Championship Wrestling in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, teaming with Jim Duggan to defeat the team of Mecha Mercenary and Nicky Benz.
|
69 |
Tito Santana |
M |
70 years, 155 days |
May 10, 1953 |
Living |
October 12, 2023 |
Wrestled most recently teaming with Super Comando to defeat the team of La Pandemia (Gran Pandemonium, Hijo De Pandemonium and Pandemonium Jr.) for IWRG in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico.
|
70 |
Baron Michele Leone |
M |
70 years, 67 days |
June 8, 1909 |
November 26, 1988 |
August 14, 1979 |
Wrestled his last match defeating Rat Ferraro at a wrestling event in Montreal, Canada.
|
71 |
Fuerza Guerrera |
M |
70 years, 33 days |
December 13, 1953 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on January 6, 2024, for The Wolf King Dia De Reyes - RetroMania in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, teamed with El Satanico losing to Black Terry and Negro Navarro.
|
72 |
The Great Kabuki |
M |
70 years, 22 days |
September 8, 1948 |
Living |
September 30, 2018 |
Wrestled his last match at a show that was independently produced by Masakatsu Funaki in Osaka, Japan, teaming with Giant Small Baba, Small Antonio Inoki, and Teruko Kagawa to defeat the team of HIRO Dai Circus Yasuda, Mitsukuni Daiso, Waka Shoyo, and Yamaishi Meijin in an 8-person tag team match.
|
73 |
Tatsumi Fujinami |
M |
70 years, 18 days |
December 28, 1953 |
Living |
Still Active |
Most recently wrestled on December 31, 2023 for All Japan Pro Wrestling Mania X in Tokyo, Japan, teaming with LEONA defeating Charlie Dempsey and Yuma Anzai.
|