The Mount Rushmore monument in South Dakota is one of the most iconic symbols throughout the United States of America, with millions flocking to see it in person every year in order to learn more about the history of the nation.
It's a fine piece of art, representing some of the greatest men to have stepped foot on American land.
So naturally, sports fans around the world tend to use it as a way in which they can apply it to their own situations. For example, the NBA, NFL and many more organisations feature fanbases that debate who exactly would be on the Mount Rushmore for their designated sport.
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It often creates some interesting discussion, because there are many legends to be found across the likes of basketball, American football and more.
When it comes to the WWE, however, it's even more difficult. There have been so many phenomenal superstars and influential figures over the years that it's hard to determine just four men or women that deserve it above all others.
Whether it's the wrestlers themselves or figures behind the scenes, WWE has played host to some of the most important entities in the history of sports entertainment.
So with that being said, let's take a look at the five most likely members of the WWE Mount Rushmore.
#5 Bruno Sammartino
Bruno Sammartino is one of the greatest superstars in the history of professional wrestling and that's just a fact. The man sold out Madison Square Garden on a consistent basis, in addition to holding the WWE Championship for a combined 4,040 days.
Those two facts alone are staggering and are more than enough to qualify him for a position on this list.
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If it weren't for Sammartino, we may have never seen World Wrestling Entertainment expand into the juggernaut it is today. He grabbed the company and threw them on his back during his tenures as champion, becoming one of the most iconic figures not just in wrestling but in the entirety of New York City.
Every time he even walks into a room, people should stand up and applaud. Legend.
Now to someone who is a little bit more noteworthy at present.
#4 John Cena
The 15-time World Champion John Cena is just two world title reigns away from overtaking Ric Flair's record of 16 tenures with the belt. That in itself is enough to qualify him for this position, but Cena's influence on the business goes so much further than that.
A lot of people don't often give the guy the credit that he truly deserves for the work he does week in and week out.
Whether it's his endless charity work, in-ring ability or unbelievable star power, it often seems as if there's nothing this guy can't do. He is the ultimate company man for WWE and has given his heart and soul to the business, swearing to leave it in a better position than when he found it.
That, right there, is the definition of John Cena as a man and as a prime candidate for the WWE Mount Rushmore.
From the Doctor of Thuganomics to someone a little more hardcore.
#3 Stone Cold Steve Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin is potentially the biggest star in the history of professional wrestling.
Now whilst that may seem like an extremely big statement to make, all you need to do is look at his phenomenal run during the Attitude Era which is often regarded to be the most successful period of time for the industry.
The Texas Rattlesnake would sell out arenas on a nightly basis and despite his brash nature, fans couldn't help but cheer him because his anti-establishment persona was just so enjoyable to watch.
He was hard working, dedicated and to this day continues to contribute towards the product with occasional appearances and his work on the Stone Cold Podcast. Austin 3:16 says he belongs on this list.
Onto a man who didn't have nearly enough run-ins with Austin throughout their careers.
#2 Hulk Hogan
Without Hulk Hogan, the WWE likely isn't here today. Fact. The guy was an absolute machine back in the 80s and was one of the biggest reasons for the boom period that professional wrestling experienced back then.
His infectious charisma, larger than life character and ability to capture the imagination of fans all around the world made him a true legend of the business.
Then, when things were getting a little bit stale, he completely changed up his persona and became just as popular once again in the 90s. His ability to stay relevant would never cease to amaze fans and critics, and Hogan's undeniable love of the industry carried him and the WWE to heights that we will likely never see again.
To conclude this list - it just had to be the man who started it all.
#1 Vince McMahon
Vincent Kennedy McMahon took a chance with the WWWF all those years ago, and as we sit here in 2017 preparing for the 33rd annual WrestleMania it's fair to say that it paid off.
McMahon was never shy when it came to sticking his neck out on the line and taking a chance, and as a result of that, he created a global empire that is still going strong to this day.
No matter how many people debate some of the decisions he's made over the years, his impact on professional wrestling is second to none.
WWE is his brainchild and when you see what it's become over the course of the last few decades, it becomes increasingly obvious that there's only one man who can head up this Mount Rushmore.
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