5 wrestlers that were legitimately tough both in and out of the ring

#4 Ravishing Rick Rude

Rude was never someone to mess with in or out of the ring.

While many knew Rude for being ‘ravishing' and brash in his persona and character, it was his legitimate toughness that stood out. He was considered one of the toughest men in the industry during his time. In fact, Hulk Hogan wouldn't wrestle him, as his grip was incredibly strong and nearly impossible to break. He was known to knock men out with a single slap to the face (not even a punch!)

In 1988, while Randy Savage was the champion, he asked the Dynamite Kid and Rude to watch his back while they were at a bar in NWA territory. Having those two with him on this evening meant there weren't any issues for the Macho Man. Rude's strength was further demonstrated when he finished in the top ten in the world arm wrestling championships in 1983. His feuds with Jake Roberts, the Ultimate Warrior, and Ricky Steamboat may be memorable, but so were the capabilities of the ravishing one outside the ring.