5 Wrestling legends who weren't great in-ring, and 5 who were

When you're a wrestling legend, it means that fans all over the world know your name. It means that your name has become synonymous with professional wrestling itself, and you are inextricably linked to sports entertainment's very foundations.

What being a legend does NOT mean is that you were actually a decent in-ring worker. Pro wrestling has evolved, but there has always been a distinction between those wrestlers who can make a convincing battle between the ropes and those who cannot, and must rely on gimmicks or their reputation to carry them through.

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Here are five legendary wrestlers who weren't very good at wrestling, and five that were.

Not good at wrestling: Big Daddy

Shirley Crabtree was a second generation wrestler, following in the footsteps of his father. Crabtree stood over six and a half feet tall and had a 64-inch chest at the start of his career.

However, his size also limited the scope of his athletic ability. By the time he became UK hero Big Daddy, he had degenerated into a man who usually just sort of bounced his belly of opponents and utilized forearm smashes.

PWI has often categorized Big Daddy as one of the worst wrestlers to ever lace up a pair of boots. In spite of this, he was enormously successful, and can aptly be called the UK's Hulk Hogan.

Here's Big Daddy taking on Haystacks Calhoun. Thankfully it's short.

Good at Wrestling: Eddie Guerrero

Eddie Guerrero was not only one of the most exciting, entertaining, and beloved men in the sport, he was also one of the most technically sound.

Eddie wrestled all over the world, but he truly made his first big mark on the industry in Japan, where he was one of the more famous men to don the mask of Black Tiger. He was a key figure in the Monday Night War, having been a decorated tag team, United states, and cruiserweight champion on WCW before defecting to the WWE with his fellow Radicalz.

Guerrero is one of a handful of men to pin Brock Lesnar for a title, and is dearly missed by wrestling fans all over the world.

Here's Eddie taking on Rey Misterio in a five star encounter at WCW's Halloween Havoc.

Not Good at Wrestling: Baron Von Raschke

Pro wrestling is often a mirror of society, so during World War Two came the advent of Baron Von Raschke, evil German from Munich.

He was actually the thoroughly American James Donald Raschke, and his gimmick was all that kept his career going. Raschke was a large man, but not particularly athletic even though he had legitimate amateur wrestling chops.

His claw hold is rarely used today because it just looks silly, and Raschke's enormous success has little to do with his wrestling ability.

Here's Raschke taking on Verne Gagne.

Good at Wrestling: Arn Anderson

Double A is best known for his work as Enforcer of the Four Horsemen. His gritty, no nonsense persona and absolute crispness of execution made him one of the most respected pro wrestlers of all time, even when he was working heel.

Arn Anderson held numerous titles during his outstanding career, but never a big belt in the promotions he worked for. Critics and fans agree that it was his friendship with Ric Flair that probably held him back from being the top guy in NWA or WCW.

Here's Arn vs another legend, the Great Muta

Not good at wrestling: Kevin Nash

Kevin Nash has always been great on the microphone, but his wrestling skills are inversely proportional to his charisma during an interview.

Big Boot. Sidewalk Slam. Jacknife powerbomb--which to be honest is one of the weaker looking powerbomb variations--and that's it, other than a clothesline or elbows in the corner. To make matters worse, Nash didn't take the athletic portion of wrestling seriously and often broke kayfabe during his matches with his silly antics.

Here's Nash taking on DDP for the title at WCW Slamboree.

Good at wrestling: Barry Whindam.

Second generation star Barry Windham was taken under the wing of the legendary Dusty Rhodes in his early career. Windham would actually surpass Dusty in terms of technical ability, if not promo or interview skills.

Windham was another victim of friendship with Ric Flair, in a way. His time with the Horsemen was spent as the midcard US champion, a noble designation but not the big belt of the promotion. Windham was one of those big men with great agility who could work great matches with almost anyone.

Here's Windham vs. Sting for the US title.

Not Good at wrestling: Lex Luger

Luger's chiseled physique was one of the most impressive of the 1980s, and to be honest his interviews were actually decent, too.

But once the bell rang Luger was adequate, at best. Men like Ric Flair could drag decent performances out of him, but he is mostly remembered for the loud 'OOOW' noises he made when selling offense. He would never quite make it to Flair or close friend Sting's level in the industry but is still a man who main evented a Wrestlemania and an 80s icon.

Here's Luger vs. Nash for the IC strap. Sorry.

Good at wrestling: Sting

While in his early days in the sport Sting was not formally trained, he quickly remedied this and became a student of the game.

Sting learned many techincally precise moves, like the Scorpion Deathlock, and was one of the men who could safely utilize a gorilla press slam. His polished skill combined well with brute strength and uncanny agility. Sting could also put on a great match with almost anyone, and his promo skills were every bit as impressive as his in ring work.

Here's Sting in a Thunderdome match with some fellow legends. See how many you can name.

Not good at Wrestling: Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan's name is synonymous with pro wrestling itself for an entire generation of fans. He can legitimately claim to have revolutionized the industry not only once, but twice. The first was the Rock N Wrestling connection, which made pro wrestling a cable television staple, and the second was the advent of the NWO which was the impetus for the Monday Night War.

That all being said, Hogan's in-ring skills were limited at best. Born with scoliosis, Hogan always was plagued by back problems even in his youth. His physical maladies made it difficult for him to move as he aged. Also, Hogan quite frankly figured he didn't need to be a stellar technical wrestler. He was huge, and had a great look, and his microphone skills were the best in the business.

Of course, this doesn't mean as much to his peers. Vergne Gange was once asked what he thought of Hogan, and responded "As a man who has done well for himself I give him a nine or a ten. As a wrestler, I give him a one or maybe even a zero. My Grandmother can do a better legdrop!"

Here's Hogan vs. the Shark in an encounter no one remembers for good reasons.

Good at wrestling: Ric Flair

He's the man with the most world title reigns to his credit, the subject of an acclaimed ESPN documentary, and has filled more arenas around the world than any other wrestler can honestly claim.

He's the Nature Boy Ric Flair, and there is compelling evidence he is the GOAT of pro wrestling. Flair didn't have a lot of flashy offense like dropkicks or frog splashes, but his fundamentals were without flaw and he was able to bring the best out of his opponents. His chops are so famous fans around the world--even in promotions where Flair has never wrestled--shout woooo! when anyone uses a knife edge hand to the chest.

Flair is not only a legend, he's also one of the best in-ring performers to ever lace up the boots.

Here's Flair vs. Steamboat in a match many still refer to as the greatest of all time.

There you have it; Five wrestling legends who weren't so good at wrestling, and five that were. If you have comments please leave them below and thanks for reading!