When we talk about WWE first thing which strikes to our mind is USA but its only partial fact – Every WWE Wrestler is not originated from USA.” Great White North “has produced some phenomenal WWE stars in the past and many are featuring in current WWE ring also. Canada is one the biggest pro-wrestling Country and many superstars of Canada has dominated the WWE ring at various occasions. WWE is packed with Hall of Famers from Canada and have plenty more in making which will surely get added with passage of time.
Let’s have a look into Top all-time favorite Canadian WWE Stars and lesser-known facts about them
Bret Hart
He is undoubtedly best Canadian WWE Professional wrestler. He used the nickname “Hitman” in WWE ring. He won his first WWF Intercontinental Championship in 1991 by defeating Curt Hennig at Summer Slam. In the same year he won “King of the Ring Tournament” also. He has won WWF Championships 5 times and WWE Hall of fame twice. Hart’s had on-air rivalry with Vince McMahon. As his finishing move, he used Sharpshooter. Seeing Hart Success later sharpshooter was used by many Canadian wrestlers. Hart usually employed sequential 5 moves known as Five Moves of Doom. Apart from WWE he also made numerous television series and films appearances like “The Old Man and the Lisa” and “The Simpsons” In Canadian animated TV series “Jacob Two-Two” he provided Voice of pro wrestler character “The Hooded Fang”. In his famous autobiography “Hitman: My Real Life in The Cartoon World of Wrestling” Bret has showcased various aspects of his long Career and life.
Trish Stratus
She is one of the most popular female Canadian superstars in WWE history. She started her career as fitness model, later she joined WWE. She stared her WWE journey as team manager of T&A. She also came into limelight for having a kayfabe affair with Vince McMahon’s. As Trish spent more time in ring, she enhanced her wrestling skills and claimed many WWE titles. She was one-time WWE Hardcore Champion and was also awarded as “Diva of the Decade”. She won WWE Women’s Championship 7 times. She also ranked 1 among Top 50 Greatest WWE Female Superstars of all time conducted in 2021.
Truly she was a “trailblazer” for her Canadian predecessors. It was Stratus superstardom which enlighten WWE Officials that there is a large market and scope for women’s wrestling She won WWE Hall of Fame in 2013. Her official name is Patricia Anne Stratigeas. She married to her boyfriend Ron Fisico in September,2006. They have two children, as son and a daughter. Trish also participated in Music Videos, TV series and Films. ‘Bail Enforcers’ and ‘Gridlocked’ are two Canadian films which featured Trish. She has over 2M followers on Insta. Her official Insta ID is @ trishstratuscom.
Edge
Adam Joseph Copeland known by his ring name “Edge” is famous Canadian professional wrestler signed with WWE where he performs on Raw brand. In his overall WWE Career, he has accomplished 31 titles. Apart from wrestler he is very versatile entertainer also. Edge formed the Tag team with Christian and the duo won the title of World Tag Team Championship on 7 occasions Though their tag team was notorious due to use of Tables, Ladders and Chairs during their matches. Overall, he has won 12 World Tag Team Championship (other 5 coming with different partners) He split with Christian in 2001 and continued his solo career in WWE. He won King of the Ring tournament in 2001, Money in the Bank ladder match in 2005 and Royal Rumble in 2010. This made him first wrestler in WWE history to win all 3 tournaments. He is seven-time winner of World Heavyweight Championship. He was inducted in WWE Hall of Fame in 2012. He also featured in many TV films like Highlander: Endgame and Interrogation. He gave guest appearances on TV shows like Mind of Mencia. Edge claimed that he has never smoke Cigarette again after quitting it at age of 16. Adam and Phoenix married on October 30,2016. This is Adam’s their marriage after getting divorce from first two. Edge also came into controversy between 2004-2007 when he was charged of violation of the WWE Talent Wellness program due to purchase of steroids and drugs.
Kevin Owens
Kevin is pro Canadian wrestler currently signed to WWE and one of the most premier Superstar of current time. He performs on the Raw Brand. Kevin joined WWE in August 2014. He is 2 times WWE Intercontinental Championship winner. In May 2015 he won NXT Championship and in next year 2016 he won WWE Universal Championship. On October 2017 Owens defeated Mr. McMahon’s son Shane McMahon in famous ‘ Hell in a Cell “match. On Personal front Owens married to Karina Lamer in 2007. Kevin is also best friend with fellow WWE wrestler Sami Zayn. WWE fraternity believe that Kevin has the potential to become Stone Cold” Steve Austin of next generation. Kevin attracted the headlines when he challenged wrestling against Stone Cold Steve Austin in his retirement match of WrestleMania 38.
Natalya
She is a daughter of the legendary Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart. She performs on SmackDown Brand. In 2007. She signed a contract with WWE on January ,2007. She has won WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion with Tamina. WWE Divas Championship was also won by her in 2010. In 2017, she became the SmackDown Women’s Champion at SummerSlam after defeating her counterpart, Naomi. Natalya is only woman in WWE history to won both Divas and SmackDown Women’s Champion. She has 3 unique records as per Guinness Book of World Records for female WWE wrestlers which are most matches, most wins, and highest pay-per-view appearances. In 2017 she also explored journalism where she wrote weekly column for Edmonton Sun and Calgary Sun. She married to TJ Wilson on June 26, 2013. On October 1, 2016, during a house show match in Las Vegas her two front teeth knocked out. She is main cast of famous American reality TV series Total Divas.
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