WWE Hall Of Famer Jeff Jarrett Names His Mount Rushmore Of Pro Wrestling

WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett has shared his personal Mount Rushmore of professional wrestling, leaving out one of the industry’s most beloved figures, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.

Speaking on his podcast My World, Jarrett named his top four wrestlers of all time, reaching back to the sport’s early days. His first two choices were pioneers of the business: Jim Londos, who launched his career in 1914, and Lou Thesz, who made his debut in 1932.

For his third pick, Jarrett chose Hulk Hogan, praising the Hulkster’s instrumental role, alongside Vince McMahon, in propelling professional wrestling into the global mainstream during the 1980s and 1990s. Rounding out the list was John Cena, the face of WWE’s Ruthless Aggression era, who remained at the forefront as the company transitioned to a family-friendly, PG-rated product in the 2010s. Cena recently cemented his legacy by securing a record-breaking 17th world championship at WrestleMania 41, during his 2025 retirement tour.

Explaining his selections, Jarrett stated:

“Jim Londos, Lou Thesz, Hulk Hogan, and John Cena. I’ve said this multiple times: Steve Austin had a rocket ship and got higher than anybody, but not nearly as long. It is so hard to argue with Hogan’s longevity and Cena’s longevity, their runs are crazy incredible. If Steve could have stayed healthy, we’re probably talking a different story.”

Jarrett’s focus on career longevity clearly influenced his decisions. Despite Austin’s immense impact on wrestling’s popularity during the Attitude Era, his relatively short run at the top ultimately kept him off Jarrett’s Mount Rushmore.

Why Did Jeff Jarrett Not Consider A Return To WWE In 2009?

Jeff Jarrett spoke about why he didn’t consider returning to WWE after briefly leaving TNA in 2008. Jarrett said that due to the fact that he was 42 years old at the time, he didn’t even consider a return to WWE, as he knew that Vince McMahon wouldn’t even consider bringing in someone of that age to work a full-time schedule. Despite leaving TNA in 2008, he quickly returned in 2009 and remained with the company until 2014.

H/t to ITRWrestling.com