10 Most Unbelievable ‘Freaks of Nature’ in WWE History
WWE has seen its fair share of physically impressive athletes, but a few names have taken the spotlight. These superstars may have trained quite hard, but they also carried size, strength, speed, and stamina that made them stand out, even among elite performers.
Here are a few such names that stand out.
Brock Lesnar
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There’s a reason no one else in WWE has matched this combination of raw athleticism and combat credentials. Brock Lesnar won the NCAA Division I heavyweight title, became WWE’s youngest world champion at 25, and competed in both the NFL and UFC. He made high-impact moves look routine and stayed active well past his debut years.
Vince McMahon
Nothing about this kind of physique makes sense at age 70, especially since Vince McMahon also runs a billion-dollar business on a few hours of sleep. Even so, he surprised everyone by gracing the cover of Muscle & Fitness, not once but multiple times, while showing off arms and shoulders that he built through brutal training.
Goldberg
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After entering WCW in the late ’90s, Goldberg immediately made his presence felt as an athlete built for physical dominance. His background in professional football and a heavy, compact frame made a mark from his first matches. He lifted the Big Show and used explosive spears to end performances quickly.
Keith Lee
No one expected high-flying moves from a wrestler weighing over 340 pounds—until Keith Lee did them. He landed moonsaults, springboard crossbodies, and planchas with clean execution that rarely looked off-balance or forced. His footwork stayed controlled, even in fast sequences, and he protected his opponents while delivering impact.
The Undertaker
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Staying at the top past age 40 is rare in WWE. Doing it while standing nearly seven feet tall is unheard of. The Undertaker did both. Across decades, he returned from injuries and exceeded expectations with long, high-quality performances. Fans expected his size to slow him down, but he moved with surprising agility.
John Cena
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John Cena majored in exercise physiology before he ever stepped into a wrestling ring. That’s part of the reason why he managed physical recovery so well. He returned from a torn pectoral muscle months ahead of schedule and appeared to be ready to compete. At WrestleMania 25, he lifted both Edge and Big Show—roughly 700 pounds combined—and delivered his finisher without hesitation.
Scott Steiner
As “Big Poppa Pump,” Scott Steiner showed up with a body that was more like a professional bodybuilder than a wrestler. His arms were swollen with muscle, his chest was fully packed, and his shoulders seemed bolted into place. Every part of his frame pushed size to its limit, which earned him the nickname “Freakzilla.”
Braun Strowman
One of the reasons Braun Strowman stood out was because he crashed into scenes by flipping ambulances, ripping off doors, and dragging down stage rigs—all during live broadcasts. He was a former strongman competitor, and brought real-world lifting ability into his segments. He was also once punched by Brock Lesnar, but barely flinched.
The Big Show
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Longevity at seven feet tall isn’t common in wrestling, yet this man stayed active for over 25 years. The Big Show once attempted a moonsault and flipped a Jeep in a storyline segment. Consequently, his size created unmatched force in matches, but he didn’t just focus on height. Instead, he adjusted to new eras and kept competing against younger talent, too.
Lars Sullivan
WWE saw something unusual and trademarked the word “freak” for Lars Sullivan because his physical appearance didn’t match standard expectations—even in a locker room full of heavyweights. He stood just over six feet but carried 330 pounds of dense, visible muscle. His chest, arms, and shoulders were heavily developed, which gave him a frame that looked built for collision.