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Greatest Pro Wrestling Families of All Time

World Wrestling Federation chairman Vince McMahon in 1991. Richard Drew / AP Photo

Perhaps more so than any other sport, or “sports entertainment,” pro wrestling is a family business with many promotions often being family-owned for generations upon generations.

The greatest example of this is the McMahon family, which has owned and operated World Wrestling Entertainment through its many incarnations for over 65 years. Other examples include the now-defunct World Class Championship Wrestling, which was owned by the Von Erichs in Texas and Stampede Wrestling, which was owned by the Harts in Canada.

Wrestling lineages extend to the ring as well. It’s quite common these days to hear of a performer being a second-, third- or even fourth-generation wrestler. Of course, having a relative precede you in the business helps you get your foot in the door, or ring, but the next generation has to build upon the family name. Many even end up better than their predecessors.

These are the best wrestling families, consisting of at least three people, that have ever existed in the world of pro wrestling.

20. DiBiase Family

Ted Jr., Ted and Brett DiBiase
Ted DiBiase Jr., left, with brother Brett, right, induct their father “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2010. Rick Scuteri / AP Photo

Primary wrestlers: “Iron” Mike DiBiase, Helen Hild, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Ted DiBiase Jr.

Years active: 1946-2017

Did you know: “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase played football at West Texas State alongside fellow WWE Hall of Famers Tito Santana and Tully Blanchard.

Bottom Line: DiBiase Family

The Million Dollar Man
“The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase was one of the most popular wrestlers in the 1980s. WWE / YouTube

Apart from being the father of “The Million Dollar Man,” “Iron” Mike DiBiase also is known for being one of the few wrestlers to die in the ring. During a match in 1969, DiBiase suffered a heart attack during the middle of a match, and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.

Five years later, Mike’s son Ted got into the business and was trained by two of his father’s rivals, Dory and Terry Funk. Ted joined the WWE, where his “Million Dollar Man” character developed into one of the best heel gimmicks in wrestling history.

All three of Ted’s sons also became wrestlers with Ted Jr. having the most success before retiring to focus on his acting career.

19. Colon Family

Primo and Epico Colon
Epico, left, and Primo Colon. Wikimedia Commons

Primary wrestlers: Carlos Colon, Carlito, Primo, Epico

Years active: 1966-present

Did you know: Carlos Colon appeared in just two WWE matches in his career, and they took place 25 years apart.

Bottom Line: Colon Family

Primo and Epico Colon
Primo and Epico were WWE tag team champions from 2011 to 2013. Edge4life42 / Wikimedia

Carlos Colon is the co-founder and owner of Puerto Rico’s World Wrestling Council (WWC) in which he, unsurprisingly, dominated as champion.

He won the WWC world title a record 26 times and held the belt the equivalent of almost 11 years. Carlos’ sons Carlito and Primo, as well as his nephew Epico, all passed through WWC on their way to landing with the WWE.

Among the second-generation Colons, Carlito has had the most success and held four different titles in WWE. However, he is no longer with the WWE after being released following the refusal of attending sponsored rehab for painkillers.

That leaves Primo and Epico as the last two Colons in WWE, and they currently constitute a tag team conveniently called The Colons.