WWE Small Giants: Ten Smallest Wrestlers

Professional wrestling was born from athletes that were bigger than life. For the first fifty years most of the wrestling talent were big and burly. Men like Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant ruled the squared circle. Then came the luchadores of Mexico and in walked the most famous little giant of them all – Rey Mysterio, and everything changed. Here are the smallest wrestlers in WWE.

Hornswoggle (4’4, 130 lbs.)

The smallest current wrestler on the WWE roster, Hornswoggle is the last Cruiserweight champion. His main purpose in the company is comic relief. His finisher, the Tadpole Splash, still elicits a big reaction. Before becoming Hornswoggle in WWE, he was known as “Short Stacks” on the independent circuit.

Rey Mysterio (5’6, 175 lbs.)

The smallest of the top pro wrestlers in WWE and the world, Rey Mysterio has defied the odds and became world heavyweight champion. In the land of giants, Rey has the biggest heart. With wins over seven foot tall Big Show and the muscular monster Batista. Rey’s fast paced style and love from the fans, Rey is a shoe in for a Hall of Fame spot. With his career winding down, Rey is teaming more and more these days with various partners ensures a few more years in the ring.

Chris Jericho (6’0, 226 lbs.)

The most famous of the smallest wrestlers, Jericho has been multi-time WWE champion, Intercontinental champion, tag team champion, and future Hall of Famer. Jericho is in the twilight of his career and he is making up and coming wrestlers look good. The Money In The Bank ladder match is the brainchild of Jericho and it’s been a popular way of getting a world title shot.

Justin Gabriel (6’1, 223 lbs.)

The “Capetown Werewolf” came to the WWE as part of The Nexus group. He’s a hit with the female fans and has an awesome 450 splash. Justin is a young talent who will only get better. Running with The Nexus has taught Gabriel how to work as a team in matches and by that, he has learned to get better in the ring and has won multiple tag team championships.

Evan Bourne (5’9, 183 lbs.)

Bourne is the ultimate babyface in pro wrestling. His youthful look is endearing to the younger fans and he has that fast paced move set. He and Kofi Kingston teamed up as Air Boom and won the tag team championships. His Shooting Star Press is a beautiful move. He’d make a great addition to a re-formed Cruiserweight division.

Sin Cara (5’7, 175 lbs.)

In the land of giants, Sin Cara needed to stand out. Coming from Mexico as Mistico, he was branded Sin Cara and given blue lighting and a trampoline to shoot into the ring. Sin Cara was given a heroes welcome by the younger fans, but his initial run didn’t pan out as planned. After returning from suspension he was placed with Rey Mysterio as a tag team. Sin Cara has a way to go, but look for him to break out soon.

The Miz (6’1, 230 lbs.)

The Miz’ transition from reality television to pro wrestling went smooth. He was a tag team champion with John Morrison and made the transition to singles star. He captured his first WWE championship on November 22, 2010 after cashing in his Money in the Bank against Randy Orton and defended it past WrestleMania. Miz is looking to climb the ranks again.

Yoshi Tatsu (6’1, 206 lbs.)

Saturday Morning Slam mainstay and constant jobber, Yoshi Tatsu is on the taller end of the smaller guys. Yoshi comes from New Japan and if booked right, he could become a lethal competitor in the cruiserweight division. He hasn’t won any titles in WWE, but if he sticks around he may surprise you!

Tyson Kidd (5’10, 199 lbs.)

The last graduate of the “Hart Dungeon” and one of the smallest men on the WWE roster, Tyson Kidd is probably the best wrestler on the roster after Daniel Bryan. He hasn’t been given many chances to shine in his career in WWE, but he does beat foes with his deadly “Dungeon Lock”. WWE should consider bringing the Cruiserweight title back and giving it to Kidd. He would make the belt shine on any given night!

Daniel Bryan (5’10, 192 lbs.)

The former indy darling has planted his foot in the WWE and calls it home. Being a small guy in the independents is one thing, but being a small guy in the “Land of the Giants” is another altogether. Bryan persevered through being small and getting over and a horrible name change to win the hearts of WWE fans everywhere. He is a multiple tag team champion and has also won the heavyweight title. One small blemish…18 seconds. Real fans will know what I’m talking about.

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