Who Is The Oldest Wrestler In WWE?

Find out who is the oldest wrestler in WWE and see how they compare to other wrestlers in the company.

WWE’s Oldest Living Wrestlers

The oldest active wrestler in WWE today is Kane, who is 49 years old. The second oldest is The Big Show, who is 48 years old. These two men are tied for the title of oldest active wrestler in WWE.

Dory Funk, Jr.

Dory Funk, Jr. is considered the oldest living wrestler in WWE. He was born on February 3, 1941, making him 79 years old as of 2020. Funk began his wrestling career in 1964 and wrestled for various promotions throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He is a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and a one-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Funk retired from wrestling in 1986 but made sporadic appearances until 2010.

Pat Patterson

At 78 years old, Pat Patterson is the oldest living wrestler in WWE. He made his debut in the early 1960s and is best known for his work in the 1980s as a member of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) tag team The Fabulous Rougeaus with Jacques Rougeau. Patterson retired from active competition in 1984, but he continued to make occasional appearances on WWF television until 1988. After leaving the WWF, Patterson worked as a commentator and referee for various wrestling promotions. He returned to the WWF in 1996 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996. Patterson currently works as a creative consultant for WWE.

Jerry Lawler

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler is currently the oldest wrestler signed to WWE. He is also one of the most accomplished and respected wrestlers in the history of the business.

Lawler, who is now 71 years old, began his wrestling career in the early 1970s. He quickly rose to prominence in the Memphis, Tennessee area, and eventually became one of the top stars in the now-defunct Continental Wrestling Association (CWA). In 1992, Lawler made his debut in WWE (then known as the World Wrestling Federation), and he has been with the company ever since.

Throughout his nearly 50-year career, Lawler has won numerous championships, including more than 20 regional titles. He is also a two-time world champion, having held both the AWA World Heavyweight Championship and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. In addition to his in-ring accomplishments, Lawler is also a celebrated commentator and color commentator, having called some of WWE’s most iconic matches and moments.

Lawler continues to make occasional wrestling appearances for WWE, most recently wrestling in a tag team match at WWE’s 2019 Survivor Series pay-per-view. He also frequently appears on WWE’s flagship television programs Raw and SmackDown Live as a member of the broadcast team.

WWE’s Oldest Deceased Wrestlers

WWE has been entertaining fans for decades, and many of its wrestlers have become icons. While some of the wrestlers on this list are still alive, they are all considered to be the oldest in WWE history.

Bruno Sammartino

Bruno Sammartino was an Italian-American professional wrestler, best known for his work with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF). He is considered to be one of the most significant and influential wrestlers of all time. Sammartino held the WWWF Heavyweight Championship for more than 11 years across two reigns, the first of which is the second longest single-reign in the promotion’s history. His legacy continues as he was inducted into both the WWE Hall of Fame and National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame.

Gorilla Monsoon

Gorilla Monsoon was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play commentator, and journalist, best known for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). His broadcasting career began in the 1960s when he worked as a wrestling promoter in Pennsylvania. In the early 1970s, Monsoon transitioned into a role as a color commentator and became one of the most recognized names in professional wrestling. He worked for several different promotions during his career, including WWE (then known as the WWF), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and Global Wrestling Federation (GWF).

Monsoon retired from broadcasting in 1999 due to health problems, but made occasional appearances on WWE programming until his death in 1999. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame posthumously in 2000.

Andre the Giant

Andre the Giant was a French professional wrestler and actor. He famously feuded with Hulk Hogan, ultimately serving as the bodyguard for “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. He passed away in 1993 at the age of 46.

Conclusion

After researching the ages of all current WWE wrestlers, we have determined that the oldest wrestler in WWE is 55-year-old Kane. Kane has been with WWE for over 20 years and is currently active on the Smackdown Live brand.