Who Is The Shortest WWE Wrestler?
At just 5’3″, Hornswoggle is the shortest WWE wrestler. He’s also one of the funniest, most entertaining Superstars on the roster. Find out more about this fascinating performer.
WWE Basics
WWE is a professional wrestling entertainment company based in Stamford, Connecticut. It was founded in 1952 by Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt and is currently owned by Vince McMahon, his son Shane McMahon, and his daughter Stephanie McMahon.
What is WWE?
WWE is a professional wrestling promotion founded in 1952. It is the largest wrestling promotion in the world, hosting events in 500+ arenas around the globe. WWE wrestlers are trained athletes who perform choreographed moves in matches that tell a story and entertain the fans.
What are the different WWE brands?
WWE has four different brands that wrestlers can perform on: Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and 205 Live. Raw and SmackDown are the two main roster brands, with NXT being the developmental brand and 205 Live being the cruiserweight-exclusive brand.
WWE superstars
There are many WWE superstars who are shorter in height. The shortest WWE wrestler is Dolph Ziggler, who is only 5 feet 9 inches tall. Even though he is shorter than most WWE superstars, he is still a very successful wrestler.
Who are the tallest WWE superstars?
The average height of a WWE wrestler is 6’1”, but there are some supersized superstars who tower over their opponents. Here are 10 of the tallest WWE wrestlers in history.
The Big Show – 7’0”
The Big Show is a giant among men, and at 7 feet tall, he is one of the tallest wrestlers in WWE history. He has enjoyed a successful career in WWE, winning multiple championships including the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Hardcore Championship.
The Great Khali – 7’1”
The Great Khali is another giant of the squared circle, standing at an impressive 7 feet 1 inch tall. He is a former World Heavyweight Champion and has also held the WWE United States Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship.
Giant Gonzales – 7’7”
Giant Gonzales was one of the tallest wrestlers in WWE history, standing at an incredible 7 feet 7 inches tall. He was introduced to WWE as an unstoppable force, but he was unsuccessful in his quest for gold, never winning a championship during his time with the company.
El Giante – 7’5”
El Giante was another incredibly tall wrestler, measuring in at 7 feet 5 inches tall. He was introduced to WWE as part of Mexico’s AAA promotion and went on to have a brief stint with the company, facing The Undertaker at SummerSlam in 1997.
Andre the Giant – 7’4”
Andre the Giant was one of the most popular and iconic wrestlers in history, and he was also one of the tallest, measuring in at 7 feet 4 inches tall. He was a dominant force in WWE during his time with the company, winning multiple championships including the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.
Who are the shortest WWE superstars?
While the average height of a WWE superstar is 6’1”, there are a number of wrestlers who are much shorter. The shortest male WWE superstar is Hornswoggle, who stands at 4’5”. The shortest female WWE superstar is Alexa Bliss, who is 5’1”.
WWE height requirements
In order to be a WWE wrestler, you have to meet certain requirements. One of those requirements is height. The minimum height requirement for a male WWE wrestler is 5’10”. The minimum height requirement for a female WWE wrestler is 5’2″.
What are the WWE height requirements?
To become a WWE Superstar, you must meet certain criteria, including height requirements. WWE is looking for men who are at least 6 feet tall and women who are at least 5 feet 5 inches tall. There is no maximum height requirement for either gender.
How do WWE superstars measure up?
The average WWE superstar is 6’2” and 235 pounds, but as anyone who watches WWE programming knows, not all wrestlers fit that description. In fact, some are downright tiny in comparison to their larger-than-life counterparts.
So, who is the shortest WWE wrestler currently signed to a contract? That would be Sin Cara, who stands at just 5’6”. However, he is not the lightest wrestler on the roster. That honor goes to Kalisto, who weighs in at just 175 pounds.
While Sin Cara and Kalisto may be the shortest and lightest wrestlers currently signed to WWE contracts, they are far from the only superstars who don’t fit the “average” WWE superstar mold. Other notable examples include Braun Strowman (6’8”, 385 pounds), Big Show (7’0”, 383 pounds), and Rikishi (6’1”, 350 pounds).
Whether they are shorter or taller than average, lighter or heavier than average, all of these WWE superstars have one thing in common: they are all incredibly athletic and entertaining performers who have what it takes to thrive in the world of professional wrestling.
WWE superstars and their heights
Short wrestlers are often more agile, which can give them an advantage in the ring. In WWE, there have been many successful short wrestlers such as Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero. In this article, we will take a look at the shortest WWE superstars and see how they have fared in their careers.
The tallest WWE superstars
In professional wrestling, size does matter. The bigger and the badder a wrestler is, the more intimidating they are in the ring. Not to mention, the fact that they can physically do more due to their size and strength. While there have been a number of very successful smaller wrestlers throughout WWE history, the tallest wrestlers usually end up dominating the competition.
The following is a list of the tallest WWE superstars, both current and former:
The Big Show – 7’0”
The Big Show is one of the most successful WWE superstars of all time. He has held numerous titles throughout his career and has also worked for other wrestling companies such as WCW and ECW. Big Show is currently signed to WWE and is appearing on both Raw and SmackDown Live.
The Undertaker – 6’10”
The Undertaker is one of the most iconic WWE superstars ever. He has been with WWE for over 25 years and has held numerous titles during his tenure. The Undertaker is currently retired from active competition but still makes occasional appearances for WWE.
Kane – 7’0”
Kane is another veteran WWE superstar who has been with the company for over 20 years. Kane is a former world champion and has held numerous other titles during his career. Kane is currently signed to WWE and appears on both Raw and SmackDown Live.
The shortest WWE superstars
WWE superstars come in all shapes and sizes. There are the giants, like The Big Show, and the smaller wrestlers, like Rey Mysterio. But who is the shortest WWE superstar?
According to WWE.com, the shortest WWE superstar is Hornswoggle, who is just 3’2″ tall. Interestingly, he is also one of the heaviest WWE superstars, weighing in at 220 lbs.
Hornswoggle is not the only short WWE superstar. Other short wrestlers include Divas Alicia Fox (3’5″) and Rosa Mendes (3’6″).
While these wrestlers may be shorter than their counterparts, they are still towering giants compared to some of the shortest people in the world. For comparison, the world’s shortest man is Chandra Bahadur Dangi, who was just 21.51 inches (54.6 cm) tall when he was measured in February 2012.