58. Stanislaus Zbyszko

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A strongman from Poland, Stanislaus Zbyszko was the main star of European Professional Wrestling and was the main foe of whom ever was regarded as the best from North America. Zbyszko would eventually become the recognized World Heavyweight Champion and the fact that the WWE is now recognizing stars from that era could pave the way for the original star from Poland.

The Bullet Points

Billed From: Krakow, Poland
Key Championships Held: World Heavyweight Champion (2)
Why they will get in: Seriously. The fact that Larry Zbyszko is in helps Again, this is serious.
Why they won't get in: We have no idea how serious the WWE is about this range of wrestling performer.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1.   Wrestled Frank Gotch to a one hour draw (1909)
2.   Competed against the Great Gama to a draw in England (9/10/10)
3.   Defeated Ed “Strangler” Lewis for the World Heavyweight Title (5/6/21)
4.   Lost the World Heavyweight Title to Lewis (3/3/22)
5.   Won his second World Heavyweight Championship over Wayne Munn in a controversial match (4/15/25)