So, MY top 5. I understand I will leave off some people that are universally recognized as great talkers, but this is the list of guys who's promos and style I really thought were the best. I recognize the greatness of Flair and Rock, but they were way too repetitive and in Rock's case childish for my tastes. These are all guys that I could listen to all day:
1. Bobby Heenan
In my opinion the greatest talent in wrestling history. He could literally do it all. He was a worker who happened to manage(Nick Bockwinkel and Ray Stevens both praised his in ring ability, that's good enough for me), was a fucking heat magnet on the mic, was a great commentator, etc. Probably could have been a great booker given the chance.
2. Jim Cornette
Corny's quick wit chicken shit/rich boy persona made him must watch/listen TV
3. Ole/Arn Anderson
I combined these two simply because most of their work I remember as a team, though both were great singles stars. Both were to-the-point talkers, tougher than hell and believable. If you haven't ever listened to Ole's heel turn promo post-Dusty cage match do yourself a favor:
Here's a hidden gem by AA. Do yourself a favor and watch the whole clip:
4. *Late career* Bret Hart
From the heart, to the point and quietly confident.
5. Dusty Rhodes
No explanation needed. The dweam is the dweam bay bee
6th man award goes to Jake Roberts
