By Array on Nov 12, 2018 08:46 pm
WWE's next major PPV, Survivor Series, is right around the corner, coming to the WWE Network on Sunday, November 18. The event is one of the major PPVs for WWE, right alongside Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania, and Summerslam, and it's also one of the oldest. Survivor Series began back on November 26, 1987 with a simple idea: have four tag team matches where contestants are eliminated until only one team is left standing. The 1987 Survivor Series came in at 2 hours and 44 minutes for the matches and a whole bunch of weird interviews and segments. Considering GameSpot's Mat Elfring and Chris E. Hayner review each current WWE PPV, we thought it would be a good idea to take a time machine 31 years in the past to watch this show on the WWE Network, and review it like it just recently aired. Because they were only four matches at this event, we decided to discuss some of the segments and interviews that took place because they are bonkers in their own right. Here's the card for Survivor Series 1987 before we kick things off: Match 1 Team 1: Brutus Beefcake, Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Randy Savage, and Ricky Steamboat Team 2: Dangerous Danny Davis, Harley Race, Hercules, The Honky Tonk Man, and Ron Bass Match 2 Team 1: The Fabulous Moolah, Itsuki Yamazaki, Noriyo Tateno, Rockin' Robin, and Velvet McIntyre Team 2: Dawn Marie, Donna Christanello, Leilani Kai, Judy Martin, and Sensational Sherri Match 3 Team 1: The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid), The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair and Jim Brunzell), The Fabulous Rougeaus (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau), Strike Force (Rick Martel and Tito Santana), and The Young Stallions (Jim Powers and Paul Roma) Team 2: The Bolsheviks (Boris Zhukov and Nikolai Volkoff), Demolition (Ax and Smash), The Dream Team (Dino Bravo and Greg Valentine), The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart), and The Islanders (Haku and Tama) Match 4 Team 1: André the Giant, Butch Reed, King Kong Bundy, One Man Gang, and Rick Rude Team 2: Bam Bam Bigelow, Don Muraco, Hulk Hogan, Ken Patera, and Paul Orndorff Make sure to come back to GameSpot on Sunday, November 18 for live coverage of this year's PPV and a review of that show as well.
Interview: Team Honky Tonk Man
Mat: What's amazing about this is that Hercules is in the back mugging so hard for the camera. Everyone is having their own conversation, but only Honky Tonk has the mic. It's pure chaos, and it's wonderful. Unscripted promos are the best. Chris: This is an example of something that would never EVER happen in 2018, and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. It's just manic, having these four essentially on their own planes of existence, with Honky Tonk Man--who I do not like one bit--screaming into a microphone. It's wild how silly they make Harley Race seem here, and I kind of love it. My only wish if that it would've been Bobby Heenan with the mic.
Interview: Team Macho Man
Mat: The madness continues. Hacksaw Jim Duggan is using his 2X4 as a gun and Ricky Steamboat is doing Karate moves. The best part of the whole segment is Macho Man sliding in, with his back turned to the camera to tell us about the danger zone. He seems so confused yet confident in his confusion. Chris: I… I don't even know what to say about any of this. Ricky Steamboat is a New Yorker, billed from Hawaii, doing a karate gimmick. Jim Duggan's character is "weirdo with a 2x4." The '80s were wild and, at times, way too much. While these are fun, for the most part, this is going to be a long show.
Men's Survivor Series Match 1
Mat: Dangerous Danny Davis sounds like one of my created wrestlers. He kinda looks like one too. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake's outfit gives me no confidence that he's actually a good barber. Why was I so into this guy as a kid? He's like a poor man's Zodiac. The audience at this event is the best. It's just regular folk. There's no wrestling smarks or dumb signs. It's just average folk. I'm so happy I got into wrestling during this era. Ricky Steamboat is so good. He's such ahead of his time, and it really shows here. He's so smooth in the ring. And it's apparent, from the get-go that this match is really just to highlight team Macho Man. It gets pretty brutal towards the end when it's Macho Man, Steamboat, and Jake Roberts all beating on Honky Tonk, to the point where Honky Tonk just leaves the ring and gets counted out. What a weird finish, but I'm totally down with that. 7/10 Chris: I can't believe Jim Duggan did a corkscrew plancha to the outside. I'm kidding, of course that didn't happen. There's none of that on this show because it's 1987. These characters, though, are fascinating to watch. It's interesting to me that I watched this stuff in the 1980s and was so convinced it was real. As an adult, I'm watching a barber with a mullet fight an Elvis impersonator and… I'm kind of into it. These characters are so over-the-top but in a wildly entertaining way, even if the fighting looks even less impactful than anything you'll see today. The star of the match, for my money, is Ricky Steamboat. He's one of the best to ever step between the ropes and he's in fine form here. The match itself, though, left a lot to be desired. This is the first Survivor Series match ever and it ended because Honky Tonk just walked away? Poor form. 5.5/10
Interview: Andre The Giant's Team
Mat: You ever see a bad movie where all the extras in the background are talking, but it's obvious no one is really having an actual conversation. That's what's happening here. One Man Gang (oh Akeem) is just talking to the backs of everyone's head and nodding like a madman. I feel like Andre The Giant is mere seconds away from cracking up during that bit. Chris: Wow. First of all, Slick and Bobby Heenan in a promo together is the stuff of dreams. The odd man out here is Rick Rude, the only person showing literally zero emotion. He's just kind of standing there, showing off his amazing mustache. Sometimes, though, that's enough.
Women's Survivor Series Match
Mat: I know who Fabulous Moolah, the Jumping Bomb Angels, and Sensational Sherri are, and that's about it. Before the match starts, Jesse Ventura decides to promote The Running Man, shamelessly, and I love it. But man, Rockin' Robin is pretty awful to watch, especially when she's facing Sensational Sherri for a few minutes. They're both in very separate leagues as Robin half-sells everything. Speaking of separate leagues, the Jumping Bomb Angels are a lot better than I remember. The pace is pretty high for a match during the late-80s. You can't really take your eyes off the match as everything is happening to quickly. There are so many crossbody blocks, double underhook suplexes, and women being pulled into the ring over the top rope though. Wash, rinse, and repeat. And toward the end of the match, when it's just the Jumping Bomb Angels and the Glamour Girls, I just want the match to be over. The quick pace has worn a bit thin, and I just need it all to slow down a bit. 6/10 Chris: Do you remember the Glamour Girls? Yeah, neither do I. But they wear gold and Jimmy Hart is their manager, I guess. So many of the names in this match are forgotten, which is a bummer. But seeing the likes of Sensational Sherri, Rockin' Robin, and Fabulous Moolah is interesting. Sherri doesn't get enough credit for her role as a wrestler, due to her later time as one of the very best managers ever. She looks great in this match, though, and it the "Ladies World Champion," which is somehow a worse title name than Divas Champion. Unfortunately, the action in this match just doesn't have the same weight to it. This show, for the most part, isn't about blood feuds or anything like that, so the characters are important. Sadly, the women's characters just are defined well-enough--especially the final four of the Jumping Bomb Angels and the Glamour Girls. At least this match had a real ending, though. 5/10
Interview: Bobby Heenan's Team
Mat: This is the most madness. There are so many people yelling on screen, and I can't understand one thing anyone is saying. Heenan is blocking everyone talking too, and his back is to the camera. It's the best. I'm also glad to see Jimmy Hart does his jacket changes during interviews. It's very important that your outfit represent the wrestlers you're managing. Chris: This is officially the best part of the show yet. Why? Because Demolition. I can watch Demolition stand in the background and be weird for hours. What a crazy pants team Heenan built. And shouts to Greg "The Hammer" Valentine for making it onto this show and yet another costume change for Jimmy Hart.
Interview: Strike Force Team
Mat: This looks like a bunch of dudes tailgating before a football game, but I'm very confused as to what football team these gentlemen are rooting for. Is it the Decatur Staleys? Now that was a great football team. Anyway, this is a good example of why some wrestlers should be a bit more scripted, as it's impossible to make out what's actually going on. Chris: Team Strike Force looks like an early-80s TV movie adaptation of some comic book you've never read. They all look like low budget superheroes and their motto is "unity for victory." Does that make Bret Hart their Joker? Note from Mat: Strike Force was TOTALLY a comic book you've never read during the '90s.
Tag Team Survivor Series Match
Mat: It's really weird to see Rick Martel not using his "Model" gimmick. This is a really long match, running around 40 minutes. Sure, there are some fun moments, but this match is overstuffed, and it contains plenty of wrestlers I'm not interested in, including the Hart Foundation as heels, before they really hit their groove.This was the first time during this Survivor Series event that I simply didn't care what was happening nor did I feel invested in the match in any way. 3/10 Chris: I'm having a hard time believing this match started with wrestlers demanding the audience rise for the Russian national anthem. Yeah, this was Nikolai Volkoff's gimmick, but it's so much more haunting in 2018. Regardless, why is this match so long? There's nothing interesting happening in it at all. In fact, the part I was most entertained by was Jesse Ventura talking about the pilgrim hat he was wearing. 2.5/10
Segment: Ted DiBiase Counts Money, Bullies Children
Mat: Ted DiBiase is the greatest thing, to me, about the late-80s and early-90s WWF. The Million Dollar Man is such a great gimmick. He's just sitting in a nice car, counting money, and trash talking. The man is incredibly underrated when it comes to cutting promos. That laugh is the best. Additionally, I could watch all these segments of Million Dollar Man challenging kids to do contests for money all day long. They are hilarious. There is nothing better than DiBiase kicking the ball out of the kid's hand while he dribbling. NOTHING. None of this second part of the segment is new, but it's a nice package to show off how amazing DiBiase is. Chris: Ted Diabe is such an a**hole. He's a perfect heel, just throwing money at anything standing in his way. He's literally spending his Thanksgiving riding around in the back of a car, counting his money and remembering the times he humiliated children. What an amazing character that perfectly sums up the excess of the '80s.
Interview: Team Hulk Hogan
Mat: How do these interviews keep getting weirder? What is going on with Hogan's bandanna? Why is Hogan blocking everyone who is talking into the mic? This seems like a bunch of men who have already lost their minds. Chris: Leave it to Hulk Hogan to take this insanity to the extreme. Why does his headband have bangs? And, yeah, for some reason, Hulk is blocking everyone. Whoever produced this is just... bad. Also, I'm convinced this promo alone inspired the Oddities.
Men's Survivor Series Match 2
Mat: I forgot how big Hulk Hogan was, which is kind of a dumb statement, but the crowd is on fire from the moment Hogan enters the arena. It wasn't like this at all during the rest of the PPV. The whole match is really just building towards a face-off between Hogan and Andre, and when it begins, it really pays off. I love how sad Hogan is after getting eliminated. He's on the verge of crying. As soon as he's gone though, the train loses steam, right up until Bam Bam does a bunch of somersaults to escape Andre, and I completely lose it. The finish is nutso, as Andre wins by arm dragging Bam Bam. Today, you can't win a major match without dropping like at least 14 F-5s on someone. Andre wins, but then Hogan comes out an mugs for the camera a bunch to his theme music. And there's like 10 minutes of Hogan pointing and flexing because that's a thing that happened a lot back then. Yeah, this feels a lot like the '80s, which is good because it's 1987. 7/10 Chris: Man, Hogan is so over. It might be the most over anyone's ever been in wrestling, which is saying something. This is going down during peak-Hulkamania, and his popularity just dwarfs everyone else in the ring. Also, he still has a bit of a hairline, so there's that too. Truthfully, this match is nothing more than means to an end. It's all about getting Hogan and Andre face-to-face. Everything outside of that good and this match serves as a decent reminder of how cool Bam Bam Bigelow was. It's easily the best match on the card, but the magic comes when Andrew and Hulk are in the ring together, because that electricity shoots through the crowd. But Hogan losing the match via countout is a stroke of genius here. Hogan sells disappointment in himself, while they keep him from losing clean. From there, it's just a matter of time until Andre the Giant wins the match. 8/10
Post-Match Interview: Andre The Giant
Mat: While this interview is going on, Hogan is still doing his thing in the ring. His music is blaring and the crowd is cheering. Meanwhile, I can't make out what Andre the Giant is saying. He pointed a lot, so I know Andre means business. I haven't had this much fun watching mediocre matches in years. Can we cut back to Ted DiBiase picking on children, please? Chris: The end of this show really makes Hogan look awful. He got counted out on his own accord then attacked Andre with the title? That's your hero, America? That's your Real American? For shame!
By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 12, 2018 06:08 am
Wrestling's 22 Best Heel Turns Every Fan Should Know
Every superhero needs a villain to show how good they can be and professional wrestling is no different. Whether it's Triple H, The Undertaker, Ric Flair, or Vince McMahon, himself, the wrestling industry is loaded with some of the most dastardly villains of all time. Still, every bad guy has an origin story--a reason they went from being a babyface to a heel in the ring. Here are 22 of the biggest wrestling heel turns that every fan should know, ranked from worst to best. Image: WWE
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin turns on WWE
Nobody expected "Stone Cold," of all people, to turn his back on WWE. When he aligned with WCW and ECW during the invasion angle in 2001, it gave rival companies the legitimacy they desperately needed. Image: WWE
Shawn Michaels turns on Hulk Hogan
The emotionless look on Michaels after kicking Hulk Hogan in the face is one that will be remembered forever. The turn goes down as the moment two of wrestling's greatest titans finally clashed. Image: WWE
Triple H turns on Daniel Bryan
There was no better feel-good story than the rise of Daniel Bryan in 2013. Then it all came crashing down thanks to a pedigree from Triple H and Randy Orton cashing in his Money in the Bank title shot. Image: WWE
Triple H turns on X-Pac
The Attitude Era was loaded with heel turns. Still, the night in 1997 when Triple H pedigreed X-Pac, allowing Shane McMahon to beat him, stands as one of the character's defining moments. It was the necessary next step in his evolution. Image: WWE
Tommaso Ciampa turns on Johnny Gargano
After teaming since 2015--and winning the tag titles-- DIY came to an end in 2017, when Ciampa brutalized partner Gargano by throwing him into the screens and kneeing him in the head. Image: WWE
'Stone Cold' Steve Austin turns on The Rock
The turn of Austin at WrestleMania X7 should have been a major moment. The Texas Rattlesnake aligned himself with rival Mr. McMahon and attacked The Rock with a chair. But the whole scenario was tainted; Austin devolved into an emotionally needy heel that loved to hug. Image: WWE
Sgt. Slaughter turns on America
It's one thing to turn on "Real American" Hulk Hogan; it's another to turn on America. In the middle of the Gulf conflict in 1990, Sgt. Slaughter became a Saddam Hussein sympathizer as he started a feud with Hogan. The Hulkster beat him for the championship. Image: WWE
The Rock turns on the fans
When The Rock returned from filming a movie in 2003, something was different. Gone was the People's Champion. In his place was a cocky, "Hollywood" version of Dwayne Johnson that ate tofu, mocked the fans, and feuded with Hulk Hogan. Image: WWE
Seth Rollins turns on The Shield
In 2014, there was no hotter act than The Shield. That all came to an end when Seth Rollins smashed a steel chair across the backs of Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose--proclaiming he was ready to be a star on his own. Image: WWE
Stephanie McMahon turns on Vince McMahon
The sweet daughter of Vince McMahon proved to be anything but in 1999 when she turned her back on her dad, aligning with the man who, in storyline, drugged and married her in Las Vegas--Triple H. Together, the two ran the WWE as their own personal playground before Vince eventually joined them. Image: WWE
Kevin Owens turns on Chris Jericho
This is a bit of an odd turn, as Owens was already technically a heel. However, he was the cool heel. Destroying his best friend during the Festival of Friendship, though? That was a surefire way to make him hated. Image: WWE
Owens Hart turns on Bret Hart
There's nothing quite as sad as brothers at war. In 1994 though, that's what happened. Owen Hart attacked Bret's injured knee. The feud culminated with a classic match at WrestleMania X, regarded as one of the best of all time. Image: WWE
The Four Horsemen turn on Sting
The year was 1990, and upstart babyface Sting achieved his dream of joining Ric Flair as part of the Four Horsemen. Everything was perfect until Sting accepted a title match against Flair. Then the Horsemen decided to take out the trash. Image: WWE
Bret Hart turns on America
How did the beloved Bret Hart turn heel? By going on a tirade against America and everything it stood for in 1997. Hart remained a hero in every country but America, where he was hated in his final months with WWE. Image: WWE
Andre the Giant turns on Hulk Hogan
When Andre the Giant realized he was being relegated to Hulk Hogan's second fiddle in 1987, he enlisted master heel manager Bobby Heenan and demanded a championship match. When Hogan tried to talk things out, Andre ripped his shirt and tore off his crucifix. Image: WWE
'Macho Man' Randy Savage turns on Hulk Hogan
Anybody that loves '80s wrestling remembers the moment the Mega Powers were torn apart by Savage's jealousy over Hogan's friendship with Miss Elizabeth. It all came to a head during 1989's The Main Event, when Savage slapped his former friend across the face. Image: WWE
CM Punk turns on The Rock
In 2012, CM Punk was the biggest hero in the WWE. That all changed with one clothesline to The Rock, which made him wrestling's most hated villain. Image: WWE
Chris Jericho turns on Shawn Michaels
Jericho has always functioned better as a heel, but never more so than when he smashed Michaels' head through a TV in 2008. Image: WWE
The fans turn on The Rock
Rocky Maivia did not endear himself to fans at first. The crowd often chanted "Rocky sucks!" The only choice, of course, was to embrace the hate and become the villain. He took on the name The Rock, and launched his career. Image: WWE
Shawn Michaels turns on Marty Jannetty
This superkick heard 'round the world took Shawn Michaels from tag-team wrestler to legit star. It was 1991 when Michaels gave friend and partner Jannetty a dose of Sweet Chin Music. Image: WWE
Vince McMahon turns on Bret Hart
This is the heel turn that may have saved WWE from bankruptcy. As the egotistical head of WWE, "Mr. McMahon" was the ultimate villain and waged a feud with Steve Austin that helped the company rebound and win its ratings war with WCW. Image: WWE
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan turns on WCW
The biggest hero in the history of wrestling turning his back on the fans? With his popularity sinking in 1996, Hogan went heel in the greatest turn of all time. The New World Order ran roughshod over WCW for the next few years -- and eventually ran it out of business. Still, there's no understating the importance of Hogan's turn in wrestling history. Image: WWE
By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 12, 2018 06:05 am
Toydarian
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace With wings, large snouts, webbed feet and an attitude, Toydarians are very strange. Watto was the first of the series, as the owner of a young Anakin Skywalker and his mother Shmi. While Jedi can use mental manipulation on many, it's ineffective on Toydarians. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Yuzzum
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Like Ewoks, Yuzzum are native to the forest planet of Endor. In the original Return of the Jedi, a lone Yuzzum appears in the background at Jabba's palace -- at the time, it was too expensive to create more than one physical model. In the movie's 1997 Special Edition release, a CGI-created Yuzzum plays with Max Rebo's band. Image credit: LucasFilm
Geonosian brain worm
First appearance: Star Wars: The Clone Wars It's hard to judge the brain worms based on how they look but their power is quite impressive. The parasites have the capability to take control of a host, using it to forward its own agenda--or their queen's, at least. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Bendu
First appearance: Star Wars Rebels This moose-like creature from the planet Atollon is just too unique to skip. The massive being is sensitive to Force powers and has befriended Kanan on Star Wars Rebels. He also acts as a mediator of sorts, helping Kanan and his padawan Ezra deal with their conflict, never taking a side. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Sullustan
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi The multiple layers of Sullustan faces help these aliens stand apart from the rest. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Rodians
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope The green-skinned reptilian Rodians have a long history in the Star Wars franchise. Greedo, the most infamous member of the species, met his demise in A New Hope when he is shot and killed by Han Solo. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Trandoshan
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back The original Trandoshan designs might seem a bit dated due to the use of rubbery-looking masks, but the species has evolved over time. They're giant reptiles that also fancy themselves to be big game hunters -- what's not to love? Image credit: Lucasfilm
Ortolan
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi These guys look like strange blue elephants with elongated noses and floppy ears. What would Star Wars be without Max Rebo and his band keeping Jabba the Hutt entertained in Return of the Jedi? Image credit: Lucasfilm
Tusken Raiders
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope The Tusken Raiders, also known as the Sand People, come from Tatooine and are very xenophobic about those who settle in their planet. Outside of A New Hope, the Tuskens don't play a major role in Star Wars. However, their interactions with Luke and Obi-Wan Kenobi -- along with their interesting look -- make them notable. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Lasat
First appearance: Star Wars Rebels Like Wookiees, the Lasat are a large and very strong species that you do not want to be on the opposite side of a fight from. Interestingly enough, their design is based on the original concept art for Chewbacca, before it was decided he would be covered in fur. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Twi'lek
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi With long tentacles growing out of their heads and bright-colored skin, it's hard to confuse a Twi'lek with anything else in the galaxy. Many ended up as slaves, but some Twi'lek--including Jedi Knight Aayla Secura--rose to greatness. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Zabrak
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace They look almost human, except for the horns growing out of the top of their head. The most notable is Darth Maul, the Sith Lord that killed Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace. While Maul's skin was black and red with yellow eyes, these physical attributes of the Zabrak vary. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Mon Calamari
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi The Mon Calamari are a peculiar-looking bunch with their giant eyes and seemingly always smiling faces. The most recognizable member of the species is most certainly Admiral Ackbar. It's a trap! Image credit: Lucasfilm
Jawa
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Nobody really knows exactly what Jawas look like under their hooded robes, but it's hard to mistake their glowing eyes with anything else in the Star Wars universe. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Ewok
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi It's easy to make fun of the Ewoks. They're tiny little teddy bear aliens in a war for the universe. They're more powerful than they look, though. Their fighting style may be primitive, but it sure proved effective against Stormtroopers. They also like to party after winning, which is never a bad thing. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Hutt
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi The slow-moving Hutts are part of a crime syndicate. They keep themselves quite protected without the need for doing their own fighting. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Togruta
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Visually, the Togruta are a striking alien species--colorful skin and tail heads help them stand out. After being introduced in Attack of the Clones, it was Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels that became a breakout character, cementing her species as one of the franchise's best. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Asogians
First appearance: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial While they've only appeared in The Phantom Menace, Asogians play a fun role in the Star Wars universe, bridging the gap with Steven Spielberg's classic film E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Wookiee
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope This incredibly hairy species is native to Kashyyyk. Wookiees are fierce warriors, loyal to a fault and have very long lifespans--one that has lived for centuries appears in the canon novel Lost Stars. Image credit: Lucasfilm
Yoda
First appearance: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back It's never been confirmed exactly what race of alien Yoda is. Still, even with all of the mystery, it's hard to deny that Yoda is the most interesting and important alien in the galaxy. Image credit: Lucasfilm
By Chris E. Hayner on Nov 12, 2018 06:04 am
Every CW Superhero, Ranked From Worst To Best
With four shows so far, the DC Comics universe of heroes on The CW is mighty. Whether it's Team Flash, the Arrow gang, the Legends, of the crew at the DEO on Supergirl, these shows have been populated with so many heroes, that sometimes it's hard to keep straight. Not all of these superheroes stand out, though. Follow along as we rank every superhero from the Arrow-verse, from worst to best.
46. Hawkgirl (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
The more left unsaid about the first season of Legends of Tomorrow, the better. Hawkgirl's powers of flight, strength, and reincarnation are impressive but she doesn't bring much to the team besides her ridiculous helmet. Image: The CW
45. Hawkman (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
Hawkman doesn't have much to offer, either, with similar powers to his female counterpart and an equally silly costume. Image: The CW
44. Rip Hunter (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
This character's biggest problem is that Legends of Tomorrow has yet to find a decent fit for him. From his time as an overbearing team boss to his amnesia to his current rivals storyline, Rip needs to find a purpose and stick with it.
43. Obsidian (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
The Justice Society was, at first, an exciting prospect. Unfortunately, the team--including Obsidian--hasn't stuck around long enough to make any lasting impact. Image: The CW
42. Hourman (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
Like the rest of the Justice Society, there wasn't much of a chance for Hourman to shine. Still, as the leader of the group and the man who tracked down the Legends of Tomorrow, he's integral to their success. Image: The CW
41. Dr. Mid-Nite (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
With the ability to see perfectly in the dark, Dr. Mid-Nite is an intriguing superhero that should be explored more. But like the rest of his Justice Society cohorts, he hasn't been featured in a major role. Image: The CW
40. Stargirl (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
With the powers of flight and energy manipulation, Stargirl may be the most powerful member of her little-known Justice Society. Image: The CW
39. Guardian (Supergirl)
It's easy to love James Olsen on Supergirl. His self-interested evolution to Guardian, however, has put both himself and Winn in danger, making him a questionable hero. Image: The CW
38. Miss Martian (Supergirl)
White Martian M'gann M'orzz is one of a few of her people who doesn't hate green Martians. Instead, she forms a powerful alliance with the Martian Manhunter that's cut short when she returns to her home planet. Image: The CW
37. Human Target (Arrow)
Being a master of disguise might not be the most useful superpower in this universe. That said, it comes in handy when Oliver Queen--or anybody--needs a decoy. Image: The CW
36. Katana (Arrow)
While she hasn't adopted the name Katana on Arrow, Tatsu Yamashiro plays a significant role in Oliver Queen's flashbacks, even donning the character's signature mask. Still, it's hard to tell how useful she'd be as a team member. She's more of a lone wolf. Image: The CW
35. Commander Steel (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
Like the rest of the Justice Society, Commander Steel hasn't stuck around. He was there long enough to inspire his grandson to become Citizen Steel, though. Image: The CW
34. Jonah Hex (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
While Jonah Hex is an expert marksman and usually does what's right--including being an ally to the Legends when needed--he's still a man of another era. Shooting bad guys dead makes him a better fit for the Wild West. Image: The CW
33. Vixen (Arrow)
This hero, who harnesses the life forces of various animals, has made appearances in animated shorts on CW Seed and in an episode of Arrow. With her power, she could have a big impact on her universe... if only she would return. Image: The CW
32. Ragman (Arrow)
Ragman has a silly name, but he brought something special to Team Arrow: actual superpowers. Unfortunately, when the mystical Devarim rags lost their power, he left the team. Image: The CW
31. Deathstroke (Arrow)
Deathstroke blurs the line between hero and villain, depending on where in the timeline his appearance takes place. But he always comes through for the Green Arrow when it matters most. Image: The CW
30. Deadshot (Arrow)
Deadshot is another hero who walks the line of villainy. He does good things as part of the Suicide Squad but often in the worst way possible. Image: The CW
29. Connor Hawke (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
If Spartan's son, Connor, was a regular fixture in this universe, he's surely be in the top ten. Sadly, he's only appeared once in a potential future, as the new Green Arrow. Image: The CW
28. Speedy (Arrow)
Speedy replaced Arsenal on Team Arrow, but she was never meant to be a vigilante. She's since removed herself from that life. Image: The CW
27. Vixen II (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
Amaya is the only Justice Society member to become a major fixture in her universe. Image: The CW
26. Gypsy (The Flash)
Gypsy is still fairly new to the CW superhero universe. But with her ability to jump around the multiverse whenever Team Flash needs a little help, she's proving herself to be a valuable ally and, whether she likes it or not, a pretty good superhero. Image: The CW
25. Arsenal (Arrow)
Roy Harper's journey to becoming Arsenal is as good as superhero origin stories get. A kid from the wrong side of the tracks, he trains under the Green Arrow. In doing so, Roy saves not only the city, but himself, too. Image: The CW
24. John Constantine (Arrow)
Constantine was a great superhero even before arriving on The CW thanks to his one-season NBC series. Still, this master of the occult needs to show up on screen more. Image: The CW
23. Citizen Steel (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
With the power to transform himself into solid steel and the drive to follow in the heroic footsteps of his grandfather, Commander Steel, Citizen Steel is on his way to being one of the greatest superheroes of all time. For now, though, he's still a rookie. Image: The CW
22. Mr. Terrific (Arrow)
It's hard to figure out why Curtis chooses the life of a vigilante over running the operation behind the scenes. Still, as time goes by, he's proving himself a worthy hero in the field. Image: The CW
21. Jesse Quick (The Flash)
Upon getting her speedster powers, she seemed to mature quickly. Now, as the hero of Earth Three, she's rarely seen. Hopefully, she'll continue to grow in the role. Image: The CW
20. Black Canary II (Arrow)
Like Oliver Queen, Dinah Drake was once lost in grief and seeking revenge. Hopefully, she'll continue to grow as a character and a hero. Image: The CW
19. Mon-El (Supergirl)
The Prince of Daxam has an impressive list of superpowers, including invulnerability to Earth's weapons and accelerated healing. Image: The CW
18. Killer Frost (The Flash)
Caitlin Snow may waver between hero and villain, but she's shown time and again that there is good in her heart. She just needs to be that person more often. Image: The CW
17. Wild Dog (Arrow)
This newer recruit has proven himself a good student in the Green Arrow's style of vigilantism. Still, he has some maturing to do if he wants to rise up in the ranks. Image: The CW
16. The Atom (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
This universe's answer to Iron Man--a billionaire who creates his own suit of super armor--has become much more than that as the heart of the Legends. It's a welcome surprise to anyone who watched Season 3 of Arrow. Image: The CW
15. Overwatch (Arrow)
While some may want to debate Felicity's status as a superhero, she's been given a hero's nickname--Overwatch. The Green Arrow would be utterly lost without her guiding the way. Image: The CW
14. Captain Cold (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
Like his best friend Heat Wave, Cold got his start as a villain before becoming a hero. While Cold's death prevents him from reaching his full potential, his sacrifice still registers as a powerful final deed. Image: The CW
13. Jay Garrick (The Flash)
The Flash of Earth Three is not only a terrific hero but also the mentor Barry has needed. If only he could be around more often. Image: The CW
12. Firestorm (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
It wasn't smooth sailing when Jefferson Jackson and Martin Stein first joined together to become Firestorm. But now that they've figured out how to work together to harness their powers, it's hard to image Legends without them. Image: The CW
11. Heat Wave (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
Though he was introduced as a villain on The Flash, Heat Wave's inclusion in Legends of Tomorrow--along with his reckless attitude and twisted sense of humor--has made him a fan-favorite. Image: The CW
10. Kid Flash (The Flash)
While Wally is still a relatively new speedster, he's already a powerful member of the team--perhaps moreso than The Flash himself. Kid Flash's future is bright. Image: The CW
9. Martian Manhunter (Supergirl)
Though he initially keeps his identity secret, J'onn J'onzz is Supergirl's most powerful ally and a terrific mentor in the ways of being a hero to the world. With his abilities, J'onn plays a major role in keeping National City safe. Image: The CW
8. Vibe (The Flash)
At first, Cisco is horrified by his ability to manipulate dimensional energy. But now that he bridges the multiverse, he's a key player of Team Flash and seems to have fun with his powers. Image: The CW
7. Black Canary (Arrow)
Originally wanting to honor her fallen sister, the Black Canary--one of the Green Arrow's most trusted allies--quickly became a hero in her own right. Sadly, she is killed by Damien Darhk. Image: The CW
6. Spartan (Arrow)
John Diggle's evolution from Oliver Queen's bodyguard to Spartan is one of Arrow's greatest joys. He doesn't have superpowers or a quest for vengeance powering him. Instead, Spartan becomes a superhero because he wants to make the world a better place. Image: The CW
5. Superman (Supergirl)
The fact that the world's most iconic superhero exists in these shows is special enough. This version of Superman, however, is exactly what fans expect: He's positive, helpful, and always there for his cousin Supergirl. Image: The CW
4. White Canary (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
Following her resurrection, Sara Lance has taken up the mantle of White Canary to fight evil throughout time. She was a danger before, but transformed, she's a true leader of her team. Image: The CW
3. Supergirl (Supergirl)
The Maiden of Might is a powerful force to be reckoned with in National City. Given that she exists on a different Earth than the rest of The CW's DC shows, it puts her in more danger too. Still, it's nothing the Kryptonian can't handle. Image: The CW
2. Green Arrow (Arrow)
The CW's first DC superhero is also one of its best. The Green Arrow protects his city from both common thieves and would-be world-destroyers with magical powers. Image: The CW
1. The Flash (The Flash)
The Scarlet Speedster is the very definition of superhero, always willing to do whatever it takes to save the day. The fastest man alive is exactly what every superhero should aspire to be: selfless, respectable, and unwilling to cross the line. Image: The CW
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