10 Smaller Wrestlers Who Were Stronger Than They Had Any Right To Be

One aspect that makes wrestling interesting is that each wrestler has his own in-ring style based on his size and physical abilities. Smaller wrestlers, cruiserweights if you will, are faster, more agile, and more athletic than the big men. But there are some smaller wrestlers who don't settle for athleticism and have also developed incredible strength for their size.

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That's right, these smaller wrestlers have high-flying moves, technical moves, and are also capable of executing power moves. Can you ask for more? So, without further ado, let's take a look at 10 smaller wrestlers across WWE and AEW who were stronger than they had any right to be.

10 Chad Gable

Chad Gable is one of the most talented wrestlers in WWE today, and it's because he's pretty much the complete package. His technique is flawless, his submission moves are exceptional, he can execute high-flying moves, and he's also very strong.

Recently at WrestleMania 39, Gable did an impressive feat of strength when he performed a suplex on Braun Strowman. A 5' 8", 200-pound guy has no right to be that strong. Gable is a phenomenal wrestler and fans hope to see him win a WWE singles title one day.

9 Ricochet

Ricochet is undoubtedly one of the best high-flyers in WWE history. He flies and defies gravity without fear, stealing the show with some mind-blowing moves, like his insane 630° or his beautiful Shooting Star Press.

But that's not all, as Ricochet also has strength and can perform power moves from time to time. He is 5' 9" and weighs less than 200 pounds, but his muscles are toned, and he is stronger than he looks.

8 Eddie Guerrero

Eddie Guerrero was only 5'8", so he had no right to be strong, but he spent many hours in the gym, his muscles grew, and he developed incredible strength for someone of his height.

Guerrero was a phenomenal wrestler, and his strength had a lot to do with that, as he could stand up to bigger wrestlers, such as Brock Lesnar. Eddie Guerrero is one of the shortest wrestlers to win a WWE World Championship, by the way.

7 The British Bulldog

The British Bulldog was short for a wrestler, standing at 5'11", and perhaps that was a factor that kept him from being in the WWE World Title picture. However, he was very strong and could perform power moves with ease.

His running powerslam was impressive, and his vertical suplex was excellent as well, and he would perform those moves regardless of the size of his opponent. The British Bulldog was stronger than he had any right to be.

6 PAC

PAC could not be missing from this list, as he is 5' 8" and weighs less than 200 pounds, which is well below average for a wrestler. Still, PAC is incredibly strong, and his offense is really impressive.

This guy is the complete package in terms of in-ring skills, as he possesses technique, strength, speed, athleticism, and explosiveness, so he can perform all kinds of moves. PAC is an amazing wrestler, and he is definitely stronger than he has any right to be.

5 Finn Balor

PAC's real-life friend, Finn Balor, is also stronger than he had any right to be. Balor is 5'11" and 190 pounds, but he is still very strong for someone his size.

The key to Balor is that he has a great physique, he has a strict diet and has spent countless hours in the gym, and that allows him to be a pretty strong wrestler, although he doesn't use power moves often.

4 Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens is 5'11", but that didn't stop him from becoming one of the best wrestlers of his generation. KO has had a memorable career, and he still has plenty of time to reap more great moments.

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Despite his short stature, Owens weighs around 250 pounds, and that allows him to have outstanding strength for someone of his height. Owens doesn't do a lot of power moves, but just watching him perform his Powerbomb against any of his opponents is enough to see how strong he is.

3 AJ Styles

AJ Styles is a small wrestler, but even so, he has had an illustrious career and has been successful wherever he has gone. The fact that he is 5'11" and weighs about 215 pounds has not stopped him from becoming a wrestling legend.

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Styles has made a huge impact mainly thanks to his in-ring skills, as he has delivered a number of memorable matches throughout his career. "The Phenomenal One" has technical moves, high-flying moves and, while he doesn't have outstanding power moves, he uses his strength in his matches, making it evident that he is stronger than he looks.

2 Tazz

Tazz was barely 5' 8", but he was much stronger than he had any right to be. He had big muscles and looked extremely intimidating despite his height.

Tazz had an excellent arsenal of moves, which included some power moves, and it must be said that his Suplex was impressive. He was an ECW icon and had the potential to shine in WWE, but unfortunately booking and injuries ruined his WWE run.

1 Perry Saturn

Perry Saturn was another one of those smaller wrestlers who was stronger than he had any right to be. He was 5'10" and weighed 230 pounds, but he was very strong.

He could perform impressive power moves, but he could also perform high-flying moves and submission moves. Overall Saturn was a great in-ring wrestler, but fans tend to forget about him because his character was basic, and he never really connected with the fans.