10 Best Jobbers In Wrestling History, Ranked (2024)

Well before the internet turned the phrase into a four-letter word, "job guys" were a vital part of any pro wrestling company. Similar to offensive linemen in football, these performersdo the dirty work despite often being overlooked and underappreciatedby the common fan.

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While building stars, faces need victories to get over with the crowd. Heels need wins to seem like a credible threat to those faces. With one halting the other's progress, neither gets anywhere. So, in steps the savior: jobbers. Trying to equate their position with the company to a lack of talent is absurd, to say the least. Their technique, selling, and willingness to give back to the business make these workers aspecial breed.Here are the ten best to ever do it.

10 SD Jones

You may recall King Kong Bundy's famous nine-second win at Wrestlemania.However, don't forget the guy getting paid to do the job for that historic occasion: SD Jones.

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Jones started his career in the territory system before heading to WWE to begin an epic run as an enhancement talent. While his run in the fed wasn't just taking losses, SDspent over a decade with the company asa key component in helping build future stars. Vince's plan to turn his brand into a global powerhouse would have failed miserably without guyslike Jones asthe backbone of the company.

9 Pablo Marquez

Often overlooked, Ecuador's own Pablo Marquez may havedone the toughest jobs as his biggest run came in Extreme Championship Wrestling. As El Purteo Ricano, Pablo livedoff a steady diet of chair shots and table bumps,facing guys like Sabu, RVD, and Cactus Jack.

Pablo can be found in many an ECW highlight reel doing what he does best, getting his opponent over by taking brutal bumps to the fan's delight. Over twenty years later, you can still find Pablo working matches across the world.

8 Johnny Rodz

Not many job guys reach the WWE Hall of Fame, but in the case of Johnny Rodz, it's well deserved. Part trainer, part enhancement talent, Rodz's fingerprints are all over the business.

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Dating all the back to the WWWF days, Rodz was often the proving ground match for any new star coming into the company. Whether it was Snuka, Slaughter, or Mr. Perfect, their pushes were prefaced by a one on one battle with Johnny. His loyaltywas rewardedwhen he received a World Heavyweight Title shot at Hulk Hogan. Johnny, of course, took the loss.

7 The Italian Stallion

While his Italian heritage is questionable at best, The Italian Stallion was an NWA staple in the '80s. From Japan to Charlotte, North Carolina, Stallion was an integral part ofhelping the industry create new stars.

Stallion's work in the '90s can be found in both WCW and WWE where he put over guys like Shawn Michaels, Bam Bam Bigelow, and an up and coming Stunning Steve Austin.

And if his contribution to the sport weren't enough, it was The Italian Stallion that helped The Hardy Boyz land a job in WWE.

6 Mike Jackson

If the seventy-year-old Mike Jackson showing up on Impact Wrestling was your introduction to the man, you're missing one hell of a career. Jackson spent the '70s and '80s taking on a laundry list of first ballot hall of famers.

From Magnum TA to Ric Flair, from Jake The Snake Roberts to Bob Backlund, Mike Jackson as stood toe to toe and held his own against them all. With a world of talent and deep passion for the sport, you can find Mike working the indie circuit proving that age is just a number.

5 Duane Gill

No list of job guys is complete without the icon: Gillberg. But before he reached comedy wrestling immortality, Duane Gill was a big part of WWE's transitional New Generation Era. Duane's abilities were showcased as his smooth ring work and great selling helped future stars look amazing on WWF Wrestling Challenge and Superstars of Wrestling.

After some time away from the company, Gill made his comeback as part of the during the Attitude Era. A squash match loss against Mankind and a run with the J.O.B. Squadpaved the way for his Goldberg parody: The Mighty Gillberg.

4 The Brooklyn Brawler

Steve Lombardi is the definition of "pin me, pay me." After a WWE feud with the Red Rooster in 1989, Steve's ceiling was seemingly set at enhancement talent. And boy did he make the best of it.A company guy through and through, Lombardi's skill and willingness to help create new stars is legendary.

As the infamous Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz, a replacement Doink The Clown, or his most remembered Brooklyn Brawler gimmick, Steve carved out a legacy for himself that will never be forgotten by fans.

3 George South

If you were a big name in wrestlingduring the '80s or '90s, there's a good chance part of your journey involved putting George South's shoulders on the mat. The technically proficientSouth thrived in making wrestlers with any range of experience look like veterans. George's importance to the NWA, WCW, and WWF cannot be overstated.Just about every big name and future cash cow that came through was put in the careful, skillful hands of South.

The Rock n' Roll Express or Horsem*n in Crockett? George faced them. A stiff clothesline from The Ultimate Warrior in WWE? George took it. Getting over The Ding Dongs in WCW? Well, he tried. One thing is certain though, the story of professional wrestlingis a much different tale without the great George South.

2 Iron Mike Sharpe

"Canada's Greatest Athlete" Mike Sharpe reigned was one of the best enhancement talents in WWE from 1983 until 1995. Coming from a wrestling family, Mike seemed destined to carve out his place in the business.

Sportinga unique look, Sharpe's intensity and almost over the top wrestling style gave him a little some extraover his job doing brethren. Sharpe's size definitely added to his ability to make guys look credible. Mike's talents helped build big names in the '80s including The Junkyard Dog, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and The Macho Man Randy Savage.

1 Barry Horowitz

Pound for pound, Barry Horowitz was one of the best wrestlers of his time period, and that's reason enough to pat himself on the back. Barry is bestremembered for with feud with BodyDonna Skip (Chris Candido) that landed him on a SummerSlam card, but his highlights don't end there.

The talents of a job guy don't stop with a good wrestling match. They're also trusted with the safety of some of the biggest names in the world, and Barry locked up with the biggest of them. Owen Hart, Bret Hart, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, HHH, Mankind, and Kevin Nash were all beneficiaries of the tremendous services provided by Mr. Horowitz.

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