Professional wrestling has long been a multicultural affair, with people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life rising to the top of the proverbial (and sometimes literal) ladder to reach the heights of the industry. In the past, we’ve talked about the influential African American wrestlers like the trailblazing Bobo Brazil, some of the memorable Japanese WWE superstars, and numerous other groups. But, one area that hasn’t been discussed in the past is the impact of Jewish wrestlers on the sport.
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we have put together a list of wrestlers like AEW World Heavyweight Champion Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Bill Goldberg, and 2023 WWE Hall of Famer Andy Kaufman, who all have made an impact on the sport, in one way or another.
