As the popularity of puroresu grew after Rikidozan's debut in the late 40s, there have been a number of wrestlers and tag teams that have transcended the ranking of superstar into legendary status. This section has wrestlers that already have profiles linked from other pages, but with over 700 profiles on Puroresu Central I wanted it to be easier to find the true legends that have made puroresu what it is today. This is purely subjective, but I consider a wrestler or tag team legendary if they made a lasting impact on puroresu in the ring, out of it, or both. Most are retired, but some active wrestlers are already legends based on their achievements in the sport. Not all of these wrestlers are on the same level, but all are legends in their own right.