 # | Award | Category | Year | Placement |
| 1 | WWE Hall Of Fame | Hall Of Fame | 2019 | |
| 2 | NWA Hall Of Fame | Hall Of Fame | 2011 | |
| 3 | Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall Of Fame | Hall Of Fame | 2002 | |
| 4 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1996 | 306. |
| 5 | WCW Hall Of Fame | Hall Of Fame | 1995 | |
| 6 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1995 | 269. |
| 7 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1994 | 199. |
| 8 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1993 | 194. |
| 9 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1992 | 231. |
| 10 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1991 | 289. |
| 11 | Most Inspirational Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1976 | 2. |
| 12 | Most Popular Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1976 | 1. |
