 # | Award | Category | Year | Placement |
| 1 | WWE Hall Of Fame | Hall Of Fame | 2015 | |
| 2 | The 100 Best Matches To See Before You Die | WWE.com | 2014 | 32. |
| 3 | The 100 Best Matches To See Before You Die | WWE.com | 2014 | 83. |
| 4 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 2009 | 492. |
| 5 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 2008 | 492. |
| 6 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1994 | 81. |
| 7 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1992 | 50. |
| 8 | Tag Team Of The Year | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1991 | 1. |
| 9 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1991 | 38. |
| 10 | Most Hated Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1980 | 1. |
| 11 | Most Improved Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1980 | 2. |
| 12 | Feud Of The Year | Wrestling Observer Newsletter | 1980 | 1. |
| 13 | Most Improved | Wrestling Observer Newsletter | 1980 | 1. |
| 14 | Best Heel | Wrestling Observer Newsletter | 1980 | 1. |
| 15 | Rookie Of The Year | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1974 | 1. |
