# | Award | Category | Year | Placement |
1 | Lou Thesz Award | George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall Of Fame | 2017 | |
2 | Most Improved Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1984 | 2. |
3 | Most Inspirational Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1986 | 2. |
4 | Most Popular Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1985 | 2. |
5 | The 100 Best Matches To See Before You Die | WWE.com | 2014 | 30. |
6 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 2001 | 370. |