# | Award | Category | Year | Placement |
| 1 | The 100 Best Matches To See Before You Die | WWE.com | 2014 | 32. |
| 2 | NWA Hall Of Fame | Hall Of Fame | 2008 | |
| 3 | Frank Gotch Award | George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall Of Fame | 2006 | |
| 4 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1992 | 17. |
| 5 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1991 | 19. |
| 6 | Most Inspirational Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1989 | 2. |
| 7 | Feud Of The Year | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1987 | 1. |
| 8 | Most Inspirational Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1987 | 1. |
| 9 | Most Popular Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1987 | 4. |
| 10 | Most Popular Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1986 | 4. |
| 11 | Wrestler Of The Year | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1986 | 4. |
| 12 | Most Improved Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1985 | 3. |
| 13 | Tag Team Of The Year | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1985 | 3. |
| 14 | Rookie Of The Year | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1984 | 2. |