Who had the toughest roster during the iconic Attitude Era? On this episode of the In Ring Wrestling Podcast, Kevin Kelly and Casey Thompson dive deep into the legendary tough guys of WCW. From The Barbarian to Haku, Casey reveals his Top 5 toughest wrestlers from the era, recounting wild stories of in-ring intensity, bar brawls, and locker room legends. Hear untold stories about Ravishing Rick Rude’s infamous Minnesota crew, the iron grip of Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff, and the chaos that made Haku the toughest man in wrestling history. Plus, Kevin shares personal anecdotes, from meeting Mr. Hughes to remembering the unforgettable moments of Dirty Dick Slater. Stay tuned to vote on who you think had the tougher roster—WCW or WWF—and let us know if your favorites made the cut! Takeaways: The Barbarian’s unmatched physical toughness. Dirty Dick Slater’s no-nonsense approach in and out of the ring. Rick Rude’s loyalty to his Minnesota roots and legendary toughness. Paul Orndorff’s legendary confrontation with Vader. Haku’s status as the toughest wrestler in history, both in the ring and the streets. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction and WCW vs WWF Toughness Debate 04:45 – #5 08:15 – #4 13:00 – #3: 21:18 – #2: 35:37 – #1: the King of Toughness 39:52 – Honorable Mention: Harley Race’s Impact on Wrestling 40:22 – Kevin Previews Next Week’s WWF Tough Guy List