I think it really depends on the era in which you watched. I remember Dusty Rhodes, The Iron Sheik, Bob Backlund, Mr. Wrestling Number I and II, Lex Luger, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Andre the Giant, Jesse Ventura, Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, Kurt Angle... there are several more. After you step out of the ring (or to people that aren't in the ring), your fame will wane.