 # | Award | Category | Year | Placement |
| 1 | WWE Hall Of Fame | Hall Of Fame | 2012 | |
| 2 | NWA Hall Of Fame | Hall Of Fame | 2009 | |
| 3 | Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall Of Fame | Hall Of Fame | 1996 | |
| 4 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1996 | 170. |
| 5 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1995 | 172. |
| 6 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1994 | 188. |
| 7 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1993 | 127. |
| 8 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1992 | 187. |
| 9 | PWI 500 | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1991 | 142. |
| 10 | Most Inspirational Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1982 | 3. |
| 11 | Most Popular Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1977 | 4. |
| 12 | Best Bout Award | Tokyo Sports Awards | 1977 | 1. |
| 13 | Most Popular Wrestler | Pro Wrestling Illustrated | 1975 | 1. |
