In Wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Bionic elbow – Innovated
- Figure four leglock
- Polka Dot Drop (Running elbow drop, with theatrics) – WWF
- Nicknames
- "The American Dream"
- Entrance themes
- "Common Man Boogie" by Jimmy Hart and J.J. Maguire (WWF/E; 1989–1991, 2006–present)
- "Old Time Rock and Roll" by Bob Seger (WCW)
- "Rockhouse" by Jimmy Hart and H. Helm (WCW; Used while a part of the New World Order)
- "This Is Why (I Sing The Blues)" by Reckless Fortune (ECW)
- "Midnight Rider" by Willie Nelson (ROH)
- "Kakutougi Theme" by Ryuichi Sakamoto (NJPW / Hustle)
- "American Dream" by Freedom (NJPW)
- "You Can't Judge a book by the Cover" by Hank Williams, Jr. (NWA)
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