As of 2012, Kennedy is the only wrestler to lose the briefcase without cashing it in.

To date he remains the only wrestler, amateur or professional, to be an inductee.

With his win Universo 2000 became the only wrestler to hold the title three times.

He is the only wrestler to have never lost a bout as a yokozuna.

He became the only professional wrestler in the family of seven children.

He is the only wrestler since 1909 to win the top division championship at his first attempt.

He is the only wrestler to hold the title three times.

He was the only wrestler then and since to have a television show named after him.

He was not the only wrestler Saturday night with that kind of belief in himself.

He is currently the only wrestler from his stable in the top two divisions.