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Jan 6, 2022 · That list also included Eddie Kingston, who had a breakout year, Roman Reigns (who worked only half the year), Kota Ibushi, Io Shirai, Bayley, Kenny Omega, Tetsuya Naito, Drew McIntyre and Jon...
- Will Ospreay (NJPW / AEW) The last time we saw a year like Will Ospreay’s 2023 was the halcyon days of the territories, with Ric Flair barnstorming across the country as the NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion.
- Bryan Danielson (AEW) The greatness of Bryan Danielson is proven in that he didn’t need to be healthy for all 12 months to make it to number two on this list.
- Kento Miyahara (AJPW) While Miyahara has been on top of All Japan since 2016, in 2023 he helped to lead it to a resurgence after some weak years battered the company during the pandemic, and Miyhara didn’t even have to dominate the Triple Crown to make it happen.
- Jon Moxley (AEW) Jon Moxley continues to be the heart of AEW, bringing the violence to all of his work. Whether it be the Texas Death match at Revolution against Adam Page, his role in six man tags such as the NEVER Openweight Six Man Tag Team Championship match at Dominion or the Jay Briscoe tribute match at Fight Without Honor, or establishing Orange Cassidy as a legitimate main event threat in All Out’s main event, Moxley brings an intensity to that ring every time out that’s rare in modern wrestling.
- Will Ospreay. Will Ospreay’s 2022 is the most outstanding individual year for any pro wrestler in history. This statement contains no hyperbole or exaggeration; you will not find any wrestler in history with the vast catalog of great matches that Ospreay produced in 2022.
- Kazuchika Okada. In hindsight, it was oh so obvious. New Japan’s 50th anniversary was built around Okada. Beating Shingo for the IWGP World title on the first night of WrestleKingdom suggested that’d be the case, while incredible defenses over Will Ospreay, Zack Sabre Jr., and perennial rival Tetsuya Naito teased us into thinking that it’d be a straightforward year of Okada dominance…until Jay White shockingly dethroned him at Dominion.
- Shun Skywalker. Last year as Dragongate’s top champion, Shun Skywalker finished 11 in our poll. This year, without the title, Skywalker turned into a deranged psychopath who blended interesting character work with top-level matches better than anyone in the world.
- Jon Moxley. “Break glass in case of emergency.” Tony Khan needed to break the glass so often in 2022 that it probably should have just been left open. In every emergency, Jon Moxley was there, and he delivered.
Dec 28, 2022 · Top three matches of 2022: Beyond Wrestling Munky Business vs. AC Price; GCW Maniac vs. Mike Bailey; Bound for Glory vs. Jordynne Grace The one spot reserved exclusively for an indie talent ...
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Jan 26, 2024 · Our list is composed of the top 60 wrestlers in the world, in honor of the two Royal Rumble matches that take place every January.
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Mar 16, 2024 · Most divisive: CM Punk. Over 71.9K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The All-Time Best Pro Wrestlers. 1. The Undertaker. 32,708 votes. Few wrestlers evoke the same sense of awe, fear, and respect as The Undertaker has throughout his illustrious career.
Apr 24, 2021 · All Elite Wrestling star Kenny Omega, widely regarded as one of the best current wrestlers in the world, was also named in the 30-man rankings. Posted below are Collider's rankings for the...