The problem? Whether it was AAA, Big Lucha, or lesser US indie promotions, the 24-year-old routinely pumped out gif-worthy spots en route to great matches. Chad Gable is a former Olympian, gets a new push, and will try to use its opportunity to the limit. (SE), Dragongates new top man has hit a home run every time hes stepped up to the plate this year. As 2022 winds down, Sports Illustrated is looking back at the themes and teams, storylines and throughlines that shaped the year. She won the 2021 Royal Rumble match and became the first-ever black superstar to hold the title in WWE. Maybe its because her look isnt what STARDOM has been going for lately. For better and worse, this past year was unforgettable. She capped off the year winning the World of Stardom Championship, as she goes into 2022 as the top wrestler in the promotion. 4. Dylan - "There can not be a Top Joshi . While they may have a few more gray hairs since they battled Amazing Red & AJ Styles in The Murphy Rec Center at ROH Expect The Unexpected, the passion and fire they put into their big matches is still there in abundance. The Best Bout Machine was ranked #1 on the PWI 100 in 2018. The Undertaker" Mark Calaway (Net worth: 15.5 Million Euros) View this post on Instagram. Nakanos Meltear duo with Natsupoi is one of wrestlings biggest success stories, seeing the two main event shows also beginning to break into the mainstream. 70-61. 11 / 20. Mandy Rose. The 2018 World Wrestling Championship will be held in Budapest, Hungary from October 22 - 28. Dave Chaffee. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Her past year reminded me of Bret Harts initial run with the WWF championship in 1992-93. Scott Edwards: One of the most passionate up-and-coming wrestling writers around. Imeda Chincharauli 4. Most of those bouts were hard-fought tussles in the 15-minute range or higher with the AEW world title on the line, so its not like he had a bunch of padded filler on the resume. Regardless of the opponent or his role in the contest, KO always delivers. One of Impacts finest, and someone who has given indy promotions across the country their best bouts of the year. 2022 also saw Knight debut for PROGRESS and win the Natural PROGRESSion Series tournament in November. His Strong Championship challenge against Yuji Okabayashi in BJW was one of the most intense matches of 2022. Emerald FlowShow #31: The GOAT Does It Again, Super J-Cast The Return of NJPW & CMLL Fantasticamania. (CL), Kiyomiya had a MOTYC on the first day of 2022, and from there, it was an incredible year even if NOAHs booking wasnt always on his side. Vince McMaho. There's no other way to put it. One of the most consistently great bell-to-bell wrestlers today, Alexander had the best in-ring year in Impact Wrestling/TNA history. There is a certain mystique about Vikingo. (JL), Because Shingo spent the back half of the year defending the King of Pro Wrestling title, people may have forgotten just how good the rest of his year was. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Cody Rhodes believes he is the best wrestler in the world. Expect him to be a name on this list every year going forward. Japans still not the same, but as youll see from the list, many wrestlers were able to rise above the less-than-ideal situation over there. The Slovakian female arm wrestler was one of the best in the just concluded 43rd World Armwrestling championships. Top three matches of 2022: Beyond Wrestling Munky Business vs. AC Price; GCW Maniac vs. Mike Bailey; Bound for Glory vs. Jordynne Grace. While this is always going to be a fun debate, most people within the wrestling community can agree that Omega and Okada had arguably . (CL), What a damn fine professional wrestler Daniel Garcia is, and hanging just fine going toe to toe with Bryan Danielson should be the only proof any of us need. But if you were around he did make a sound. Known for his appearances in World Wrestling Network promotions, Allin is currently signed to AEW. Once the company pulls the trigger on Reigns' betrayal of Sami, Zayn will be the most white-hot face in the business, bar none. Nor is her powerhouse style with technical elements, which isnt as flashy as others in STARDOM. Victory for Moxley comes as a reward for what was arguably the best . We hope to not only provide a credible ranking but also to expose readers to some new wrestling. His matches always tell a story, and he is versatile in his offense, which also includes more traditional aggression. (JL). (CL), At the age of 20 years old, Suzu Suzuki already has a claim to being called the best wrestler in the world. (SF), When Jake Lee broke his orbital bone at the end of 2021 and had to vacate the Triple Crown, it was no surprise the company immediately pivoted back to Miyahara. Matches with Risa Sera, Utami Hayashishita, and both bouts with Giulia highlight what everyone should watch if they havent been watching. The high-flier continued to dazzle audiences worldwide in 2022 with standout matches alongside his brother and tag partner Penta El Zero Miedo and his Death Triangle stablemate PAC. AEW Full Gear. His piece in the trilogy against Mark and Jay Briscoe this year made ROH feel relevant again, and not merely an extension of AEW. He did everything within his bodily power to ensure that Cody Rhodes return at WrestleMania was viewed as a legitimately jaw-dropping, iconic moment, which it wasthen followed that up with an even better match with Rhodes at WrestleMania Backlash. The more things change . Together, they make magic. Another earth-shattering saga was the rise and fall of CM Punk in AEW. Best bouts were against Toni Storm, Hikaru Shida, and Willow Nightingale all of which tore the house down, and Hayter was dripping confidence every step of the way. Unfortunately, 2022 is yet another year that feels the effect of the pandemic. Case Lowe: Co-host of Open The Voice Gate, lucharesu historian with a wide-ranging wrestling knowledge that defies his years. Their match against Aussie Open at New Japans Royal Quest II was outrageously good. Former professional wrestler Vince has made a name for himself in a variety of different fields. Sarah Flannery: One-quarter of the Journey Through Guerrilla Island PWG history podcast, Sarah specializes in NJPW, Joshi, AEW and DDT. Please log in again. Internationally Acclaimed Broadcast Journalist As Heard On BBC Radio. Josh Alexander should be a lot higher on this list. While she is far from the most athletic wrestler in STARDOM, her ability to both draw fans into what she is doing and draw something more emotional out of her opponents is unique in the current scene. The Leader Of The Hardcore Wrestling Intelligentsia. (AC). Abdulrashid Sadulaev. Higuchi also delivered in tag performances too, alongside new tag partner Naomi Yoshimura (who he also had an outstanding match against in the King of DDT finals, which not only crowned Higuchi king, but also KO-D Champion). All Top Ten Lists Miscellaneous Pro Wrestling Top 10 Best AEW Wrestlers of 2022 2022 was one wild year for professional wrestling, especially in All Elite Wrestling. Outside of MJF, though, there was a lot to love about Punks year. Every time Vikingo wrestles is a roller coaster of emotions. Consistency was given as much weight as ceilings and floors. (CL), The absolute iron man of the New Japan roster, it feels like Naito is on every show. Moxley became synonymous with AEW in 2022, even more impressive when considering all he accomplished previously in WWE. Hes still at the stage in his career where he gives 110% even on small shows and can have a great match against any type of style, including juniors, shooters, and technical types. At first, he was a heel, but later turned face, . I have been a vocal supporter of Lindaman since his first match, and 2022 was, without a doubt, the best year of his career. 2022 was yet another excellent year from one of pro wrestlings best. Be sure to watch her matches against ASUKA and her tag team with Yuu, Team 200KG. Gary Goodridge. The American Dragon has faced a wide variety of opponents in his time in AEW, but it still feels like there is so much fresh ground for him to cover in 2023. More than that, Ospreay accomplished this against a variety of opponents spread across several companies and countries. Josh Alexander. (GDT). When smashing one aspect of the wrestling business just isn't enough. Open The Voice Gate - Looking ahead to Champion Gate, Rey de Parejas and More! There is an incredible amount to like about this week in wrestling. His flying looks smooth and effortless. We predict the 10 best wrestlers in the world, 5 years in the future.For more awesome content, check out: http://whatculture.com/w. The match that will ultimately define Higushis championship run was his title defense against Konosuke Takeshita, a bout that will no doubt rack up some points in the MOTY race. Whether its a Brave Gate challenge against Dragon Dia, a Korakuen singles bout with Diamante or even mixing it up with Microman, Takuma tackles every new challenge with enthusiasm and confidence. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Weve reached a point where its probably time we start thinking about whether Sheamus is arguably the best WWE television wrestler of all time. Kevin Palko 6. Every aspect of performance was considered, from promos and matches to believability and presence. 56 Ricochet Putting Roman Reigns fourth on this list, especially ahead of Will Ospreay, was the single hardest decision in the top 10. However, with the new regime behind him and a new slimmed-down frame, Gunther produced his typical great in-ring, highlighted by the violent Clash at the Castle win over Sheamus. Vikingo transforms moves that people have already seen countless timeslike the 450and bestows a new, never-before-seen twist on them. (GDT), One step forward, one step back for the breakout British star? Tag team wrestling across the globe had a banner year in 2022, but no team . Of those 33 singles matches, 2828!currently have a 7+ rating on Cagematch.net. When Rhodes was severely limited in their Hell in a Cell bout inside the cage, Rollins made viewers forget about limitations and instead focus on all Rhodes was capable of in spite of the gruesome injury. Not only did he have great matches against Rising HAYATO, Minoru Tanaka, and Hikaru Sato, but thanks to his presence, junior heavyweight tags in All Japans midcard are becoming must-watch. Denis Cyplenkov. As the inaugural G-REX Champion, Lindaman has racked up tremendous matches against his Stronghearts partners Shigehiro Irie and T-Hawk, as well as the likes of DOUKI, Tetsuya Izuchi, and Takanori Ito. His series with Wheeler Yuta for the ROH Pure Title were captivating watches, and being a key figure in the chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match ticks another box that warrants his inclusion on this list. Now more than ever, there is endless reason for optimism. WWE. Other standout performances include his GHC Title loss to forever-rival Kaito Kiyomiya, a February 11th victory over Go Shiozaki, and a thrilling GHC Tag Team championship challenge with Katsuhiko Nakajima against Takashi Sugiura and Satoshi Kojima. Best AEW Women's Match of 2022: Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayter, Full Gear. Writer/Editor of the Three Count Fall newsletter. Now a (deserving) Hall of Famer, Naitos big singles matches this year added to that resume. Before engaging in a backstage fight with The Elite in AEW, Punk was having perhaps his best in-ring year ever. Slamovichs matches are a violent sprint. She works best as a heel, and when she is motivated, you can expect a human highlight reel of moves. Last weeks Jamie Hayter-Hikaru Shida bout was hard-hitting, violent, and an incredible display of the craft. 10. (GDT), Diamante is far more than a nice little wrestler. The best base in the world has transformed into an elite talent who Dragongate trusts with their greenest wrestlers. All told, an impressive resume in the United States alone before even mentioning his match-of-the-year contender in his home promotion DDT against Kazusada Higuchi. Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. Form is critical on this list. Had one of the best PPV openers ever with Eddie Kingston at Revolution, crafted the unforgettable Anarchy In The Arena, and had an ROH title reign that delivered some really fun bouts with Tomohiro Ishii, Bandido, and Claudio Castagnoli. Lynn's wrestling training began in 2017 and made her debut . His new high-flying style has been helped by a new look and increased charisma. His best work was alongside Diamante on July 31st against Jacky Funky Kamei and Jason Lee, but he also racked up a number of great singles matches against the likes of Kzy and Dragon Lee. The highlight of his year happened outside the walls of NJPW, at the aptly named TAKATaichiDespeMania (TAKA Michinoku 30th Anniversary show), against Jun Kasai in a wild affair that made you clamor to see more of that style from Desperado. Owens has worked the majority of his house show matches over the last month, and a tag team title bout against The Usos at WrestleMania 39 would make a lot of sense. She stands out amongst various wrestlers while performing. Richest WWE Wrestlers in The World 2022. From a battle in the rain against Johnny Mundo, to a five-way in Tijuana, to a state-of-the-art TripleMania match with Fenix, to a battle (nearly) to the death against his closest ally Laredo Kid, Vikingo came through big whenever he had the chance. Ivan Yarygin. To say that Bailey has made up for lost time would be an understatement. He made a loud and resounding sound in 2022. He signed and joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1983. She came first in the 90+kg women left senior women category beating Antonina of Kazakhstan, Merve of Turkiye and Zanna Cingule of Latvia. 1. On one of the few shows All Japan has had this year with cheering crowds, his fan reactions rivaled that of All Japan ace Kento Miyahara. 18. There are still so many directions to go with one of wrestlings true greats, so heres to hoping 2023 is yet another year of greatness, much like 2022. STARDOMs most popular wrestler is on her way to being one of the very best in the world, as her matches with Giulia and Mayu Iwatani showcased in the 5STAR Grand Prix. 20 50 100 All Time Select Date. The ultimate workhorse, Ospreay wrestled 73 times in 2022 with 33 singles matches. Even after his spectacular year, he remains one of wrestlings best-kept secrets. Hogan is the most versatile wrestling star worldwide and one of the most successful wrestlers in the 1980s. All in all, Takeshitas former nickname, The Future, is ringing true, and with his move to America, youd expect to see his name littered amongst the best in the world for many years to come. What Suzu Suzuki did in 2022 was shut up a lot of doubters of hers when she decided to leave Ice Ribbon to go with Risa Sera and be a member of Prominence. He brings significant in-ring value, and he is an athletic marvel that has no limitations in between the ropes. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:45 PM by Babu Tendu Adrianna Simwa. Before that, Swerve In Our Glory thrived with their Shaq & Kobe dynamic and were the glue of AEWs tag division. Kevin Owens is the best in-ring performer on the current WWE roster. Strickland is great, and he wrestles like a guy who knows it. Who possibly could have imagined that 2022 would be the year Vince McMahon stepped down from power? Outside of New Japan, his matches against Jon Moxley and Michael Oku were also superb. Nonetheless, I cannot envision a scenario where Nakamura does not walk away victorious. Aleksandr Medved. Vikingos skills remained a cut above everyone else even in a time of amazing highflyers; it never felt safe to blink during his matches. Rampage Brown. Many were concerned that theyd put the title right back on Endo once he returned, but the company has stuck with Higuchi, and we all have reaped the rewards. There is something for everyone in pro wrestling, and with 2022 as an indication, it is a great time to be a fan. Oh and check out her match against Miu Watanabe in the Tokyo Princess Cup. Rich keeps an eye on the full world of wrestling with an emphasis on America and Japan. Name. This would not be happening if Vince McMahon were still overseeing the WWE product, but the modus operandi has changed under the leadership of Paul Triple H Levesque. All Rights Reserved. Top three matches of 2022: ROH Supercard of Honor vs. Lost the Rev Pro tag titles in January, then started an on again, off again feud with Will Ospreay that culminated in Knight finally unseating Ospreay for the Rev Pro title in Augustonly to lose the title (via proxy, with his brother Zak replacing him due to a broken wrist) in December to Great O-Khan. A promo by Moxley is an intense, imaginative scene. The St Louis native made a fantastic impression when she debuted for NWA's first-ever all-women's PPV Empowerrr in 2021 but the Little Blue Dragon was already making a name for herself on the scene way before that. Shingo opened the year with a fantastic match against Kazuchika Okada at Wrestle Kingdom, followed by a killer New Japan Cup tournament, before yet another Match of the Year contender against his best opponent, Will Ospreay, smack dab in the middle of another great G1 run. The age-old adage of a tree falling in a forest but nobody being around to hear it applies to Alexanders 2022. Being honest, he has every right to be in there, and weve done him dirty, no question. (AC), It could have gone so differently. He accumulated his net worth thanks to his professional wrestling, podcasts, rock concerts. The American wrestler, Sasha Banks, is one of the most decorated top female wrestlers. He first came to the WWF in 1990 as Ted DiBiase's mystery partner at The Survivor Series (1990). Your session has expired. Some feel the Ospreay match is a sleeper Match of the Year contender, and while Im personally not quite that high on it, Harwood repeatedly showed that he could hang with the absolute best in the world in singles while also putting together a legendary tag team year with Hair. Its up for debate but one thing that isnt is that Kamitani belongs on this list and your watchlist heading into 2023. December 4th, 2022. Top three matches of 2022: Revolution vs. Bryan Danielson; Forbidden Door vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi; Full Gear vs. CM Punk. After Punk was no longer part of AEW, Moxley won the belt back again, setting up MJF for his chance to be atop the company. Top three matches of 2022: Royal Rumble vs. Seth Rollins; SummerSlam vs. Brock Lesnar; Crown Jewel vs. Logan Paul. (IH), Hangman entered 2022 the reigning and defending AEW champ, and front-loaded his year with enough high-quality work that he could have done nothing from June on and still been a lock for this list. who wins Wrestler of the Year? Ospreay has a perfect home in New Japan, a product entirely built around its wrestling. Like her nickname, "The Boss," she is the boss during her match in the ring. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. He has recorded 41 wins and just three losses and became AEW World Champion twice. Her feud throughout the year with Giulia was one of the very best in wrestling, with their match on the final night of the 5STAR Grand Prix being the perfect way to top it off. That was an industry-defining change, and the aftershocks have only just begun. A true legend who may never make the list again, but if he does, would you be surprised? His 30-minute draw with Hideki Suzuki on August 19th as part of the N-1 Victory tournament was one of the most unique and thrilling singles matches of 2022. 10 women's wrestlers to look out for in 2022. 2. By the end of 2022, he had lapped them and was on the path to possibly becoming an actual junior heavcyweight draw for All Japan. To paraphrase Voltaire, if Jon Moxley did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him. Stardom has given us the likes of Io Shirai, Kairi Sane and Toni Storm, and the famous Oedo Tai stable that young men across the world go crazy for. 1. 10. (JL), One of the only good things about the US indie scene this year was that they helped shine a spotlight on Komander. Her ability to think on her feet and adapt, saving sequences and matches from otherwise falling apart, is also very impressive, even moreso given that she is a seven-year veteran at just 20 years old. The Villain makes for compelling entertainment just . Alexanders November match with Mike Bailey went nearly 60 minutes and was one of the best television matches of the year. Kaori Icho. He is popularly known as The Beast Incarnate and was majorly marketed for his intimidating physique and ability to be dramatic. Brief runs with the OTT tag titles and the first NJPW STRONG tag champions were the precursor to them hitting New Japan proper in November, followed by being agonizingly close to winning the World Tag League in December. (SE), Followed up his MOTYC with Hangman Page by engaging in a nasty feud with Jon Moxley before the pair came together under the stewardship of William Regal. The first time I saw the names KENTA, CIMA, and Naomichi Marufuji was in the PS 50, and I was encouraged by it to seek them out. Joe Lanza: The King Of Banter. For whatever reason, MIRAI has gotten a baffling amount of derision since her jump from TJPW to STARDOM. NXT has shed its ridiculous 2.0 moniker and returned to creating its own version of entertaining content, which is a lot easier with rising stars like Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker. Last weeks Dynamite featured a scintillating Jamie Hayter-Hikaru Shida main event, the caliber of match that instantly raised the stature of the AEW womens championship. Moxley carried AEW amid a tumultuous year. (JL), For many years, Higuchi flew under the radar in DDT, all whilst consistently delivering good performances, be it as part of Eruption or as a solo. Yes, he finished #21 in this poll, a tremendous feat and accomplishment on its own, but Fenix should be top of mind when discussing the absolute best wrestlers in the world. After a memorable year in and out of the ring, who stands among the best? Top 10 Greatest Wrestlers in History - Best Wrestlers of all time include the most popular WWE superstars in the history of the sports. The genesis of perfection. Michael Hitt 7. Your session has expired. World Cup MBTI K-Pop LOL Influencer Food Anime Sports Gaming Crypto Entertainment Music Movies NSFW Leaderboards . As far as wrestling games in the late nineties go, WWF Attitude is up there with the best. Consistently elevating your opponent was an element factored into this list, as were match quality and the stage on which it took place. American wrestler, Sasha Banks, is one of the craft Through Guerrilla Island PWG history,... Pwg history podcast, sarah specializes in NJPW, Joshi, AEW and DDT Again, if... 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