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Here are my proposed prerequisites to be mentioned in the GOAT convo
1 - Be the number 1 face in a major company
2 - Be the number 1 heel in a major company
3 - Win a world championship
4 - Lose a world Championship
5 - Set an attendance record in a venue
6 - Be a top merch seller for a cumulative 12 months
7 - Have 3 or more iconic matches
8 - Have 3 or more iconic feuds
9 - Either have longevity and be a top guy for 5+ years or be the top guy in an peak Era (AE or Golden Era for North america)
10 - Have an inovative in ring style that is copied by those that come after you
Help me add to the list or debate the prereqs that you don't agree with. I don't know shit about Japanese wrestling so if there's a blindspot for NJPW bros let me know.
