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>Jericho
Versatility, longevity, a little sloppy but… okay he’s earned it.
>Guerrero
Lacked a lot in the “Big Fight” feel, and a touch overrated but a tremendous hand. He’s worthy.
>Liger
No question, a legend.
>Misawa
Obviously among the best ever.
>Hart
One of the best technicians around, changed the dynamics of US wrestling along with HBK.
>Muto
Sloppy at times but had a charisma that transcended oceans.
>Benoit
Crisp, brutal, flawless and driven. The fact that his wrestling acumen puts him in these conversations in spite of his personal life is testament to his greatness.
>Kobashi
The pinnacle of charisma and talent.
>Tanahashi
Revitalized an entire territory, charismatic and versatile. Baby face and invading heel all rolled up into one.
>Okada
Stamina and pinpoint timing, perhaps a little early to put him on a list like this though. His versatility is still in question.
>Austin
Among the top draws in the industry… but pure wrestling ability? No.
>HBK
Perhaps the most well rounded and explosive western talent in wrestling history.
>Funk
A wrestling chameleon, a pure good-hearted baby face and a dastardly cruel heel. Longevity alone puts him on most lists.
>Tiger Mask
Revolutionary albeit short lived career. Tiger, Maeda and Fujiwara basically creating MMA decades earlier than legit shoot promotions.
>Ospreay
Too early to really justify but he’s on a short list after adding more weight to his strikes and toning down the sillier aspects of his high-flying repertoire.
>Kawada
No question.
>Danielson
Flawless and managed to get over everywhere he’s been.
>Omega
Not my favorite but he’s had success everywhere he’s been and his matches are rarely boring.
>Styles
A legend, he’s earned his place.
>Iwatani
Put the ladies on their own list.
>Hokuto
See above.
>Sting
Like Austin he excels in almost all areas… except in-ring.
Add in any number of missing names like:
Angle, Hase, Tsuruta, Robinson, Gotch, Suzuki, Steamboat, Shibata, Hennig, Savage
