Her haters are now in the mud. Dylan - "There can not be a Top Joshi . Aleksandr Medved. Jon Moxley was the best AEW wrestler of 2022 for several reasons. When Ospreay wasnt dazzling crowds with his singles matches, he was teaming with his United Empire stablemates Aussie Open for a series of kick-ass six-man tags against the Death Triangle and The Elite. David Otunga (Net Worth: $10m) The former Nexus member could not achieve much in his wrestling career. (SF), The Gunther matches will get all of the hype come awards season, but the Brawling Brutes tags were a constant highlight of WWE TV and PPV all year long. Her rivalry with Suzu Suzuki could become legendary if it is continued. Tootie Lynn. (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. (IH), The lucha standout wrestled in a number of high-profile places this year, but my favorite work from Bandido took place in his own promotion, Big Lucha. Roman Gromov 2. Dax Harwood is teaming up with Matt Koon for a new podcast. For 12 months, Rollins has consistently wrestled the most compelling, convincing, and effective matches throughout all of pro wrestling. Alexander set the standard for Impact Wrestling/TNA history in 2022 with some of the companys best matches. Amanda Rose Saccomanno. 02:55:00. Sadly, he rarely, if ever, is. After a memorable year in and out of the ring, who stands among the best? 3. Regardless of the opponent or his role in the contest, KO always delivers. Travis Bagent. Ospreay will continue to be tested on the mic in the coming year, but there is absolutely no doubt about his performance in the ring. Like her nickname, "The Boss," she is the boss during her match in the ring. Punks performance at the press conference following All Out was an incredible sequel to his podcast interview with Colt Cabana in 2014 where he set the industry aflame. One of the best bell-to-bell wrestlers in the world in 2021, the bulk of Alexander's work took place in relative obscurity with most of his highlights being in Impact Wrestling, AAW and New Japan Strong. There is a certain mystique about Vikingo. 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. (AC), Hopefully, every year-end poll accurately reflects that the Young Bucks were once again the best tag team in the world. AEW Full Gear. (JL). November 19, 2022. Newark, NJ. Throughout their program, Rollins made you believe that Matt Riddle was a main event talent. 8. (CL). In addition to that sublime set of matches, his promos and evolved character work brought him to a whole new level of greatness. (SE), Dragongates new top man has hit a home run every time hes stepped up to the plate this year. He is a left-handed champion who started his professional career at 15. 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 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. Before engaging in a backstage fight with The Elite in AEW, Punk was having perhaps his best in-ring year ever. 4. And it has brought a lot of great wrestling. She stands out amongst various wrestlers while performing. Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Jon Moxley, Bianca Belair, MJF. Of course, that all depends on how you value and rate the past year in wrestling. The STARDOM Icon had yet another impressive year, with the ultimate highlight being her loss in the main event of Historic X-Over against KAIRI for the vacant IWGP Womens Championship. A true master of the craft, Rollins is a throwback who could thrive in any era, and he is a joy to watch on a weekly basis. That was the case in their tag bout against the Rock n Roll Express earlier this year for Big Time Wrestlings show in Spartanburg, South Carolina, when they had Bret Hart in their corner in Webster, Massachusetts against Brian Pillman Jr. and Brock Anderson (who had Arn Anderson in their corner), as well as their six-man tag last month with Ricky Steamboat. Paul 'Triple H' Levesque bounced back from a near-fatal heart issue in 2021 to effectively become the most powerful man in wrestling. The professional arm-wrestler has very strong muscles and a powerful arm that is enough to make the opponent down in competitions. Match Of The Year: Men's WarGames Match, Survivor Series. Let's take a look at the 10 best tag teams . Shingo and Taichi worked hard together to have the best and most creative matches in King of Pro Wrestling history, including producing a late Match of the Year contender in December on a JTO show. Most of his matches were excellent, even though he bled too much. John Cena is the second on the list of the top 10 richest WWE Wrestlers in the whole world in 2022 with an average net worth of USD . 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. (CL), Another wrestler that continues the theme of confidence separating the wheat from the chaff in modern wrestling. 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. Top three matches of 2022: Royal Rumble vs. Roman Reigns; WrestleMania Backlash vs. Cody Rhodes; Elimination Chamber vs. Matt Riddle. Roman Reigns has faced and defeated the greatest since winning the title by defeating Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman. On a roster where the margin for error is so slim, Diamante represents the perfection that Dragongate preaches to their talent. Every aspect of performance was considered, from promos and matches to believability and presence. Vince McMahon resigned. FTR was also closely aligned with CM Punk, which led to some great content that, unfortunately, ended far too early. Big E has wrestled big names in the WWE industry like Big show, Great Khali, and Mark Henry. In addition to the indies, Wheeler worked highly captivating matches in AEW, New Japan, AAA, and Ring of Honor. Glenn Thomas Jacobs, best known by his ring name Kane, is a politician, actor, and professional wrestler from the United States.He has served as the Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, as a Republican since 2018, presently under contract with WWE. Discovering new wrestling was always one of the most enjoyable parts of my fandom when I was younger, and too often nowadays, people are closed off to that like its some kind of bad thing. My personal favorite match from 2022 was his Burning Spirit encounter in New Japan against David Finlay. Its up for debate but one thing that isnt is that Kamitani belongs on this list and your watchlist heading into 2023. Fenix had perhaps the best Lucha match of the year against El Hijo del Vikingo at TripleMania: Mexico City, a tremendous singles match against Andrade El Idolo, and several great multi-man matches in AAA and on the Ric Flair retirement show for the revived Jim Crockett Promotions. (CL), At the age of 20 years old, Suzu Suzuki already has a claim to being called the best wrestler in the world. Best British Wrestlers in the world. Before that, Swerve In Our Glory thrived with their Shaq & Kobe dynamic and were the glue of AEWs tag division. 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. Shes become undeniable and one of STARDOMs true greats with this title reign being the exclamation point. 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. 55 Darby Allin. He is also the reigning AEW TNT Champion. Now firmly entrenched in the fabric of pro wrestling, FTRs signature year in 2022 brought them to new heights. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY . In every emergency, Jon Moxley was there, and he delivered. Since then, shes taken more international bookings in Europe and North America, raising her stock globally. He made a loud and resounding sound in 2022. The Golden Phoenix captivated audiences with her stunning aerial offense and fantastic run as the Wonder of STARDOM Champion. Ospreay stood alone and was the clear and obvious choice for the best wrestler of 2022. Even if you took away every match Ishii wrestled in Japan in 2022, hed still easily be a Top 50 worldwide wrestler based on his AEW, Impact, and U.S.-based New Japan work alone. Gerard Di Trolio: Co-host of The Emerald Flowshow specializing in NOAH and All Japan. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. His singles matches earlier in the year against Dax Harwood, Hangman Page, and Dustin Rhodes were high-level. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two. 22 of them have an 8+ rating and 10 have a 9+ rating. Moxley became synonymous with AEW in 2022, even more impressive when considering all he accomplished previously in WWE. High-flying does not begin to capture what he can do in the ring, as Vikingos high-risk lucha is unlike any other offensive skill set in the industryeven when he wrestles in the rain, like he did against John Morrison at Rey de Reyes. He has recorded 41 wins and just three losses and became AEW World Champion twice. (SE), Quite possibly the most confident and self-assured wrestler in the world, and with good reason. His dominant Olympic performance and legendary last-second takedown finish in the gold-medal match solidified Steveson's position as the most exciting collegiate wrestler to watch this upcoming . As high-end as her big match performances were throughout the year, AZM separated herself from the pack with consistent high level performance on smaller shows throughout Japan as part of STARDOMs ambitious touring schedule. Those two matches? Fortunately, it appears he will make a full recovery. Who else in history has had such a prolifically great year? Live on FITE, Bandido challenges Vikingo for the Mega Championship. Fresh booking has led to a much more interesting promotion and Hashimoto as their top star has helped that along by delivering high-level main events. Japan, Canada, and Europe was the bulk of his 2022, but if youre looking for key matches or moments his match against El Lindaman for GLEAT in May and the demonic laugh and headbutt to Fuminori Abe during wXws Ambition stand out, along with a tag bout with Fuminari Abe against Violence is Forever for wXw in October. (AC). (AC), Both Hashimoto and her home promotion of Sendai Girls have had a sneaky good 2022. Knows the Japanese scene inside out. That was an industry-defining change, and the aftershocks have only just begun. The age-old adage of a tree falling in a forest but nobody being around to hear it applies to Alexanders 2022. An impressive body of work is important, though this is more than a list of wrestlers with the most ****+ matches. Fortunately, though, All Elite Wrestling, Impact and New Japan Pro-Wrestling offer a great alternative for viewers who love the time-honored tradition. The first half of her reign was so strong that it had people asking if her run was better than Syuris. All rights reserved. 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. The unsung hero of pro wrestling in 2022. 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. 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. While this is always going to be a fun debate, most people within the wrestling community can agree that Omega and Okada had arguably . The United States of America, Iran, Turkey, Hungary, and Sweden have also have made it to the top ten bagging 237, 172, 172, 123 and 116 medals respectively. Pro Wrestling Illustrated - November 2022 Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2022 The manner in which Ospreay took the punishment from Finlay was a sight to behold, and that match will be looked upon fondly as Finlay continues his rise to stardom. Her hard-hitting style was on full display in 2022 when she stepped into STARDOM, making many take notice of how talented she was. (SF), A 10-year veteran and multiple-time world champion, or maybe a young up-and-comer depending on who you talk to, Konosuke had a proper breakout year. 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. She came first in the 90+kg women left senior women category beating Antonina of Kazakhstan, Merve of Turkiye and Zanna Cingule of Latvia. Theres an argument to be made that his January 5 defense against Bryan Danielson is the best AEW singles match ever. 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. . Date of birth. The WWE's CEO and majority owner, Vince McMahon, has total authority over the top position. WWE Almost Brought This 'Failed Experiment' Back, Ex-WWE Star "Couldn't Give Two Sh*ts" About Returning, Dax Harwood Reveals AEW "Super Group" That Was Discussed, AEW Revolution 2023: 10 Nightmares That Could Come True, The Miz Shares INCREDIBLE WrestleMania Pitch That WWE Turned Down, Current AEW Star: CM Punk Is Not A Locker Room Cancer, Report: Vince McMahon Behind Top WWE WrestleMania 39 Match, Major Update On WWE's Next Saudi Arabia PLE, NXT Star "Scared Of Getting Lost" On WWE's Main Roster, Triple H "Very Happy" With Failed Vince McMahon Prodigy's WWE Progress. It speaks volumes of the past 12 months that 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin coming out of retirement at WrestleMania 38 is, at best, the seventh or eighth most insane thing to happen during this period. They are the best to ever do it. Last weeks Jamie Hayter-Hikaru Shida bout was hard-hitting, violent, and an incredible display of the craft. Like all forms of entertainment, it is necessary that wrestling follows some sort of script. 248 Super J-Cast The Return of Fantasticamania. (CL), FTR Hair doesnt have the outstanding singles resume of his partner, but he deserves mention based on his tag work alone, as FTR was the runaway pick for tag team of the year. 40-31. He first came to the WWF in 1990 as Ted DiBiase's mystery partner at The Survivor Series (1990). 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. Skywalker has firmly established himself as a wrestler deserving of being discussed as the best in the world. (CL), In hindsight, it was oh so obvious. Her skills, performance, and her attitude are pure beauty. At first, he was a heel, but later turned face, around WrestleMania VIII (1992). 10. . Dylan Burns 5. The Rey Mysterio-Dom Mysterio holiday videos are phenomenal. Harwood and Wheeler find a way to capture the essence of pro wrestling. Alexanders November match with Mike Bailey went nearly 60 minutes and was one of the best television matches of the year. (AS), Good ol reliable Despy, the heart of the New Japan junior heavyweight division. The problem? 80-71. He signed and joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1983. 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. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). (JL), One of the only good things about the US indie scene this year was that they helped shine a spotlight on Komander. July 18, 1990. One of the beauties of the list in previous years was being able to highlight names that a reader may not be aware of. 90-81. (Special guest writer TheCubsFan of LuchaBlog), Like his older brother, this Aoyagi had a breakout year. The WWE is currently the largest wrestling organization, the market share of competing models is so small that one can speak of an economic monopoly. (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. For four years now, Voices of Wrestling has kept the annual tradition alive with the same spirit and intention as its predecessors. Chris Jericho is a Canadian-American professional wrestler and musician who is best known for his appearances in WWE between 1999 and 2018. Harwood and Wheeler capture the joy of pro wrestling, somehow bringing that figurative quality to life. (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. (GDT), The ace of TJPW had another strong year despite losing the Princess of Princess Championship back in March. He was a huge part of the critically acclaimed Shunmante vs. Kung-Fu Masters tag, but also crushed it whenever he had a chance to wrestle in a singles capacity. 1. Josh Alexander should be a lot higher on this list. Less is more in his role as the face of WWE, where he served as the industrys most prominent superstar in 2022and delivered when he was called upon in big-time matches. Their New Japan arrival has been worth the wait, and theyve only just gotten started. 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. Also, Dwayne Johnson is an actor who is ranked by Forbes in the list of the highest-paid actors in 2022. To paraphrase Voltaire, if Jon Moxley did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him. Wrestlers' importance to their home promotions and the business as a whole also factored, as well as their significance to the year's wider wrestling discussions. But if she is given the chance, she can be one, a very big one. WWE. 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. We predict the 10 best wrestlers in the world, 5 years in the future.For more awesome content, check out: http://whatculture.com/w. Chances are if you watched Will Ospreay at any point in the year 2022, you saw a great match. He ended the year by winning the Jr. Battle of Glory tournament as the Jr. champion and looks to continue his dominance of the division in 2023. He did it in Impact Wrestling, where, in its current state, its near-impossible to generate buzz or attention. Platform (s): PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast & Game Boy. Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has been ranked #1 on the annual PWI 500 list. An AEW Executive Vice President jumped ship to WWE. Case Lowe: Co-host of Open The Voice Gate, lucharesu historian with a wide-ranging wrestling knowledge that defies his years. He brings significant in-ring value, and he is an athletic marvel that has no limitations in between the ropes. His matches always tell a story, and he is versatile in his offense, which also includes more traditional aggression. 30. Nor is her powerhouse style with technical elements, which isnt as flashy as others in STARDOM. (IH). The Last Wrestlers: A Far Flung Journey In Search of a Manly Art. Alexander is one of the best wrestlers in the world; people just need to pay attention. 12. Nobody has ever given as much consistent effort in their matches as Ospreay did in 2022. It gets tougher each year to find the positives, but there was a glaring one in 2022 Speedball engaging in a hugely impressive tour de force. 00:00. For me, that was a gateway into Japanese wrestling 20 years ago. 5. (RK), Vikingo became the AAA Mega Champion in 2021 because AAA had no real alternatives, and spent 2022 proving he was the best option. The one knock against Aoyagi is that the company seemed to have nothing for him during the second half of the year. Ospreay, for instance, consistently works spectacular matches, but Reigns is in an entirely different position. Your session has expired. (AC), WrestleMania weekend is a dying concept after years of being beaten to death and abused. Of those 33 singles matches, 2828!currently have a 7+ rating on Cagematch.net. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. A true legend who may never make the list again, but if he does, would you be surprised? Ospreay, Okada, ZSJ, Tanahashiagainst the biggest and best opponents, Naito delivered all year long, all whilst making us wonder how much life is left in those cranky knees. Hes still waiting to go fishing with Egotistico Fantastico. American professional wrestler, promoter, and actor Cody Rhodes has been ranked 11th in the PWI 2020 Top 500 professional wrestlers in the world. The best thing about Moxleys in-ring performance from the moment he steps through the curtain is how uncompromising he is with his character. The goal of the list is to be as well-informed and wide-ranging as possible. (AC), Irie gets around. Joe Lanza: The King Of Banter. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:45 PM by Babu Tendu Adrianna Simwa. (GDT), One step forward, one step back for the breakout British star? (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. His work as both Brave Gate and Twin Gate Champion this year was superb. 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. The Best Bout Machine was ranked #1 on the PWI 100 in 2018. John Smith. He defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 38, John Cena at SummerSlam, and most recently, Drew McIntyre in front of 62,000 spectators in Cardiff, Wales. Rubie's Daddy's Li'l Girl Inflatable Adult Costume, As Shown, One Size. The Villain Marty Scurll. Richest WWE Wrestlers in The World 2022. The smoothest high-flier in history, Fenixs effortless gliding and maneuvering through the air makes the otherwise impossible look routine. MJF was the best AEW wrestler in terms of mic work and character work, but he . 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. 2022 was an outstanding year for Impact Wrestling, as the company delivered some of the highest quality wrestling during their monthly PPVs and Live Specials.Bolstered by a great world champion in the form of Josh Alexander, new signings, and an all-around strong roster, Impact was one of the best promotions of the year. His wrestling is also a violently gripping display. Ospreay looked like a star, which he undoubtedly is, and he also made Finlay look like a beast (which he is). Hunter Noffz 8. Leave your outdated and ignorant criticisms of his working style at the door. (CL), Syuri has been the standard when it comes to world champions in 2022. Solely because of the nature of the business, which is constantly moving on to the next match and next show, Moxley does not receive nearly enough credit for the way he helped set up MJF to succeed as champ. Lynn's wrestling training began in 2017 and made her debut . Big E is one of the strongest wrestlers of this ongoing era. Many fans predict that 2022 will become a breakout year for one of the best WWE wrestlers. Her tag team and trios runs this year earned her a comfortable spot on the list while her singles work should have her among the elite come the end of 2023. Since his release from WWE developmental in 2011, he has been a consistent name in the UK wrestling scene. Pro wrestling is a unique blend of sport and entertainment, one where your opponent is necessary in order for you to shine. (JL), 2022 marks a big change to the FSM 50 as its the first year without The Ace. Their match against Aussie Open at New Japans Royal Quest II was outrageously good. Brock Lesnar. Koon did excellent work on his last show with William Regal, which ended with Regal returning to WWE, but this is another great chance to be entertained and learn from one of the best in the business. We hope you enjoy this breakdown of all 50 wrestlers (and some honorable mentions) with some short blurbs about each of their years. He accumulated his net worth thanks to his professional wrestling, podcasts, rock concerts. That star power placed him on this list. Bianca had a good wrestling year in 2021, and it is believed that she will continue with good performances in 2022. Ian Hamilton: Writer for 411Mania and BackBodyDrop.com and an expert in European wrestling to complement a well-rounded knowledge of the wrestling world. Best WWE Women's Match of 2022: Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch, WWE Raw Women's Championship match, WrestleMania 38. Gary Goodridge. Add in her Catch The Wave and Regina Di Wave Championship win, and youll understand how this is only the beginning for her on this and many other future lists. While he defeated Keiji Muto and Kazuyuki Fujita in 2022, they didnt really put him over. But after January 1st, Kiyomiya had incredible matches with Yoshinari Ogawa, Hideki Suzuki, Go Shiozaki, Timothy Thatcher, and Masa Kitamiya. I have been a vocal supporter of Lindaman since his first match, and 2022 was, without a doubt, the best year of his career. 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. Buvaisar Saitiev. He did everything in the ring youd want for the promotions champion. But without looking too far ahead, it will be fun to see Cena back in a WWE ring. He got to shine on both the singles front as the first-ever All-Atlantic Champion, in addition to trios contests as part of Death Triangle. Slamovichs matches are a violent sprint. 10. Session expired. Abdulrashid Sadulaev. who wins Wrestler of the Year? Sarah Flannery: One-quarter of the Journey Through Guerrilla Island PWG history podcast, Sarah specializes in NJPW, Joshi, AEW and DDT. Dax Harwood plays a vital role in FTR, but his singles work is also solid. Victory for Moxley comes as a reward for what was arguably the best . A rebrand in March almost had the former WALTER share some history that, to be kind, would have been super problematic. Fans of British Wrestling over the past 10 years will know the name Rampage Brown. Form is critical on this list. His profile is full of national and international professional arm-wrestling titles. 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. 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