(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. 10. Most of his matches were excellent, even though he bled too much. 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. Nor is her powerhouse style with technical elements, which isnt as flashy as others in STARDOM. Denis Cyplenkov. January 5 vs. Will Ospreay and August 18 vs. Will Ospreay. Kaori Icho. Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. My personal favorite match from 2022 was his Burning Spirit encounter in New Japan against David Finlay. Let's take a look at the 10 best tag teams . Top three matches of 2022: Royal Rumble vs. Seth Rollins; SummerSlam vs. Brock Lesnar; Crown Jewel vs. Logan Paul. But if you were around he did make a sound. 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. Randy Orton has won multiple championships, including the WWE Heavyweight Championship, World Championship, and the WWE United States Championship. Outside of AEWs walls, running the BOLA bracket in impressive fashion before winning the PWG title from Bandido, and then delivering great defenses against the likes of Konosuke Takeshita, shows this is just the start for Daniel Garcia, and Ive no doubt well see him jump up many places on this list in 2023. Regardless of skill, a wrestler can't enter the WOTY conversation if they aren't regularly producing WOTY-level work. (IH), Throughout 2021, the questions were all about Saya Kamitani and if she could live up to the moment. December 4th, 2022. Top three matches of 2022: Forbidden Door vs. Orange Cassidy; G1 Climax vs. Kazuchika Okada; NJPW Burning Spirit vs. David Finlay. (IH), Another year where Mayu Iwatani deserves her flowers. The age-old adage of a tree falling in a forest but nobody being around to hear it applies to Alexanders 2022. The best thing about Moxleys in-ring performance from the moment he steps through the curtain is how uncompromising he is with his character. Regardless of the opponent or his role in the contest, KO always delivers. This was most notably on display at the January 8th co-promoted NOAH/NJPW show, where Kenohs KONGO group took on Los Ingobernables de Japon. Bryan Danielson put together one of . The one spot reserved exclusively for an indie talent belongs to someone who earned a place outright. 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. 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 Undertaker" Mark Calaway (Net worth: 15.5 Million Euros) View this post on Instagram. Big E has wrestled big names in the WWE industry like Big show, Great Khali, and Mark Henry. Once Kenny Omega returned to the picture, The Elite reestablished themselves as, for lack of a better term, an elite trio. Ospreay looked like a star, which he undoubtedly is, and he also made Finlay look like a beast (which he is). The professional wrestler made his debut in 2000 and is among the best-known WWE stars. 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. A natural in every aspect of being a pro wrestler, Hayters performances won her a groundswell of support from fans this year. New Japans 50th anniversary was built around Okada. Intense and full of passion, Slamovich will play a major role in pro wrestling over the coming years. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Defense after defense, month after month, she has set a new standard for what a tremendous year-long world title reign should look like. Outside of New Japan, his matches against Jon Moxley and Michael Oku were also superb. Pro Wrestling Illustrated announced today that Reigns topped the 32nd annual list of the 500 best wrestlers in the world, based on criteria that includes win-loss record, titles . 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. 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. 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). 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. Roman Reigns has faced and defeated the greatest since winning the title by defeating Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman. The 2022 PWI Top 500 Wrestlers is a list of the Top 500 wrestlers according to the magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated. Her year in 2022 was one of the best in the industry. Who Is The Best Wrestler In The World In 2022? Instead of a litany of matches against the industrys top stars, Hart wrestled a very different roster from what he initially expected. The Golden Phoenix captivated audiences with her stunning aerial offense and fantastic run as the Wonder of STARDOM Champion. At first, he was a heel, but later turned face, . Rampage Brown. But without looking too far ahead, it will be fun to see Cena back in a WWE ring. 6 Rising - Stardom. Before this, tournaments were held less frequently; sometimes only once or twice per year. Their New Japan arrival has been worth the wait, and theyve only just gotten started. Hes truly made a name for himself in AEW with impressive showcases against the likes of Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Eddie Kingston. A post shared by Undertaker (@undertaker) Oh and check out her match against Miu Watanabe in the Tokyo Princess Cup. 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. That star power placed him on this list. As far as match quality, she had one of the best matches of the year against Utami in June, and had five matches rated **** or higher by the Wrestling Observer (all singles matches). Another earth-shattering saga was the rise and fall of CM Punk in AEW. The match will co-main event the show, along with what has the potential to be a superb Kaito Kiyomiya-Kenoh GHC heavyweight championship bout, at Tokyos historic Nippon Budokan venue. 248 Super J-Cast The Return of Fantasticamania. 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. 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 is popularly known as The Beast Incarnate and was majorly marketed for his intimidating physique and ability to be dramatic. He always wrestles like Jon Moxley SHOULD wrestle, and thats a rare enough attribute these days. 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. Chad is full of talents and he has the support of fans behind the scenes. 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. David Daniel Otunga. Pro wrestling is a unique blend of sport and entertainment, one where your opponent is necessary in order for you to shine. 90-81. But it is also the right one. Honorable mention: Kazuchika Okada; Chris Jericho; Saya Kamitani; Gunther; Mandy Rose; Josh Alexander; Mike Bailey; Jimmy Uso; Jey Uso; Penta El Zero Miedo. Hes been a phenomenal major league champion. The professional arm-wrestler has very strong muscles and a powerful arm that is enough to make the opponent down in competitions. Open The Voice Gate - Looking ahead to Champion Gate, Rey de Parejas and More! This list is based on a wrestlers work in the ring, the attention their work generated, and overall impact. (AC), Irie gets around. Your session has expired. He should win the Triple Crown in 2023. (SE), Quite possibly the most confident and self-assured wrestler in the world, and with good reason. 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. Travis Bagent. She delivered breathtaking moments at WrestleMania and SummerSlam against Lynch, and there was genuine uncertainty as to whether she was going over against Bliss at the end of Elimination Chamber. 11 / 20. The Villain makes for compelling entertainment just . The Best Bout Machine was ranked #1 on the PWI 100 in 2018. Consistently elevating your opponent was an element factored into this list, as were match quality and the stage on which it took place. In addition, she became the SmackDown Women's Champion at Wrestlemania 37. Hulk Hogan, is one of the greatest wrestlers the world has ever seen. Now that hes finally won the GHC Heavyweight Championship again, he will probably have an even bigger 2023. Her haters are now in the mud. She also kicked off 2022 with a killer 30-minute draw against Mayu Iwatani and her first title challenge against Syuri. And there is new life for Ring of Honor. History will regard 2022 as one of professional wrestling's most eventful years. (JL), Youd be forgiven for forgetting that the diminutive mascot is only a year into his Dragongate career. Jon Moxley was the best AEW wrestler of 2022 for several reasons. Joe Gagne: Wrestling podcast OG and trivia master! Brock Lesnar. (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. Despy always delivers. He made a loud and resounding sound in 2022. Who possibly could have imagined that 2022 would be the year Vince McMahon stepped down from power? Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. Writer/Editor of the Three Count Fall newsletter. However, she has proven to be a dependable workhorse and was one of the most unexpected highlights of STARDOM in 2022 including winning the Cinderella Tournament. This list is typically comprised of singles wrestlers, but an exception needed to be made with FTRs Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood. 3. (GDT), Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Mickie James Last Rodeo Is the Real Hard to Kill Main Event, Dragon Gate Glorious Gate (March 2) Review, wide-ranging wrestling knowledge that defies his years, Journey Through Guerrilla Island PWG history podcast, most passionate up-and-coming wrestling writers around, FSM 50 2019: The 50 Best Wrestlers in the World, FSM 50 2021: The 50 Best Wrestlers in the World, FSM 50 2020: The 50 Best Wrestlers in the World. 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. who wins Wrestler of the Year? 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. Jamie Hayter vs Toni Storm. 10. 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. Bruce Baumgartner. 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. Since his release from WWE developmental in 2011, he has been a consistent name in the UK wrestling scene. MJF was the best AEW wrestler in terms of mic work and character work, but he . His Strong Championship challenge against Yuji Okabayashi in BJW was one of the most intense matches of 2022. 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. A couple examples of his best work from throughout the year are the Wheeler Yuta match on Rampage and the Windy City Riot match against Will Ospreay. 100-91. He kept that momentum going in spirited bouts against Adam Cole, Lance Archer, and a forgotten gem with Konosuke Takeshita. Chances are if you watched Will Ospreay at any point in the year 2022, you saw a great match. 10. He did everything in the ring youd want for the promotions champion. The one knock against Aoyagi is that the company seemed to have nothing for him during the second half of the year. She is a throwback to a rougher Joshi style that we last got in the 1990s on any big stage. Securing the top spot was Jon Moxley, who landed 3101 votes, Roman Reigns came in second with 2,216 votes and Will Ospreay came third with 1,591 votes. A natural pro wrestler who has taken what could have been a career-killer gimmick and made it special. 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. Top three matches of 2022: ROH Supercard of Honor vs. (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. The best female arm wrestler in the world in 2022 was Barbora Bajciova. (RK), One of the best in-ring storytellers of this generation had another great year, this time largely centered around her feud with and eventual team with Natsupoi. "The Queen" is considered one of the best pro wrestlers in WWE today. Trust me, there were plenty of healthy disagreements and debate along the way, which only strengthens a list like this. (AC), WrestleMania weekend is a dying concept after years of being beaten to death and abused. The smoothest high-flier in history, Fenixs effortless gliding and maneuvering through the air makes the otherwise impossible look routine. 5. Amanda Rose Saccomanno. Unfortunately, 2022 is yet another year that feels the effect of the pandemic. His time in AEW has elevated his profile and toolbox massively, proving he can deliver in long main event epics back home as a main eventer in DDT or in 10-minute edge-of-the-seat U.S. TV sprints. Lee South. They are the best to ever do it. The PS 50 produced every year by Power Slam Magazine was the trendsetter for what became Fighting Spirit Magazines FSM 50. Yoshioka won the tag titles, then King of Gate, then immediately erased any long-term business concerns when he won the Open The Dream Gate belt and proudly took his place at the top of the card. (SF), 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. Fortunately, though, All Elite Wrestling, Impact and New Japan Pro-Wrestling offer a great alternative for viewers who love the time-honored tradition. Beating Shingo for the IWGP World title on the first night of WrestleKingdom suggested thatd be the case, while incredible defenses over Will Ospreay, Zack Sabre Jr., and perennial rival Tetsuya Naito teased us into thinking that itd be a straightforward year of Okada dominanceuntil Jay White shockingly dethroned him at Dominion. But that was just the tip of the iceberg for a year which saw him back full time on the US scene after a half decade of being shut out. 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. 18. 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. We hope you enjoy this breakdown of all 50 wrestlers (and some honorable mentions) with some short blurbs about each of their years. Top three matches of 2022: ROH Supercard of Honor vs. 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. For better and worse, this past year was unforgettable. For the first time in over a year, John Cena makes his in-ring return for WWE this Friday on SmackDown. Amazingly enough, 2022 marks 20 years since Brock Lesnar arrived in WWE and took the wrestling world by storm; two decades later, he's still at the top of the food chain. His profile is full of national and international professional arm-wrestling titles. 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. Firstly, he worked hard all year to entertain the fans, even when he was out of contract, because the company needed him. Josh Alexander. 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. Hogan is the most versatile wrestling star worldwide and one of the most successful wrestlers in the 1980s. The Briscoes; Dynamite vs. Dax Harwood; NJPW Royal Quest II vs. Aussie Open. They are routinely the most entertaining wrestlers on American TV, and no one delivers in a big match better than they do. On the first Korakuen Hall shows of the year, Dragongate established that this year was going to be all about Yuki Yoshioka and his foe-turned-friend Dragon Dia. Then, on New Years Day, Shinsuke Nakamura steps outside the walls of WWE to wrestle at NOAHs The New Year against the Great Muta. 7 Hulk Hogan. Net Worth: $1.6 Billion. 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. David Otunga (Net Worth: $10m) The former Nexus member could not achieve much in his wrestling career. Tag team wrestling across the globe had a banner year in 2022, but no team . Like her nickname, "The Boss," she is the boss during her match in the ring. Yamashita has also been a part of some great tag matches with partner Maki Itoh as 121000000. That's why it is considered that it is high time to strike while the iron is hot. The Rey Mysterio-Dom Mysterio holiday videos are phenomenal. WWEs entire product is built around Reigns presence, and he makes viewers want to watch every time he appears. Roman Gromov 2. By Tornad0 Ranking 20. With a drive to . Names like Sasha Banks, Kenny Omega, Becky Lynch, and AJ Styles, all of whom are amongst this generation's finest, didn't make the cut, despite their highs. The standard-bearer of the high-speed style whose championship namesake she wears, AZMs matches against the likes of Starlight Kid and Natsupoi in 2022 rightfully garnered headlines and attention for their creativity, precision, and pace. Rhodes was revealed to be the mystery opponent for Seth Rollins and defeated Rollins with Cross Rhodes in front of more than 70,000 fans inside AT&T Stadium. Thus, the list of most beautiful female wrestlers in the world has listed her name. The man weighs around 300 pounds and he is here to stay. The Last Wrestlers: A Far Flung Journey In Search of a Manly Art. But despite the aimless booking at times, Aoyagi continued to be a part of some strong tag matches. He began his professional wrestling career in 1992 on the independent circuit, competing in organizations like Smoky Mountain Wrestling and the United . (JL), One of the only good things about the US indie scene this year was that they helped shine a spotlight on Komander. Richest Wrestlers in the World in 2022. Belair is a rare talent, a complete total package who can convincingly work a wide range of opponents and cut outstanding promos. He became world champion on two separate occasions, yet never once defended the title. With one noteworthy exception, Will Ospreay wrestled the best matches of the year. 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. 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 . England and Wales company registration number 2008885. 40-31. Mandy Rose. He is also the reigning AEW TNT Champion. (RK), Vikingo became the AAA Mega Champion in 2021 because AAA had no real alternatives, and spent 2022 proving he was the best option. Best WWE Women's Match of 2022: Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch, WWE Raw Women's Championship match, WrestleMania 38. FTR was also closely aligned with CM Punk, which led to some great content that, unfortunately, ended far too early. He wrestled Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH title, his clash against Wheeler in the Owen Hart Foundation tournament last spring was the match of the night that evennig on Dynamite, and there was also a superb encounter with Will Ospreay. 4. Now a (deserving) Hall of Famer, Naitos big singles matches this year added to that resume. Live on FITE, Bandido challenges Vikingo for the Mega Championship. I have been a vocal supporter of Lindaman since his first match, and 2022 was, without a doubt, the best year of his career. (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. Posted by Alan4L | Jan 9, 2023 | The FSM 50. mixed martial arts, Belgrade, wrestling, Serbia | 956 views, 24 likes, 3 loves, 3 comments, 13 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from IMMAF - International Mixed Martial Arts Federation: Which submission. 10. 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