Top three matches of 2022: Revolution vs. Bryan Danielson; Forbidden Door vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi; Full Gear vs. CM Punk. 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. With a touch of recency bias admitted to, that makes Zayn the top wrestler for WWE in 2022. 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. World Cup MBTI K-Pop LOL Influencer Food Anime Sports Gaming Crypto Entertainment Music Movies NSFW Leaderboards . Before that, Swerve In Our Glory thrived with their Shaq & Kobe dynamic and were the glue of AEWs tag division. (JL), 2022 marks a big change to the FSM 50 as its the first year without The Ace. 60-51. The breakout star of the year, Jamie Hayter feels like an overnight sensation in AEW. The genesis of perfection. There's no other way to put it. Theres an argument to be made that his January 5 defense against Bryan Danielson is the best AEW singles match ever. Like all forms of entertainment, it is necessary that wrestling follows some sort of script. Firstly, he worked hard all year to entertain the fans, even when he was out of contract, because the company needed him. (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. 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. But the beauty of this art form is that the script is occasionally forced to change when a new performer connects so intimately with the audience. History will regard 2022 as one of professional wrestling's most eventful years. (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. (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. Once the company pulls the trigger on Reigns' betrayal of Sami, Zayn will be the most white-hot face in the business, bar none. In addition to that sublime set of matches, his promos and evolved character work brought him to a whole new level of greatness. Bruce Baumgartner. The Leader Of The Hardcore Wrestling Intelligentsia. Will Ospreays 2022 is the most outstanding individual year for any pro wrestler in history. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories Please give an overall site rating . Most of his matches were excellent, even though he bled too much. Top three matches of 2022: Beyond Wrestling Munky Business vs. AC Price; GCW Maniac vs. Mike Bailey; Bound for Glory vs. Jordynne Grace. The one spot reserved exclusively for an indie talent belongs to someone who earned a place outright. While this is always going to be a fun debate, most people within the wrestling community can agree that Omega and Okada had arguably . Ospreay kicked off his year on January 5 with an incredible Tokyo Dome main event against Kazuchika Okada and rounded out his record-breaking 2022 on the last RevPro show of the year against Tomohiro Ishii. (CL), At the age of 20 years old, Suzu Suzuki already has a claim to being called the best wrestler in the world. Rollins adds different wrinkles and subtle nuances to his matches, ones that extend far beyond wearing his old Shield gear or Dusty Rhodes-inspired polka dotsbut even those dont feel hokey, they feel inspired. With an expanded panel of knowledgeable voters this year, we hope to have covered every corner of the wrestling world well. Consistently elevating your opponent was an element factored into this list, as were match quality and the stage on which it took place. Open The Voice Gate - Looking ahead to Champion Gate, Rey de Parejas and More! 100-91. Best WWE Women's Match of 2022: Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch, WWE Raw Women's Championship match, WrestleMania 38. Dax Harwood is teaming up with Matt Koon for a new podcast. Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Jon Moxley, Bianca Belair, MJF. 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. Imeda Chincharauli 4. (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. Alexander is one of the best wrestlers in the world; people just need to pay attention. An element of Rollins transcendent 2022 was his ability to shine while putting others over. Joe Gagne: Wrestling podcast OG and trivia master! Brock Lesnar. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Here are 25 international wrestling stars to watch this weekend. A year spent in many places not normally on the wider radar, but a year that rarely disappointed when you sought him out. 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. He is a left-handed champion who started his professional career at 15. 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. Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. Retaining just the forename still led to the usual name change hand-wringing, but it was a main roster call-up where things could have gone especially badly, particularly with Vince McMahon still in control. 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. 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. Unfortunately, 2022 is yet another year that feels the effect of the pandemic. 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. Regardless of skill, a wrestler can't enter the WOTY conversation if they aren't regularly producing WOTY-level work. 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. The English pro wrestler born as Zack Sabre Jr, is currently signed to NJPW and one-half of the IWGP Tag Team Champions alongside fellow Suzuki-gun stablemate Taichi. 10. 02:55:00. (AC). The one spot reserved exclusively for . Expect him to be a name on this list every year going forward. 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. 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. 248 Super J-Cast The Return of Fantasticamania. Her skills, performance, and her attitude are pure beauty. (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. 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. 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. (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. Hes truly made a name for himself in AEW with impressive showcases against the likes of Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, and Eddie Kingston. A Reasoned And Well Explained Man. 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. Co-host of the Adam & Mike Big Audio Nightmare and [emailprotected] podcasts. Ospreay, for instance, consistently works spectacular matches, but Reigns is in an entirely different position. Scott represents VOW, Fightful and Fightgamemedia where he hosts the Five Star Joshi Show. Top three matches of 2022: ROH Supercard of Honor vs. (AS), In his first year without a mask, Dragon Dia has become Dragongates next great white-meat babyface. They are the best to ever do it. We hope to not only provide a credible ranking but also to expose readers to some new wrestling. (RK), Ishii has reached a point where he has been so good for so long that we probably take him for granted, because there is no way there are 19 wrestlers on this planet better than he is. But he did make use of it to push himself into Hollywood. He made a loud and resounding sound in 2022. (IH). It was a legit MOTYC and a great example of how to put over a young up and coming talent. Wheeler is often overshadowed by Harwood, but he is a vital part of FTR. Kevin Owens is the best in-ring performer on the current WWE roster. Form is critical on this list. Strickland is great, and he wrestles like a guy who knows it. Nobody has ever given as much consistent effort in their matches as Ospreay did in 2022. Top three matches of 2022: Forbidden Door vs. Orange Cassidy; G1 Climax vs. Kazuchika Okada; NJPW Burning Spirit vs. David Finlay. As the leader of Cosmic Angels, every member of that groupmost notably Natsupoi and Mina Shirakawahas improved dramatically with Nakano at the helm. His Strong Championship challenge against Yuji Okabayashi in BJW was one of the most intense matches of 2022. For me, that was a gateway into Japanese wrestling 20 years ago. 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. The Villain Marty Scurll. It is the 31st annual issue. He first came to the WWF in 1990 as Ted DiBiase's mystery partner at The Survivor Series (1990). 22 of them have an 8+ rating and 10 have a 9+ rating. 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. Joe Lanza: The King Of Banter. (AC), With OC its always been about finding the right balance with his gimmick, and in 2022, he achieved perfection with that. 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 Iwate-born prodigy had barely wrestled ten matches when last years list came out. New Japans 50th anniversary was built around Okada. He is popularly known as The Beast Incarnate and was majorly marketed for his intimidating physique and ability to be dramatic. Now more than ever, there is endless reason for optimism. Intense and full of passion, Slamovich will play a major role in pro wrestling over the coming years. (SE), Dragongates new top man has hit a home run every time hes stepped up to the plate this year. Together, they make magic. A rebrand in March almost had the former WALTER share some history that, to be kind, would have been super problematic. (GDT), One step forward, one step back for the breakout British star? 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. Hulk Hogan, is one of the greatest wrestlers the world has ever seen. The Rey Mysterio-Dom Mysterio holiday videos are phenomenal. 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. (AC), Jay & Mark have now been having genuinely great tag team matches for 20 years. Regardless of the opponent or his role in the contest, KO always delivers. Moxley became synonymous with AEW in 2022, even more impressive when considering all he accomplished previously in WWE. Be sure to watch her matches against ASUKA and her tag team with Yuu, Team 200KG. Feb. 2023 1 Bryan Danielson + More Championship Rate Chuck in one of the grittiest AEW title matches of the year against Mox at Quake By The Lake, and you have the answer to the question that opened this blurb. Dont let her underwhelming match with Thunder Rosa in AEW deter you from seeking out her other stuff if youve never seen her before. Travis Bagent. Top three matches of 2022: Beyond Wrestling Munky Business vs. AC Price; GCW Maniac vs. Mike Bailey; Bound for Glory vs. Jordynne Grace. The biggest obstacle in her way is just how big a star Rossy Ogawa and Bushiroad think she can be. 10. His defense of the junior title in the Tokyo Dome against fellow junior mainstay Hiromu Takahashi started the year on a good note. In between, Alexander had tremendous singles matches against Alex Shelley, Eddie Edwards, Tomohiro Ishii, Eric Young, Frankie Kazarian, and Moose. (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. 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. (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. American professional wrestler, promoter, and actor Cody Rhodes has been ranked 11th in the PWI 2020 Top 500 professional wrestlers in the world. (AC), Aoyagi has been trending in an upward trajectory since 2020, but this year he hit new heights by winning the Champion Carnival in a fantastic final against Jake Lee. 20 50 100 All Time Select Date. Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) is the richest WWE wrestler in 2022, with an approximate net worth of $381 million. 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. He restored honor to a vacant world title on two separate occasions, beginning with a classic against Hiroshi Tanahashi at Forbidden Door in June. Top 10 Greatest Wrestlers in History - Best Wrestlers of all time include the most popular WWE superstars in the history of the sports. Your session has expired. Vince McMaho. The more things change . (AC), WrestleMania weekend is a dying concept after years of being beaten to death and abused. Kaori Icho. Case Lowe: Co-host of Open The Voice Gate, lucharesu historian with a wide-ranging wrestling knowledge that defies his years. 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. By Tornad0 Ranking 20. Tonights Dynamite features the sixth matchup between The Elite and Death Triangle, which will be a Falls Count Anywhere bout. 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. Top 10 Wealthiest/Richest Wrestlers And Their Networth In The World. The Best Bout Machine was ranked #1 on the PWI 100 in 2018. Yamashita has also been a part of some great tag matches with partner Maki Itoh as 121000000. (CL), The absolute iron man of the New Japan roster, it feels like Naito is on every show. His flying looks smooth and effortless. 9. Whether you watched Harwood on screen or bought a ticket to see him in person, he added value every time he took the stage. (SE), Quite possibly the most confident and self-assured wrestler in the world, and with good reason. He is also the reigning AEW TNT Champion. 5. I have been a vocal supporter of Lindaman since his first match, and 2022 was, without a doubt, the best year of his career. December 4th, 2022. Dia is everything a babyface should be. (RK), Vikingo became the AAA Mega Champion in 2021 because AAA had no real alternatives, and spent 2022 proving he was the best option. That fits perfectly with his character, which marinated to perfection in 2022, culminating in his full heel turn on partner Keith Lee. He is widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers in the world today with an annually salary of $1 million. 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. She also kicked off 2022 with a killer 30-minute draw against Mayu Iwatani and her first title challenge against Syuri. Hopefully that is not the case much longer. Hogan is the most versatile wrestling star worldwide and one of the most successful wrestlers in the 1980s. Tag team wrestling across the globe had a banner year in 2022, but no team . 10. Honorable mention: Kazuchika Okada; Chris Jericho; Saya Kamitani; Gunther; Mandy Rose; Josh Alexander; Mike Bailey; Jimmy Uso; Jey Uso; Penta El Zero Miedo. Elsewhere we were treated to a full 12 months of normal feeling wrestling, and it was certainly very welcome for fans. Today, we assess its protagonists in a way tailored to WhatCulture's coverage. PWI 500 2022 Top 128 Wrestlers Who is the best wrestler or 2022 ? 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. Katsuyori Shibata fought several times. (AC), It could have gone so differently. Instead of a litany of matches against the industrys top stars, Hart wrestled a very different roster from what he initially expected. There is an incredible amount to like about this week in wrestling. 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). Please log in again. Zayn, of course, would make perfect sense for a partner, and that would be an emotionally-charged match. 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. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Sadly, he was pretty much on the shelf from June on, wrestling just eight total matches in the second half of the year. On a roster where the margin for error is so slim, Diamante represents the perfection that Dragongate preaches to their talent. 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. This was similar for Belair, who dealt with a roster that for parts of the year was missing Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Naomi, and Alexa Bliss. (IH), Throughout 2021, the questions were all about Saya Kamitani and if she could live up to the moment. 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. 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. Being honest, he has every right to be in there, and weve done him dirty, no question. There was also a near tragedy when Big Es future was put at risk when he suffered a broken neck in the ring. Check Price on Amazon. Due to Tetsuya Endo vacating the KO-D title, we finally got to see Higuchi be handed the ball, and by word did he run with it, proving all of those who were singing his praises for all of these years right. She works best as a heel, and when she is motivated, you can expect a human highlight reel of moves. 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. Since then, shes taken more international bookings in Europe and North America, raising her stock globally. He accumulated his net worth thanks to his professional wrestling, podcasts, rock concerts. Dave Chaffee. Taking the mold War Zone presented just a . Best British Wrestlers in the world. Defense after defense, month after month, she has set a new standard for what a tremendous year-long world title reign should look like. Amanda Rose Saccomanno. His wrestling is also a violently gripping display. 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. 55 Darby Allin. 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. In between, Ospreay had standout performances against the likes of Tetsuya Naito, Zack Sabre Jr., Shingo Takagi, Michael Oku, Orange Cassidy, Nick Wayne, Ricky Knight Jr., Mike Bailey, Jon Moxley, Blake Christian, Dax Harwood, and Titus Alexander among others. 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. The 2022 PWI Top 500 Wrestlers is a list of the Top 500 wrestlers according to the magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated. The Undertaker" Mark Calaway (Net worth: 15.5 Million Euros) View this post on Instagram. He has held the WWF World . 11. There is a certain mystique about Vikingo. Her past year reminded me of Bret Harts initial run with the WWF championship in 1992-93. 90-81. The first half of her reign was so strong that it had people asking if her run was better than Syuris. Travis Bagent is a well-known name in the arm wrestling world. 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. Vince McMahon resigned. 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. by Andy H Murray. 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. 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. Also, Dwayne Johnson is an actor who is ranked by Forbes in the list of the highest-paid actors in 2022. Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. Big E is one of the strongest wrestlers of this ongoing era. But without looking too far ahead, it will be fun to see Cena back in a WWE ring. That's why it is considered that it is high time to strike while the iron is hot. 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. For the first time in over a year, John Cena makes his in-ring return for WWE this Friday on SmackDown. Writer/Editor of the Three Count Fall newsletter. Her haters are now in the mud. 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. Net Worth: $18 Million. Top 25 Best Bollywood Films of 2022 a list of 25 titles 25 Best Dancers of Indian Cinema a list of 25 people . His matches always tell a story, and he is versatile in his offense, which also includes more traditional aggression. (JL). Former professional wrestler Vince has made a name for himself in a variety of different fields. (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. 2022 was good for Giulia, but 2023 will be special for the Donna del Mondo leader. Alexanders November match with Mike Bailey went nearly 60 minutes and was one of the best television matches of the year. As recently as early 2021, he seemed to lag behind his Dojo classmates Hokuto Omori and Dan Tamura. 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. Rich keeps an eye on the full world of wrestling with an emphasis on America and Japan. 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