The Best Bout Machine was ranked #1 on the PWI 100 in 2018. Fortunately, though, All Elite Wrestling, Impact and New Japan Pro-Wrestling offer a great alternative for viewers who love the time-honored tradition. No world champion was able to touch her greatness this year. Gary Goodridge. In addition, she became the SmackDown Women's Champion at Wrestlemania 37. Please log in again. 40-31. He has held the WWF World . 10. Name. Even after his spectacular year, he remains one of wrestlings best-kept secrets. (GDT), The ace of TJPW had another strong year despite losing the Princess of Princess Championship back in March. By the end of 2022, he had lapped them and was on the path to possibly becoming an actual junior heavcyweight draw for All Japan. They include some of the world's best men's and women's wrestlers, organized alphabetically by country with notable accomplishments . (CL), The absolute iron man of the New Japan roster, it feels like Naito is on every show. Ian Hamilton: Writer for 411Mania and BackBodyDrop.com and an expert in European wrestling to complement a well-rounded knowledge of the wrestling world. On top of returning to his top singles form, Miyahara was also a part of several high-level tags throughout the year, ending with winning the Real World Tag League with Takuya Nomura. July 18, 1990. (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. 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. Joe keeps his tabs on everything and often provides a balanced voice to our rankings. (JL). Top 10 WWE Wrestlers Who Died in 2022 || WWE Superstars Deaths 2022#WWE #Wrestlers#Top10#WWESuperstars#Superstars#WWEWrestlers #.Matilda The Hun Died: Janua. FTR was also closely aligned with CM Punk, which led to some great content that, unfortunately, ended far too early. This dude ruled the world of WWE, having had a successful career in different sports such as martial arts, football, and professional wrestling. Most of his matches were excellent, even though he bled too much. For better and worse, this past year was unforgettable. He first came to the WWF in 1990 as Ted DiBiase's mystery partner at The Survivor Series (1990). Once Kenny Omega returned to the picture, The Elite reestablished themselves as, for lack of a better term, an elite trio. 6 Rising - Stardom. Josh Alexander should be a lot higher on this list. Who possibly could have imagined that 2022 would be the year Vince McMahon stepped down from power? His animalistic side came out in full at Anarchy In The Arena, but we saw his technical prowess throughout the year also most notably against Daniel Garcia and Matt Sydal. 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. There is a certain mystique about Vikingo. He is popularly known as The Beast Incarnate and was majorly marketed for his intimidating physique and ability to be dramatic. One of the beauties of the list in previous years was being able to highlight names that a reader may not be aware of. 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. Top three matches of 2022: Revolution vs. Bryan Danielson; Forbidden Door vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi; Full Gear vs. CM Punk. (AS), In his first year without a mask, Dragon Dia has become Dragongates next great white-meat babyface. 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. Seth Rollins. The goal of the list is to be as well-informed and wide-ranging as possible. (AC). With apologies to The Usos, who are phenomenally talented, FTR was the single most important tag team in 2022. Drew McIntyre 10. Who Is The Best Wrestler In The World In 2022? (AC). With one noteworthy exception, Will Ospreay wrestled the best matches of the year. Okada winning the G1 set up a rematch with White at the Tokyo Dome that will perhaps see Okada start 2023 the way he started 2022, as champion, which would symbolically end New Japans 50th anniversary year the same way it began, with Okada on top. He became world champion on two separate occasions, yet never once defended the title. Together, they make magic. Tonights Dynamite features the sixth matchup between The Elite and Death Triangle, which will be a Falls Count Anywhere bout. Jon Moxley was the best AEW wrestler of 2022 for several reasons. (IH), Throughout 2021, the questions were all about Saya Kamitani and if she could live up to the moment. 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. Age in 2022: 72: Height: 6ft 1in: Weight: 106kg: Country: United States: Status: Retired in 2018: Birth Name: . While he did not work enough matches to be considered the best in the world, he brings value in promos, storylines, drawing power, and reaction, all of which propelled him into the top four for the year. 9. Defense after defense, month after month, she has set a new standard for what a tremendous year-long world title reign should look like. Fans of British Wrestling over the past 10 years will know the name Rampage Brown. Hes been a phenomenal major league champion. Hopefully that is not the case much longer. Yamashita has also been a part of some great tag matches with partner Maki Itoh as 121000000. Moxley became synonymous with AEW in 2022, even more impressive when considering all he accomplished previously in WWE. 8. 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. 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. 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. Slamovichs work even caught the attention of industry standard-setter PWG, who will have her part of their famed Battle of Los Angeles tournament in January. 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. (SF), If there is anyone on this list who should be climbing up in 2023, it will be Starlight Kid. With 47 matches under his belt for AEW in 2022, Mox was one of the promotions hardest workers. Now a (deserving) Hall of Famer, Naitos big singles matches this year added to that resume. 3. Abdulrashid Sadulaev. 60-51. His All-Atlantic title win in a Dynamite main event was a really cool moment in AEWs year. Chad is full of talents and he has the support of fans behind the scenes. (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. Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Jon Moxley, Bianca Belair, MJF. (SE), In a promotion largely dominated by much older wrestlers and mostly devoid of larger-than-life characters, Kenoh stands out in Pro Wrestling NOAH. 55 Darby Allin. It just feels right to have John Cena back in WWE. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Imeda Chincharauli 4. 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. The Iwate-born prodigy had barely wrestled ten matches when last years list came out. Top three matches of 2022: Battle of the Belts III vs. Thunder Rosa; Full Gear vs. Toni Storm; Dynamite vs. Hikaru Shida. Rich Kraetsch: Co-host of the long-running Flagship Podcast on Voices of Wrestling, editor of VoicesofWrestling.com and one-half of FlagshipPatreon.com. 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. Lee South. One of Impacts finest, and someone who has given indy promotions across the country their best bouts of the year. Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) is the richest WWE wrestler in 2022, with an approximate net worth of $381 million. Will it all lead to a father-son match at WrestleMania? Vikingos skills remained a cut above everyone else even in a time of amazing highflyers; it never felt safe to blink during his matches. Like her nickname, "The Boss," she is the boss during her match in the ring. 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. It was a legit MOTYC and a great example of how to put over a young up and coming talent. They are the best to ever do it. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Before that, Swerve In Our Glory thrived with their Shaq & Kobe dynamic and were the glue of AEWs tag division. The unsung hero of pro wrestling in 2022. Intense and full of passion, Slamovich will play a major role in pro wrestling over the coming years. I know its tempting to skip straight to the list, but there are some sneaky match recommendations and other pearls of wisdom youll miss out on, so do so at your peril! Strickland is great, and he wrestles like a guy who knows it. 18. In addition to the indies, Wheeler worked highly captivating matches in AEW, New Japan, AAA, and Ring of Honor. 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. 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. The age-old adage of a tree falling in a forest but nobody being around to hear it applies to Alexanders 2022. Best WWE Women's Match of 2022: Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch, WWE Raw Women's Championship match, WrestleMania 38. (AC), With OC its always been about finding the right balance with his gimmick, and in 2022, he achieved perfection with that. Matches with Risa Sera, Utami Hayashishita, and both bouts with Giulia highlight what everyone should watch if they havent been watching. But if she is given the chance, she can be one, a very big one. 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. 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. Top three matches of 2022: ROH Supercard of Honor vs. With a drive to . Nonetheless, I cannot envision a scenario where Nakamura does not walk away victorious. The Rey Mysterio-Dom Mysterio holiday videos are phenomenal. (AC), The Seth Rollins series was arguably the best overall work of Codys career, but dont forget the January ladder match against Sammy Guevara. To paraphrase Voltaire, if Jon Moxley did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him. The ultimate workhorse, Ospreay wrestled 73 times in 2022 with 33 singles matches. 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. 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. Braun Strowman - $1.2 million WWE . Brock Lesnar. 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. For whatever reason, MIRAI has gotten a baffling amount of derision since her jump from TJPW to STARDOM. 1. Katsuyori Shibata fought several times. Pro wrestling is a unique blend of sport and entertainment, one where your opponent is necessary in order for you to shine. (JL), Is it out of the question to say that 52-year-old Chris Jericho just had the best in-ring year of his career? Chances are if you watched Will Ospreay at any point in the year 2022, you saw a great match. Roman Reigns Tops the PWI 500 List for 2022, Top 20 Wrestlers Revealed. On a roster where the margin for error is so slim, Diamante represents the perfection that Dragongate preaches to their talent. 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. 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. Their tag title win against ASUKA and MAO is worth the watch. Internationally Acclaimed Broadcast Journalist As Heard On BBC Radio. Travis Bagent is a well-known name in the arm wrestling world. 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. 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. 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. Marty Scurll is one of those rarities; a technical wrestler who also has a well-developed gimmick and persona. (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. 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. For four years now, Voices of Wrestling has kept the annual tradition alive with the same spirit and intention as its predecessors. 90-81. Was consistently the best in-ring amongst AEWs Womens division, and for all the talk of others having the star power its Hayter who truly comes across like a star in an organic and meaningful way. Its up for debate but one thing that isnt is that Kamitani belongs on this list and your watchlist heading into 2023. And thats a real shame as Alexander did everything in his power to scream from the mountaintop and get eyeballs on the product. In 2022, there were no more questions. Despy always delivers. Full Name. Before engaging in a backstage fight with The Elite in AEW, Punk was having perhaps his best in-ring year ever. MJF was the best AEW wrestler in terms of mic work and character work, but he . 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. The one spot reserved exclusively for . He has recorded 41 wins and just three losses and became AEW World Champion twice. Ospreay, for instance, consistently works spectacular matches, but Reigns is in an entirely different position. Best bouts were against Toni Storm, Hikaru Shida, and Willow Nightingale all of which tore the house down, and Hayter was dripping confidence every step of the way. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Seth has undergone a subtle career-run with his string of matches against Cody . Denis Cyplenkov. Unfortunately, 2022 is yet another year that feels the effect of the pandemic. (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. He should win the Triple Crown in 2023. Though this appeared destined to go seven as soon as the dates and stipulations of all the matches were announced, it has been fun watching it all unfold. AEW Full Gear. (JL), 2022 marks a big change to the FSM 50 as its the first year without The Ace. Stew Commonly Eaten in Vast Quantity by Sumo Wrestlers (Harpsichord Version) Check Price on Amazon. She is undoubtedly the best powerhouse in all of womens wrestling. 11. 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. All rights reserved. (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. Let's take a look at the 10 best tag teams . This list is based on a wrestlers work in the ring, the attention their work generated, and overall impact. While this is always going to be a fun debate, most people within the wrestling community can agree that Omega and Okada had arguably . (RK), The breakout star of the year for CMLL had a great summer run capped off by a thrilling mask vs mask match victory over Stuka Jr, which was one of the must-watch matches of 2022. 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. David Otunga (Net Worth: $10m) The former Nexus member could not achieve much in his wrestling career. Throughout their program, Rollins made you believe that Matt Riddle was a main event talent. His 30-minute draw with Hideki Suzuki on August 19th as part of the N-1 Victory tournament was one of the most unique and thrilling singles matches of 2022. 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. Putting Roman Reigns fourth on this list, especially ahead of Will Ospreay, was the single hardest decision in the top 10. 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. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Her year in 2022 was one of the best in the industry. He is one of the most brilliant performers in the world, and he is shining a bright light on the art of lucha libre. 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 . (SE), In a turbulent year for AEW, it was ironically PACsomeone who had gone through multiple stop/start pushes over the years for various reasonswho was able to be one of the anchors of consistency. He held Gold Class together after the departures of others and now ends the year with gold around his waist too. Her matches with Jordynne Grace this year were absurdly compelling, with both using it as a chance to show the world their talent. Some feel the Ospreay match is a sleeper Match of the Year contender, and while Im personally not quite that high on it, Harwood repeatedly showed that he could hang with the absolute best in the world in singles while also putting together a legendary tag team year with Hair. 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). Nine excellent bouts in three days made him unquestionably Mania weekends MVP. Rhodes returned to the WWE during night one of WrestleMania 38 after a six year absence. 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. 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