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Some of the most famous wrestlers in history haven't been the best ring technicians. Names like Hulk Hogan and Baron Von Raschke stir a lot of emotion in fans, but even their most stalwart supporters will admit that those men were glorified brawlers.
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There's just something special when wrestlers can amaze the crowd with technical wizardry and outrageously complicated pinning scenarios. For a large segment of the wrestling audience, this is their meat and milk, their wine and roses. After all, pro wrestling is supposed to simulate an athletic contest, so there should be plenty of athletic moves.
Here are ten wrestlers who are among the best ring technicians working in the sport today.
#1 Dolph Ziggler
We begin the list with perhaps the most criminally underrated performer of his generation, Dolph Ziggler.
Ziggler is incredibly athletic and can sail through the air with the greatest of ease, but he can mat wrestle when he wants to at the highest levels. His striking game is also quite sound, as his superkick is one of the tightest and most perfectly executed in the business.
Dolph is an all-round wrestler; He can fly with cruiserweights, brawl with heavyweights, and display superb technical wrestling moves against opponents such as AJ Styles. Ziggler is nearly the perfect wrestler, hence his inclusion on this list.
2. The Villain Marty Scurll
Marty Scurll is one of those rarities; a technical wrestler who also has a well-developed gimmick and persona. The Villain makes for compelling entertainment just based on his unique look and panache.
However, Scurll is also one of the best wrestlers working today. His international success story begins in his native UK and extends from Japan back to America, where he is a fixture on ROH, and his involvement with the Elite and Bullet Club makes him the talk of social media more often than not.
#3 Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair originally had no intention of going into wrestling like her famous father, Nature Boy Ric Flair. However, when he younger brother Reid Flair died overseas, she resolved to carry on her father's legacy.
And she has succeeded beyond anyone's wildest expectations. With all respect to the Nature Boy, his daughter is light years ahead of him in terms of wrestling talent. She has the power, the agility, and the moves to earn her a spot on this list and many others. Charlotte might not just be the best woman wrestler in the world, but the best wrestler in the world, period.
#4 Adam Cole
One of the few men with a singles victory over Jay Briscoe--more on him later in the list--Adam Cole's star has risen to new heights since his debut in NXT.
Adam Cole is known for both technical wrestling and an ability to adapt to almost any opponent. He's willing to brawl, to take to the air, and to 'bend' the rules if that's what it takes to achieve victory for himself or his Undisputed Era stablemates. It's no wonder that fans from all walks of life shout out "Adam Cole, Bay bay!" in unison with him.
#5 The Rainmaker Kazuchika Okada
The longest reigning IWGP champ for over two years, Okada brings a near perfect blend of size, speed, power, and agility to bear in the ring.
On top of this, he has a ton of charisma, and his elitist personality and bearing earn him huge heat with any wrestling crowd anywhere in the world. Having Okada on your roster is like a license to print money, which is exactly where the Okada dollars gimmick comes from. It's always a rainy day--in a good way--with Okada around.
#6 Jay Briscoe
When you go nearly three years without being pinned or forced to submit on the wildly competitive independent wrestling scene, you know you have to be among the best ever. And Jay Briscoe certainly qualifies.
One look at Briscoe's intense gaze and tattooed physique and you know he's tough. What's less obvious under all those hillbilly trappings are the acumen of a seasoned veteran and master ring general whose technical abilities are among the best of all time.
From his ratchet neck breaker to his Jay Driver finishing move, everything Jay does in the ring looks authentic and powerful. His presence on this list is justified every time he steps into the ring.
#7 Asuka
Despite the fact that WWE has billed her mostly as a martial arts striker, Asuka has been putting on technical wrestling clinics since she was only 10 years old.
That's right; Ten years old! And she wrestled a full grown man, to boot!
Asuka can utilize submissions, pinning combos, and high flying moves to augment her deadly striking ability. Her standout undefeated streak is well warranted given her abilities, and don't count her out of the title picture just yet. Trust us, Asuka's career is just getting going on all cylinders.
#8 Daniel Bryan
A human dynamo if there ever was one, Daniel Bryan utilizes quickness and agility to make up for his smaller stature. He can out-wrestle almost anyone on the planet with a mix of striking, high flying, and expert grappling.
His long hiatus due to lingering injuries finally over, we look forward to seeing Bryan test his skills against men like AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, and Bobby Roode. Bryan earned his way onto this list not just for his epic WWE work, but the time he spent in ROH and the independent scene, where he is still beloved today.
#9 Pete Dunne
Pete Dunne is so good, the WWE just can't keep him exclusively in the UK. Instead, he has been invited to nearly every show on the WWE network because fans and critics alike can't get enough of the Bruiserweight.
Redefining what it means to be a smaller sized wrestler, Dunne is as tough as they come, and more than willing to brawl or utilize nasty submission holds to wear down his opponent. Though he is quite young and still new to the business, Dunne is light years ahead of many of his peers, hence his inclusion on this list.
#10 AJ Styles
The cover model for WWE's video game franchise has truly exceeded all expectations. When Styles first arrived at the Royal Rumble, many fans were scratching their heads. After all, the rule of thumb for men like AJ Styles--who is on the smaller side for a wrestler--entering the WWE is that they will be used at mid-card level.
However, AJ has put on stellar match after stellar match and has a tight grip on the Smackdown heavyweight title. This is in no small part because AJ is probably the best pro wrestler working today. With surprising power that belies his smaller frame, phenomenal agility and speed, and possibly the best, deepest moveset of any wrestler alive, AJ easily earns his way onto this list.
Ten of the best technical wrestlers working today. Did your favorite not make our list? Please comment and let us know.
