Which wrestler will rule 2018?

#6 Kazuchika "The Rainmaker" Okada

Kazuchika Odada draws many parallels to Shinsuke Nakamura. Both are celebrated wrestlers from the land of the rising sun whose persona and charisma have carried them just as far as their top tier in-ring abilities.

Okada has youth on his side, however, and is just a bit more powerfully built than Nakamura. As the leader of the Chaos faction, he had what many are calling the best match of the modern era against Kenny Omega. 2017 was very, very good for Okada. Can he be on top of the heap in the coming year?

Chances of ruling 2018:

Very high. Okada is known not just in Japan, but all over the world. His involvement with Ring of Honor also ensures that the American fans know his name, and covet his trademark 'Okada Dollars.'

Okada will likely have a dominant 2018, and may even claim the crown of wrestler of the year. Rumor has it that once his New Japan contract is up, he wants to head to the WWE. Expect New Japan to book him strongly to encourage him to stick around for a new contract, but never say never.

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A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.

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