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Despite what people that aren't fans of the craft might say, pro wrestling is a gift. Nothing compares to the relief of sitting down on the couch after a hard days work, turning on the TV, and watching your favourite wrestler get pummeled into the ground. Or how about getting slammed through a table, or powerbombed onto the steel steps.
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Submission specialists, strikers, amateur wrestlers, all of these things add to the drama and theatrics that is pro wrestling.
Today we're going to focus on the group of wrestlers adored by many fans, probably more so than any other type of wrestler, the high-flyer. Here are the top five best high-flyers of the last five years.
#1 Mustafa Ali
One of the most exciting superstars in the current Cruiserweight Division, Mustafa Ali really is the heart of 205 Live.
His fearless nature when he gets into his comfort zone is truly captivating. When he launches into the sky, fans are simply left wanting more. These are the ingredients for an entertaining match-up.
Mustafa Ali's "never say die" attitude and creativity in the ring makes him a hard act to follow, but for that reason, we as fans, are glad that he does what he does all for the entertainment of the people.
If he weren't in the Cruiserweight Division, he could go toe to toe with the likes of Seth Rollins, give Finn Balor a run for his money, and have five-star matches with people like AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura. The match-ups are endless.
. Fans are never disappointed to see Ali in the high-red district. He takes being a cruiserweight to a whole new level. Paying homage to those who wrestled before him, and setting the bar high for his successor(s).
#2 Matt Sydal
Formerly employed by the WWE, Sydal has shown tremendous growth since being released from the company on June 12, 2014. He hopped from promotion to promotion until he returned to Impact Wrestling on April 27, 2017, and hasn't looked back since.
Even in WWE, he graced TV screens all over the world with his high-flying ability and non-stopped air time.
He's truly been able to reinvent and make a name for himself outside of WWE, and it doesn't look like he plans to stop any time soon. He uses his quick reflexes and high kicks as the cornerstone of his offence, not to mention his familiarity on the top rope.
With no sign of Sydal slowing down, his unique wrestling style will propel even further to the top of professional wrestling. The 35-year-old has at least 10 years left of a career that has been fantastic, to say the least.
#3 Neville
After him and gravity made up, Neville obtained the crown as the King of the Cruiserweights. This gimmick was an unusual match for his move set, because "holier than thou" gimmicks are generally given to wrestlers of the bigger frame.
But he made it fit him perfectly as this gimmick would give his career the boost it needed.
He makes moves like the running hurricanrana and the Middle Rope Phoenix Splash look easy. His imploding 450 splash was always a thing of beauty.
So effortless, so graceful, so free, his moves were always complex but being able to do some of the most insane high-flying moves gets a better reaction when you've had a heel turn like Neville did.
Despite being a cocky bad guy, the crowds loved him for it and his high flips and airborne mentality were praised more.
#4 Rey Mysterio
Yes, the WWE trailblazer can still go, and he's looking better than ever doing it. His quick-paced style and high-flying aura has been mesmerizing audiences for some time now.
Many were shocked to find that he was in the best shape of his life when he returned to WWE in January for the Royal Rumble.
Since the beginning of his career, the sweet spot for his legendary offence has mostly been aerial-based. Besides the awesome designs on his masks, that's what everyone knows him for.
His Springboard Crossbodies are second to none, his hurricanranas are flawless, and the 619 is still one of the most unique finishing moves to date.
If you were a fan in 2008, most wouldn't bank on Rey Mysterio still going at the pace he is today. He looks great, performs great, and he hasn't lost a step. When will our Ultimate Underdog slow down? Not any time soon.
#5 AJ Styles
The Phenomenal One AJ Styles is a one of a kind specimen and he's simply another gift from the Wrestling Gods.
He's lucky enough to have been doing this for a long time now, and he's definitely wowed all of us as he's wrestled his way into the hearts of wrestling fans all over the world.
When he gets onto the apron and signals for The Phenomenal Forearm, you know his opponent's chances of kicking out are very slim to none.
When he soars through the air, fans love to see this "No Fear" mentality on display by AJ Styles. His 450 splashes are a thing of beauty, his pele kicks are all work of perfection, and that's why he's known as one of the best wrestlers not just in WWE, but around the world, right now.
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