10 Other NJPW Superstars WWE Fans Need To Know

By John Bills /

8. Tomoaki Honma

From the man who can't win the big one to the man who couldn't win at all until last year. Tomoaki Honma has somehow managed to be (arguably) the most over babyface in New Japan despite his inability to win a match. In the 2014 G-1 Climax Honma went 0-10, yet instead of being derided as a continual loser his support seemingly grew throughout. Honmania was truly running wild, with the crowd swelling in anticipation whenever he would threaten to hit one of his trademark Kokeshi headbutts. Tomoaki Honma does not hit many Kokeshi headbutts. Recently, Honma has been covered in a cloud of darkness with allegations of domestic violence against him. The allegations must be taken seriously, although at this point they are still allegations. This didn't stop New Japan putting the IWGP Tag Titles on Honma and his partner Togi Makabe, in the brilliantly named GBH (Great Bash Heel) team.