10 Best In-Ring Workers In WWE Right Now
8. Asuka
Asuka is the greatest female talent on the planet right now. A credible argument can be made that she is far and away the most talented woman ever employed by WWE, but even that is faintly damning. Her incredible in-ring work transcends gender.
As if to underscore that, her most recent great match, with Ember Moon at NXT TakeOver: Orlando, was sandwiched between the two longest bouts on the card in what is traditionally the popcorn slot - but Asuka refused to conform to tradition and wrestled a heated blinder of content and character development. Her gradual tweener role was plotted perfectly - overt enough to convey the story effectively, subtle enough to maintain intrigue for a sequel.
Her offence looks devastating. When she rebounds from the ropes and ensnares opponents in a flying cross armbar it almost turns them face, it's so vicious. Her kicks are as fluid as they are brutal - but it is the complete immersion into her character that elevates Asuka into something really special.
Her range of expressions, from sickly grin to wild-eyed glare, are the work of a psychological master. She looks like a lunatic out there - much more so than the man who formally bears the nickname.