10 Best Pure Strikers In Wrestling Today
3. Kenta
Ishii isn't the only impressive striker in NJPW, and it's safe to say that now the NXT star formerly known as Hideo Itami has returned home to Japan, the gloves are off.
There's a reason why Kenta was such an epic signing when he initially arrived in NXT, and that's because he was an absolute tour de force of impressive moves, matches, and, of course, strikes. During his time in Pro Wrestling NOAH, he proved that despite his size, he packs a punch, and that's what caught the world's attention.
Part of what makes Kenta stand above the rest is his ability to incorporate strikes into flashy moves, with one of his most famous being the GTS, which was adopted and popularised in WWE by CM Punk. This is hardly his only similar move, as Kenta is a genius when combining pure striking and impressive manoeuvres.
Even without these clever and eye-catching tricks, he can still beat the hell out of his opponent's thanks to his vicious kicks, slaps and strikes. Now that he's back in the land of strong style, he's punting people better than ever.