The man you see above wearing more gold than Mr. T on pay day is Ultimo Dragon. Incredibly, He probably deserved even more belts than that. Trained in the New Japan Pro Wrestling dojo in the 1980's, Ultimo Dragon decided to leave Japan when he graduated to pursue a wrestling career in Mexico. This unique background gave the wrestling world a performer with the toughness and technical prowess of a refined Japanese superstar combined with the risk-taking nature of a luchador. This not only meant that he could excel in a variety of matches, but that by combining styles he was able to create moves and matches nobody had seen before. If you've ever enjoyed seeing a springboard moonsault, for instance, then you have Ultimo Dragon to thank for it. Ultimo Dragon directly helped to make guys like Chris Jericho worldwide stars, and the influence of his skills lasts to this day.
