10 Wrestling Matches To Entice New Fans

9. Will Ospreay Vs. Ricochet - Best Of The Super Juniors 2016

Shibata Ishii
NJPW

Wrestling has changed a lot over the years. All athletic forms of competition and entertainment have - stagnation isn't an option - but wrestling more than most retains an occasional disgust and cynicism at the changes. This results in divisive matches that split the wrestling world in half, and no match has achieved this as gracefully as the famous battle between Will Ospreay and Ricochet in the 2016 NJPW Best of the Super Juniors.

Maybe 'battle' isn't the right word, as the match was two insanely athletic men showcasing perfect choreography, compatibility and chemistry in front of an increasingly-amazed audience. Junior heavyweight wrestling has become more and more high-flying over the years but this was something else entirely. The Aerial Assassin and The King lived up to their monikers and then some, pushing the boundaries of professional wrestling much to the amazement and dismay of the entire wrestling world.

For new fans, this match can make for even more interesting viewing. The body control will astound, but will the video game elements of it be too much? Ricochet vs. Will Ospreay is pro wrestling at its most aesthetic, its most artistic, its most shocking. It is a must-watch for all fans, let alone those new to the game.

 
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