10 WWE Stars And Their New Japan Equivalents
9. Chris Jericho And Yuji Nagata
Chris Jericho and Yuji Nagata are two of the most experienced workers in the major leagues today. For proof, look no further than the fact that both men have tenures in WCW to their credit (they actually wrestled each other twice on Nitro).
Despite their ages (Jericho is 45, Nagata is 48), both men are still absolutely excellent in the ring. Jericho is capable of having classic matches, and regardless of his stature as a legend in the business, he puts his body on the line to build drama in his matches (hello, thumbtack bump).
Nagata, meanwhile, often works tag matches alongside Manabu Nakanishi, but his ability is always evident. When he gets to do singles - like in the G1 Climax, for instance, or during a rare title shot - he proves himself the equal of men 20 years younger.
Jericho is currently a heel while Nagata is a babyface, but "Blue Justice" is capable of being just as ruthless as Y2J. Both men have realised that the key to longevity is toughness and perseverance, and both hopefully have another world title run in the tank.