20 Absolute Best Wrestlers In The World Right Now

15. Rey Fenix

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The Lucha Brothers are a phenomenal tag team, and sure to be two of wrestling's most in-demand free agents when free of their restrictive Lucha Underground contracts, but while many may slot Pentagon into this lofty spot over his sibling, Rey Fenix is a smoother performer.

Penta is one of the most charismatic guys in the business, but Fenix is among the best wrestlers in the world. Though he won't terrify you like his arm-snapping brother, he will wow you with fearless high-flying offence and genuine innovation, with his ability to come up with new moves and spots almost miraculous in this footage-saturated era. His versatility is equally astounding. The sport's greatest high-flyer he may be, but Fenix proved his ability to star in a big-theatre main event-style clash when squaring off with Kenny Omega last November, and while much of his work relies on adrenaline pops, even his spotfests satisfy beyond a visceral level.

Though he doesn't work for WWE or New Japan, Fenix's busy schedule with Impact, CMLL, PWG, and a host of others means he's easy to catch. Do so before the bandwagon leaves you behind.

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