20 Absolute Best Wrestlers In The World Right Now

8. HARASHIMA

Still the best wrestler in DDT despite his advancing years, HARASHIMA's most apt pro wrestling comparison remains Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Not just for carrying his home company on his back for long, long periods, but for his details-first approach to the sport. HARASHIMA is a craftsman. While he doesn't work at 100mph, he makes sure every individual moment in a big, important match matters. If a limb gets targeted, it'll be paid off later on. When making a comeback, he'll ensure the momentum swing is worked towards and earned, rather than dropping a big bomb out of the blue. He can be a fired-up, underdog babyface opposite a more domineering opponent, or a calm, composed ace against less experienced opposition. And if you need him to do comedy, he can do that too - without becoming the butt of the joke himself.

47 years old he may be, but his style is ageless and he is still performing well at the highest level, delivering performances that demand and reward complete, undivided attention. DDT would not be the same without him. While younger, more athletic wrestlers vie for his throne, none have HARASHIMA's smarts, and that his 2021 was full of some of DDT's best matches of the year bodes well for the 10 months to come.