3. Eddie Guerrero
The late Eddie Guerrero was such a multi-faceted wrestler that it would be impossible to not include him as one of the most influential of the modern fight style. Guerrero meshed grappling with lucha libre style wrestling into an Americanized form of fast-paced dramatic contests. His selling ability was second to none and his persona was one of the strongest in the history of the profession. Latino Heat embodied a fire and intensity that translated into classic confrontations with the likes of Chris Benoit, Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar, and JBL. Eddie was a break from the mold. His abilities as a tactician never detracted from his ability to still put on a show and establish an emotional connection with the audience. Many wrestlers would expand their style, but end up hindering their character in the process. Others find the opposite true where their character may further develop, but their repertoire begins to diminish. Eddie had a happy balance between the two, which is why he became some a prevalent performer in the top tier of the WWE.