1. Dynamite Kid
For an all too brief time in the late 80s, Dynamite Kid was one of the most exciting stars in all of pro wrestling. Originally cutting his teeth in Stu Hart's Stampede Championship Wrestling, his path led to the WWE where he would become one half of one of their greatest tag teams ever. But even before he set America alight, he engaged in one of Japan's greatest feuds with Tiger Mask. The two would go on to pioneer light-heavyweight wrestling with their series of scintillating matches that showcased some extraordinary moves that were revolutionary for the time such as the superplex and diving headbutt. Famed for his athleticism, but also known for his toughness both in and outside the ring. The high point of Dynamite Kid's career came in WWE when teaming with long time friend Davey Boy Smith as The British Bulldogs. They would have an epic but underrated feud with The Hart Foundation that featured classic match after classic match. Sadly riddled with back injuries throughout his career, Dynamite Kid was prevented from fully reaching his potential, which was also in part due to his combative nature and detestation of authority. After leaving WWE, Kid would never quite be the same again, and though he wrestled in Canada and the UK for a while, his ability was clearly beginning to fade and he was forced to retire in 1991, just 32 years-old. Because of his early retirement and fairly brief tenure in WWE, Dynamite Kid has almost been forgotten. His legacy and influence on the business has been remarkable, though he is given very little credit for his abilities and work as a performer. Dynamite Kid most notably had a huge influence over Chris Benoit who would model himself after the high-flyer and adapt much of his move-set in his own career. Bret Hart called Kid the greatest wrestler he ever saw, and there is no higher compliment than that. Now if we could just give him his dues and put him and Davey in the Hall of Fame, everybody will be happy.