Grimmas

122 ballots already! 93.4% new voters.

Seri Yamaoka, who is around right now is better imo.

We are already at 77 voters, just over a day in!

So.... try to pick from nominees, you had ten years (but wink wink I'm not going to be the most strict about it)

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This seems to be the only contenders for me, I'm not rating too much more before I vote: 1 Akira Hokuto 90.92 2 Chigusa Nagayo 85.98 3 Genichiro Tenryu 85.59 4 Bull Nakano 82.62 5 Aja Kong 81.89 6 Bret Hart 81.25 7 Stan Hansen 71.95 8 El Hijo del Santo 66.64 9 Terry Funk 61.02 10 Mayumi Ozaki 60.52 11 Kyoko Inoue 58.14

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Henry/HeadCheese it's me: A wrestler with cool flying moves, he has some really cool DDT main events. A really good tag team wrestler. w/ Konosuke Takeshita vs. Daisuke Sekimoto and Yuji Okabayashi (DDT, 2/15/15) https://vimeo.com/120509960?share=copy vs. Makoto Oishi (DDT, 4/28/19) vs. Konosuke Takeshita (DDT, 3/20/22)

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: A messy upper mid card gatekeeper in DDT, I really like his brawls. Wears his inspiration from Dick Togo on his sleeve. Has a unique charisma and charm about him. vs. Jun Kasai (DDT, 3/20/17) w/ Tetsuya Endo vs. Dick Togo & Mike Bailey (DDT, 8/29/18) vs. AMAKUSA (DDT, 11/3/25)

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: There's a charm there that's difficult to explain Sid ruled the world, coming off as cool, silly, scary, but always earnest. Sometimes a wrestler just rules, Sid ruled the world. vs. Lee Scott (NWA/WCW, 8/15/89 Aired 8/27/89) https://youtu.be/EXuOggggsJE?si=unALcJw-9HH5CEzV The Road Warriors (Road Warrior Animal & Road Warrior Hawk) vs. The Skyscrapers (Dan Spivey & Sid Vicious) (NWA/WCW, 10/28/89) https://youtu.be/jeGj0Odz69k?si=qWlZY_bLjEsJ4h1T&t=6750 w/Spike Dudley vs. The Dudley Boyz (ECW, 3/21/99) https://youtu.be/mue-uDqQCAw?si=7Xt66khcYTdKV26W&t=1423 vs. Goldberg (WCW, 10/24/99) https://youtu.be/LpyTUlOLrbU?si=Cry5VLzvaumoeV4g w/ Pierre Carl Ouellet (PCO) as The New Shit in a tag team battle royal / IWS Wrestling - V - Tag Team Royal Rumble (IWS, 6/15/04) https://youtu.be/YpnOcgeZrko?si=Hu9pryDnz-z8aWZI&t=1186

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: A wrestling figure, I'm hoping to learn more about how he feels like a Panama Wrestling ace or at least a legend. His crowd connection, it really wraps you into his matches! Him vs. Principe Island 1 was one of the first classic matches I discovered on this project. vs. Príncipe Island 1 (LA Park) - Apustas Hair vs. Mask (Panama Wrestling, 10/29/88) https://youtu.be/1r_7iLEr85k?feature=shared w/ Rockystar de Mexico vs. Manuel Guerra and Sergio Galvez (Panama Wrestling, Unknown Date) https://youtu.be/jKKLZBtyvRA?si=tXLCR6DmG2eqYtcd vs. El Tahur - Apustas Hair vs. Hair (Panama Wrestling, 5/14/95) https://youtu.be/jJYki79NZ2E?si=YbeV06yX_dnOPXgI Segunda Caida helped me with their reviews and links to more of his matches. Panama’s GWE to hold one night tournament this weekend in honor of living legend of Panama Lucha - Wrestle Map https://www.wrestlemap.com/news/aghq9f256kba22x8licflediphhvtu

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: A great modern lucha brawler. He brings alot of fight and feels like despite having go to spots feeling authentic and dangerous. Him vs. Mascara Sagrada NG in Bull Terrior match RIBA is one of my favorite matches ever. He's was interestingly El Hijo del Santo's touring opponent until his retirement. Match Recs El Hijo de Mascara Sagrada & Wotan vs. Fishman Jr. & Mr. Condor (Lucha Strong, 2/15/20) https://youtu.be/TscACfaxkX8?si=jC0Xd7uPnEq79H2C El Hijo del Fishman vs. Mascara Sagrada NG - Bull Terrior (RIBA, 3/22/24) https://youtu.be/NsocxzUuNX4?si=K4zN2d2hINASqCtg El Hijo del Fishman vs. Macuarro - Steel Cage (Zona 23, 8/18/24)

Bruno: He was part of Los Misioneros de la Muerte ("The Missionaries of Death") with Negro Navarro and El Texano, a team that is credited with popularizing the Trios match in Mexico to the point that it became the most common match in Mexican wrestling El Signo vs Texano (92) Negro Casas/Emilio Charles Jr/El Signo vs. El Dandy/Gran Hamada/Angel Azteca (Monterrey 91) El Signo vs. Villano V, UWA World Light Heavyweight Championship, (UWA 4/3/92) Negro Navarro/Black Power/El Signo vs Villanos (UWA 5/2/92) Texano, Negro Navarro & El Signo v Super Astro, Ultraman & Solar (IWRG, 02/10)

Scarlet: Legendary german catch wrestler and promoter who famously absolutely destroyed Antonio Inoki in front of 8000 german fans, in a match so good it resulted in a run with NJPW. There's not too much footage of him, but luckily there's just enough to nominate! From what ive heard he's incredible and im watching these as I nominate him because I wanna get him in while I still can in case. Antonio Inoki vs. Roland Bock: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4mlsgv Riki Choshu & Yoshiaki Fujiwara vs. Roland Bock & Michelle Nador: https://archive.org/details/njpw-rare-selection-1977-1984-60fps/1981.08.06-NJPW-Riki+Choshu%2C+Yoshiaki+Fujiwara+VS+Roland+Bock%2C+Michelle+Nador.mp4 Antonio Inoki & Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Stan Hansen & Roland Bock: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9mvrma

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: One of the biggest revolving wrestler characters of CHIKARA. Has a very unique charisma about him. Good at comedy and brawling. Now wrestles and does interesting stuff in Power Pro Lucha Match Recs vs. Chuck Taylor (CHIKARA, 5/21/11) The Spectral Envoy (Frightmare, Hallowicked & UltraMantis Black) vs. Team ROH (Mike Bennett & The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson)) (CHIKARA, 9/16/12) vs. Danny Havoc (AIW, 5/23/14)

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: Very fun to watch, really athletic and charming. Really good at fighting upwards and now a good overdog now in AEW Match Recs w/ Charlie Hass vs. Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio (WWE, 7/23/03) vs. Shawn Micheals (WWE, 5/2/05) vs. Christian (WWE, 12/13/09) vs. Kyle Fletcher (AEW, 12/4/04) The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley, MVP & Shelton Benjamin) vs. The Demand (Bishop Kaun, Ricochet & Toa Liona) (AEW, 10/7/25)

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: Match Recs A very fun comedy jobber in Dragon Gate, very good and clever coming up with new bits. He’s so enjoyable. vs. Abdullah The Butcher (Dragon Gate, 7/19/09) https://youtu.be/5ufnZikvQN4?si=n2MiHdYBT-EY8_eV Akira Tozawa, Don Fujii, Stalker Ichikawa, Cyber Kong, and YAMATO vs. Jimmy Kanda, Masaaki Mochizuki, CIMA, Gamma, and Shingo Takagi (Dragon Gate, 1/13/16) vs. Keiji Muto (DragonGate, 7/30/22)

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: One of favorites, she brings a great aura around her. Got me into watching more deathmatch wrestling. She has a magnetic charisma. One of the best at the bar stop punching sitting striking exchange. Match Recs vs. ODB (TNA, 6/26/08) vs. AKIRA (AWR, 3/28/21) vs. Matt Tremont (H20, 9/24/22) vs. Kacey Katal (ICW:NHB, 11/12/22) vs. LuFisto (ICW:NHB, 3/31/23)

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: A really creative deathmatch wrestler. Very charming charisma in-ring and fun promos too. Match Recs vs. Arik Cannon (CHIKARA, 6/23/06) vs. Thumbtack Jack (CZW, 3/14/09) vs. Sami Callihan (CZW, 12/12/09) vs. Ultramantis Black (AIW, 5/23/14) https://youtu.be/XFcmIS_Tg2E?si=6mzfdVikvJFDei1

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: Stronger than Superman! Often credited was one of the first highflyers (doing ranas and dropkicks in the 50s). His firing up is so root-forable. Interesting how much he used his barefoot big boot as a taunt. Match Recs vs. Bonito Gardini - Missing 2 minutes (Ray Fabiani Sports, 2/3/50) https://youtu.be/OqtOxbtGzfY?si=6y4GLiIxr94B1r0u vs. Killer Kowalski (NWA Chicago,3/5/54) https://youtu.be/g99KvprPGxc?si=ap4T0ZzrdpVYJZmv w/ Verne Gagne & Wilbur Snyder vs. Dick The Bruiser & The Lisowski Brothers (Reggie Lisowski & Stan Lisowski) (NWA Chicago, 9/14/56) https://youtu.be/XQWnB2RWtNE?si=0dvtkuiptCrxcQzc vs. Lou Thesz (NWA Upstate, 5/10/63) https://youtu.be/injUYnOYENI?si=SVcDXVnKEdAP9BaC

SayamaFan7 (#ZEALforGWE2036): A gravure idol who got into pro wrestling because she saw AJPW on TV, was thrust into the main event scene in Stardom with practically no in-ring experience and completely thrived, becoming the inaugural holder of the Wonder of Stardom and Goddesses of Stardom championships, as well as the first wrestler to win the Tokyo Sports "Joshi Puroresu Grand Prize" two years in a row (2011 & 2012). She had a background in ballet and taekwondo, showcased in her great agility and some of the most vicious kick variations of any wrestler I've seen. Most commonly an endearing, fiery underdog but against lesser opponents she had quite the mean streak. While Yuzupon had a short career, I think she was responsible for some of the best matches in Stardom during the time she was around. Recommended matches: Yuzuki Aikawa & Natsuki Taiyo vs Nanae Takahashi & Iris (Stardom 01/23/2011) Yuzuki Aikawa vs Yumiko Hotta (Yuzupon Produce 02/06/2011) Yuzuki Aikawa vs Arisa Hoshiki (Stardom 12/23/2011) Yuzuki Aikawa vs Nanae Takahashi (Stardom 12/24/2012) Yuzuki Aikawa vs Meiko Satomura (Stardom 03/17/2013

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: The Wildcat! Really like his tag work in TNA with AMW. Has a likable charm. Really good in bloody matches. vs. Jeff Jarrett (NWA-TNA, 3/17/04) w/ James Storm vs. Christopher Daniels and Elix Skipper - Steel Cage (TNA, 6/25/03) https://youtu.be/jIWlVOhJfj8?si=hPhVRQmuw1KOpRKx w/ James Storm vs. Christopher Daniels and Elix Skipper - Six Sides Of Steel (TNA, 12/5/04) https://youtu.be/PsyWFJ2wHKQ?si=y8e2p35sSROATGby vs. James Storm (TNA Impact, 6/7/07) https://youtu.be/1EbvjfkybWo?si=p8IpIB4-YYjVSdgH vs. James Storm - Texas Death Match (TNA, 5/13/07) https://youtu.be/oBFM8xj79jI?si=1qeu3z1gypEiwbuG

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: Dude is a vampire!! One of the wrestlers that got me into 50s wrestling. He strikes a really interesting balance of being a cowardly heel but, also viscous in control. I really like sliding and crawling. So much biting. There's not much of him on accessible footage but, we have his Rikidozan matches which are really great and probably. Match Recs w/ Warren Bockwinkel vs. Joe Pazandak & Mr. Moto (NWA Los Angeles, 3/23/53 https://youtu.be/1w16LwH2zYI?si=MRctSXKd1593XXcl vs. Baron Michele Leone (NWA Los Angeles, 4/13/53) https://youtu.be/0awYyaexR60?si=cpdTq04-hJ-YO-OH vs. Rikidozan (WWA, 3/28/62) https://youtu.be/WEi8tN1ApKY?si=kUIZpLZUMuvnWtoy vs. Rikidozan (WWA, 7/25/62) https://youtu.be/WEi8tN1ApKY?si=2dbdvW9Qd4w8kwKE Other Fred Blassie we have on tape https://youtu.be/j8jUbX2wSR4?si=haJChBQeo9pg-2aa https://youtu.be/0awYyaexR60?si=xM_QYjK0YluvjQ3J https://youtu.be/n84kOyDDBIs?si=Y8bVBa_o770dT9sf https://youtu.be/XT_mql2qbRU?si=6fAQmv2v9rBzqlsy https://youtu.be/REag1WFtmrQ?si=LcDchPXBGJNgaTrX https://youtu.be/5ad-yv5OqM4?si=-H2QUveToCCMaSVX https://archive.org/details/jwa-1962.04.23-rikidozan-vs-freddie-blassie https://archive.org/search?query=freddie+blassie+vs https://youtu.be/6KqNbzCWe-g?si=H9TmTFyev3ntGpJ1 https://youtu.be/_jjLEk4fOFU?si=6SUTqoxw3ozNyM5m

Henry/HeadCheese it's me: Really interesting and engaging shoot style wrestler with a unique charisma that clicks with me. Still wresting in his 60s too! Match Recs Black Hole & Fumio Akiyama vs. Hopper King & Koichiro Kimura (NNP, 6/21/95) https://youtu.be/PF6lXl5zt90?si=uyGbuSE2oidTIgwR Super Rider vs. Uchu Power X (Pro Wrestling Crusaders, 5/9/96) Takashi Sasaki & Tanomusaku Toba vs. Kamen Shooter Super Rider & Tomohiro Ishii (DDT, 4/19/00) https://youtu.be/0Vz_diGF-Sc?si=Z7gafr5D9h0Xl7MW Genichiro Tenryu & Masao Orihara vs. First Tiger Mask & "Kamen Shooter" Super Rider (RJPW, 3/13/08) Super Rider & Wild Pony vs. Junichi Hanawa & KURO-OBI (H-Production, 8/11/24) https://youtu.be/nJNVb2lyPZI?si=HAk6AQOsC1XRUYtg