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Ultimo Dragon > Shinsuke Nakamura

 

Not exactly a Hot Take. I can't imagine anyone in their right mind disagreeing with this.

 

 

As a wrestler, yes. As a draw? The other things that usually go with being a WON HOF member? I could maybe buy influence because of Dragon Gate, but it's a lose call.

 

 

He was one of the top 3 cruiserweights in WCW, for whatever that's worth.

 

If he influenced Dragon Gate, that's pretty big.

 

Also, there's a move named after him (that I think he also invented) - the Asai Moonsault.

 

Good enough for the WON HOF.

 

 

Mysterio, Malenko, Guerrero. He was not as good in WCW as any of those. He was also put into the Hall in fucking 96. That predates Dragon Gate. If we are still talking weirdest HOF calls at the time, Ultimo is undeniable.

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I remember in 1996/1997, general consensus was that Dragon was on the level of Liger, Guerrero, Benoit and Miserio Jr. He was considered a great high flyer pre-Ultimo Dragon gimmick. Then, he was praised for changing his style to a smarter style that involved less high flying.

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Rousey winning is the only decision that makes sense. They can do a screwy finish to "protect" her but they already did one in the other women's match so I'm remaining optimistic. Fingers crossed.

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I remember in 1996/1997, general consensus was that Dragon was on the level of Liger, Guerrero, Benoit and Miserio Jr. He was considered a great high flyer pre-Ultimo Dragon gimmick. Then, he was praised for changing his style to a smarter style that involved less high flying.

 

It's a shame they botched that surgery and cost him a couple of years.

 

I think his CMLL stuff is pretty underrated as well.

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