[2.0] "I just don't see it with Jake Lee and struggle to understand how he has seemingly failed upwards throughout his career. I struggle to think of any other main eventer in the puro scene who has such consistently mediocre-to-poor matches and has proven to not be a significant ticket sales draw. I think he has a good look and his MMA background is interesting, but it simply never comes together in-ring to produce anything of interest. In addition to his dull character, he seems to have the worst instincts of any wrestler in regard to reading & reacting to live crowds."
[3.0] "I've seen a couple good matches from him (against Marufuji, Kenoh and Umino) but I just haven't seen anything that good from him since. His G1 run in 2024 was horrible and just hasn't been that impressive. Maybe if he gets more comfortable in NJPW he could leave a mark, but seeing that he's been on the injured reserved list for almost a full calendar year, I can't see him being able to do much good for New Japan at this time, however I wouldn't mind to be proven wrong."
[6.0] "I find him extraordinarily boring, but I realize that his size and background make him a first round pick for any of the Japanese majors. I find his charisma very odd and forced (stop clapping) but when a match heats up and gets in its final gear, his size and bookin g always male him a threat to win, so he at least has that"
[3.0] "Genuinely stunned to see Jake Lee's rating so high, I thought we were all in agreement this guy was super boring and just fine. He looks good I'll give him that, and he's not someone that will stink it up in ring. Just very boring. I can't comment as his mic skills but I can tell he isn't very charismatic. Jake Lee's 2024 G1 Climax run is so bad it will forever affect my opinion on him, even if he does improve in the future (he's 36, so that is unlikely). There is a reason NJPW hasn't used him since."
[7.0] "It is absolutely strange how Jake Lee is rated as high as he is. His technical skills are subpar and doesn't come across as charismatic. He does have the look, but that's about it... He has also very few moves that he uses. Not sure why 2 top wrestling promotions in Japan (AJPW and NOAH) would book him to be their top champion. Now he is with New Japan Pro Wrestling, the top wrestling promotion in Japan and in the G1 Climax has already had wins over Sanada, Gabe Kidd, and Shota Umino so unfortunately it looks like will be pushed in this promotion as well without deserving of this push. Edit: I have had a change of heart with him. Unfortunately, he got injured and is out for now. I think he could be good for the group upon his return."
"Strange how when people defend a pro wrestler they have the need to preface that they don't understand the negativity against them. If you're taking the time to register here, then you're likely listening to wrestling podcasts or reading other feedback online or comments here or elsewhere online (and if you're not then you're just ignorant). With that said, Jake Lee is one of those enigmas in modern Japanese wrestling who despite his failings as a wrestler - lack of drawing power both in All-Japan and Noah, below average in-ring ability, lack of charisma - just how he comes across when he appears - it's annoying how he always seems to fail up when he things seemingly don't work out for him. His time in AJPW was a non-starter as he failed to draw ticket sales and the majority of buzz for him at the time was negative. The Jake Lee Experiment continued in Noah especially with a boring, underwhelming GHC Heavyweight title win against Kiyomiya with his poor man's Jin Kazama cosplay and energy that he brought to that bout and for me that cemented Jake Lee as just another spot taker in NOAH unjustly pushed as the TOP guy in that company. His time in that promotion was riddled with the same issues that his AJPW run did and somehow he's competing the G1 in the company where apparently he desires to be. I'm unimpressed with what I've seen from him going into the G1, time will tell if he puts in the work and justifies his entry into the G1."
"People are so harsh on this guy and I genuinely have no idea why. You'd think Jake was The Great Khali or El Giagante the way people speak about him online but in reality he's perfectly fine. He's had more than enough really good performances in All Japan and NOAH against Kaito, Miyohara, Wagner Jr and others, along with an entertaining Good Looking Guys stable, that people SHOULD have gotten over whatever weird bias they have against him."
[4.0] "I was pretty ambivalent to Jake Lee in All Japan, thought he was a bad pickup for Noah especially as GHC champion and he's been at his absolute worst in New Japan. It's not that he can't be brought to good matches but it's always coming from the other guy dragging him up. If he had presence and charisma that would be one thing but that's arguably his biggest flaw. He is a chore to watch."
[3.0] "Another year, another company trying the Jake Lee experiment. The man is tall, and that is it. He is physically unimpressive. He can't talk. His work is acceptable, but utterly bland and lifeless. Easily the most over-pushed wrestler in all of Japan."
[9.0] "Arguably the best 'big man' in Japanese wrestling. Always impressed with his powerful and dynamic style, great mix of strength and agility. Fan of his storytelling ability, mannerisms and facial expressions. He is a commanding presence as leader of GLG, from his entrance, to his tempo dictating methodical style, to his promos. I enjoyed his run as GHC Heavyweight champion last year and his matches in the N1 and look forward to seeing where he goes in 2024."
"Jake Lee is great at promos. His way of speech is nice and soft making him sound like one of those genius villains who planned there way to success. His matches are slow at first but they build up to a frenzy of high speed action usual by his opponents. Especially in pro wrestling noah. His matches against Kento Miyahara is one of the best series of matches. His GHC Heavyweight title defenses have been all amazing and provide great in ring story telling."
[6.0] "Kontroverse Meinung aber ich finde Jake Lee ist ein Undercarder welcher lange Main Events worken darf. Die Matches finde ich relativ belanglos und ich bin irgendwie überhaupt nicht investiert. Ich erkenne aber seine Leistungen und teilweise schönen Moves an, deshalb noch 6 Punkte."
[9.0] "I need to change my critic on Jake Lee before, because he has really impressed me since he came to NOAH. Maybe his technic is still just average, but it's already enough for him. What left a deep impression on me was his personal charisma, his acting skills and dominance, which we haven't seen for a long time in NOAH. He is like the Roman Reigns of NOAH now (with better competitiveness and less absence). His title reign is already impressive, even with only less than 100 days. He is a dominant champion and a strong heel now, which is just what NOAH need now."
[9.0] "Jake Lee was the highlight of All Japan for me, with amazing physical charisma and an awesome in-ring style, I always looked forward to his matches with Kento & Yuma in particular. I do think since going freelancer he hasn't completely hit is stride yet, but he's working with some new guys in NOAH that he hasn't ever worked with so there is a feeling out process. I am hopeful he can excel in the new environment, he is absolutely talented enough to do so."
[9.0] "His work as the leader of total eclipse and his victory in the 7 year feud he had with Kento Miyahara was able to develop his character fully over the last few years. That coupled with his good in-ring makes me optimistic for his future away from ajpw."
[8.0] "Difficult to rate him. Before his heel turn and Total Eclipse unit, he was really good in-ring wrestler but was almost a complete opposite of Kento: not great at connecting with audience, not as charismatic as him etc. Heel turn definitely helped him to become one of the top faces of AJPW and more complete character, but now he sometimes overplays. Still, very talented wrestler."
[9.0] "Watching Jake Lee transform into this new character over the past couple of months has been a blast for me. Lee's metamorphosis into this maniacal heel, which is not something All Japan has really delved into in a long time, has not only made Lee a bigger star but has also made All Japan a more interesting show to watch."
[5.0] "I don't understand the hype on Jake Lee. He is just average in the ring, we don't know what wrestling style he has, he is just the SANADA of AJPW, a wrestler overhyped for no reason. But with his heel turn, he gain some charisma and character points"
[9.0] "Jake Lee is freaking awesome! The guy has a great look and an excellent arsenal of moves, alongside with a great persona. He has everything to be one of the future aces of AJPW."
[10.0] "Jake Lee is such a promising wrestler and he's already so good. His rivalry with Kento is my favourite in AJPW right now and I've loved basically everything he's done since he returned with Sweeper, just hoping he can get some big wins soon, because he should be a star"
"Vielleicht nur als kleine Info, laut der AJPW Wrestler-Datenbank steht Jake Lee unter Vertrag bei All Japan. Bin auf jeden Fall gespannt was aus ihm wird, AJPW hat sich jetzt ne kleine Welle an frischen, jungen Talenten beschafft, die möglicherweise die Speerspitze der Liga bilden werden, wenn sie auf dem richtigen Weg bleiben. Zurzeit noch im Rookie-Status, wird Lee hoffentlich ne gute Entwicklung hinlegen."
"Japaner mit süd-koreanischen Wurzeln, der gut austeilen kann und im AJP-Ring eine beeindruckende Erscheinung ist. Wenn er diesmal beim Pro Wrestling bleibt, dann sehe ich ihn als sicheren zukünftigen Main Eventer. Eine Wertung bleibt im Moment noch aus, da ich ihn erst noch eine Weile beobachten will, bevor ich ihn endgültig einschätze. Tendenz wären momentan fünf bis sechs Punkte."
