Jun Kasai

[10.0] "Best Deathmatch wrestler of all time. He isn't just a one trick pony who can swing light tubes and bleeds to death, but he can actually wrestle as well. Despite how many gruesome death matches he's done, he has proven that death matches can also be technical masterpieces if the wrestlers involved are good enough."

[10.0] "Fearless. One of the greatest deathmatch wrestlers of all time. His bumps, his psychology, his fearlessness all do it for me as a fan. Dudes insane."

[10.0] "Possibly the best Japanese deathmatch wrestler to ever exist, Jun Kasai is so good and is still very good well into his 50s"

[10.0] "Awesome bumps, tonnes of fantastic matches over a period of decades, superb psychology and fantastic mic work. Much like Hayabusa, Jun Kasai elevates death matches into the realm of art."

[10.0] "I used to hate deathmatches that weren't in AEW cause I thought they all were too grotesque until I watched Kasai vs Desperado. It completely changed my view on what I thought deathmatches were outside of AEW. Kasai combines violence with genuine incredible final sequences with incredible kickouts and moves. He also is willing to put his body through things I couldn't even begin to fathom putting mine through. Kasai is also incredible at telling incredible stories in ring and through promos. The promo after the first Despe singles in JTO was incredible and made me very emotional while also giving a unique view on how a death match wrestler views dying and the will to live on. While I'm on the topic, the Kasai Despe trilogy of Death matches is one of the best trilogy's not only for deathmatches but just wrestling as a whole for me in terms of quality and story/message sent from them. I'm glad I found Kasai cause if I didn't I don't think I would've gave deathmatches a chance and I love them now, some are still to extreme just to be extreme can Kasai has some of those as well but, overall I love kasais matches and I consider him one of if not the best death matches wrestler ever."

[10.0] "Jun kasai is the most batshit insane wrestler i have ever seen. The fact that he can just no sell 95 percent of spots he does is wild"

[10.0] "An absolute madman. Kasai is a legend regarding the deathmatch scene, and I believe he's the greatest deathmatch wrestler to ever do it. Some of the spots he's willing to put his body through in order to entertain the audience are horrifying but in the best ways. He also knows how to hold his own in a standard wrestling match, but Kasai in a deathmatch is a spectacle and a very entertaining watch every time. Kasai got me into deathmatches, and he'll always be my goat for that."

[10.0] "Jun Kasai is my favorite wrestler in the world. No one person fulfills everything I find interesting about Professional Wrestling, as much as he does. He is a brilliant worker no matter the circumstance or stipulation, capable of technical feats of hold wizardry just as much as he's capable at getting thrown onto a board of knives. Endlessly charismatic, oftentimes hilarious. I find his commitment to his work and the fact that he puts on deathmatch clinic after deathmatch clinic, and has, for 25 years straight, to be one of the most beautiful and brave things a performer has ever done. I can't express enough how much I love his work, and how much he means to my wrestling fandom. He's my #1 guy. "Jun Kasai believes a deathmatch doesn't end until you come home alive."."

[10.0] "Easily my favorite deathmatch guy of all time. Kasai has absolutely no inhibitions when it comes to insane spots and has done everything short of dying in the ring to entertain his bloodthirsty audiences. Just take one look at his back to see how much he's given in the wrestling ring."

[10.0] "The single greatest deathmatch wrestler of all time in my book. Dude can work a great match without weapons but knows how to use those weapons to elevate the match to the next level. His psychology is next-level - particularly in the deathmatch space - knowing exactly what his role in each match is and how to use the format to push the storytelling to its absolute height without taking things unnecessarily far given his opponent. From car crash clusterfuck matches (Kasai/Matsunaga vs. Gage/Zandig) to next-level ultraviolence (Kasai vs. MASADA @ Pain in Limit 2012) to technical, psychological matches that push his opponent to the brink (his masterpiece of a match vs. El Desperado), he can do it all. Creative, psychological, technically sound, and charismatic enough to get any crowd chanting for him. He's everything deathmatch should be and more."

"A prime example of why death match wrestling deserves no place in the business. Jun Kasai's hideously scarred body is a testament not to his devotion and incredible dedication, as many here claim, rather it is nothing more than a testament to the sheer idiocy of the death match scene. That this masochistic idiot should be held up by his fans as a paragon of wrestling skill only demonstrates that the bar for excellence has fallen too low to measure. Jun Kasai is 49 at the time of writing this comment. If he lives to see 60, I will be surprised."

"On the Mount Rushmore of Death Match. Up there with the likes of Onita & Hayabusa in terms of innovation. He is a hardcore wrestler out of passion and not out of need, bloothristy bastard. One of my personal favorite active wrestlers."

[9.0] "Potentially the GOAT of the Japanese deathmatch scene. Endlessly charismatic, absolutely insane, and always pops the more bloodthirsty fans of the wrestling world. His saga with El Desperado also did wonders in introducing him to new fans who don't keep up with the deathmatch scene."

[10.0] "This dude is an absolute fuckin lunatic. Not only is he willing to do some insane things to himself and others, but he's also a phenomenally talented wrestler. It's a damn shame we never got a singles match between him and Sick Nick Mondo."

[10.0] "My personal favorite wrestler, exceptional deathmatch talent, technical abilities as well so he can go in a normal match. Jun Kasai the Crazy Monkey has given his body to the ring and will always be my GOAT."

[8.0] "Oh boy, I love Kasai. Always enjoy his matches and he's probably the craziest individual in the business. Not a perfect score because all his matches consists in dealing 20 finishers, breaking 200 light tubes and still kick out. Anyways, BIG RESPECT for this man and all he had done in his career."

[9.0] "This man is mental... The "Crazy Monkey" is deathmatch royalty being a multiple-time champion in companies like FREEDOMS which specialise in deathmatches and also being apart of NJPW's first deathmatch. what a career for someone who has LITERALLY left it all in the ring"

[7.0] "As high of a rating as I'm going to give anyone who is primarily a deathmatch wrestler. Kasai is a capable wrestler who I will give credit to devoting himself entirely to his specific vision of pro wrestling. That said, it's not close to being my flavor of pro wrestling and my rating reflects that."

[7.0] "Jun kasai is a legend of the industry who is someone who is past his prime. But his deathmatches were a sight to behold."

[7.0] ""Jun Kasai is a terrific wrestler who amused us for many years, but I'm only awarding him a 7 because of recent performances.""

[10.0] "Jun Kasai is one of the all-time greats, period. He's more charismatic than virtually anyone else in the country. An amazing aura and presence, Kasai is something like what a crazed 8-year-old boy would make a pro-wrestler be if they had never seen pro-wrestling and had to imagine one. "Yeah, he's covered in scars and his name is Crazy...Monkey? And he wears pilot goggles and jumps off balconies onto people! " Just everything great about pro-wrestling wrapped up in one person. A pioneer for an entire sub-genre as well and someone who laid the foundations for death match wrestling as the true art form it now is. It's sad that he's been lumped in the death match bin by some who would refuse to even watch him, but they truly don't know what they are missing out on. Joke's on them. No death match, no life."

[7.0] ""Crazy Monkey" Jun Kasai one of the legend of hardecore deadmatch, i enjoy watching him wrestling in deathmatch alot"

[10.0] "Jun Kasai is an enigma. No one has done more for deathmatch wrestling than Jun Kasai and no one has performed deathmatches for as long and at such a high level as Jun Kasai. Kasai has consistently produced classic deathmatches for 20 years. No one else can even come close to claiming that. Being a great deathmatch wrestler is one thing, but Kasai's in-ring talents have shown time and time again as he has been able to hold his own in every non-deathmatch promotion he's worked for. A legend by every definition of the word."

[3.0] "actually i would congratulate this guy for his efforts, but this guy is just crazy he is so sadistic when i see him in the ring it makes me sick to my stomach"

[10.0] "He is the very definition of hybrid. His wrestling skill in both Deathmatches and normal singles matches, but what amazes me is how far he is willing to go to impress the audience putting his own body in the worst situation."

[6.0] "A deathmatch legend of unparalleled proportions, sure, but I usually rate off of current form, and the toll on his body has taken, most certainly, though I still see him as a satisfactory wrestler who can still rumble."

[10.0] "My common sense tells me to rate him 8 or 9, but my heart is screaming 10! My final score is a tribute for all the insane shit this guy ever done in his wrestling career. The fact he still walks and talks is a real miracle. I've seen him doing things no man would survive. Crazy Monkey fears no man, no weapon, no height. Jun Kasai is a true deathmatch legend."

[10.0] "Initially had him at a 9, probably because there are deathmatch guys I personally like more, but that's really insane because he's an absolute legend in the field and one of the best to ever do it. I'm so glad he's back in action. There are few wrestlers with a better look; his back alone is absolute carnage and he somehow always bringing it despite taking the amount of punishment he's taken. A legend."

[8.0] "Jun Kasai is one of the better death match wrestlers out there, although he sometimes takes things a little too far."

[10.0] "My favorite deathmatch wrestler (and one of my favorites in general) of all time. No other person in his field can truly capture the endearing charisma and absolute manic energy like Jun Kasai. The guy looks like he should be a touring bassist for Marilyn Manson in the early 2000's, his body is all scarred up, and even to this day he still does these insane deathmatches. Even beyond all the guy is just an excellent high flyer and an absolutely tremendous comedy wrestler. Kasai is the full package and that much more. A modern day legend, and the standard by which all deathmatch wrestlers should aspire to reach."

[10.0] "The ultimate God of deathmatch wrestling, no matter what country you're talking about. Nobody will ever reach the caliber of the great "Crazy Monkey" Jun Kasai!"

[10.0] "I have so much respect for this man. If you look at his torso and back it is just scared up like hell. He is definitely the best death match worker in Japan and maybe the whole world. He is actually a pretty solid technician and acrobatic as well. He has had some great matches and my favorite is with him and Masada."

[7.0] "Jun Kasai, probably the best Deathmatch worker Japan has ever seen, as put his body on the line so many times for the fans it's hard not to give him respect (although I'm not a huge Deathmatch fan, I can still respect the guys who can make the matches have good psychology and story) and Kasai can do that, the guy has an amazing understanding of ring Psychology and although his technical wrestling isn't his strongest element, he can still put a good match on (nothing exceptional - but still able to entertain the crowd). another key point is his look, the guy looks so grungy (in that Prodigy and mid nighties underground music culture look) and his scars, that it kinda gives him a unique and stand out image. his work is worth a watch especially for Hardcore and Deathmatch wrestling fans"

[10.0] "Jun Kasai is without a doubt the best deathmatch wrestler ever. His psychology really is top notch and when you watch a match of his you can't help but get sucked in. Even his non hardcore stuff from Zero-1 is really entertaining if you can find it. Kasai is really a secret gem in wrestling and will go down as ne of the most underrated workers of this generation."

[10.0] "Kasai is one of the greatest deathmatch wrestlers that has ever lived, his matches are so entertaining and he has given his body to the fans. It's sad that he hasn't and proberbly won't hold the BJW Deathmatch Title."

[9.0] "Jun Kasai is amazingly fun to watch. The energy he brings to matches, as well as involving the audience, is amazing and his willingness to take insane bumps is awesome. One of the stars of BJW that will always provide an awesome show. The Japanese crowd loves him and they have every reason to."