Syuri

[10.0] "Excellent striker and technical wrestler. One of the top-5 female wrestlers today and the best pure in-ring wrestler in Stardom. In addition she has great comedy chops and regularly makes me laugh."

[10.0] "One of the GOATs in STARDOM. So consistent and always delivers high caliber matches. I will be absolutely devastated when she decides to retire. Truly a great talent"

[10.0] "This women is such a phenomenal wrestler and one of the stiffest I've ever seen. Since I started watching Stardom, she's one of the highlights of the promotion. Every match I've watch of hers whether this year or years ago, they've all been bangers. She climbed up the ranks on becoming my favorite women's wrestler of all time"

[10.0] "This is one of the GOATS. Love her style, I have been a fan for a long time. I have very little comments to make here...love her!"

"Many fans count several wrestlers among their favorites, such as Tam Nakano, Manami Toyota, Saya Kamintani, Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, and Iyo Sky, just to name a few. But for me, Syuri is the best wrestler so far this year and my all-time favorite. Although I've only recently started following Japanese wrestling, and women's wrestling in particular, the matches I've seen her in are spectacular, combining her technical style with mixed martial arts and strong style. I still watch her past matches to stay up-to-date on her career and I'm aware of her upcoming matches. She's a top-tier wrestler."

[10.0] "I've followed Syuri since her career in SMASH, since the days she cried after every defeat yet kept pushing on, wanting to be a wrestler to honor her mother, herself and Tajiri for putting his trust in her. At least that was the (very dramatic) story they told. Ever since then, I've watched Syuri Kondo grow into one of the most incredible performers I've ever seen in my life. She's a true legend, capable of being both an entertaining performer outside of the ring (see: the recent exploits of God's Eye against Koguma) and a skilled master of her craft. I can't say anything but good things about her. I am honored of having seen her grow into such a remarkable performer."

[8.0] "Syuri is great I like her Very Hard hitting Style that she have in her matches and she has Crazy Aura she very Cool"

[10.0] "The greatest female wrestler of this generation. Im so happy she stayed in japan and helped the next generation there. Shes the trailblazer of the current joshi scene in japan. Like manami toyota before her syuri will not only go down as one of the best. But also as someone who pushed the business forward"

[7.0] "Syuri is clearly one of the greatest female wrestlers ever. To me it goes like this Toyota , Kyoko Inoue, Toshiyo yamada then her but lately she became more lazy and repetitive but I am sure she will bounce back she's still in her mid 30s so she has time"

[9.0] "Syuri is just cool she one of best wrestlers in the world and one of my favs right now one of the best hard hitting wrestlers I ever seen."

[8.0] "Great wrestler, some of the best kicks in the business, is a legit badass but can also do comedy , she is a 5 tool player"

[10.0] "I've been watching a lot of her matches recently and she has impressed me a lot. A crazy match catalogue."

[10.0] "My favorite women's wrestler of all time, syuri simply brings an intensity to the ring that no other woman can. While there have been many mma style women in wrestling none have came close to being as good as syuri. From her sharp and precise strikes to her technical abilities it feels as though she is able to transcend to another level in matches especially in the big moments. Even into her thirty's she has not slowed down at all and not to mention been a great faction with gods eye and helped mentor younger talents. I honestly hope she wrestles for as long as she can because I'll ever get tired of watching in ring."

[10.0] "One of the best strikers in the world. She has a real aura about her, whenever you see her you know shit is about to get real. Syuri is amazing."

[10.0] "There are some wrestlers who don't just perform--they transcend the very idea of what professional wrestling can be. For me, Syuri is exactly that. A talent so extraordinary, so ethereal in her abilities, that it's impossible not to feel blessed simply to exist at the same time as her career unfolds. I say this with full sincerity and heart: thank you, world, for allowing me to witness Syuri. When I first discovered her work, I thought I was prepared. After all, I had seen so many "great" wrestlers before. But Syuri isn't just great. She is a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon--a perfect storm of athleticism, technique, storytelling, and soul. Athleticism and Fighting Spirit: Syuri's background immediately sets her apart from almost anyone else. A former MMA fighter with a real combat sports pedigree, her strikes aren't just for show--they carry the weight of authenticity that few wrestlers can replicate. Her kicks are sharp as razors, her submissions are tight as steel traps, and her overall conditioning is simply elite. Watching her matches, you feel like you're witnessing an unstoppable force cloaked in elegance. Every knee strike, every roundhouse kick, every submission transition feels deliberate, precise, and devastating. She doesn't just move around the ring--she owns it, commands it, breathes it. Technical Mastery: Syuri's technical wrestling is among the absolute best in the world, male or female. Her chain wrestling flows like a perfect river of violence--smooth, controlled, deadly. She can go from mat wrestling to striking exchanges to top-rope aerials without ever losing rhythm. Her matches never feel like rehearsed sequences; they feel like real fights between real athletes. One moment that always stays with me is the way she seamlessly transitions between different styles mid-match. Facing a heavy striker? She meets them blow-for-blow. Facing a high-flyer? She grounds them with clinical precision. Facing a powerhouse? She absorbs and redirects their force, using her speed and wit. It's this adaptability that places her in a league of her own. Storytelling and Emotional Depth: Technique alone doesn't make a perfect wrestler. What elevates Syuri into the rarefied air of a true 10.0 is her storytelling. She doesn't need to cut a long promo to tell you what she's fighting for--you see it written all over her face, every single second she's in that ring. The passion, the desperation, the will to survive, and the absolute pride she carries--it's all palpable. When Syuri wrestles, you feel her struggle. You feel her triumphs. You ache when she falls, and you soar when she rises. Her legendary matches, such as her battles with Utami Hayashishita, Giulia, or Mayu Iwatani, are masterclasses in emotion. Watching Syuri push herself to the limit--sometimes even past it--is genuinely inspiring. There are matches where, midway through, I found myself clutching my heart, tears forming, simply because of how real and human her performances feel. Character Work and Evolution: Syuri is not static--she evolves constantly. From her early days, showcasing her fighting spirit and rough-around-the-edges aggression, to her refinement as a world-beating, polished champion in World Wonder Ring Stardom, her journey is one of genuine growth. She carries herself like a warrior queen: regal but dangerous, composed but capable of volcanic fury. Her alliance with Donna Del Mondo, her eventual rise to World of Stardom Champion, and her work as a proud, resilient leader have only deepened her legacy. She's not just a machine of destruction--she's a complete character with dreams, doubts, pride, and pain. Match Quality and Consistency: When you look at Syuri's resume, it reads like an endless list of 4-star, 4.5-star, even 5-star matches. And the best part? It's not because of who her opponent is--it's because Syuri herself guarantees quality. She has an almost supernatural ability to elevate everyone she faces. You could throw a mid-carder into the ring with her, and it would somehow become the match of their life. She gives everything she has every single night. She doesn't coast. She doesn't half-ass her performances. Syuri treats every bout, from small shows to the biggest stages, like it matters. And because of that, it always does. Personal Connection: I won't lie: I am enamored with Syuri. Not just with her athleticism, not just with her beauty or grace (though she has those in spades), but with her soul. Every Syuri match reminds me why I fell in love with professional wrestling in the first place. The hope. The struggle. The honor. The heartbreak. The overwhelming joy. It's all there. In every look she gives. In every tear she sheds. In every kick she throws. There are few feelings as pure as watching a Syuri title defense go deep into the final minutes, with the crowd on fire, the adrenaline at impossible heights, and Syuri, bloody and battered, still standing tall... So... Syuri is not just one of the best wrestlers of her generation--she is one of the best wrestlers in the history of the art form. She embodies everything that makes wrestling beautiful: the physical intensity, the psychological nuance, the emotional resonance. I consider myself genuinely blessed to live in a time where I can watch her career unfold in real-time. Thank you, Syuri. Thank you, world. Thank you, wrestling."

[10.0] "The Boss, built up to be an unkillable giant in Stardom and it worked so damn well. She hits hard, sells well and those strikes are amazing. Her MMA and Kick Boxing background really helps her character. Plus she's also fantastic at comedy and is very entertaining. Go watch her matches against Utami, Momo and Mayu. Then go back further and see her stuff with Shida and Kana."

[9.0] "One of the best of the current generation. Syuri can work a few different styles and has all the technical components you could ever want. Put Syuri in a singles match and it will 9 times out of 10 be a match worth recommending."

[10.0] "Syuri is a technical wizard. Her strikes are very good. Her skills are off the charts and insanely good. She delivers some of the greatest matches ever. Definitely one of the best women's wrestler of all time"

[10.0] "Pure badass. Perfect aura. Perfect in ring. Perfect charisma. Perfect theme song. Perfect duo with Giulia. The only thing I don't really like is the transition from Donna Del Mondo to God's Eye. DDM was peak Syuri and she's still ranked 10, that means a lot."

[10.0] "In my "Wrestlers I Would Not Want to Face in the Ring" list, the leader of God's Eye ranks near the top. Syuri is a former professional kickboxer and UFC fighter who delivers some of the best looking strikes in the wrestling. Syuri elevates talent around her because everyone looks like great sellers when getting kicked across the head by her. Bret Hart once ranked himself by three categories: look, promo, and in-ring ability. I'll be doing the same for Syuri. Beginning with look, it's obvious from first glance that Syuri is intimidating. There's no cutesy antics and humor involved - she means business from the second her banger theme music hits. She stays in phenomenal shape and has awesome entrance gear as well as ring gear. Her look is consistent with her character. As for promo ability, this is probably her weakest of the three categories, but she is more than serviceable on the mic. I personally enjoy listening to her and think she has more charisma than given credit for. However, just look at anyone that has made the jump from shoot fighting to professional wrestling, from Ken Shamrock to Ronda Rousey. Loads of charisma is not necessary for these types of wrestlers to get over. Lastly, Syuri's in-ring ability is where she excels. Unlike many shoot fighters, Syuri translated her skills to pro wrestling in tremendous fashion - whether it be flawless kicks or painful submission holds. She has amazing torque and speed when delivering kicks to her opponents and it's almost guaranteed they feel their match with Syuri for days after. Worth noting, she never shies away from taking punishment either. Syuri is the ultimate test for any wrestler trying to make it to main event level in Stardom. Syuri's match against Mayu Iwatani for the IWGP championship on January 4th, 2024 is not only my MOTY, it is the textbook definition of "struggle through competition"."

[6.0] "I find Syuri to be overrated and dull yes, but that is not to take away from her that she was one of STARDOMs best champions. I dont see the star quality or charisma that is there with Utami and Giulia. She still seems somewhat limited as a character and a worker and when I think of how STARDOM pails in comparison to the hey day of All Japan, Syuri being a top star in STARDOM feels like proof because she wouldve been a lower mid carder in the 90s."

[10.0] "Syuri is one of the best wrestlers in the world, of any gender. I started watching Stardom when she held the red belt and I want her to have it back. I simply love the realism of her matches, the strikes, the technique. Syuri has the ability to elevate anyone she works with. She also possesses underrated charisma and sense of humor."

[10.0] "Syuri felt like the final boss in Stardom during her Red Belt reign, and her matches and style were one of the things that pulled me into the promotion in the first place. She's absolutely top notch."

[9.0] "Great striker, great technical, good gimmick, awesome sellings, great matches ratings and a charismatic Unity leader. Syuri is (yes, she is! ) one of most complete artists in actual pro-wrestling."

[10.0] "Really not much to say here. Her ring work is incredible. Her character work is incredible. I have heard complaints about her being 'stoic', but I guess I'm more into these types of characters. Also, she had her moments outside of the ring where she wasn't all that stoic (drawing straws, Saki Kashima, etc). One of the best in the world right now, no question."

[7.0] "Syuri's title reign as a Red champion is awful. Yes, she had good matches against Giulia, Risa, Maika and Utami, but most of her matches were just one of my least favourite types of matches. Stupid useless epic in the current NJPW style, where epic is done just for epic and nothing more. Tons of nonsensical big moves, bumps and nosell. Syuri is super uninteresting as a champion, everything she needs to do is fight, but this is not about personal feuds or interesting interactions, nothing. She calls herself "the woman who does things differently than the rest of the world". Okay, I agree, but I don't think it's something to be proud of. Her way to the top was much more interesting, but after that she became a terminator who just doesn't give a shit. Her nice run in 5SGP and title defenses against Maika and Utami made me rate her a 7, but before them she hardly deserved this."

[7.0] "I don't see much in Syuri. I'm kind of baffled by the response to the Utami match. Pretty basic stuff. Syuri has some clear limitations in the ring and it's surprising she's not better with her experience level. There are a way better workers in Stardom with less experience."

[6.0] "Syuri has always seemed very limited to me, I don't like this definition, because it never really characterizes a wrestler, but she really is that stereotypical type who "just hurts." I've heard this about Nakamura, but he has charisma and there is a character, Kana, who is almost the same generation with her, despite all her talent, tried to be interesting and extravagant, and the matches didn't end with her beating the shit out of everyone, she could entertain the audience and be very funny. Syuri may be very good for a mid-carder who has one small title race, but her role leads her to a dead end when interest is simply lost, and I don't even want to seriously argue whether she will defend the title next time or not. Her rivals don't get any effort, their characters don't defend themselves, Syuri easily experiences even legitimate tricks and moves to win the match and not even show how hard it was for her, and the quintessence of the absurdity of her booking is a match against Momo. My main complaint to Syuri is that she doesn't try to be interesting, and the hype around supposedly good matches tends to get lost, and Kota Ibushi once proved it. Right now, Syuri is the wrestler who, starting in a fun HUSTLE, is afraid to experiment, invent distinctive features for his confrontations, and win in some other way, except for full-fledged destruction, which will amuse her champion ego, but which won't bring anything to both the opponent and her, given that she already has the highest status, and she defeated everyone she could. Her current push just won't let her drop lower than the third or fourth person in the company, and her own stable has strengthened her even more, and if Syuri continues to be the way she is now, this is a very sad sign for me personally, as a fan of the promotion, who one day may just get tired of it."

[10.0] "Probably the best women's wrestler in the world today and certainly in the top 3. Her physicality in the ring brings a level of realness along with her background that makes everything she does believable. Her storytelling is strong as well and overall, in the ring few can match her, and none best her. Her character work isn't the greatest but still passable and she does enough to be a star for one of the hottest companies in the world."

[10.0] "Syuri really hit the ground running in STARDOM and even being a big fan of her's I didn't expect her to have such an incredible 2021 like she did. She really became undeniable and worked herself into the top title. It's always nice when a push like that just develops naturally and out of great work."

[10.0] "The best female wrestler in the world in 2021 and 2022, since her days in HUSTLE as KG and their awesome matches with Iwatani and Fujimoto, Syuri is the total package"

[10.0] "An enormous dork who'll happily put a daft hat on or wrestle in a Mario costume against a pervert in a sailor suit, , , Syuri is without a doubt one of the best wrestlers and workers in Stardom who if needed could legit beat you into submission. She's clearly the workhorse in DDM but doesn't that that "rock star" look Giulia has despite being ten times the wrestler her stable leader is. Amended: She's gone from being up there with the best to being arguably the best wrestler and worker in joshi. Deserves a long run with the red belt and a feud with Mayu at some point."

[9.0] "Syuri is a top tier ass kicker and fiery babyface matched by few today. While her character can be a little bland, she has INSANE physical charisma."

[9.0] "An amazingly talented wrestler capable of performing incredible matches. Her character can be entertaining at times; but I personally find her to be a bit boring most of the time."

[10.0] "i've always been a very big fan of Syuri, but ever since her stardom debut, she's just been on a whole other level, her current run reminds me of Kurt Angle in a way, the former legitimate athlete that returned/joined into pro wrestling and were automatically great, even down to the tiniest details, like both being very suplex heavy wrestlers along with the way they can just transform from goofy to wrestling machines, but there's a lot i can say about her that i can't get into, so overall, great wrestler, lots of charisma, definitely watch her in 2022"

[10.0] "I've had her at a 9 for a while, but it's time to boost her up to a 10. In my opinion, she's one of the best wrestlers in the world. Her in-ring ability is flawless, she has charisma for days, she can go from hilarious to intense within a second and she has everything you want in a wrestler. Every time she's doing anything, she steals the show. Every superlative she gets, she deserves."

[10.0] "Syuri is one of the very best wrestlers in the world. I never would have said that before she joined Stardom: while a few others praised her work years ago, I always saw her as just good, with great but unpolished striking and grappling. I am confident that as late as 2014 she wasn't near the level that she is at now. Whether her shoot boxing and MMA career improved her ability, whether she got better regardless, or whether I simply misjudged her ability, she is the perfect wrestler for post-2020 wrestling, an era where more and more fans are partial to technical grappling, nasty striking, and convincing expression."

[10.0] "Currently the best women's wrestler in the world and one of the best regardless of gender. Has a legit case for wrestler of the year and in my opinion she should be 2nd behind Shingo. Her body of work this year is absolutely insane, has great matches with everyone, had probably the greatest women's match ever against Utami, a classic against Momo, bangers against Iroha, AZM.. I could go on and on. She has to be the next Red Belt champion, she deserves it more than anyone."

[10.0] ""The Woman on a Different Level" as AZM called her has been exactly that in 2021: intense, entirely legit in everything she does and impossible to take your eyes off; the ferocity of her strikes, her poise and just her general aura says she's basically a walking war crime inside a wrestling ring. If you haven't seen at least one Syuri match this year you really have been limiting your enjoyment of pro wrestling as right now she is absolutely peerless!"

[10.0] "In the year 2021, Syuri has found herself to be a candidate for: Wrestler of the Year, Women's Wrestler of the Year (she definitely is the rightful Women's Wrestler of the Year), Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Year, Most Charismatic Wrestler, Tag Team of the Year (with Giulia), Feud of the Year vs. Utami Hayashishita, and Match of the Year (vs.Utami, Takumi Iroha, and/or Momo Watanabe, take your pick)... WOW! ... Based on the story being told, I already picked her to win the 5 Star Grand Prix in order to settle the score with Utami and finally get a winner... and Syuri should be winning the World of Stardom Championship at the end of the year, and should rule 2022 with an Iron Fist. She has become one of the true BOSSES of Joshi Wrestling."

[10.0] "Currently the best in ring worker in the world of any gender. The kind of chain wrestler that also turns her opponent into an expert chain wrestler themselves, the most powerful and expressive striker currently working a ring, and someone who adds immense amounts of depth to any match she's in. She is a natural storyteller with every motion and expression, and she is also fantastic at passing this feeling and momentum onto her opponents. She is a star who is also a star maker - you can see this in her mentorship of Giulia among others. Already an all-time great with so much more to achieve."

[10.0] "After returning to wrestling following a stint in the UFC, Syuri has been on an absolute tear in Stardom. She was always a solid in ring talent before but since joining forces with Donna Del Mondo, she has put it all together. Her grappling is brutal and technical, her kicks devastating and she is the Scream Queen of the Ring. While Giulia is the face of DDM and their leader, Syuri is their workhorse."

[10.0] "If Syuri does not deserve a 10, who does? ! Has the total package and is one of the best in the world right now. She is the most protected wrester in Stardom for a reason. Hard to imagine someone beating her clean nowadays. Former Artist of Stardom Champion and current SWA and 1/2 of the goddesses of stardom champions. Sooner or later she will be World of Stardom champion. Fights for the memory of her mother and there isn't a powerfull motivator than that. Gives everthing she has in the big matches and always steals the show."

[10.0] "We are 7 months into 2021, and I think it's fair to say, this is Syuris year. After finally settling in a promotion, and it being Stardom, Syuri has ascended to be recognized as one of the, if not, the, best female wrestler in the world."

[10.0] "It's been awesome to see Syuri have a great breakthrough in Stardom year after years of great work as a freelancer. Unlike a lot of MMA-based wrestlers, she's also got the charisma to stand out in wrestling."

[10.0] "Syuri might be the most underrated woman wrestler on the planet right now. She has a great look, she's great in the ring, she's a legit fighter, and she has the badass gravitas that almost no one else in Stardom currently has. Also, her recent turn to a psychopathic woman who constantly tries to kiss Utami is absolutely hilarious."

[8.0] "Imagine if KENTA could still go in the ring like he used to but used his present crazy character: that is Syuri in a nutshell. Her whole feud with Momo Watanabe was pure comedy genius topped by very good in-ring action. This wasn't supposed to happen because Syuri was not merely the last person one thought about joining Stardom, but also the complete opposite of her present character. From the DDM introduction based around a 90's sitcom to her "auditioning" for the Cosmic Angels literally nobody is safe from her. And that's before the match is even announced. I wouldn't be too surprised if she went on to hold every single belt in Stardom bar the Future one at one time or another because right now she's literally on fire."

[10.0] "She got her hands full of cards any many of those are aces. Ask her to be a bad ass technician or striker and she will. Ask her to be funny en she'll make you crack up. One of the best right now."

[8.0] "Syuri is one of the best in ring workers currently in Stardom. She can work with anyone & make it look good. While Giulia is the leader of DDM, Syuri almost acts as the group's enforcer -- being the one who is clearly the most proficient fighter. That aura about her is helped by her legitimate MMA experience. Having spent time in the UFC gives her appeal to western audiences who obviously are very familiar with that organization. To add to her in ring prowess, she has a great look & her wardrobe is always magnificent; especially her entrance gear. The red wings she sported at the recent 10th anniversary show looked exceptionally cool."

[9.0] "How someone so cute could be so good in the ring I don't know. But not complaining because she is great to watch. Good list of accomplishments for just 6 years in the ring."