Bull Nakano

[10.0] "When she brought her style over from Japan to North America, her style stood apart from all else at the time, and was one of the best in ring workers period in the late 80's and early 90s. Oozing charisma, I wouldn't argue with someone if they had her as their top women's wrestler of all time. Constantly breaking barriers, she was the driving force behind legitimizing women bring able the hang in the ring like the men could, and having actual character to themselves beyond physical attraction. An undeniable trailblazer and probably 20 years ahead of her time, one of the all time greats for sure."

[10.0] "Bull Nakano is an absolute great, from her selling, psychology, athleticism and ability to adapt her style she was decades ahead of her time. Its a shame she never got a WrestleMania match with Madusa as I believe they could have put on one of the if not the best match on the card. Her leg drop is arguably the best looking one of all time and she is one of the main reasons why its worth looking back and womens wrestling in the 80s and 90s. One of my Mt. Rushmores of wrestling shes just that good the definition of a legend Bull Nakano."

[10.0] "Usually Cagematch ratings are quite kind to joshis but Bull's score is criminally low! She is one of the most influential wrestlers of all time! Not only was she huge in AJW, but she went on to become the first CMLL women's champion as well as the WWF women's champion. Her character work and charisma was through the roof. She could put on great matches with anyone from the AJW roster regardless of size. She still has the best looking leg drop I've ever seen as well. Bull Nakano is awesome and on a side note, WWE fans were absolutely awful during her HOF speech."

[10.0] "I'm baffled how she isn't discusses as much as part of the joshi GOAT convo with Hokuto, Toyota, and for some reason, Mayu Iwatani. She has a presence, she was tough, she was a great wrestler, brawler, carried the torch of Dump Matsumoto and set the bar very high. One of the absolute best wrestlers of all time"

"Bull Nakano was truly a trailblazer in the world of women's wrestling, and her contributions are nothing short of remarkable. With her powerful presence and unique style, she brought an electrifying energy to the ring that captivated audiences around the globe. Her technical skills are exemplary; Nakano's ability to blend strength with agility set her apart from her contemporaries. She executed moves with precision, whether it was her signature bull rope lariat or her fierce power attacks. Each match showcased not just her athletic prowess but also her storytelling ability, drawing fans into the drama and excitement of her performances. Bull Nakano broke barriers and challenged stereotypes in a male-dominated industry. She became an icon, inspiring countless female wrestlers to pursue their dreams in a sport that was often overlooked. Her presence in both Japanese promotions and the American wrestling scene, particularly in WWE, helped elevate women's wrestling to new heights during the 1990s. She was not just a wrestler; she was an entertainer who understood the importance of connecting with the audience. Her memorable feuds and alliances added depth to her character, making her matches must-see events."

[8.0] "Didn't realize She retired so long ago now! A legend in Japan but She suffered the rotten luck of coming along about 20 years too early when Women's wrestling was very underappreciated in the US. She was wasted in the WWF and WCW as they had no serious long term plans for Women's wrestling. Nakano would have been a great addition to the early 2000's when Trish Stratus elevated and revitalized the Women's division in the WWFE from the craptastic Russo era garbage!"

[8.0] "A great look and a very damn good in-ring worker with a hard hitting, no nonsense, non-stop style. The lack of psychology was a bit frustrating. And her style didn't hit for me quite a bit of the time."

[10.0] "Her look is just the tip of the hair (iceberg). In order to fully appreciate Bull Nakano, you must watch her early matches in AJW and see the evolution of this tremendous wrestler. Some people are just born for this, and Bull is one of those people. Along with Dump Matsumoto, their rivalry with the Crush Gals and JB Angels in the mid 80s was epic, and Bull did this at around the age of 16. Very few wrestlers can claim to have been an icon of of a top promotion at such an early age. Bull had her fundamentals down from the beginning, and she increased her arsenal as the years went by, including her mastering of the Nun chucks as rebellious teenager. In the early 90s Bull was the top star in AJW and helped the company reach the male audience with her aggressive style. Bull lead the company for nearly 3 years as WWWA champion, while still in her early 20s, before going to WWF. Bull holds the honor of becoming CMLL's inaugural Women's Champion and winning the WWF Women's Championship. Bull Nakano was way ahead of her time, you can put any of her matches in any top promotion today and they'd still hold up against the best."

"Best wrestler of all time. Her run with the WWWA title carried AJW out of a bad period post Crush Gals boom. She has some of the most legendary women matches, especially THAT cage match with Aja Kong."

[10.0] "My favorite female wrestler of all time. She has one of the best look in pro wrestling. Amazing in ring work, she can work a lot style."

[10.0] "A prime example of how a monster heel should be. It's great to see such big woman that can do aerial moves like moonsaults and a suicide dive plus I love her finisher. That somersault Guillotine Leg drop and the Bull's Poseidon is devastating."

[10.0] "An unequivocal legend in the pro wrestling business, with a look that still makes her unlike anyone else, and match after match that are so incredible most others can't compare."

[10.0] "An absolute don and one of the best wrestlers of all time for my tastes. Such an amazing look to her that is unique to this day."

[10.0] "Much like her peers in the early to mid 90's, a pioneer of this business and one of the greatest female wrestlers of all time. Did it mainly in Japan but in the US too. Shame she retired so early but that's what Joshi does to your body. A true icon."

[10.0] "one of the best womens wrestlers there was, a mega star in Japan and pretty well known for her WWE and WCW runs in the USA, Bull was a different breed of wrestler to most women back in those days in the states especially, whereas most were quiet, couldn't show they cared and didn't get the business, Bull was brash with her hair, intense in the ring and freakishly athletic, definitely a revolutionary in the big woman wrestler along with Aja, and later Awesome Kong"

[10.0] "I'm not 100% positive bc I'm still getting more acquainted with Joshi Wrestling, but Bull Nakano might be my favorite female wrestler ever. Everything from her look to her athleticism screamed superstar and she had that "it" quality that brought her over the top for me. She was a supreme talent during her day and I hope we see competitors like her in the future."

[10.0] "What sets Bull apart from other monsters is her ability to simultaneously look unstoppable yet vulnerable in many of her matches. This is through her combination of phenomenal selling, one of the best move-sets of all time - that either showed off her freak athleticism or her power - and her look, which is beaten only by Randy Savage in all of wrestling. In the top 5 for best women's wrestlers of all time."

[10.0] "One of my favourite joshi performers of all time. Great in the ring with an absolutely awesome look and incredible character work."

[7.0] "Bull Nakano was a decent wrestler with a great look that made her stand out during her era. I dont think she was a wrestler on the level of Akira Hokuto or Aja Kong but she was far from a bad worker and managed to have some classics."

[9.0] "Nakano is one of those joshi talents that went above and beyond in damn near every match. Great career and really paved the way for names today like Asuka, Io Shirai, Kairi Hojo, stars on the WWE main roster such as Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, not to mention the countless independent women's wrestlers. Huge inspiration and a true legend of the business. Go out of your way to watch a match if you enjoy women's wrestling. Had a great rivalry with Alundra Blayze in WWF (winning the WWF Women's Championship mind you)."

[10.0] "The Empress, Bull Nakano is one of my favorite wrestlers, period. From her distinctive look, her fascinating character and her tremendous grappling, Bull Nakano sits in her throne to this day as one of the best."

"I would give Bull Nakano an 8. 5 out of 10. She was able to work any kind of style, from technical, to brawling, and the occasional high flying too. She gave every match her all"

[10.0] "Despite her short career Bull Nakano is one of the best wrestlers ever and has a lot of memorable matches."