Will Ospreay

[10.0] "Will Ospreay ist für aktuell der beste aktive Wrestler der Welt. Das Grundniveau, das dieser Mann im Seilgeviert hat, ist höher als das, was viele seiner Kollegen an ihren besten Tagen zeigen können. Dazu kommt sein Charisma und seine frische, natürliche Art und Weise, Promos zu halten. Wenn sein Körper mitmacht, wird er noch über Jahre hinweg regelmäßig für weltklasse Matches sorgen."

[7.0] "On best non Japanese wrestler's ever list he is definitely my second best wrestler behind Danielson and for my overall list he is actually nine so I rate him highly however this rating is only for the past 6 months"

[2.0] "I never understood why people think Will Ospreay is a big deal in the world of professional wrestling; hell, if there was a "Most Overrated Professional Wrestler Award" to give out, then I'd definitely hand it to good ole Will. This guy is, as other people mentioned, a choreographer: he has some moves be constantly brings about in his matches and never seems to bring anything new to the table; and yet, the likes of Dave Meltzer glaze him on am endless basis when all Ospreay delivers is the same that he's delivered before, and frankly? Not only do I not understand the hype or see the "it factor" that fascinates so many people, but it's even worse when I'm downright bored by it. While I'm sure Will is an awesome guy, I don't think he's a notable wrestler at all."

[1.0] "He's a good choreographer, but he's not a wrestler. He's the pinnacle of a dead-end career as a wrestler. He's not even the Marvel movies of the wrestling world; he's like the Fast and Furious franchise. The only thing he can offer is action, which has become so predictable over time that I simply can't watch his matches, because once you've watched one, you've essentially watched them all. His mic work is poor, as is the emotion he sometimes doesn't even try to show. In all his hype, he hasn't advanced any of the other fighters, and some of his matches, like the one with Bea Priestley, I don't even want to remember. Epic for the sake of epic, action for the sake of action. While guys like Harashima don't get the credit from Meltzer, he's long since surpassed Misawa's record, which standardizes and objectifies him in the eyes of many fans (and, worst of all, other wrestlers) as the greatest wrestler in history. And that's terrifying, considering how many Ospreay clones have come out in that time. And the funny thing is, even an Ospreay clone like Kyle Fletcher has become better than Ospreay himself."

[10.0] "One of the best currently working. He combines lucha libre, hard striking, and mat wrestling to put on some electric matches almost every time he's in the ring. His promos have keep getting exponentially better. His rise was slow and he really paid his dues on the undercard. His performances in 2023 are some of the best matches anyone has had in a calendar year. He's better than the wrestler you're thinking of right now."

[8.0] "I don't dislike Will, but he's inconsistent. Feels like he forgets to sell at times and just wants to get his moves in. I do think he's extremely talented as an athlete, but sometimes it feels like something is missing in his work for me. Just looks like he's going spot to spot. As a personality he's alright and he can cut a really good fired up babyface promo when given a good story to work with. I honestly think he can get better than where he's at which is why I'm going 8."

[3.0] "Will Ospreay is in the Kenny Omega class of style over substance. A lot of overly choreographed moves that destroy any bit of suspension of disbelieve the audoence didn't already lose watching his awful selling. That's when he bothers to sell at all. Definitely someone I would classify as a "meme" wrestler. Sure, the stupid pose offs and impressive looking flips go viral on social media. Is it pro wrestling though? No. Not at all. The only thing he does better than flipping around, is being laid up in the hospital because of the stupid and completely unnecessary risks he decides to take. He's athletic enough to do the impressive flips and dives, so I'll give him that. But he's ultimately extremely overrated."

[6.0] "Fun to watch, but I find he holds back a lot of his matches due to bad selling and generally illogical moves. For me, even his best bouts are punctuated by stretches of random flippy combo spam which don't adhere to the logic of the match."

"the very best in the entire world. argue with a wall. at the very least, you cannot argue that he is not athletically gifted."

[9.0] "By far, the most polarizing wrestler in the entire world. And that is one of the reasons why I love him so much. See, the thing with Ospreay is like, for me he was clearly the best wrestler at 2023, and some people even argue about him being the best at 2024 (not me). But his past years, before he became the incredible heavyweight he all know, was...hard, man. He had some bangers with Okada and Takagi, for example, an match with Ibushi that I love so much, but he was impossible to support, his ring skill literally felt like someone playing videogame while presses all the buttoms at the same time hoping something would work out for them. He became a beast, an incredible heel, charismatic face and even better in ring, but I still think he can become a much better wrestler, for sure we are NOT seeing his prime yet. Maybe even acchieve the same level of a wrestler that AJ Styles, his idol, was."

[10.0] "Will could have easily stayed a one-dimensional high flyer who just opened the show with some exciting moves like Jack Evans or Matt Sydal, but he went to Japan for a few years and worked harder than anyone else across multiple countries. He was unlucky with the timing of his IWGP World Heavyweight championship reign, but before long he didn't need the title- he was doing moves that no-one else could do and was putting on the best matches every night. His matches with Kenny knighted him as the heir to the throne, and somehow he keeps hitting new heights. I hope he can stay injury-free after he heals from this surgery, he is one of the most exciting wrestlers ever and he pulls off the craziest spots so casually. It's unfortunate the stars didn't align for an AJ Styles match, but his resume is already crazy enough."

[10.0] "My favorite wrestler of the last 15 years undisputed. Can put on a classic fast paced match with anyone. What more could you ask for? I cannot put into words how much I love Will and everything he does. My Aerial Assassin can do so much."

[6.0] "It's hard to deny that he can go, but he quite-nearly-never sells appropriately, his high-flying style can be a little bit difficult to take seriously, he spams big moves all the time, he kicks out of everything, his mic work is take it or leave it. & his "OMG it's Meltzer, yeah! " & "Nobody is on my level" & "Nobody from the opposing fed should saunter in here" comments cement him as a problematic figure for AEW. He can output good fare but he is very overrated. He's not the glowing apotheosis of amazingness that so many believe him to be. Not by a long shot."

[7.0] "What he is capable of is truly impressive, no doubt. His athleticism is off the charts. But his style is just too choreographed for my liking. I like there to appear to be more of a simulated struggle of sorts. His matches, mostly, don't resemble that. I do find him charismatic and his athletic abilities are impressive but I have to dock him a few for the highly cooperative look to his matches. Still a 7 but too high of a rating on here imo."

[8.0] "Will Ospreay isn't gonna be everyone's cup of tea when watching wrestling, I'm one of those people sometimes. He's matches are enjoyable and the crowd loves them, but sometimes he does too much flipping in his matches. Some of my favorite AEW matches are from him, he's also good on the mic"

"Will has been my favorite for a while now. He is the one that made me fall in love with wrestling again a couple of years ago! Outstanding in ring work, believable promos and from what I hear and see online, he is also a great human being! Top 3 in the world right now, arguably Top 3"

[1.0] "I can't say I'm as big of a fan of his as I was when he first broke into the main stream wrestling line. Let me be clear, Ospreay is one of the best---if you are just watching a few matches. But as you go down his catalogue, you realize something. Eventually, you push the thought away until it becomes more apparent to you, and slowly, you start to despise him when it becomes too big you can't ignore and so you start to hate him. It is this: his matches are all the same. You think about it. "Man, this match was a 10/10 but...wait...that match is also a 10/10 for the exact same reason but I can't remember anything special or unique" . It's the same matches, over and over---and when compared together---they are nearly identical. Now, a lot of wrestlers get these allegations, like the Young Bucks in 2021 (objective fallacy), but Ospreay is more justified. The second you start watching his matches with a critical lense, and not just entertainment, you start to really, REALLY, despise them. The repetition, the lack of psychology, the lack of moves meaning anything begin to bug you. For example, the Hidden Blade is his finisher but he has to hit it 2000 times to finish a match so how am I supposed to take it seriously when he very clearly uses it as a transition move? His timing and storytelling, the rhythm of the match, they often don't make any sense and don't allow for any story to be told. Sure, every wrestler repeats the same moves, but this is different. These are the same matches, repeated again and again. Once you notice it, you can't unsee it. They all blend together and although they are objectively great matches, it's what I like to call "TikTok wrestling." No story, no psychology, just good old dump fun to shut off your brain. There is nothing to be analyzed, nothing to be gained, and nothing to be acquired from these in the long term. It's a trend at its heart. Now, I will say this. A majority of people do not point this out. I think I am the only one who has been like "this is a problem." Everyone else seems to dislike Ospreay for a particular reason that makes no sense to me. I really wish people would open their eyes and see that these matches are like MCU movies. In the words of Martin Scorsese, their theme park rides. You don't really get anything from them. Just the same thing over and over again. Now, what makes me give him a one and not a zero? Well because Ospreay is a charisma machine. On the mic, he is likeable and cuts a good promo, and his matches draw for that particular audience, which you can't deny. His athleticism is insane, his speed--even when injured--is on par with a prime Seth Rollins and 90s Rey Mysterio. He draws for AEW and is a focal point of the roster, with good reason, as he matches always get the loudest reactions and the fanbase adores him. I can say whatever I want about his match's but when a man has the heart of the fans, you have to give him some credit. Ospreay is an anomaly in that you can't truly give him a zero because a zero implies he is not good, and while a 30 minute Ospreay match is slop to me, it has a passionate audience and fan base. This cannot be denied. Regardless of my opinion, I feel like Ospreays style will be mimicked for ages to come, and maybe one day, someone will come a long who can mix his style with storytelling and become the greatest wrestler to ever have lived. He's a clear draw with an established fan base, and you can't take that way from him."

[10.0] "I think in ring wise ospreay is one of the best for at least 10 years, but now is the time he found his character. His babyface persona feels legit, he is conecting to the audience same way cody rhodes did. In 2026 is really hard to be a babyface"

[10.0] "I will overlook his no selling due to the fact that Will Ospreay is one of the best babyfaces in America if not the world. Before his unfortunate neck surgery he was one of the most over people on the planet."

[10.0] "Will is one of the easiest people in the world to watch and I love that his matches come across like an anime fight or a video game battle. Some people use that as an insult but I personally see it as a compliment. It's a different style of wrestling and people don't seem to understand that. But it's insanely fun and he's had incredible matches in NJPW and AEW."

[9.0] "Look man I love Billy GOAT but his main strength has always been inhuman athleticism and workrate. Purely from an athletic standpoint he's unquestionably on top of the world right now and will likely remain there as long as he continues to dominate the highlight reels when he returns from injury. His character work is well-defined but his ability on the mic is several leagues below his in-ring skills. He's still great and will go down as one of the most outstanding athletes to ever do it but if he's going to carve into Rushmore he really needs to bring the talking up to the same level as the moving."

[10.0] "[10.0]Billy GOAT Will Ospreay, 16ans que je regarde du catch et peu de catcheurs m'ont autant fait apprécier leurs combats et leurs développements. J'ai découvert le bonheur avec Eddie Guerrero, je l'ai entretenu avec Shawn Michaels et Daniel Bryan, il continue d'exister et flambe encore plus avec Will Ospreay. A la façon d'un Lionel Messi et Andrès Iniesta, il me ferait regarder n'importe quel match dans lequel il est programmé, sa musique d'entrée en musique préféré et de motivation, ses combats que je revoit avec toujours autant de réaction et j'espère dans l'avenir un développement encore plus important qui le mènerait au titre mondial de l'AEW (All In 2026 ? ). Pour moi le meilleur catcheur à l'heure actuelle et je rêve d'un affrontement contre Seth Rollins dans le style AEW."

[10.0] "I think that Will Ospreay is currently one of the greatest wrestlers in the world, and he's only 32 right now. He has potential to be the goat of wrestling, his moveset is so amazing to watch and his matches will captivate someone. His in ring skill is up there with prime Kenny omega, and I hope Ospreay wins the AEW world championship when he gets back from injury."

[10.0] "At the time of writing this, Will Ospreay is my GOAT. His uber-athleticism and consistency set him apart from any other wrestler. Not to sound cliche but the dude is literally the complete package, he can sell, he can deliver otherworldly offense, he can cut a promo, and above all else he can tell a story in the ring. His finishing moves are brutal and look amazing. This guy can carry a promotion, and in due time he will run AEW. Every Ospreay match is a gift to the art of wrestling."

[10.0] "I mean come on, dudes amazing. Smooth in the ring and on the mic. Does shit I personally never seen until watching his matches. Hoping he has the same ability when he returns from this injury. Probably my favorite wrestler right now"

[9.0] "His catalog of matches is insane and his move set is out of this world. Bruv is truly a one of a kind Professional Wrestler."

[6.0] "To me, Will is overrated. He is a good wrestler but very injury-prone. His promo skills are non-existant. He has an interesting move arsenal yet he doesn't offer the same "excellence of execution" that someone like Bret Hart or Bryan Danielson offers. He's more of a Circe du Soleil act with lots of well-choreographed jumps and superhero landings, but none of it has any soul or weight to it. He's far from being bad but to me, it's a lot of hype for someone who's pretty much a prime Kenny Omega in the ring without the respective charisma or mic skills."

[10.0] "Admittedly, I haven't seen that much of Ospreay. His matches towards the end of his NJPW run were great, and I loved seeing him appear in TNA a couple of times. He's clearly an absolute star. 10/10 entrance, really good look, is top-tier in the ring, and can cut quite a decent promo. He's better when he's using less slang, but even that gives him a bit of character. I think he has a tendency to go a bit overboard with finishers in his matches, but very few wrestlers can blow me away like he does."

"Maybe the worst wrestler I ever seen in this business since day one he made a disgusting impact to the wrestling world no selling no storyline no psychology no character no performance nothing just jumbing and make moves after moves without any reason he's a bad version of Kenny omega when he was in the junior division he was lot better because he was fit thier"

[0.0] "When I got into NJPW in 2021, I remember that many people online heavily praised Ospreay and Shingo Takagi's matches. After watching one of those matches, what really stood out to me was how unconvincing Shingo Takagi's selling of the back was. Ospreay performs several jumps onto Shingo's back, breaking tables, but Shingo just lightly holds his back, even though in reality, his back should have been shattered in half after that series of moves. In most of Ospreay's matches, he comes across as clumsy and foolish. The first match I saw of Ospreay was his bout with his girlfriend Bea Preastley. And I absolutely hate that match; it was unpleasant to watch. Ospreay himself is crude and vulgar in his promos. For example, the incident where he insulted Triple H's wife. He also lacks charisma. His flips are not aesthetic and are eye-gougingly awkward. The matches are unwatchable and look cheap. The acting is bad. Even his match with Bryan is completely filler. The "Best versus Best" tagline is false. Bryan in AEW has lost more than he's won, and what about Ospreay...? What exactly makes him the best? I love spectacular fights--I don't nitpick about selling, and I'm not a prude. But this is outright degradation of wrestling. Without Ospreay's matches, wrestling wouldn't be worse. Wrestling is driven not just by matches, but by emotions. You can't build your show to Olympic proportions with just dry wrestling. The only matches worth watching with Ospreay are when he's the one losing. Of the matches I've seen, the triple threat against Ricochet and Takeshita stand out. I'm not a fan of any of those wrestlers, but the idea that there could be a heel who beats Ospreay--that's good. However, Kyle Fletcher turned out to be even worse than Ospreay. And in their match at Full Gear 2024, where the goal was to evoke sympathy for Ospreay and it was pretty successful, Ospreay just completely resets the work he's done in the ring. He was hit with two brutal moves to his head and neck, and then he just bounces back like a ball! WTF? ! For me, AEW became unwatchable when they signed Ospreay and started burying talented wrestlers like Orange Cassidy. If Ospreay becomes AEW World Champion, I will stop watching this promotion."

[8.0] "In my original review from a few years ago, I gave Ospreay a 3 because his lack of psychology drove me nuts. But over the last year especially, he's improved leaps and bounds in terms of putting matches together. Still not a fan of his promos, though."

[10.0] "I can't tell you what he does differently, but every time Will Ospreay steps in the ring he captures attention. His technical and physical ability is incredible, but it's not for show - his in-ring storytelling is unmatched to me. He makes you love wrestling again."

[10.0] "Absolute GOAT in the ring. he knows his moves, hits all of his marks and sells everything he does. The best pat of watching him isn't the arial moves though. Believe it or not, there's something else that makes him so entertaining, and that's his face. the face he made after Darby smashed his back on the apron, or the one he made after the Bryan Danielson match were both priceless and really made the matches so much better."

[6.0] "I was one of those guys who thought Will Ospreay was just a flippy vanilla midget, but since watching him, I've realised there's more to him. Will Ospreay has a solid look, he lacks height to be believably even against guys who are six foot and above. His promos are good, but would be better if he stopped "bruv"-ing a ton. His in-ring work has improved considerably. He still wanders occasionally, forgetting to sell or visibly waiting to set up the next spot, but he has improved. His injuries are concerning, so I'd say it's best to start trying to be less spotty and more organic. Ospreay has a future as a great upper mid card guy."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is widely regarded as one of the most groundbreaking wrestlers of his generation, with a style that has helped reshape modern wrestling. Starting as a high flying sensation, he quickly developed into a complete performer capable of mixing fast paced athleticism with hard hitting strikes and deep storytelling. His ability to consistently deliver match of the year caliber performances in promotions like New Japan, RevPro, and AEW has made him a global star. Ospreay has proven he can thrive in any environment whether it is a junior heavyweight showcase or a marquee main event. His evolution from flashy aerial specialist to well rounded main event wrestler reflects his dedication to improving every facet of his craft. At a relatively young age he has already built a resume that rivals legends, and with his prime years ahead of him, his legacy is on track to become one of the greatest in wrestling history"

[9.0] "One of the best wrestlers in AEW and in the world. Some of the best matches I've ever seen in my life, Ospreay was in. Amazing wrestler. Quite good on the mic too, even if it's not his best skill"

[10.0] "Easily the best wrestler in AEW, it doesn't matter who you put in the ring against Will he never misses"

[3.0] "So recently I have been trying to get into more wrestling outside of the companies I was familiar with, including AEW and as a result of this, I watched 5 different matches with Ospreay. I watched his matches with MJF, Bryan Danielson, Kenny Omega, Orange Cassidy, and Chris Jericho. The first four honestly didn't impress me with Ospreay much and made me think more "wow, they really know how to carry Will". The Chris match was just super sad to watch. I don't know if it was just cause Ospreay was a bad fit for Chris or if it was Chris being too slow these days, but that was an atrocious watch and sorta honestly made me think that he just might not be my thing. Even though there is a good chance I'll still be watching matches involving him, I think my thoughts on him are cemented at the moment. I think the Cassidy and Bryan matches were good, but mostly cause of Orange and Bryan knowing how to carry a match. I think for me, Ospreay feels like he is doing too much. While I don't think he is this no selling, flippy guy people make him out to be, I think he is just lacking in storytelling a lot of the time and it feels like there is no rhyme or reason to his matches at times. Also I do think he overuses the no selling trope, but it's not like he does it all of the time. Just maybe more than he should. Maybe I will change my mind in the future, but for me I just think he's not my thing."

[10.0] "My favorite wrestler of all time. This guy's catalog is huge and the worst thing about it is that he's only 32 as I write this commentary. There's nobody in the world right now who gives me the shivers like him, he's there at every big event and he gets the best out of his opponent. Let's enjoy what we're experiencing with Ospreay because after him, it'll be hard to find another one. Thanks for restoring the feeling Will!"

[8.0] "As of the day I'm writing this, Will Ospreay is easily the best wrestler in the world. Not only has he earned his title of Mr. 5 Stars, but he's easily the most reliable athlete for big matches. His extremely high-flying style was very cool, but his transition to one that relies more on technicality has caused his wrestling to be incredibly fitting for any of the great athletes he faced somehow. He is incredibly fluid and brutal when he needs to and his performances are always incredible to witness, and he proved it time and time again against some of the best wrestlers of his generation (Kenny Omega, Shingo Takagi, Bryan Danielson, Okada...). EDIT (10 -> 8): 2 or so years after my initial review, the effect of Ospreay's wrestling is starting to wear off on me. I think that he relies way too much on moves, moves and moves, which hinders any chance for interesting in-ring psychology. I still think his moves are good and his athleticism is pretty top tier, and he's also willing to take a lot of stupid bumps. But I'm afraid that in a few years, his wrestling won't be doing much for me."

[10.0] "I'm just going to keep it simple. The best wrestler alive today. Nobody on his level. I can't believe how relatively low he is rated on here when his matches are very highly rated. What a wrestler."

[10.0] "All Time Favorite Wrestler Of Mine. Ever Since Watching The Okada Match Back In 2019 & 2021 I Started Being a Huge Fan Of Him Of AEW. And I don't Think I'll Talk About Ospreay Vs Danielson.....Cause That Was The Most Beautiful Matches I Ever Seen."

[10.0] "Will Ospereay is the best wrestler alive today. Will is truly a master storyteller and an even better wrestler."

"Arguably the one of the best high flyers I've ever seen wrestle. He can put up great and fantastic matches, aswell as storytelling within the match itself. He could use more promo work but on top of all that, he's one of the best out there."

[0.0] "Very boring. In his promos he speaks like a chav with the wrong accent for it using the words bruv doesn't suit the Essex's accent. His matches lack storytelling and are spot fests . At times his selling sucks it's like let me get straight back up into the next move . He dresses like a teenager wearing ing tight tracksuit bottoms, football shirts and a cap this isn't how stars dress he looks like a man going through a mid life crisis wanting to be young again. In my opinion he isn't championship material I guess he will be okay starting a show in a high pace 5 minute match but being used in the main event he is out of place ."

[7.0] "Ospreay is extremely athletic and skilled. There's no denying that. However, I think he focuses too much in showcasing those abilities and ends up overusing flashy moves and spots in his matches, which only ends up watering them down. Definitely not my favorite style of wrestling, but I can see the appeal."

[10.0] "Best wrestler in the world today, will 100% go down as one of the all time greats. One of the most exciting and unique wrestlers out there and will more often than not do something I have never seen in a ring before. It feels like he could put on a classic with anyone, everything he touches turns to gold. Ridiculous moveset with so many different styles."

"I understand his wrestling isn't a lot of people's cup of tea but as athlete & performer there is no one today in wrestling that is better, one of my favorite things about will & his matches is you never know when it will end because he has multiple arsenals to go from. The best in the world"

[10.0] "Will Ospreay, a wrestler that has had everything said about him already from high pedestal praise to worst wrestler ever. By this point in his career I believe Ospreay is worthy of praise from everyone. He has only improved and improved since his junior days and put on matches worthy of being up there with the greatest matches ever. From his unbelievable athleticism to his speed and abilities to put on incredible sequences to his underrated determination to putting on the best matches he can with the insane bumps he decides to take and put his body through for our entertainment. To me Ospreay is at the point in his career where he has so many great matches that are different from each other even the people that used to and still hate him can still find an amazing match and one that they can enjoy (unless they are a super elitist). Ever since coming to AEW I believe he's been on an even higher level, I mean the dudes first match after signing was against Takeshita and it was insanely good, which is still one of my favorite AEW matches ever, and it was only a sign to come. From the indies to new Japan Junior then to a heavyweight to now becoming the future face of AEW he has constantly proven himself as someone companies can rely on in any facet whether it be to put someone over, open a ppv, put on a great tag match or hold the world title he can do it. Ospreay has already cemented himself as a once in a lifetime type of wrestler and he's only going to continue to get better and put on more outstanding matches, or as my friend Wubbie would say "he's the goat bruv"."

"Contender for the best rope-to-rope wrestler in the world currently. If I could go into the decimals, Will would be around a 9.5 or so, as my own real 'issue' with him is that whilst his match quality is out of this world good, I never quite feel engaged in the story of the match, though the recent Hangman/Ospreay encounter was a great counter to that point. Would not at all be surprised if he reaches a '10' for me in the near future."

[10.0] "Annoyingly amazing at what he does, it's a gift that we get a high turnout of quality matches for him on TV each week. I didn't always love Ospreay, but his recent AEW work has really turned me into a big fan, especially his matches with Kenny Omega, Adam Page, and Swerve Strickland. He's good on the mic, has a great presentation, and delivers intense in-ring performances. The Hidden Blade is a really sick move. I'm not sure why people are so critical of his promos, but I think that is part of a cultural divide between the US and UK. To me, his promos feel raw and honest, which is very different to how wrestling has been presented on TV in America over the last few decades. Each to their own, but I do prefer the Ospreay style, and I wish we could see more of that realistic way of speaking instead of the overly dramatic and scripted style I see from others in AEW and elsewhere."

[9.0] "Him and Ricochet are two of the most questionable and controversial in-ring talents mainly due to their heavy reliance on aerobics-based dynamics and their often-criticized mic skills. But despite all the hate, despite all the criticism he's received, I'll still give it to Ospreay, hands down, he's one of the greatest generational talents of the modern era who is still active and thriving in the current wrestling industry. He has plenty of detractors who dislike his style and in-ring work. People constantly debate whether he deserves the high praise he gets, but in my opinion, he absolutely does. Ospreay has proven himself since his junior heavyweight days, earning immense respect. When he transitioned into the heavyweight class and began facing even bigger, more prominent stars from top companies around the world, his standards only rose that setting a higher bar for everyone else. He has the star power to captivate fans and sell out arenas. He has the in-ring talent to produce phenomenal matches, even if some of his spots are exaggerated or unorthodox, which adds to his in-ring controversy. Additionally, his mic skills have improved significantly, allowing him to tell compelling stories and build believable chemistry in storylines. He's particularly strong at channeling his emotions to add dramatic layers when necessary. Ospreay is genuinely talented across many areas when you look deeper. He can deliver great matches weekly, and ever since signing with AEW, he's been on an impressive workhorse run by putting on top-tier performances every single week. Not to mention, he's one of the few who can have a great match with almost anyone, even with the oldest active wrestler on the roster."

[10.0] "What is there to say about him that has not already been said, Has easily been the best wrestler in the world since 2022, His match catalogue is second to none with some of the best bouts of all time in there. His floor in a 1v1 match is a 7/10 every time you see him on the card for a show you know you are in for a match of the night performance and on PPV a match of the year contender. He got over with the AEW crowd in what felt like 2 minutes and has not looked back since. Amazing to see a regular British lad who worked as a Mastic man go from the British Indy scene, then go to Japan and the States and show everyone why he is the best in the world he has also inspired so many people to start wrestling his style and he changed the industry with his matches with Ricochet. He put it best in his promo with MJF in Cardiff before ALL IN last year " Go to America, go to Europe, go to Australia and New Zealand, go to Japan ask them who the best wrestler in the world is and they will all say the name Will Ospreay. Cant wait to see him wrestle in person again."

[10.0] "Having watched Ospreay since the early PROGRESS days, his come-up has been absolutely incredible. I would happily rank him as one of, if not, the best in the world right now. His in-ring work is impeccable, he has managed to blend his high-flying skills with a hard hitting intensity that marries up perfectly. While he may not be the most eloquent on the mic, his promos are always filled with emotion and passion and make you believe every word he says. Ospreay is one of the few wrestlers in 2025 that you can guarantee will have a banger every time."

[10.0] "Quite possibly the greatest wrestler in history based on the pure match quality. Capable to have a good match with almost anyone and when paired with another good wrestler, it's almost guaranteed to be great. Character and promo work aren't among the absolute greatest, but he's still well above average."

[10.0] "Originally gave him a 9 in mid-2017, bumped it to a full 10 in 2025. Will Ospreay has evolved throughout the years. He is not the same wrestler that he was in 2016-17. His selling and psychology have improved leaps and bounds. He is capable of telling a captivating story in the ring irrespective of his opponent and he has delivered some of the most incredible professional wrestling matches in history. I feel as though anything short of a 10 is selling him short, as it's quite likely he's the greatest wrestler of his generation. Remarkable talent."

[9.0] "I have very mixed feelings about Ospreay. On one hand I do agree that he is objectively one of the best currently active wrestlers, but on the other hand there's quite a bit that really isn't for me. Most of his matches do feel the same and his lack complete lack of subtlety can hurt spots. While I do enjoy some of his matches I think the best way I can describe it is, he's not really the kind of wrestler I like."

[8.0] "Ospreay is the best example of a spot wrestler. Because not only does his stuff look the best out of everyone, he's managed to get organically over in a US promotion with a TV Deal which is not something a lot of people can say. Ospreay has also picked up some notes on psychology and while he's got work to do on it, his clearly improving, His excellent match with Hangman Page kind of proves that. But Ospreay does have his flaws. First of all, he can do a lot of moves. And he does do them. Every Single Match. That's the biggest problem. It makes his matches feel the same .If he keeps some of the big moves away until big moments and matches, they'll have more effect. Second of all, I might be in a minority but I can't stand Will Ospreay's promos. Overall looking at it, if you're looking for athletic guys that are guaranteed to deliver every match and look great, Ospreay is definitely the man. He's not perfect, but he's great"

[10.0] "Lets call a spade a spade, whether you love his style or hate it, Will Ospreays talent, destiny, legacy and greatness is undeniable. I have LITERALLY never seen a bad Will Ospreay match. This man is up there with the likes Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega when it comes to classic matches, and he is ONLY 32. How crazy is that. With probably at the least 10 more years of wrestling to go Will will without a doubt go down as one of the greatest (if not the greatest) wrestlers ever. Since joining AEW we have been witnessing a generational run, 3+ years in and still going as strong as ever. I dont see it stopping anytime soon. He has most probably the most exciting move set in Wrestling, add upon that he has talentI being able to easily pull of things I only thought is possible in my wildest dreams, he has the fanbase, he gets the crowd reactions, he has the respect, etc. Will Ospreay is undeniable, I have no other words. I think when the time finally comes, Will might just go out as the best ever. Recently I watched the interview he had just after joining AEW where he said he is here to proof he is the best wrestler in the world. I feel like he is most certainly on track to do that. Best wrestler active rn, could be the best ever. Time will tell."

[8.0] "As a lifelong WWE guy, I hear all the crap talk people say about Ospreay, "he's just cosplaying as an anime character" "all he does is flips", but man I can't help but think of the likes of AJ Styles and Shawn Michaels when I watch Will go out there. I don't know if it's charisma thing with Will, I know it's certianly not a promo thing, but man am I just drawn in by his character and his matches. He's honestly the guy that's even gotten to consider watching AEW at all. LOVED that recent match with Hangman at All In, has spectacular chemistry with Takeshita and Fletcher, the Daniel Bryan/Bryan Danielson match was also super top notch too. If I were AEW, I'd ditch any long-term plans with not Jeff Hardy aka Darby Allin and build your promotion around Ospreay instead."

[5.0] "I find Will Ospreay to be a completely polarizing wrestler to me. I know he can be good, I know he is over with a lot of people. I just do not connect with him in ring or on the mic a majority of the time. Beyond whatever outside the ring and irl personality issues rub me wrong with the man, his ring work drivers me nuts sometimes. There are people that are able to wrangle Ospreay's ideals and the way he wants to layout a match and condense it and mold it into something else, like the Osrpeay vs Omega Wrestle Kingdom match. Then there are some that are purely from the mind of Ospreay that he just loses me during them. He constantly wants to wow the crowd and get that big pop off of big spots or counter wrestling and nearfalls to the point he over uses them and does not protect his own big moves like the stormbreaker or hiddenblade that he tries to adopt other big moves which then he tends to do the same with them as well. I have no problem with him going out and busting ass and flying around in less higher stakes big time matches and popping crowds that way, but when he gets full control of a match pacing and layout they all start blending together like that with little emotion or actual in ring struggle or storytelling. He's not out there to craft a story and make a match look like a fight unless someone drags that out of him, his main goal is to go out there and look cool and get a reaction first and foremost and that just doesn't connect with what I want out of pro wrestling."

[9.0] "He can be a 10, but the criticisms of doing too much are very real. Ospreay is somehow both the most underrated and overrated wrestler on the planet."

[9.0] "I need to watch more Ospreay before I give him a full 10. That said, I've immensely enjoyed the matches I've seen with him so far, the standouts being Ospreay v.s. Kyle Fletcher in Steel Cage, v.s. Naito, and v.s. Takeshita (my personal favorite). All of these matches were well done and versatile, ranging from hardcore to high flying to more traditional sports entertain-y. Even being a relatively new fan of his, it's easy to see why people love him and why people are calling him one of the best wrestlers ever. Looking forward to watching more of his matches both past and future!"

[10.0] "One of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Not just wrestlers. The Universe. Range of human capability. Ospreay opens discussion on 'how far is too far'. Dangerous. Unsustainable. Unfair. Makes every other wrestler look slow, weak and cowardly. Not his fault, he's just that good. With a physicality that is mind blowing. Body. Brain. Ospreay's brain is super-human. It's levels of anticipation, adaptation and flow is breath taking. Spontaneous invention. Brings out the best in everyone he comes in contact with. Only someone that great can give that much. He IS wrestling. Him. Omega. El Vikingo, before the fall. Before I encouraged him to break his leg. Snapped like a twig. Can he move the same? Don't know. Not sure he should try. Should Ospreay be able to be Ospreay? The mind boggles. How is he Ospreay? How does he Ospreay? He's a freak. So fast. So smart. Rides a crowd like a soul surfer. Brings the show. Human electricity. I could write a book on the Arial assassin and not scratch the surface. Words do not do the man justice."

[10.0] "One of my favorite wrestlers of all time. One of the greatest in ring performers of all time. Luckily, I have gotten a chance to see him wrestle in person and I will never forget it. One of the only wrestlers I have never seen have a bad match ever. He has over 50 5-star matches. His style in the ring can go on for generations and never die. Super athletic and has a heck of a move set. [10.0]"

[9.0] "How can you not love Will Ospreay? He's so well-rounded. The only reason I wouldn't give him a 9 right now is that, while his matches are beautiful, they sometimes feel like I've seen them before... too many repeated moves and spots."

[10.0] "Immaculate. The only word you need to describe this man. Simply, purely Immaculate. Nothing else needs to be said."

[10.0] "I was a doubter for a long time, but for a couple years it has been obvious that he is one of the best in the world, if not the best. As he says, he always seems to be on another level, but not just that, he also puts whoever his opponent is in their best level."

[10.0] "Easily the best wrestler in the world right now. The athleticism for a man his size and weight is crazy. People that only watch the WWE product giving him a 3/10 can only be described as deluded, they would do well to step outside of their bubble and appreciate the more athletic side of the business."

[10.0] "Ospreay is by far the greatest in-ring talent I have ever seen. His matches are spectacles, it feels like you are watching a superhero. His speed and athleticism contribute to his immaculate moveset. Will has also put on some of the greatest matches I've ever seen, his catalogue is truly top tier. Outside of his in-ring work, he is very passionate and believable which really helps bolster his case as an All-Time great at just 31 years old."

[10.0] "The best wrestler in the world. If you wanted to get anyone into pro wrestling, you'd show them a Will Ospreay match."

[10.0] "One of the most consistent wrestlers on the planet. The man could wrestle a toddler in a compelling match. On both TV and PPV, Ospreay never fails to deliver. I was lucky enough to see his match at Holiday Bash against Darby Allin as well as his match at Forbidden Door against Swerve Strickland. Ospreay will be a major pillar in AEW for years to come."

[3.0] "Will Ospreay is a good example of one of the main things that's wrong with professional wrestling today. Sure, you can have 200 different moves that look great, but what's the point when they're never putting anyone away and just there to get a cheap "oh, that's cool" pop from the crowd instead of telling an actual nuanced story in the ring? His selling of moves too is absolutely atrocious. Sure, I get the "fighting spirit, " but if you're no selling or kicking out of finishers at 1 in every single match, it loses all meaning and just looks like a gymnastics routine instead of an actual wrestling match. While I agree with the pro wrestling fans that say "cinema-esque" segments are ruining wrestling, I'd argue people like Ospreay are ruining it just as much."

[10.0] "Will the thrill. A living legend. This man deserves a 10, hell make it an 11. I mean...if you want an idea on just how all-time elite this guy is(when its all said and done he's going to be one of the greatest pro wrestlers ever, hands down. Maybe THE best) just take the AEW PLEs for example since the second they signed Ospreay. Every one of them i mean EVERY SINGLE ONE take a guess at who has the highest rated(whether its WON or Cagematch or whatever source you can find) match on the card....you guessed it....Ospreay. Doesn't matter who he's facing. What the stipulation is. Where the match is on the card. He's the #1 attraction. He's the best part of the show. Month after month. PLE after PLE. He's still so young and already has as many classic/5 star/highly rated/critically acclaimed matches as legends like Kenta Kobashi and Bryan Danielson. The fans don't lie. The masses have spoken. This guy is BIG TIME. If he eventually makes the move to WWE(which i believe he's always resisted because of their policy on having him live in the USA) he will be THE guy. The next Stone cold/Rock type level of popularity. He's got a banger theme song. Great mic skills/promo work. Looks the part/has cool looking attire. He can play a PERFECT heel if he needs to(see match against Kenny Omega at Forbidden Door for example), to go along with being more over as a face as just about anyone ever. And above all else he's the single most exciting and entertaining in-ring performer this sport has ever seen. Bar none. He's set the bar at an entirely new level with the way he wrestles. His offensive arsenal/move set is unlike anything anyone has ever seen before. The pace and intensity at which he delivers his moves...to go along with the accuracy AND degree of difficulty. Its stuff of legend. He's just so freakin' cool. Everything about him. Even the catch phrases and nick names. The look and the style. That little United Empire crown thingy he does with his hands. The performance. Everything is cool. Fans eat it up. Anyone who watches and comes away thinking "all he does is flip around and he doesn't sell enough"....just know you're the extreme minority here. Maybe you're missing something/looking for the wrong things. Idk. Because when I watch all i can think of is how this man took the sport of pro wrestling, something I had already been in love with for decades, and gave me a whole new perspective on it/rekindled my childhood joy and fascination. He's special. A generational talent. And its an honor to watch him do what he does."

"Will Ospreay is always a pleasure to watch, he is without a doubt, one of the most entretaining wrestlers in the world and has been consistent with his performances for quite some time now. There is no doubt that he is a top five wrestler of the last 5 years and will only continue to give us some of the best matches in this sport. WILL OSPREAY IS MUST SEE TV!"

[10.0] "Although I believe Ospreay receives a bit more hype than he warrants, there's no denying his exceptional talent as an in-ring performer. Meltzer glazes tf out of him though lol."

[10.0] "What this man can do is unlike any wrestler I've seen. He knows when flash is appropriate and inappropriate, and he can sell much better than most people give him credit for. His character work is always authentic, and you can tell he tries to make every word he says meaningful. Truly one of a kind, and as a fellow Autistic man, I dig him a lot."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is one of the best professional wrestling specimens I have ever seen. His offense and moveset is off the charts and his ability to tell a story within a match is leaps and bound above anyone in the wrestling industry. HE is the best professional wrestler in the world right now. When it comes to mic work, he's just fine overall. He can cut a good promo when he needs to but it either feels like he's trying too hard or he's saying the same things. Overall, Will is having a legendary run right now and when he retires he will go down as one of the best wrestlers of all-time."

[6.0] "I find him insanely frustrating and have for a long time, especially in big singles matches where his lack of long-term selling makes me feel less connected to the emotionality of his matches, but he is capable of matches of the year and has improved so so significantly since the darkest days of his NJPW run (which I'm aware I'm a minority on but I hated him). As a babyface on American TV, he is an excellent, beneficial presence and he's been on a great run lately. I'll never be his biggest fan but have to give him his due."

[5.0] "The internet's current golden boy, Ospreay is 50/50. While he is capable of having a good match, it's gotta be with someone who REALLY can mesh well with his style. For example, I consider his matches with GUNTHER, Kenny, or Danielson to be some of his best... But if he's in there with someone like Ricochet, someone who will try to outdo his stupidness, the match becomes bullshit. I also find his matches hard to build suspense when he constantly gets up after a beatdown from the dominant wrestler. He even just legit no-sells at times, which wouldn't bother me if he didn't do it in every match, followed by a video-game looking sequence. Also, his usage of big moves is a big pet peeve for me, because he doesn't know WHEN to do them. He's one of the most 50/50 wrestlers ever, when he's good, it's excellent... But when he's bad, total crap."

[10.0] "One of those guys who can just put on a 5 star classic with anyone, whether it's Bryan Danielson or shota umino. Without a doubt the best wrestler of the past 5 Years and he is only 30."

[10.0] "This man has been my favorite wrestler out of ANY wrestling promotion since revolution 2024. he has been putting out banger after banger, he already has multiple classics that being against Swerve at Forbidden Door, PAC at ALL OUT, and i will never forget the spectacles he put on against Bryan and Okada. i get that his style isn't for everyone, but you gotta admit he's a huge draw for AEW, his high flying and fast paced style is one in a million and he will go down in history as one of best to ever do it. it is virtually impossible to have a bad match against him. every PPV match that he has competed in is mustsee. he is only 31 years old and already established himself as possibly the best in the world."

[10.0] "This guy is the best high flyer of all time, no joke, he's the only one who manages to surprise me with every match I see of him, it's impressive, surreal, top 5 best in the world right now without a doubt"

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is a wrestler of 2 halves for me, the first half is when you see him wrestle on TV, while you are at home, and you think "There is NO way this guy can kick out of all of this" and it takes you out of the match a little, but by the end he's done so many cool moves at such a frantic pace with no error that you cant help but think, this guy is kinda cool. Will Ospreay's 2nd half is when you watch him live - in person. Because literally any complaint flies out the window, his wrestling style gets crowds to come alive, his move set gets the biggest reactions by far and more than anything, he makes you have an amazing time because you don't have the time in the audience to think about anything other than Will Ospreay wrestling at 90mph in front of you. To me, Ospreay is a genuine spectacle, maybe not a spectacle of Pro-wrestling as a whole but in terms of getting crowds going and perfecting his style, he's well and truly levels ahead."

[10.0] "I'll make it simple, Will Ospreay is one of the best wrestlers in history! And since January 4, 2019 he's THE best In-Ring wrestler and still is in 2025. Yes, there are many excellent wrestlers in the business, but no one has the consistency of Ospreay. It's virtually impossible to have a bad match when Ospreay is part of it. He's one of my top 3 favorite wrestlers of all time, and it wouldn't surprise me if in the years to come he reached number 1 !"

[8.0] "Will Ospreay is one of the most exciting wrestlers on the planet, with his athleticism (mainly his agility) off the charts compared to 99.9% of wrestlers in the world. His high octane style of wrestling is objectively captivating and has produced sensational matches (favorites being vs. Oku, Danielson, and Omega) on a seemingly weekly basis. He still we always be known as the one Dave Meltzer has glazed the most with almost every match of his this year being >5* which is so unrealistic. The whole >5* thing defeats the system's purpose, but alas. His promo work is really average though. His promo trying to roast Triple H generated a lot of hate from the fans, as his animosity towards Hunter seemed pretty unwarranted as he probably wasn't even mentioning him on the Pat McAfee show. His best work has always been in NJPW, the indies, and just anywhere other than AEW. Yeah his matches in AEW have been stunning, but as a "wrestler" as a whole, his work has downgraded. I remember his promo against Kenny Omega in NJPW last year and my goodness, the raw emotion during that was amazing. He has devolved heavily from that and is losing so much respect from a lot of people. One of the best in the ring, but a complete afterthought in every other aspect of being a wrestler which is pretty unfortunate."

[9.0] "Will is a genius in the ring. While he tends to base his matches on flashy maneuvers, he doesn't really need them. He is great at adapting his wrestling style based on his opponent. Charismatic, great with the crowd. He is always a highlight on a card."

[10.0] "His 2024 alone gives him this rating but he's been evolving into a legend for quite some time now. One of the best sellers in the business and has good chemistry with just about any wrestler he's paired with. His WK 17 match with Kenny Omega might be my favorite match of all time and it's mainly because of his performance. Excited to see more of his legendary career in AEW"

[10.0] "Will Ospreay has been the best wrestler in the world for at least 5 years as of the time of this writing, and with his absolutely insane catalogue of great (including tons of all-time great) matches, in my mind he's cemented himself as one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time and he's still in his prime. Only a handful of other wrestlers have the amount of great matches he does, and Ospreay has done nothing but continue to innovate and improve throughout his career."

[10.0] "Ospreay used to have some holes in his game that lowered my ranking for him a bit, but since joining AEW he has absolutely evolved and excelled. The mic time has made him a great talker and very comfortable, and he's finally got that crowd connection that eluded him a bit in New Japan. His matches are a great combination of power and spots, have calmed down into something more psychological, and when paired with another great performer always deliver."

[10.0] "Best in the world. Most exciting wrestler of all time. Could easily become the greatest wrestler of all time. Best finisher in wrestling (Hidden Blade), best theme song in wrestling. Don't really know what else to add. He is a generational talent."

[10.0] "Potentially the greatest wrestler of this generation. Will is a person who I've had the pleasure of watching progress over the course of around 8 years currently and have seen him progress from one of the most spectacular high flyers of all time into a much more complete wrestler, blending many styles into his work. His transition from a junior heavyweight to a heavyweight is probably the best of all time I would argue, he has maintained influence from the likes of Marufuji and Hayabusa whilst also changing his game from the high flying "flippy" offense most people discredit him as only being, to a more high octane fast striking style with elements of high flying blended in. The most reliable "big stage" wrestler in the world currently and heralded by critics for good reason. His style may not be for everyone but most people write him off for what he used to be, instead of focusing on what he is today."

[10.0] "Generational wrestler in my opinion. Every paper view match he delivers. Since joining AEW his mic skills has improved and he has natural charism. Need to see him be AEW champ in 2025. Some people will hate on his style but I enjoy it. His matches always got the crowd the loudest and most engaged. In 2024 he had lots of great matches from Danielson, Fletcher, Swerve, Takeshita, to the triple threat match at Wrestledream."

"Not personally a fan of a lot of his work. A lot of it is repetition and doing moves for the sake of doing moves. I have mostly watched his AEW work, which I have found very frustrating at times to sit through with the extreme lack of selling and move spamming. Will Ospreay is the quintessential wrestler that evokes the modern era of "doing moves for the sake of doing them without thinking of why they are doing them""

[10.0] "Best in ring worker in the business. A very underrated seller. Great at telling stories in ring. Once in a generation performer. Any promotion would be lucky to have this guy. One of one."

[3.0] "The most repetitive wrestler I have ever seen. He has never wrestled a different match during his aew career no matter how different the beginning is, he will revert to doing the same sequence to pop the crowd. He can hardly pop the crowd without big moves, he has a lot of potential but instead he decides to wrestle like hes trying to keep the attention of a 3 year old. Its awing how people think hes the goat when he throws wrestling out of the window and decides he wants to wrestle like he's from an anime. He cant even sell a limb if he wanted to, against danielson he hits a hidden blade with the arm that was worked the entire match and for fletcher, although he sells about 5 moves, he immediately goes back to using his normal moveset with moves that involve his neck and shoulders because of his nuance to adapt to anything."

[7.0] "I like will's work alot but he is also far from the best in the style that goes to the prime of people like Dragon kid and cima Hayabusa and Sasuke. Hell, he even uses move named for one of them. os this loose him innovation points but other wise his match output level if not with in question output rating 90/100 innovation rating. 60/100 150/200 Total rating 75/100 or 7.5/10 round down 7"

[10.0] "This is one of the greatest high flyers in the world and an amazing technical performer. Every time I see a Will Ospreay match I'm speechless. This is a man who is 30 years old with some of the best matches with people like Okada, Naito, Omega, Ricochet, Danielson and so many others. I'm excited to see whats next for Ospreay in AEW and hope that he succeeds in his career."

[10.0] "I think people who say he's just flips and tricks are missing what really makes Ospreay one of the best in the world right now. People can say he uses "no selling" too much, but I think he uses it to an extent that makes the match a lot more enjoyable. Would I be sad if he dialed the times he did it down, no in fact I would be a bit happier. However, when he does do his "HAAAAAAAAA" into the air and hit a hidden blade, he is always down for a while. It's adrenaline. I also believe he's a talent that can be in the midcard right now, and then next PPV cycle be a main title contender and I wouldn't bat an eye. When he say's he's the best I truly believe it, same with Kenny Omega. Look at his match catalogue this year so far in AEW. Takeshita at Revolution, Danielson at Dynasty, Roderick Strong at Double or Nothing, Swerve at Forbidden Door, MJF on Dynamite and All In, PAC at All Out, Young Bucks at Grand Slam (with Fletcher), Ricochet on Dynamite, Ricochet/Takeshita at Wrestledream. All of these matches were either my favorite match or my second favorite match on that card."

[9.0] "Not keen on his Oi Oi Saveloy Mockney muppet persona and his songbook is League 2 standard heard across England every Saturday 3 pm. He's also fairly crap on the mic - yes you are, Bruv. But there's little denying that Osprey's immense in the ring with almost any opponent and his array of offence is as strong as anyone around. As the old adage used to go, put Flair / Steamboat in the ring with a mop and they could produce a watchable 20 minute match, same currently applies to Osprey."

[4.0] "To give him credit, this AEW run has been more enjoyable than I expected (bar the MJF matches). Ospreay isn't even the worst wrestler to work his style; he's arguably the best at it. The problem is I find his style unbearable to watch. I quite enjoy him when he's doing his fun spots with nothing past the surface level, but any time he attempts to delve below, it's impossible for me to find any enjoyment in him. God forbid Ospreay from doing a limb-work-based match. The way he structures his more serious matches is really not good. Most evident of this is something like the third Oku match, which has a solid 5 minutes that gets lost in a weirdly structured match that has conflicting ideas at the core of it. Thankfully for me, this AEW run has had a lot of fun TV tag matches; I actually wish we got him in them a lot more, as he is a very solid tag worker. Even then, him being good in these only comes from him being an incredibly explosive wrestler who functions well as a hot tag and not him having any sense of good structure and pacing. Because that's his problem, it's not really the no selling (although that also sucks), it's not the flips, it's the fact that his match structure is incredibly unappealing. He either does a match that is built around big spots, claiming to tell a story with them, or a match with his atrocious melodramatic acting. Obviously, there are exceptions. The Danielson match is pretty good, but most of the time, I really don't find this man entertaining in big matches, which is, unfortunately, what he wrestles in most of the time."

"Genuinely one of the best wrestlers I have ever seen, his matches are usually very high quality and he carries himself like a star."

"Will Ospreay is one of the best wrestlers Ive seen awhile his matches between 2022-2024 are the best Ive ever seen in my life hes truly one of a kind wrestler and will continue to do amazing things in the future"

[10.0] "My current favorite wrestler and genuinely a trailblazer of his style whether you love him or hate him, at the end of the day there's only Will Ospreay and all the "clones" can't even really exist right now without being compared to him, and what makes him so special is that none of the those aforementioned clones really measure up to them (as much as I do think some of them are overhated), he's one of the greatest talents of this generation and in a lot of ways he changed how I view wrestling, I used to view it in a "whatever I don't like is bad" way as if there is a definitive right or wrong way to do it, when in reality wrestling is a subjective ART that can be approached in millions of ways and nobody does the "Ospreay way" even remotely as well as Will himself, and it's very likely nobody ever will, he kept my love for the game alive in 2019 when I was dwindling on wrestling entirely, so it's only right I give him a 10 now, especially considering his match catalog is legitimately endless, so for all of that, I bestow a beautiful perfect 10/10..."

[9.0] "Für mich ist er der Beste Wrestler im Bereich seines Stils den er Wrestelt. Auch Promotechnicch ist er seht stark auch wenn da noch ein wenig Luft nach oben ist. Und zu seiner Aura muss ich wohl nicht sagen."

[9.0] "Ospreay is one of the most innovative and athletic wrestlers in the world. His ability to execute incredibly complex and risky high-flying maneuvers with precision is world-class. When it comes to mic skills, though not his strongest asset, Ospreay has grown on the mic over time but i still wanna see him doing better and better when he grabs the mic. What I dont like about Ospreay? His selling, and sometimes he exaggerates his flying moves to the point that he takes them out of the context of wrestling and enters into a show and a circus."

[2.0] "I'll be honest: the "Hybrid High Flyer" style no longer captivates me. When I first delved into independent wrestling around 2007, it was thrilling and fresh. Fast forward 15 years, and this style has stagnated, showing little evolution or variation. Matches featuring Will and similar wrestlers often feel repetitive, lacking any real change or innovation. I recognize that Will faces a significant amount of criticism from certain fans, and I worry I might get grouped into that sentiment. However, I'm not here to claim that "it's not wrestling" or that this style should vanish. My concern is that this approach has dominated modern wrestling, with Will leading the charge, and it feels like a missed opportunity for growth and diversity in the sport."

[9.0] "As a pure athlete, there are a tiny number of wrestlers who come anywhere close to Ospreay. His conditioning, physical stamina and match pacing are all top tier, and that is worthy of praise. I find myself sucked into his matches as though Im watching an Olympic masterclass in gymnastics and athletics combined. This can be a double edged sword, and some of his matches might trend towards formulaic- he has a style, he executes that style well and he sticks to it- but it makes sense from a performance perspective for him to stick to what hes good at, especially since its a style that so many others try to emulate. Its a style I enjoy, so Ill rate it highly, but similarly? There are some valid critiques, rather than bad faith blind criticism for the sake of criticism. His promo work has improved a lot on the mic ever since stepping up to heavyweight wrestling and embracing an authenticity in his personality post injury return and babyface turn in NJPW. I find his best opponent to be ZSJ- the two men drag each other out of their respective comfort zones in a way few others do. Ill never be bored watching Will work, because for pure spectacle and surprising amounts of substance , hell never disappoint. 9/10 for me"

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is the best wrestler right now, able to adapt to nearly any style and opponent. He portrays emotion well, making his promos feel authentic and allowing me to become invested in his matches."

[9.0] "[9.0] Will is one of those wrestlers that you look at and just say wow how does he even do that. When it's all said and done I truly believe that he will go down as one of the top 5 wrestles to have ever lived."

[9.0] "Arguably one of the best wrestlers that i have ever seen on my tenure as a wrestling fan, his moves are brutal and perfectly executed. Him and Kenny Omega are a match made in heaven with their matches. However, the only thing that he's kinda lacking is his promo skills. But overall a phenomenal (no pun intended) wrestler."

[9.0] "Will Ospreay never seems to have bad matches. His in-ring talent is exceptional. He's not a 10/10 since he's not a complete package just yet (although he has been improving his promo game over the years), so a 9/10 will suffice here."

"Honestly, the GOAT of the current wrestling landscape. He has not had a bad or even average match with anybody yet since debuting in AEW. Everything he touches gets a serious match feel, and you cannot duplicate that."

[10.0] "As of the moment I'm writing this, probably the single wrestler that I am most excited about watching. While I can respect knocking him a point or two because you don't like his out-of-ring work, for me the number one quality I am looking for in my wrestling is having great matches and nobody is more electrifying in 2024 than Will Ospreay."

[10.0] "He's the consensus Best In The World for a reason. Not since RVD have I had the pleasure of watching a wrestler so ahead of his time in terms of what he can physically do in the ring. Will has also proven himself to be a great promo and storyteller. I've lost track of how many times I've thought "that's the best match I've ever seen" in the last couple years. He's the best."

[10.0] "Yeah, i'm not sure why he gets so much hate. Will Ospreay is probably the peak (at this point in time) of a high flying wrestler, having adjusted well to remove a lot of the things that create discomfort watching him (i.e. landing on his neck for no reason constantly), and having developed really well off styles of the past. Ospreay clearly has a really huge appreciation for wrestling before him and incorporates a lot of wresting history into his presentation, so it really feels like almost every match he has is a love letter of sorts to wrestling. He is not my favorite style of wrestler, but he is undeniably incredible at what he does, and if I'm going to show any person who doesn't watch wrestling a match, he's one of the first three or four wrestlers I'd show them."

[9.0] "One of the most divisive and influential wrestlers of his generation, I really like Ospreay, I think the real problem is the guys that try to copy him, but the original is very good. I'm not a fan of everything he does, but his capacity of working great matches is undeniable, it's a shame that he gives too much for people that are absurdly beneath him, I don't like this, but it's his choice, it shows how much of a generous and unselfish person he is, he's always trying to have great matches and showcase his opponents the same way he does to himself. His major flaws are the selling and the lack of improvisation, Ospreay has a strict formula of things that work, and a lot of his matches feel the same, sometimes it become more about the athleticism and moves than story and emotion, and I'm not the biggest fan of that. With that said, I like a lot of his works, and I don't know if this is an unpopular opinion, but I like him as a character even more than I do as a wrestler, I think he can speak very well and it's really versatile when it comes to fit in any role. Started as a skinny highflyer, but over the years gained a lot of muscle and added power moves into his arsenal, becoming a very complete wrestler. He was always very appealing."

[10.0] "Im not a fan of giving out 10s when theres always room for improvement, but to me, giving Will Ospreay a 9 would feel like Im undervaluing him. His in-ring work and story telling is exceptional. Kenny Omega is my favourite wrestler for the same reasons as Will (and their matches together wow) but its very likely that Will may take my number 1 slot."

[10.0] "The greatest wrestler right now! He remember to me the TNA AJ Styles. He is also amazing at the promos. Happy to see him in AEW"

[9.0] "Probably the highest ceiling of any wrestler ever. It's been said many times, but if you could build a wrestler in a computer, it would be him. Hell of an athlete, everything he does looks good. Mechanically sound, crisp, explosive, solid technical ability, high impact and looks like it hurts. Pretty much fearless in the ring and capable of the most insane spots and bumps you could imagine. Incredible progression since his ultra flippy early years into a heavyweight style. There's a big difference between him and other US workrate guys like Adam Cole and Johnny Gargano, they may do the same moves in theory, but the execution from Ospreay is many tiers above. The questions around Ospreay have always been about his head. He takes the Kenny Omega type maximalism and drops it on almost every match he's in. It's no recent criticism of his, but in making every match an "epic", sometimes they blend together when you've seen too many of them. His selling is also spotty at best, there are many of his better matches that would be taken to another level if he was more consistent. His matches sometimes lack structure and turn into back and forward bombfests. If he could learn to do these things consistently, he'd be one of the greatest ever. For me personally, he's just so good at execution that I still enjoy pretty much all his matches even with all the problems they tend to have. Now that he's in an american promotion and has dramatically improved in things like promos, I have hope that he can finally start bringing things together. He's still pretty young and has a long way to go."

[6.0] "Leider ist Will Ospreay überhaupt nicht mein Fall. Er ist ein super Athlet und kann tolle Moves zeigen aber das wars denn für mich leider auch. Wenn auch nicht so schlimm wie vor einigen Jahren, gefällt mir dieses flippy floppy immer noch nicht. Mal, klar ganz nice, aber allgemein ist es mir einfach zu viel. Selling ist ebenfalls schwierig, da egal welcher Move, kaum den Impact hat, den er haben sollte. Zudem stört mich das jedes Match dieses "Epic feel" haben muss, wodurch einfach große Moves gespammed werden ohne Impact zu haben und in der häufigkeit die besonderheit verlieren. Ich kann verstehen warum viele ihn gut finden, aber meins ist es einfach nicht."

[8.0] "Will Ospreay is a skilled and athletic performer, known for his high-flying moves and dynamic matches. However, his reliance on these high-risk maneuvers can sometimes come at the expense of storytelling and ring psychology. He often undersells his opponents' moves, which can take away from the match's overall realism. Recently, there have been noticeable mistakes in his performances, which highlight the need for more precision and consistency. While he has the potential to be one of the best, focusing on these areas could enhance his overall presentation and longevity in the industry."

[7.0] "I do not understand why he is so highly rated. He is good in the ring, but a lot of other wrestlers can outshine him. Decent promo, he can talk, even though some of his promos are awful. And he has that problem of no-selling, which makes sometimes finishers look completely redundant. If he sells a little bit more, he'd definitely get an 8 or 9, but for the moment, just a 7"

[10.0] "In years to come we might very well see Will Ospreay as the greatest to ever do it. For now, he's one of the best wrestlers in the world, who is constantly improving. He has one of the best match catalogues ever, is a decent promo, and has strong presentation."

[10.0] "The Billy G.O.A.T himself! I've only really seen his AEW work and some clips from NJPW but this dude is legit built different. His most recent matches with MJF and Swerve are just a testament to the fact that this dude can GO! He's (in my opinion) the best in the world right now."

[4.0] "this guy stopped being good around when he was moving up from junior heavyweight to heavyweight in NJPW. i never want to see ospreay in a 40 minute main event because of his well-documented problems with doing believable moment-to-moment selling. his crazy athleticism works against him because he performs his moves _too_ perfectly, given the grueling nature of a main event heavyweight match. a wrestler for the social media age, ospreay's wrestling is not best watched as part of a full match, but as contextless 10 second clips posted online for engagement."

[6.0] "He's freakishly athletic, yeah. His entrance theme is great, yeah. And when in there with someone like a Danielson or Omega or Takagi or another on that level, he can make some magic happen. But I often feel a sense of... inauthenticity in his work that I never really felt with other super highly acclaimed workers. Often his matches feel less like a flowing story and more like a checklist of things to make fans believe he is the greatest in the world. And unlike an Omega, he does not have a protected finisher. Everyone kicks out of the Hidden Blade. Everyone kicks out of the Storm Breaker. I seem to recall even the Tiger Driver got a 1-count kickout, which makes the current "why am I so violent" story feel again, inauthentic."

[10.0] "Er mag ja ein A... sein, aber wenn man das bewerten müsste, hätten hier einige Wrestler ganz andere Punktewertungen. Im Ring ist er absolut fantastisch und gilt legitim als einer der Besten der Welt, vielleicht sogar der beste Wrestler der Welt. Dazu hat er eine Tonne an Ausstrahlung, seine Micskills sind nicht überragend, aber richtig gut. Das Macht ihn zu einen der besten Gesamtpakete im Wrestling aktuell. Er hat schon soviele denkwürdige Matches geworked, das es schon verrückt ist, und der Mann ist erst 31. Er ist eine zukünftige Legende im Pro Wrestling, ohne Zweifel."

[9.0] "Very few issues with Ospreay, but promos and selling are it. However, before I was able to watch him more often, I wouldve thought he was a no-sell king and the worst promo of all-time, which hes neither of those. I dont particularly love his style of storytelling in the ring, but this chap definitely can tell a story his way. I also find him pretty charming in his out of the ring interviews, which I wish he was able to carry over to his promo work. Ill keep watching him and this score could definitely go up as I see more and I cant imagine that it would fall with how outstanding he is in between the ropes."

[9.0] "Hes amazing. Absolutely stunning. The only issue I have with him is his lack of selling in every match, and being kinda reckless with his grappling moves. Other than that, and hes one of the best ever. Still many years to come, , what a dude!"

[10.0] "My personal favourite wrestler and he also almost single handedly got me back into pro wrestling over the past year. His moveset is so impressive and executes them all so smoothly its such a treat to watch. Future AEW champion 100%"

[9.0] "Ospreay is a tremendous wrestler. I feel its quality every time I watch it. He can do very good work even with wrestlers far below his level. But there is one problem, it doesn't sell at all, and this is very damaging to realism. We know he can sell, but he does it very rarely. He deserves 10 points for his skills in the ring, but because of this aspect, he is not completely perfect. Not 9, not 10, completely 9.5."

[10.0] "without a doubt, one of the best of all time! his in-ring skills are really sick and stunning and it makes almost all of his matches very enjoyable! he can give every single wrestler, their best match of their entire career. bro is in his early 30s and has accomplished lots of things with tons of banger matches! usually, wrestlers with very high ring skills are not very good at promos or on the mic but Will, is also very good in those things and he's proven it since he joined AEW!"

[10.0] "Still young, right now probably the best wrestler in ring, pretty charismatic, the future of this guy is really brilliant"

[8.0] "Dont get me wrong, Ospreay is a good wrestler, but one thing that really holds him back for me is how he does not sell at all. He can cut a good promo and he can do great moves, but it can just be so frustrating when he gets dropped on his neck multiple times only to either kick out at 1 or just simply pop up like nothing happened at all."

[6.0] "I mean this sincerely, but if I was a teenager, Will Ospreay would be my favorite wrestler. When I was younger, I equated professional wrestling with cool moves. As I got older though, I realized wrestling is so much more than spamming moves. Like a great musical album, I prefer pacing and actually enjoy downtime, as it makes the big moments stand out more. I like heartfelt promos, evolving character work, and watching people overcome adversity. With that being said, Will is just not my cup of tea, although I wouldn't argue with anyone who loves to watch him. Using Bret Hart's criteria of rating a wrestler by look, promo, and in-ring ability, here goes. Starting with look, Ospreay performs well in this category. Although his gimmick seems to never change, his look is suitable for his style. His promo work isn't for me, but I don't think that's where he is focused anyways, as the majority of his ability to get over stems from his in-ring athleticism. There's no denying Ospreay is an all-time great athlete, but his matches just don't hold much meaning for me. It doesn't look like he is trying to win a fight as much as he is trying to show off new flips and highly choreographed counters. Also, I've never seen anyone win a match following a handspring moonsault to the outside of the ring, no matter how flashy it looked. I would have liked to have seen Will in WWE just because I would like to see him take on new challenges. I'm glad he can have better quality, long matches in AEW, but I would have liked to seen him evolve. Could he handle more complex character work or evolving storylines? Could he get over with a new audience? Ospreay is entertaining to watch in AEW, but it's not much different than his NJPW work. So in conclusion, Ospreay is a generational talent, but wrestling is so much more than spamming flashy moves. The best wrestlers evoke emotions out of audiences in a myriad of ways, and I'm not sure if Ospreay is capable of that."

[10.0] "He still has an amazing future in front of him, but we can already confirm that he is going to be remembered as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time"

[10.0] "one of the greatest of all time and an incredibly multifaceted and talented artist. when he retires, the wrestling world will weep."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay will go down as one of the ebst high flyers of all time but he isn't just that. He can wrestle all styles in wrestling, it's jsut high flying is definitely his strong suit. I wrongly assumed he was a one trick pony and he proved me wrong and i'm glad he did. Everything Ospreay does is perfect. His promos are also much ebtter tahn they have any right to be. What a talent. A generational talent, he's no joke."

[8.0] "Extremely impressive and well-rounded wrestler, but it feels like at some point his matches have become slightly formulaic although still incredible due to the sheer athleticism and technique on display. To be frank, although the AEW audience eats up everything he does, I personally would prefer a bit more variety and experimentation because although the Danielson match was amazing, I would've liked for it to be a more Danielson style match than what it ended up being."

[8.0] "I saw a video of him doing his crazy moves Im impressed by how hes doing and when he comes back he will be Winning more than ever."

[8.0] "Will is a talent that has grown leaps and bounds since he debuted. While his in ring work is very good, he has at times not delivered when it comes to his promos. The quality Will has in his matches has been amazing especially since he graduated up to the heavyweight class. His recent work has been great as his match at Dynasty was one of the best I've seen in a long time. As a fan, when you see a talent being able to have a great match no matter the opponent, you have to respect that. I think he has a bright future not only in AEW but also in any other company he might participate in."

[6.0] "Amazing athlete it's just something about his ring presence that bothers me. Its like a lack of aura of something he doesn't seem like a badass warrior to me, he's a guy who can do cool flippy shit not much more to me. And His facials can be incredibly cringe and overacted"

[10.0] "Ospreay. The best wrestler right now. Every match of him is ******. The guy has the best matches. Nothing lower than a 10. If there was an 19, I would give him that."

[10.0] "At that age, already being the current best wrestler in the world and having beaten the majority of the top guys in the business(that he's able to currently). Absolutely incredible. His aura on TV is ridiculous with the crowd. He can do almost any type of wrestling and pull of some of the most insanely cool moves you will ever see."

[10.0] "Already one of the best wrestlers of all time. Incredibly charismatic, a massive amount of personality, and someone so incredibly special and one of a kind, who genuinely puts in his all in every match he's a part of. A massive inspiration for neurodivergent people too. I've only recently started watching him and he's become one of my absolute favorites in under a quarter of a year."

[10.0] "Following this lad since his early years in NJPW, where he was just the greatest high-flying alongside Ricochet. Seeing him becoming heavyweight and being involveld in many more matches with pillars of modern japanese wrestling. Now, just travelling the globe to elevate everyone and create banger matches. Ospreay is already a legend."

[9.0] "(From 2022) Ospreay is... like... 9.49/10 for me, if we're rounding. As far as his abilities in the ring go, I don't think there's much of an argument against him as a virtually perfect performer; I almost always LOVE his matches. My problem is there's just always something missing from him as a "character": I don't really love what I've seen of his United Empire stuff; he was decent as a super earnest babyface, but I think that's slightly limiting too. At risk of playing into their feud too much, the difference between Omega and Ospreay is that Omega is a really entertaining personality both during matches and outside of matches. Conversely, Ospreay--at this point--just isn't charismatic enough for me to throw the full 10/10 at him. But he's shockingly still young enough that he could still land on a character/personality that pushes my rating to 10! (2024 update) I'm not changing my rating but I'm more confident than ever that he will never be a 10 for me. He's just too unpleasant of a personality (beyond any face/heel dynamics)."

[10.0] "A complete package in the ring. His heel run has completely elevated him to a completely new level. Possesses probably the most explosive and electric in ring repertoire currently and will likely be a top 5 in ring worker of all time when its all said and done."

[8.0] "I changed my mind about Will Ospreay after the match with Danielson, it reminded me how much I loved this dude as Jr Heavyweight and despite him doing a lot of the same stuff over and over again, I don't really mind it as much anymore. Dude's a hell of a talent, a great asset to any company he signs with."

[10.0] "Will is the total package. He's got great babyface energy and can connect with the crowd. And his in-ring work speaks for itself. For most of the 2020s he's been the best wrestler in the world by some distance. Electrifying style that can mesh with anybody."

[10.0] "I honestly believe when it is all said in done. Will will have an amazing claim to being the best wrestler who had ever lived. The man is legit on a different level in terms of in ring work and has become an amazing promo. The dude seems to love wrestling so much. I understand that his style is not everyone's cup of tea but when it is said and done he will be an undeniable great."

[7.0] "There are some things about Ospreay I find undeniably good. I really dig the intensity he can bring to his matches. He has some pretty remarkable cardio. HIs agility and precision are outstanding. He can even be fairly charismatic on the mic. With all those good things being said, when watching his matches, I am often struck by one prevailing thought: I kind of wish he'd pull back some. By that I mean I wish he would, at times, work a bit more conservatively. Much of that intensity I like can be overdone a bit for my taste, often leading matches where he feels akin to spamming special moves in a fighting game. The athleticism is impressive, but it has the effect of much of his matches feeling less like a well told story and more like an acrobatics exhibition. There are two matches where I think he's performed his style in a why I found very appealing. One was his match against Walter (Gunther) and the other was (most of) his match against Kenny Omega at Forbidden Door 2023. I want to like his work more, but I'm left thinking much of his matches are the same."

[10.0] "Undisputed best wrestler in the world, already one of the best in the ring all time, and hes not even 30. The way he is able to incorporate high-flying moves without making it look like guys are waiting to catch him is incredible. To those who call him a flippy flop wrestler, you are blind to his amazing hard-hitting offense outside of his other-worldly acrobatics. One of the best choppers in the game right now, his strikes are cringy (in a good way) and the hidden blade is still one of the most brutal-looking moves in history. He really has it all. Even if he had the charisma of a wet towel, he would still get a 10 from me solely based on how good he is in the ring. Hell, even take away his aerobics and he would still be at least a 9. Will Ospreay is a legend, and were not even halfway into his career. [EDIT] the best wrestler in the world today and anyone who doubts it takes wrestling way too seriously."

[10.0] "You can say what you like about his personal conduct, but when it comes to between the ropes, Ospreay is simply undeniable. Like Omega, like Okada, like Danielson, it is incredibly hard, if not completely impossible, for Ospreay to put on a bad match. The man is only 30 and yet he's got a catalogue of amazing matches that rivals the "good matches" catalogue of many insanely talented wrestlers. In the past twelve months alone: Danielson, Takeshita, Alexander, Umino, Bailey, Sabre Jr, Tsuji, Naito, Omega II. You might look at Dave Meltzer's star ratings and think he's too generous to Ospreay, but no, he's the real fuckin' deal."

[10.0] "He is what he says he is. Puts 110% into every single match and is one of the very best workers going today. One of the only complaints I ever used to see about Ospreay was his mic work, and even then he has improved tenfold and has more than come into his own as a fantastic promo. He has the potential to become the ace of AEW in the coming years and its not out of the realm of possibility that he could become a huge draw for them considering every single one of his matches is must-see. Ive seen this guy go from a skinny kid doing flips on the indies to one of the best professional wrestlers in the world in the span of about 6 or 7 years. There is only going up for Will Ospreay (hes elevated, you might say)."

[10.0] "Ospreay is a fantastic wrestler. Incredibly athletic, his moveset is out of this world, and I'm extremely excited for the future of his career. Certainly AEW's MVP going forward, alongside Swerve. His promos are engaging enough, but in the ring is where he truly shines. Can't give him anything less than a 10."

[7.0] "He's very athletic. I've watched a bunch of his matches, from Walter, to Omega, to Dunn. One thing that some of these guys do that makes it hard for me to put them up there at the top is no-selling. There's too many instances where he gets hit, puts his head down, and when whoever he's facing runs to the ropes it's like he never got hit at all and he charges them. I've been a wrestling fan since Hogan and Warrior and Rude and King Haku. If big hits don't register, I immediately think "this is fake". Years later today, I grew up obviously and I know it's all fake, but don't try to convince me it's real by doing fake things like no-selling. If you want the audience to buy your "work", sell like it's real."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay may be the single best wrestler on the planet today. Not only can he have some of the greatest matches you can see today with other top-tier talent, he can even draw out incredible performances from wrestlers below him on the talent scale. His evolution as a performer from that first Ricochet match I watch has been truly astounding. His promo style is unique and engaging, and his character work is simple and relatable. The absolute total package of a wrester in the modern era."

"Great wrestler. Amazing matches against Kenny Omega, Kazuchika Okada and Zack Sabre Jr. Great theme song too"

[7.0] "Ospreay is a weird one for me. I genuinely dislike the guy due to behaviour outside the ring surrounding Sid Scala, and in the ring Im not sure if hes as good as people say. Hes undeniably incredibly athletic, but it can feel like hes cosplaying other, better, wrestlers often. When I see an Ospreay match I will often see the best bits of other bouts with better workers, but just pushed together without the psychology. I never really buy his selling or facial expressions, his promos will often just be borderline unwatchable also. Ill avoid including my personal feelings toward him as a guy who I dont think should be where he is in the industry due to the defence of an abuser like Scala and the blacklisting of talents who spoke out against him, as horrific as those things are, but I still don't feel I could rate him higher than an 7. His best matches are always with workers who are better and more charismatic than him, hes the worst when were supposed to root for him, hes just too unlikeable."

[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers of all time, he will receive his flowers at the end of his legendary career, but he is one of the best on the planet today, if not the best on the planet."

[9.0] "He is one of the most talented wrestler. He can also cut good promos. And i am also excited to see him on weekly tv."

[9.0] "I need to see ore of him cause ive seen highlights of him pre aew and only his aew run so far but hes looking like legit thee best wrestler in the world. miles ahead of anyone in any company"

[10.0] "I hate to rate him so highly, simply because I just don't like him. But I would be incredibly stupid to let my personal feelings about him cloud my judgement on his ability as a professional wrestler. He is truly one of the best ever. Does he do some stupid things in-ring that could really, really hurt himself? Yeah, but Mitsuharu Misawa is my favourite wrestler of all time and he did the exact same thing. Ospreay has innovated a lot of moves and put on incredible matches. The only thing I could really put him down on is his promos, personally I don't think he's very good, he has charisma but his work on the mic isn't up there, yet. Would've done better going to WWE in my opinion, as they would reel him in a little bit and improve on the small shortcomings. At least in AEW he's able to do what he wants, wrestle the way he wants, and I guess that's the most important thing as a performer."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is one of the best wrestlers ever. He can execute high flying moves, strikes and grapples flawlessly. He can sell like a million bucks and he regularly wrestled 5 star matches in Japan and his match against Chris Jericho in AEW. He has also proven in AEW that he pretty good mic skills. He's truly a jack of all trades."

[10.0] "He is actually the best pro wrestler in the world. No matter who his opponent is, in every company, the match will be great. He's probably the best recruit for All Elite Wrestling. He's a high flyer, with also powermoves et brawling styles, a total package. Only 30 years old, and a lot of legendary matches, a lot of 5-stars + matches."

"Overrated and uninspiring . You could rearrange any of Ospreay's sequences in a match and it would be the same match . No story being told . Sure , the moves are cool and impressive but personally I dont see much special about him . He certainly does these moves the best though out of anyone else . He is impressive in that sense . Not what I look for in pro wrestling though ."

[2.0] "One of the most unlikeable wrestlers I've ever seen. His best matches are him receiving a pasting by the other guy and his worst matches are when I'm supposed to root for him. I just can't do it. He's such a vile man. His offense is insane but it's tainted cause I can't enjoy any of it because of the person performing. Sometimes if you turn your brain off it's cool though. The man should be a contender at best and never hold the gold of a promotion. He's too unreliable and also not very bright. He's had plenty of good matches but those are less common nowadays. Bad wrestler overall. I think the real reason why I dislike Will is because like MJF I never feel an authentic aura of someone wrestling in a struggle but rather a person playing a performative piece. As an example Terry Funk I believe when he wrestled he was crazy, but with Will, I don't get any of that just some dummy doing cool moves and giving weird facials. I know he can sell and work over a limb and he's fine doing those things, but as time has gone on and he's been put in more positions of power in different companies with no one to correct him I feel he's gotten even more performative."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is the best wrestler in this current generation. It can be in NJPW or now in AEW. He's a one of a kind wrestler that I believe only history will truly point out just how brilliant he is."

[10.0] "For a long time (until 2020) I was very skeptical about Will Ospreay. I thought he was a good junior heavyweight but really overrated. Then he solidified himself in the Heavyweight division in NJPW and I started to change my mind about him. Since 2022, he's on a roll putting great matches on great matches. I do think he changed the image people had of him, he really was a real pain until the United Empire. I couldn't think about him as a face, I just wanted to slap him. But then he completely accepted the full heel character and he developped the unique aura he has today. Currently, he's a face for me, I'm totally rooting for him in much of his matches. His in-ring work is also perfect, he does everything excellently and no one can take him that. At only 30 years old, he still has a bright future and can become one of the GOATS in the coming years."

[9.0] "Unquestionably, Will is one of the greatest wrestlers in the world right now. He consistently produces high level performances and thrilling in-ring contests with a variety of wrestlers around the world, and his matches are always must see spectacles. He will no doubt translate this to AEW, where there is a number of dream matches for him to have. His in ring technique has been fine tuned over time and he is not simply a spot monkey or flippy guy, as may be the perception to some. He does tell very good stories in his matches. One concern for him now reaching a global TV audience is that his idea of a character or promo outside of his wrestling seems to be to yell bruv a lot and swear, and this will quickly become tedious on weekly television. Hopefully there are people he can work with as he moves to AEW now to further develop that side of his ability and then he truly does enter the realms of being talked about as one of the best of all time."

[10.0] "What is left to say about this man? He is the perfect professional wrestler in every way and you should go out of your way to watch his work."

[10.0] "Ospreay mit Abstand einer der besten Wrestler sowohl Aktuell als auch All-Time. Er beweist jedes Mal aufs Neue das er mit absolut jedem ein hochwertiges Match worken kann. Zu dem kann er auch so mit seiner Mimik und Gestik soviel übertragen."

[10.0] "One of the greatest wrestlers of all time. He built different. He is made for wrestling. He was amazing when he was junior heavyweight. His highflying moves were unbelievable and he made lot of bangers. The match with Ricochet and Shingo Takagi will be remembered forever. After he became heavyweight, he became one of the best all-rounders. His grounding skills and striking skills are great and he still using unhuman highflying moves. And he made too many bangers. His NJPW and Europe indies runs were so amazing. Not only in-ring skills, he is very charismatic and he can do great promos. I think he is one of the icons in this generation. But I dont want him to overdo. I wanna see him longer in the wrestling. Nevertheless, he is obviously one of the greatest of all time."

"One of the best if not the best wrestlers of our generation. Although he started as a typical highflyer in PROGRESS and first few years in NJPW, in the last 3-4 years he absolutely carried as a wrestler who can be the great face and even greater heel. Almost every fight is a banger. He has one of the best move sets in the industry. Never understood people's hate for this man. 10/10"

[5.0] "He's so-so. He's capable of doing great high flying moves and sequences, but his constant screams and weird promos annoy me. He's insanely overrated and so are his matches. He's worked wonderful matches with Omega, but he's also capable of ruining matches with his crowd pleasing schtick (like his match with Sabre at Royal Quest). As far as I'm concerned, a not too charismatic flashy guy, but with tendency to ignore the psychology and drama which is a terrible mistake to do. I'm not into him so far"

"Will came a very long journey in his career, from being a spot monkey and a high flyer who could do all sorts of aerial manouvers at any given time, then turning into heavyweight, mixing his high flying skills with some hard-hitting strikes, becoming the wrestler he is today. And today, he's easily one of the best wrestlers in the world. I feel like there's still something missing for him to be labeled as #1 guy in all of pro wrestling, but he's definitely in the top 5. He's putting on banger after banger everytime he gets inside the ring, no matter who he is facing. He can cut a hell of a promo and get you invested in a certain match just by this promo and the story he tells in it. He has proven himself in every aspect of the game and for that, he should have everybody's respect. As I'm writing this, his time in NJPW is over. I hate that he's leaving, but I wish him all the best in AEW."

[10.0] "The best gaijin in NJPW after Kenny Omega. One of the best pro-wrestlers in the planet and one of the best athletically gifted performers in history. At first when he was a Junior Heavyweight, I thought that he was just another spot monkey who relied on acrobatics and circus moves to make the match exciting, one of the examples is when he squared off Ricochet in BOSJ in 2016. But upon promoting to the Heavyweights, Ospreay improved and became the best wrestler of his era. Given that he has the entire encyclopaedia of great matches of his career, Ospreay bringing his 100% on every match against Kenny Omega, Shingo Takagi, Kazuchika Okada, etc. He is so good even at his worst he is a 4-star performer. No wonder this guy has currently the most number of 5-star and above matches in wrestling history. Ospreay is also known for being one of the most brutal guys in the ring as he is willing to take nasty and dangerous spots to himself and to opponents. A total package guy with tons of arsenal of moves. His finisher, the Stormbreaker, is one of the most beautiful visually performed finishing move in my opinion. The Hidden Blade however is the stiffest move and one of the most dangerous moves in pro-wrestling as you don't know when he's going to hit it because you cannot see it coming. Just one of the cons of his career is the toll of his body in the long run. Because of his 200% effort he put on his body, I am worrying that he might retire at an early age due to injuries taking effect. I just hope he needs to slow down in the future so that we could appreciate him for a long time. But there is no denying that the level of work rate and athleticism Ospreay has is greater than most of the wrestlers today."

[10.0] "BILLY GOAT. Probably my favorite wrestler at the moment. One of the best wrestlers of all time. His ability to show incredible matches time after time is mind boggling. 10 out of 10."

"OSPREAY, I love you. You are the number one in the world, and you will always be the number one wrestler in my heart!"

[10.0] "Nobody put on as many match of the year candidates of the past two years than the Billy GOAT himself. Debated on whether to give him a 9 or a 10 but 2023 Will Ospreay was simply on a level few wrestlers can hit even once in their entire career."

[9.0] "Like a few wrestlers I once considered all-time greats, Ospreay has sadly dropped over the last few years. He's still one of the best in the world and even my consecutive WOTY for 2022 and 2023 (simply for his high match output), but I've found myself becoming numb to his structuring and psychology. He used to be a pure high-flyer and was fantastic at that, but then he developed his game as he took on size and became one of the genuinely most explosive and intense wrestlers in the world with his insane strikes and power moves, all while funnelling his world-class athleticism into less high-flying-based efforts. There's also the fact that his overall selling has massively improved since his early days, making his matches far more character-driven. This all basically makes Ospreay the 'perfect' wrestler, physically excelling in every single form of offence he attempts and being more than adequate in the various 'wrestling fundamentals' areas. This has been the case ever since about 2019 when he first began his ascent out of NJPW's junior division. The reason I think lesser of Ospreay despite his incredible abilities and record is that he's simply become far too predictable for me to enjoy his matches or individual performances nearly as much as I used to, and with his strongest points now no longer impressing me as strongly, his few outright flaws that I've previously overlooked have also now become more prominent and thus more annoying. I've sprinkled these thoughts into various reviews of Ospreay matches I've left on this site, but my main issue with Ospreay now is that EVERY match he has -- whether it's against a multi-time World Champion, an up-and-coming star, or just a random indie wrestler -- will turn into an 'epic' 50/50 back and forth of big moves, counters, finishers, and near falls. Now, that sounds pretty awesome on paper, but do you ever just gorge yourself on fast food? That's what this is. Seeing all these crazy back-and-forth trades and teases makes sense when it's in a major feud and/or on a massive stage (i.e. an event like the G1 finals, Wrestle Kingdom, etc.), but Ospreay chooses to do this basically every time he steps into a ring, at least for his singles matches. The first time you see Ospreay go all out against a top NJPW star, it's possibly one of the greatest matches ever, but when you see him just do a slightly condensed version of that exact same performance only a month later against a random US indie dude, it starts to feel a lot more hollow, and that trend continues with each consecutive iteration. This structuring issue wouldn't be as annoying if Ospreay at least made effort to not copy-and-paste ALL the exact same spots and sequences from one match to the next, since you KNOW with Ospreay matches these days you're getting about 90% of: slingshot crossbody splash to the outside, 'pip pip cherio' flying elbow, Kawada kicks, backflip push kick into enzuigiri, hook kick, Cheeky Nandos Turnbuckle Kick, octopus hold, handspring into flipping enzuigiri, spinning backbreaker, Spanish Fly, sit-out powerbomb (often out of a Spanish Fly counter to a lariat) OsCutter, Marufuji-esque across-the-ring flying low kick once opponent enters from outside the ring, etc. And that's just his signature moves, which isn't to mention his various finishers, or now sadly ex-finishers, like his Hidden Blade, Tiger Driver 91, and Leap of Faith, all of which are fantastic moves that have now lost almost all their appeal because they've quickly turned into cheap near falls just to pop the crowd, which is another example of the negatives of Ospreay's excesses. Yes, each wrestler has their formula and their signature moves, but I'm struggling to think of someone who does EVERYTHING they can EVERY single match in almost the EXACT same order like Ospreay. He's almost the opposite of Kento Miyahara, since he does way too much stuff and tries to be too varied, which in turn comes around to him actually not being that varied or creative. You can't deny that Ospreay is the absolute opposite of selfish, since he always allows his opponents to show off their own abilities alongside him as best they can. Now, I know this is seen as a positive because of how wrestling used to suffer from every wrestler only ever looking out for themselves, but I think Ospreay is *too* charitable, since this is what results in us getting all these copy-and-paste 50/50 'epics' every week. These matches are theoretically meant to put Ospreay's opponents over, even in defeat, because they're proving they can hang with Ospreay. I counter with: if *everyone* can take Ospreay to his limit, "taking Ospreay to his limit" means absolutely nothing. Imagine if Ospreay only ever got taken to those 50/50 epic trading sequences a few times a year? That would then be a lot more meaningful and would actually give us reason to care about those wrestlers who did so, especially if they were far lesser-known wrestlers. Instead, Ospreay gets taken to his limits every other week, and no-one truly benefits in the long term as a result. For me, a true wrestling legend should be capable of putting on compelling matches without having to purely rely on their physicality and athleticism, but by having truly compelling 'filler' work (i.e. character work, selling, and low-level offence) in between their pure moves, and I'm starting to think Ospreay simply isn't capable of that. He's indeed given some great selling performances before, both in terms of real-time selling and long term limb-selling, but those are few and far between, plus even then I've become more annoyed by how over-animated his expressions, vocalisations, and movements can be. Ospreay is still capable of having truly amazing matches, but now those are ones that fully step outside his usual formula. I'm hoping Ospreay makes the necessary changes to truly become one of the greatest of all time, but with the success of his current methods I'm not sure that's too likely."

[10.0] "One of the best of all time, match ratings and match quality prove that. He is always fun to watch and when he's on the screen you always wonder what he's going to do next."

[10.0] "[10.0] "There are certain Wrestlers that have come along and defined Pro Wrestling. Will is one of those guys, currently the best in ring Pro Wrestler the sport has to offer! There are other names yes of course but for me he is the Billy GOAT! The AEW Chapter that is coming in 2024 will be Elite Bruv! ""

[9.0] "Best British wrestler of all time in terms of match quality. Growth of his skillset in his short career is astonishing."

[10.0] "Klasse Mann einer für die Zukunft irgendwann war es nur eine Frage der Zeit bis PWG ihn bookte er hat sich durch seine Matches aufmerksam gemacht. Danke auch an wXw den ohne wXw hätte ich sicher nie etwas von Will mitbekommen ist auch so bei Damian O Connor, Marty, Zack und noch weitere Wrestler aus England und Irland. Zurück zu Will sehr over egal wo er auftritt, tolles Gimmick, muss großer Assassins Creed Fan sein. Sehr guter High Flyer von ihm wird man noch viel sehen. Edit 08. 06. 2016 Aufwertung von 9 auf 10 Punkte. Will ist echt der Wahnsinn und nun hat er wieder was geschafft erster und jüngster Brite der das NJPW Best Of The Super Junior gewonnen hat. Gratulation an Will. Edit 12. 01. 2017 Wieder mal ein Edit 2016 war für Will ein fantastisches Jahr. Nun ist das Jahr 2017 und er hat sich wieder verändert. Er ist nun blond und wird wieder bei neu gegründeten Ligen auftauchten und natürlich bei den bekannten. Er ist ja nach wie vor unglaublich begehrt. Edit 14. 04. 2020. Habe sogar ein Match aus seiner Ace Pain Zeit gesehen schon da hatte er solch schwierige Moves drauf. Will verbessert sich von Jahr zu Jahr. Aktuell vermisst er auch Japan sehr weil er nicht hinfliegen darf Gründe sind bekannt. Edit 25.12.2023 die Jahre hat sich Will wieder gesteigert. Er ist ein Wrestler der so viele Matches vom WON im (*****) und darüber bekommen hat das man es nicht mehr begreifen kann. Und 2024 wird sich auch wieder viel bei Will ändern denn er kommt zu AEW mit einem Vertrag. 2024 wird er aber auch noch einen Vertag mit NJPW haben einen Doppelvertrag."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is the best in-ring performer in the current wrestling landscape. He can do many different styles and has a versatile moveset. His promo game has also improved quite a lot compared to the past, he has become a great all-rounder. He's no longer just a junior heavyweight high-flyer, he's more than that. He is now the better than everyone else when it comes to match quality and has been that way since the pandemic. He'll become a star wherever he goes."

[10.0] "My absolute favourite wrestler of all time (this account is named after him). I watched him come up on the British Indies back in the glory days and he has gone from strength to strength ever since. So many classic matches, so much charisma, hes the closest thing I have to a hometown boy in wrestling, which makes me love him even more. 2023 has been his year, putting on bangers in every major promotion possible. I will continue to watch his career with excitement"

[8.0] "Current flavor of the moment ICW wrestler which is why the reviews are all either 10/10 "OMG BESTEST" or 2/10 "This guy is overrated". Much of the criticism and some of the praise is accurate though. He's legit good and among the best of the aerial workers outside of Mexico. IMO, most of their top of the card aerial workers are substantially better than him, but they're also lighter and he's not wrestling the luchador style, but more indie or X-style. But missing some key things. Strong worker but very hit or miss on a lot of stuff. Extremely technically competent flippy style guy with a dash of British strong style which makes it look substantially less ridiculous than most of the modern flippy stuff. He's become substantially more selfish as a worker too, refusing to lose much and wanting titles and getting in "his stuff". In a lot of ways, he's a blank canvas and his matches seem heavily dependent on who's he's wrestling. Reminds me of a young Jeff Hardy or AJ Styles, except they were both at least passable on the mic and Styles was a much more proficient and less selfish wrestler. When WO has a good match it's great and when he doesn't it's still OK but usually plodding and goes on too long. Arguably a spot monkey with limited in-ring psychology. Like vintage Hardy, solid, but not great, physique. He's shorter and lighter than billed and it will be evident in the Fed. Poor to non-existent gimmick, which seems to be "I'm really good at stuff". Has arguably the worst mic work of any serious, working pro wrestler consisting mostly of "Oi" and "Bruv" and a bunch of stuff I think is some kind of English dialect. Among the most difficult to understand wrestlers from my perspective as an American and I don't think he can ever get over in the WWE barring speech coaching as I genuinely have no idea what he's saying 9/10 times, but who knows. He's over in England and the UK, so they obviously can understand him. IDK how much of a problem that is in the rest of the world. Wrestles a lot of the same spots. Not going to age well as you can't do this style and spots he does beyond 35 and his mat work is limited and his mic work is non-existent. Should have paid more attention to Shelley than Styles as he is able to do better and more consistent flippy work. The Kenny Omega and Mike Bailey matches were excellent and legit 5 star affairs. The Walter match was mediocre, which is where you can see the limitations in his mature style, since we've seen Walter/Gunther able to work well with lightweights like Ilja Dragunov. Disregard the scores on a lot of his matches, ICW loves him atm and will give anything he does 7/5 stars. Wait until he joins WWE or AEW instead of NJPW and the indies and everyone in ICW hates him for more honest reviews. The guy's good for this aerial style, but he's not Brett Hart or a luchador."

[10.0] "The GREATEST Wrestler in the world today. The perfect mix of epic technical professional wrestling shown in his bouts against ZSJ and he also displays top notch high flying abilities shown in every single match he has. 10/10 Recommendations: vs ZSJ [New Beginning in Sapporo 2020, High Stakes 2020, NJ Cup '21], IWGP Jr. Title 4-Way Match [WK 12], vs Tanahashi [G1 Climax 29], vs Ibushi [WK 13, G1 Climax 29, Sakura Genesis '21], vs Oku [High Stakes '22], vs PAC [High Stakes '19], vs Okada [NJ 46th Anniversary, WK 15, WK 16, G1 Climax 32, G1 Climax 33] vs Jay White [War of the Worlds '17] vs Ricochet [ALL], vs Mysterio [ WCPW World Cup] vs Fenix [WrestleCon '17], vs Shibata [ New Beginning in Osaka '17], vs Omega [WK 17, PWG BoLA, Forbidden Door], vs Jericho [All In: London], vs Naito [G1 33]"

[2.0] "If there is one guy I don't understand the hype for, it is this guy. He has no charisma, all of his promos are atrociously bad, I still remember the one he did to build his match against Okada during the pandemic and it was legit one of the worst thing I've ever seen and I have been watching wrestling for almost 20 years. He is the epitome of what, unfortunately, wrestling has become in 2023, if you have seen one of his matches, you have seen them all, the exact same forced epic formula, no psychology, over-choreographed, 30 to 45 min just for the sake of it, 20 nearfalls, 20 dangerous moves, sells like death for a couple minutes then magically stand up to hit another flashy move which absolutely ruins what he was doing a few moments prior."

[5.0] "Beneath the flashy moves and crazy sequences, there is hardly anything to grasp. Once or twice a year, he will absolutely string everything together to formulate a match that is thrilling and logical but for the most part, it's a frustrating mess. He is very inconsistent and works best as a blank canvas for other wrestlers to feed off. Wrestling Will Ospreay is like a litmas test for your abilities as a pro-wrestler. Kenny Omega, Orange Cassidy, Jon Moxley and Tetsuya Naito are all examples of this and even so, the match is still dragged down by Ospreay's performance either ways and I find that I normally enjoy the match for the exact opposite goal they strived towards."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is arguably the best wrestler in the world right now. He's a great high-flyer who can also be technical when he wants to. His only flaw is his mic work to be honest and that's because of his strong British accent. But other than that he's absolutely amazing. I could watch like 100 Will Ospreay matches back to back and I wouldn't get bored. That's how amazing he is. I know some people think that his matches are horrible because all he does is flips but he's called the "Aerial Assassin" for a reason."

[10.0] "One of my favourite wrestlers ever. Unfortunately, a very controversial and polarizing figure. Personally I think that he is the best in ring performer in the history of professional wrestling. His athleticism is through the roof, His moveset is limitless. I personally Love Ospreay but I see a lot of pundits and fans that don't really connect with him. Many hate his Wrestling style and some hate his personal life. Be that as it may, his wrestling ability is at the top."

[0.0] "I dunno why I ever gave him 8, probably because 3 years ago he actually tried to branch of his junior ways but now he really just regressed back to being a spot monkey with matches that lack everything except a bunch of moves. Yes, he's genuinely a great athlete who can perform those moves incredibly well but he trades em for any substance or psychology behind these moves. I can't see the point of his matches because they're not wrestling matches, these are just circus spectacles performed by a very talented gymnast. Will lacks in mic department and in my opinion, he has absolutely no charisma. I'm so over just spotfests at this point, I want to see some sense in my wrestling. If I'd want to see just cool moves being performed, I'd play 2k games, at least they're more fun than Ospreay's formulatic movespams."

[10.0] "It's funny. A couple of years ago, back in 2021, when NJPW was pushing him as a top star and he was picking up so many wins against guys like Shingo, I didn't like him as much. I resolved to believe that he was taking away from other talents. Fastforward 2 years later. Ospreay has come back from a career-ending neck injury, and has solidified himself as one of the greatest of all time, and I am 110% on board. He can have a classic with anyone. His presence and arsenal of moves are on par with anyone, in fact very few can compare. Ospreay is currently 30 yrs old, and he is without question the greatest wrestler of this generation. I humbly apologize for the 9/10 rating I gave him a few years ago. He is without a doubt an 11/10, the greatest wrestler in the world today."

[4.0] "In a great consideration to his talents instead of personal troubles and incidents, he is far from the best wrestler in the world. To me, he is the definition of the phrase "same old". The way he works matches is not that impressive to me; high-flying move, "strong style" moves, random cheap shot or taunt, terrible finisher (Hidden Blade), repeat. There are bits, however, that make me feel very impressed for his aerial ability, especially in his younger years. In contrast to today, his younger version is by far his best, one that was no stranger to high-flying technical prowess, ala Tiger Mask. Today, his singles matches, at best, are not one-and-done, but more one-and-far-too-much. His strong suit, for me, is having to be worked by another competitor. It is perfectly A-OK if you like his style or his persona of work, but it is very much a far-cry from a style that needs to be suited for somebody like me. It is also to note, opinionated of course, that Ospreay desperately tries way too hard to be like the greats of by-gone eras; he is, among many other characteristics, a selfish type of worker in terms of praise and overall effort. One thing to also note is the very troublesome nature of himself backstage and on media. He has, of course, done wrong (everybody has), but, overall, he has just gotten to a level where brushing aside anything that he has done in a backstage manner is ludicrous. He has given time to defend troublesome figures, such as his friends Paul Robinson and Scott Wainwright, who had done very devious deeds, but had to be stuck right to Ospreay to avoid further scrutiny and negative press and, ultimately, a full blackball from the industry. It is a great thing that one of those said people, Wainwright, had been kicked out of the industry. He had also done some very foolish deeds in regards to the debated Pollyanna/blackball controversy, the Sadie Gibbs harassment scandal, among other discretions, wherein that he would deliver, what many consider to be, half-arsed apologies. Scamming money intended for family members is also one that tends to be a topic of discussion. These troubles, however, must not make one person be automatically disliked, no matter how much of it is true or factitious. Ospreay, ultimately, is a wrestler who is flawed, but not as flawed as his personal troubles that make me cringe every time that I see him. It is not "asinine" to dislike Will Ospreay; it is valid, like disliking any other type of professional wrestler."

[10.0] "Just the GOAT of this all game. He has the best moveset in the man's wrestling. His match of his is against Michael Oku last year made me love him, and since i watch all this match. This man is largely responsible for the lack of my love for wrestling."

[10.0] "2023 is officially the year where Ospreay takes the throne as the best wrestler in the world. Despite his insane work rate, this man fires on all cylinders in every match, which speaks on his many capabilities in the ring not including his super athleticism which he is formally known for. Will has seriously revved up his physique and with it, his ability to project a 'fighting spirit' fueled by excellent psychology and emotions, something that people detracted him for in the past. Matches such as his two with Kenny Omega and his recent bout with Tetsuya Naito are perfect examples of just how damn good he is now. Much like Okada, you can drop him into either major American promotion right now, and it wouldn't be believable or even appropriate (as far as booking decisions go) for him to lose. He is on a different level right now. And, as a wrestling fan who indeed cares about the wrestler's health, I fear Ospreay's massive workload is going to take a toll on him too soon; I truly hope that not be the case though. Nonetheless, he has more than just world-class athleticism and grit to tell an excellent story in the ring. Easy 10."

[7.0] "Will Ospreay is undoubtedly a phenomenal athlete, one of the most gifted that I have ever seen in the ring. He is more than that though, as he also possesses a large bag of moves in his arsenal, that he adapted for his heel persona. He also will bump like a boss and is very expressive when he wrestles. But, the people who said he has improved in his storytelling... I mean yeah he has, kinda, but is still very flawed in that department, as his match with Okada in the G1 Climax showed. Plus, he is very reckless, a danger to himself and other performers. Edit: Revised my rating. I think I was a too harsh with a 3. My feelings towards him have remained the same after his second match with Kenny Omega, but 7 is a fairer rating."

[10.0] "The people who say that Ospreay has no selling or psychology and that he only does spots, they have never seen a match of him, they do not pay any attention or they have only seen his fights from 5 years ago. Ospreay has a unique aura for someone of his physique and has reached a level where every defeat of his is as impressive as seeing Okada or Roman Reings lose. He can work any style: aerial, striker, technical, hardcore, a mix of everything, nothing escapes him. Like I said, he has great microphone skills and the only reason I can think of someone would say he's no good is because they don't like his accent. He is one of the best at the moment and he is only 30 years old, so he will go even further."

[10.0] "Probably the best wrestler in modern era. He's just the best at everything he does (High Flyer, grappling, submission, technique), it doesn't matter who his opponent is, he just shines and makes the best of him. But don't believe me, believe all the 5 star matches that he made."

[10.0] "One of the greatest wrestlers in the world. He's so fun to watch and never has a bad match. He can wrestle any styler, even as he's starting to age, with all his injuries, he's still such a great wrestler. The United Empire is such a cool faction and with Ospreay at the head, they're easily one of my favorite factions in the world."

[10.0] "Es ist schon witzig wie viele Leute noch immer ein ganz falsches Bild von Ospreay haben, wie als wäre er der selbe Wrestler aus dem Jahr 2016. Der Mann war schon damals gut, aber hat sich seither so unfassbar entwickelt. Würde jetzt ganz klar meinen, dass er der beste Wrestler der Welt ist, da er mit jeder Mann ein MotN haben kann und das jede Woche, auf ganz verschiedene Arten und Weisen. Dabei darf man nicht vergessen, dass er gerade mal 30 Jahre alt ist und er mittlerweile mit seinem Stil sehr zurückgefahren ist und so hoffentlich ein paar Jahre länger aktiv sein kann, auch wenn er heutzutage auch noch die ein oder andere gefährliche Aktion zeigt. Bin echt gespannt, wo es ihn noch hinführen wird in seiner bereits legendären Karriere."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is one of the best wrestlers in the current era. He possesses a perfect blend of various wrestling styles, with high-flying maneuvers. The list of high-quality matches he has given till now is unbelievable, especially considering he is only 30 years old."

[10.0] "Billy the GOAT is Amazing, he is great in the ring, his accent make him more badass, and he is on his prime so young."

[10.0] "A man who is horribly underrated and I ain't just saying he is because I like him. Will Ospreay is like taking all the skill of Angelico, Jack Evans, the Hardys, and the combined charisma of WWE's greats (Looking at you Austin, Rock, and Hogan) and combining it all into a very capable wrestler. He has been a great driving force for high-flyers and risk takers as well as a good example of adapting to other styles and gave us 2 of the best matches of 2023 with Omega at Wrestle Kingdom (which is Japan's Wrestlemania) and Forbidden Door II (which is AEW's Starcade). I bet he could even be a major force in WWE, since high-flying has diminished after the death of 205 LIVE. Ospreay is without a doubt a great wrestler and ranks way up there in entertainment. He will surely be deserving of Match of the Year, and when he retires, we will lose a great wrestler. AEW, WWE, and Japan all want him. They should all have him, and all deserve him."

[10.0] "If you don't like Will Ospreay in 2023 it's because you've made the conscious choice to not like him. Which is fine, you don't HAVE to like him but anytime I see someone say Will is just a spot monkey high-flyer with no psychology I know to disregard it because they obviously haven't watched a match of his in 5+ years. He does everything well, rarely (if ever) takes a night off, elevates every match he's in, and has done wonders for the British independent scene. He's also by all accounts worked a lot on himself as a person and all interviews I have seen with him he comes across as humble hardworking, and grateful. People giving him a rating of 3 and 4 is asinine."

[9.0] "Will Ospreay ist zu meinem absoluten Lieblingswrestler geworden. Schon allein die Rivalität gegen Omega zeigt, zu was er imstande ist. So wurde ich auch zum großen Fan des Jungen. Er gehört zu den besten der Welt, den Beweis hatte er endgültig bei Forbidden Door erbracht. Ich bin "nur" bei 9 Punkten, da Will eigentlich ja noch so jung ist und eine längere Sportler-Karriere allenfalls noch vor sich hat. Die Mauer zur "10" wird aber sehr bald fallen."

[7.0] "I strongly agree with the people saying that he has a lack of in-ring psychology and character work. He does some cool spots and moves, but sometimes less is more."

[7.0] "Ospreay is a cool move spot guy. His selling and psychology need work. At times with the right opponent, he can put it all together for a great match. He is good on the mic but usually makes a better face than heel."

[7.0] "Like the previous commenter said, will Is great and intense, but he is a guy playing a character that doesnt suit him, he is a great wrestler, but he shouldnt be playing a character thats like a mob boss because he just comes off as a whinging baby especially when he does those elbows to the back of the head. He needs to play a face. Playing a heel is not for him and it limits him. Only look at his face performances vs his heel performances to know my words are true."

"I am totally apalled by the Meltzer wagon. Will is entertaining and intense for sure, but basic stuff like punches, kicks, psychology of rest between moves, timing, selling, facials are far more important than flashy and strong-style Japanese moves. Bret Hart did those things like the master that he was. Has Ospreay ever done them as well? Hell nah. A good to great talent. But an Eddie Guerrero was far better."

[10.0] "The most phenomenal wrestler in the ring i have ever seen in my entire life. He is exceptional. amazing, extraordinary, talented and great. by the time he retires, he is going to be the greatest wrestler of all time."

[10.0] "While I understand why many dont like his high-flying style, which might shift focus from the contests storytelling, there is no denying that Ospreay is one of the best wrestlers working today. Having transitioned from light heavyweight to heavyweight has also signified a change in his wrestling style, having partly left behind many of his continuous flips to instead focus in working more deliberate, narratively coherent bouts (clearly exemplified in his matches against Omega). I believe Wills ceiling is still ahead of him, and as he progresses in his career well get to see the best version of the Kingpin. Lets hope he stays in NJPW for years to come."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay ist für mich einer der besten Wrestler der Welt. Er macht nahezu jedes Match zu einem Showstealer und es ist immer wieder eine Freude, wenn er in den Ring steigt."

[10.0] "Quite possibly the greatest wrestler of the current time. Typing this the night after he had one of the most incredible matches Ive ever witnessed against Kenny Omega at Forbidden Door. In the top 5 for best wrestlers of the 2020's, now he just needs to win some World Heavyweight Championships"

"Billy Birdman is overrated and formulaic to death. The Shingo Takagi/Birdman trilogy ruined my enjoyment of seeing his matches outside of being a piece of shit bringing in his sex pest friends."

[10.0] "His transition from lightweight to heavyweight couldn't have gone better. His talent is really undeniable. Who knows how long he'll be able to operate at the level he's at but he's in contention for the best today."

[10.0] "It's hard to argue that this dude isn't the best in ring worker in the world right now. He has grown exponentially from his early days of frenetically flying around the ring, calmed down and matured both as a person and in his wrestling style, using a much more grounded offense. He sold his ass off for Kenny at WK17, and did the best promo and character work of his career. His only weakness for a while was in character work and connecting with the crowd, but I think he's come a long way in that as well."

[10.0] "the best wrestler in the world right now, the way he's evolved from flippy somewhat characterless face to an amazingly well-rounded heel, it's a shame that most people haven't given him another opportunity after his match with Ricochet and just lump him into the "boring high flyer" pile when he's become something far more than that, every match he has is must see, and he's on the track to being the Best Bout Machine for the 2020s, and the fact that he isn't even 30 yet makes everything i'm saying far more impressive"

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is an amazing wrestler due to his exceptional athleticism, innovative moveset, and ability to tell compelling stories in the ring. His high-flying style, combined with his technical skills, has earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting wrestlers in the industry today. All in all, an amazing wrestler, throughly enjoyed his work, and hope to see more in the future."

[10.0] "Best pro wrestler ever He is probably the best performer and promotion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling right now. Physical ability, intelligence as a professional wrestler, humanity, visuals, everything he has is just awesome."

"He's by far the most overrated wrestler there is today. His matches feel heavily choreographed to the point where it looks like a circus act. He also had some good matches, but he then does things that pull you out of the immersion like no selling or doing moves that make no sense. His mic skill is pretty bad. I don't remember if he ever hurt other people, but he had a bunch of incidents where he injured himself pretty seriously while doing pointless high-risk moves that didnt add anything to the match."

[3.0] "All of his matches look so choreographed and his in ring psychology is terrible. I cant recall a single memorable promo of his or a single time he sold a move. Hes popular with some people for some reason so thats gotta stand for something right? This man is now talking about retirement at 29. Sacrificed his body for star ratings instead of trying to be the best wrestler on the biggest stage. 10/10 in the Tokyo Dome 3/10 in reality."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay has proven me and many of his doubters wrong over the years. I thought he was all flash and no substance when he first arrived on the scene in NJPW as a junior. I hoped that he would develop into an all-around worker like AJ Styles before him, and he did just that and then some. This guy is must-watch and it's a shame that people still associate him with that Ricochet match from 2016. He's grown so much since then, adding masterful striking and power to his game. His matches are paced very well and he carries himself like a star. He's right up there with the best of the best and it's time we all just accepted it."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is the best man wrestler in the world. He has the best moveset in the man's wrestling. He is extremely talented pro wrestler. Present and future of pro wrestling. He is just too good. I am sure about he will win IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at WK 18 main event"

[10.0] "29 years of age with the resume that he has is absolutely insane. Tied with the most 5 star matches (It's another man's opinion but still a credible source) in such a short time is incredible. He can perform in Kings Road, high flying, and strong style matches with a wide array of moves. My favorite match of his is against Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 17."

[10.0] "William Peter Charles Ospreay, King of 5 star matches, He is amazing in the ring, I enjoy watching him every time, He can put up a good match even with weak or average wrestlers."

[10.0] "No wrestler in history has had as many great matches in their entire career as Will Ospreay has had by age 29, and it is not even close. Ever since 2014, in every match, whether he is working in front of a crowd of 100 people at a RevPro spot show, or in front of 40 thousand people in the Tokyo Dome, he has given everything his body has to offer. As a result, he has already dealt with scary neck issues, but he has learned in the last couple years to adjust to a moderately more safe style. He is also one of the most athletic wrestlers ever, as he can pull off moves that would seem inconceivable to most other workers. His timing and pacing are superb, his heel work is viscous, and his fire-ups as a face are gripping. His promo ability used to be inconsistent (sometimes fantastic, sometimes terrible), but he has become more and more consistent over the past year. Before even reaching the age of 30, he has already cemented himself as arguably the greatest in-ring performer of all-time and as one of the all-time greats."

[9.0] "Will Ospreay is arguably the greatest in-ring athelete the United Kingdom has ever produced for pro-wrestling. He's nimble, athletic, quick, high ring IQ and has that all important ability to tell a story through emotional ring work. He isn't perfect as a character, but his in-ring prowess MORE than makes up for it. Check out any match of his in the last 4-5 years, you're gauranteed to have a great time."

[9.0] "One the best performers, who's also getting better and better. Will Ospreay has seen a fairly large improvement in how convincing his performance is, especially seen at last year's match with him against Tetsuya Naito, and later at 2023's Wrestle Kingdom where he fought Kenny Omega. Lots of agility, charisma and power throughout all of his matches that completely separate him from any other wrestler."

[10.0] "In the last few years, there is no wrestler on this planet that has come even close to the body of work of Will Ospreay. Every single match he puts on is must see and a number of his matches already live in history as some of the best ever. The most important part in all this though, is that he is still not even 30 years old! Even typing that out doesn't feel real. In the future, seeing as he's already this close, there is no doubt in my mind that Will Ospreay will be remembered as one the greatest of all time."

[9.0] "Ospreay's output in recent years has been phenomenal. Works harder than anyone and never phones it in. He was a bit of a spot monkey in his early days but outgrew that long before everyone realised he did. He still has a little way to go in terms of structuring a match and long-term selling; he's already put on some of the greatest matches of recent times so if he can improve this final bit too then he will be pretty untouchable."

"[10.0] Simply the best. The frequency this guy puts out match of the year contenders is simply unprecedented and unbelievable. After the 2022 Will had its impossible for me to rate Ant higher than him. And after wrestle kingdom 17, he looks to still be the goat in 2023."

[10.0] "Will Osprey has done a lot of work on himself. At first he was just a talented high-flyer, but he gradually progressed and now that he has moved to the heavyweight division, as for me, he has earned the title of one of the best wrestlers in the world at the moment. He is extremely athletic, good at selling and is able to tell a story in the ring through his actions and facial expressions. Will has outgrown the status of an indie talent and has become a really hot big star who has a number of matches on his account that can be considered a real classic, for example his recent massacre with Kenny Omega. Without a doubt, 10 points."

[8.0] "I think Ospreay is an inconsistent wrestler, but you can't deny he has tremendously grown as a professional wrestler over his career. Whether as an incredibly high-flying junior heavyweight, to his much-grounded work as he graduated into the heavyweight division, Ospreay has had a catalog of great matches over his career. That said, I DO find some flaws with the way many of his matches are structured. Seemingly none of the offense becomes relevant in the final stretches of Ospreay's matches, with countless reversals that amount to not much. If you've seen one of those matches you've seen them all. That said, Ospreay has been able to move away from this, and it makes much better matches. Ospreay has the potential to be one of the best of his generation."

[10.0] "Obviously this is coming off the back of his match with Omega, but at this point calling him anything less than one of the greatest wrestlers in the world is lunacy. 6-7 years ago, you could make the argument that his matches were just spotfests, but even then there was plenty of real psychology that the naysayers just ignored. But now, it's undeniable that he's one of the greatest to ever do this, and for me he's one of the 4 or 5 greatest wrestlers of all time."

[10.0] "This guy was a big deal in the junior division in NJPW but his transition in heavyweight + his heel turn Okada was the best moment for him to be probably one of the best 10 wrestlers for this modern era. I just regret that his reign as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion was short because of an injury. But fuck, he's gonna wrestle Kenny Omega at Wrestle Kingdom 17 and have another 5 stars (this guy is 29 years old but he is at 2 matchs or 1 to be the wrestler with the most 5 stars matchs)."

[10.0] "Love him or hate him, this guy is going to go down as one of the best to ever tie up a pair of boots one day, especially in this modern pro wrestling landscape. The man is an absolute workhorse, and it? s clear that Meltzer is high on Will. It? s rare to see someone keep such a consistent quality in their work, and it? s been such a honor to see his career unfold. He? s fought some of the greatest wrestlers in the world and I must imagine what his upcoming 1-on-1 with Kenny Omega is gonna be like. Ospreays future is shining very bright."

[2.0] "My rating got deleted cause this site had a weird glitch at the time. Anyway I don't like this guy. I don't think he's a the dirt worst in ring guy but he's certainly gotten worse since everyone hyped him up as one of the greatest Jr. Heavyweights, and now he does stupid ass spots that make no sense, it's even more bewildering that he does those same spots in nearly every match, just like the Shingo matches that all feel the same. He's infected the indy scene with so many clones that want to be him and do his moves like that stupid springboard cutter. His selling is at god awful right now, he used to be really good at selling too but it's just become comical, I laugh everytime he sells that he's in pain because of ridiculous he sounds. He's very athletic but it never translates into the match because it feels like he's just showing off and doesn't want to have a good match. I think the best way to describe Will Ospreay is that he wrestles like he's in a Phase 4 Marvel Movie. High Octane and Comical, but doesn't tell good stories or has anything worth of substance."

[9.0] "Well..He's certainly too freaking good to give any less than a 9. I never liked this guy. He used to yell and his voice would crack. Now though. He has like Jay white and other njpw young lions aged pretty well. Into a better character anyway. Not just some guy. So what will he do character wise from here? Id say he needs to scale back the neck breaking match style and work on character. But he's pretty successful as it is! #1 in njpw is better than one of many guys in aew and midcard in WWE."

[6.0] "i can? t lie i? ve never been the biggest Ospreay fan, i can appreciate how much he? s progresses from the flippy days but i guess he? s just not for me"

[10.0] "Dude is the present and the future of modern wrestling. Can work any style, with anyone. His high flying has toned down and he's started becoming more versatile as a performer and him leading UE is great too. He's gonna be World Champ once again next year and will start to become one of NJPWs top top guys with Okada, Umino, Naito, and Jay White."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is everything a pro wrestler should be, looks like an absolute star, wrestles like an absolute star, IS an absolute star. Might be considered in the GOAT conversation when its all said and done."

"I'm not putting a rating to this because my own personal biases about Ospreay outside of the ring would prevent me from giving a fair rating. Ospreay is perhaps one of the best wrestlers in the world right now, I will not argue against it. However, he has a lot to do before convincing a lot of people of that. His style is still very junior based and heavily focused on reversals of moves, which, while not a bad thing, does lead to a lot of sequences or even entire matches that do not land. And as mentioned before, his behavior on public internet spaces and outside of the ring, particularly in the British wrestling scene, are unbecoming of someone who is touted as what could be the foreign ace of the second biggest wrestling company in the world."

[6.0] "Sehr guter Wrestler das muss man objektiv einfach zugeben. Allerdings liegt genau hier Ospreays Problem, jedes Match muss mit biegen und brechen episch werden ob es dazu passt oder nicht. Seine Promos sind zudem absolut schlecht und wirken furchtbar aufgesetzt. Am Ende lande ich dann eben leider bei befriedigend. Menschlich ist er leider ein ziemlicher Ausfall, dies werte ich allerdings hier nicht mit."

[9.0] "one of the most entertaining wrestlers today. when it's all said and done he'll easily be a 10. flippity shit wrestling >>>"

[10.0] "Best wrestler in the world right now, and my current wrestler of the year. Tore it up in AEW and had an expectedly great G1 run."

[6.0] "I feel like he's a very good wrestler if you like that oversaturated indy style of work where it's a million moves and flips a minute and no time to sell, but besides that near as I can tell he's just a douchebag. Rages on twitter, shoots on people in matches and apparently blackballs people from companies."

[0.0] "One of the most overrated wrestlers ever, possibly the MOST overrated. Ridiculous, over-choreographed spot-fests, ridiculous facials, his bumping is Shawn VS Hogan levels of overkill, his offense has no rhyme or reason, he's a black hole of charisma, can't cut a good promo to save his life, and to top it all off he's gotten people blackballed from wrestling promotions because he needed to protect his rapist friends. Absolutely awful in every facet of wrestling."

[10.0] "In my opinion he is the best wrestler in the world. I love watching every his match. He is just perfect wrestler. I hope, he will become AEW World Champion one day."

[10.0] "Einer der besten Wrestler der Welt, wenn nicht sogar der beste. Ein Wrestler der irgendwann einer der größen sein wird. Früher spotty, jetzt hat er eine unglaubliche matchpsychologie und liefert immer. Von der matchqualität die er ständig abliefert, würde ich sagen, dass er der beste Wrestler 2022 (bisher) ist"

[10.0] "Haters are gonna hate, but Will Ospreay is The Man. He is already one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. Everything he does in the ring is well timed & brilliant. He manages to tell different stories in every match. Legendary feud with Jimmy Havoc, and incredible rivalries with Marty Scurll, Zack Sabre Jr, KUSHIDA, & Hiromu Takahashi. He now has found himself in an unexpected legendary rivalry with the mighty Shingo Takagi. He has already put on way too many matches that will withstand the "Test of Time". When he shows up to wrestle he generates an immediate extra sense of excitement. Was a great heroic Babyface. Is now an excellent arrogant, "In love with himself" Heel. Is the rightful heir to the spot left by Kenny Omega as NJPW's true "Gaijin ACE". Popularized The Hidden Blade & The OsCutter. Can have a great match with anyone under the sun. Gives it his all with each outing, and his body is paying a heavy price for it, which brings his career longevity into heavy concern. Already is one of the best Jr. Heavyweight wrestlers to transition to the Heavyweight division in NJPW history. Should ultimately challenge Kenny Omega for being the greatest Gaijin Wrestler in NJPW history. One of the most accomplished wrestlers under the age of 30 in professional wrestling history. UPDATED: Every single thing that I said about Will Ospreay still holds very true. Also, at this point, based on his numerous accolades, it is also safe to start calling him by a new nickname, "The Five Star Match Machine" Will Ospreay. Which also does sound similar to "The Best Bout Machine" Kenny Omega."

[10.0] "The best wrestler in the world at the moment. Does it in England in Japan and in America. My lock for Wrestler of the year in 2022"

[10.0] "I'm very surprised that Ospreay has such a low rating, not that a 9.05 is bad by any means, but being under 30 and having 44 matches (at the time of writing) rated a 9 or higher on this site, you'd expect his rating to be around the 9.5 mark. But, It isn't and I don't understand why. He's obviously one of the best wrestlers in the world, His promo skills are decent, although promo's aren't as important in Japan compared to the US. He's one of the best heels in wrestling today and he's got a lot of charisma and has a good look. He's even shed his skin from his early years as a Spot monkey, and is one of the best storytellers in NJPW in 2022."

[10.0] "In my opinion one of the best wrestlers in the world right now. He deserves beat Okada but NJPW didn't allow that. I hope he'll win it next year. He deserves more than that."

"Amazing heel... One of the best heels right now in the world. His post match interviews are always gold and he never fails to crack me up"

[9.0] "He is very young and unbelievably good, in Japan he has made memorable matches. As a heel he is very good, he was a high-flyer for years, but he has managed to mix various wrestling styles nowadays. In the promos he needs to improve but for the rest he is one of the best wrestlers today."

[6.0] "I have issues giving Will anything higher than a 6. His mic work is atrocious and his in ring work is either absolutely awe-inspiring or cringey. He tries to use the smarmy bad guy character to mixed results (it either plays off and he seems smarmy and cheeky, or it doesn't and he appears as an unintelligent jackass). All of that being said, you can't balk at his in-ring work when its on point. If he can get a better grip on promos and actually flesh out his character beyond being a meme who oversells or calls people pussies, then he can easily become one of if not the best in the game."

[10.0] "He has really come into his own in the last couple of years and taken up the mantle as best foreign wrestler in Japan after Omega left. Omega left big shoes and I don't know if Ospreay has reached that level just yet, but I think he's getting close. He's tremendous in the ring and a pompous arrogant heel that makes you root against him. Not the strongest in the promo department but also underrated. He gets a lot of criticism here for that but it's not nearly as bad as some say. Annoying as hell (in a good way) and always great and can tell a story with the best of them. He transitioned well from highflyer in his early career to a safer heavyweight superstar and didn't lose anything that made him special. All around, one of the best."

[10.0] "Vor 6 Jahren hab ich ihn die 9 Punkte gegeben.. Aber mittlerweile geht's nicht anders als die 10 zugeben. Der hat sich nochmal krass gesteigert.. Seine Matches sind einfach unglaublich gut und ich hab lange keinen mehr gesehen der so krasse kick outs hinbekommt wie er."

[10.0] "Ospreay is the total package for a modern superstar wrestler. In 2022 his style is flashy, but not senseless and his character work, crowd interaction at this point is able to match his athleticism and in-ring acumen. Ospreay is on the small list of wrestlers who I could literally watch wrestle every day without getting bored."

[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers in the world. Unique offense, incredible sequences and very high-speed. At 29 years of age he has not hit his limit."

[7.0] "He has improved a lot over the years but he has to learn that yelling a lot is not the same thing as selling. His better matches are the ones when he tones down the flippy nonsense which he has done slightly better in his current heavyweight days."

[10.0] "Talent where there is, a great future that still has ahead, is a fighter that if you let him creativity makes you wonders in a ring, it's worth seeing, quite a lot."

[10.0] "Best wrestler in the world bar none and one of the greatest in ring performers of this generation. He's still only 29 folks."

[6.0] "He can still be great when he has someone who works to his strengths but after that he's somehow gotten worse to me. I adore the Shingo series but since my rating in 2018 I havent enjoyed any of his big matches catching up on them. Him being a heel is literally just acknowledging he's a POS outside the ring and going from there. He went even harder into the marufuji cosplay in ring and its been hit or miss ever since."

[10.0] "He's a great pro wrestler no matter what people say. His character is indeed kind of confusing but you can't deny his qrestling abilities."

[9.0] "the hate over ospreay is going way beyond these ratings. Of course he's not a GOAT, but he's one of the best today and has a great range of moves, as well as a great appearance that combined with good facial expressions give him an inevitable charisma"

[10.0] "The BEST wrestler in the world and it's not even close. There is no one as good as Ospreay in this planet. Best in ring performer, so much charisma, knows how to tell story while in the ring and so much more."

"Will Ospreay is deffinetly not my favorite wrestler but I appriciate the work he does. Vader feud and match was one of the most entertaining things I have seen in indy wrestling."

[2.0] "Flippy stuff and choreographed exchanges with unnecessary no-selling, that's all Ospreay has to offer. While he was still bearable as a junior heavyweight, him transitioning to heavyweight and entering the IWGP Heavyweight Title picture let him bring out the worst Gedo-ism has to offer. Not giving him 0 because he actually looks like a wrestler and is impressively athletic."

[8.0] "Will Ospreay is an anomaly. He's a hell of a talent, and his run from 2017-2019 saw him having all-time in-ring performances and showing he's rounded out to be quite an excellent talent in the ring rather than just a gif machine. That being said, his heel run has shown he doesn't have the personality of a star at all. His attempts to be 'cool' or 'badass' often feel phony and leave him coming across as a geek. Normally, when a wrestler as good as Ospreay doesn't have a good personality, it's a product of them being bland or dull, but in the case of Ospreay, I've recently found him actively annoying or obnoxious in a way that undermines my interest to see his matches even when I know I'll most likely love watching it. I also can't help but notice he's slowed down considerably since bulking up despite still wrestling a style that requires him to go balls to the wall in a way that he can't anymore. He still gets a high rating because his matches remain great enough and because the previous run in Japan was just so exceptional, but I don't think I've ever seen such a wide gap between character and in-ring ability before."

[10.0] "He is one of the best going today, he has become a lot more versitile. He is probably the best British wrestler ever. His match quality is top notch and he has a large amount of charisma."

[10.0] "My favorite wrestler right now, and he'll be one of the main reasons why I will be a professional wrestler. He is absolutely outstanding, can have a good match with, almost anyone. My biggest problem with Ospreay is that his mic skill wasn't really good, but over the years I really saw an improvement there. Hopefully, this is not his ceiling. He's just 28, so he really has a lot of time to reach awesome levels."

[1.0] "At this point, Will Ospreay is an empty vacuum of a wrestler. He's incredibly athletically gifted and can have a decent match with the right opponent but left to his own devices his matches are spot fests hampered by an overused bloated style that focuses entirely on excess. He is entirely artificial. There is no heart to any of his matches, he does his moves, they don't mean anything, and after a while it becomes tedious. At best he can be used as a foil for someone else's story. On top of that his facial expressions, selling and his movements, in general, are incredibly corny and fake. I don't think he has ever attempted something cool and not come across as lame. There is no subtly to him, he's a maximalist wrestler and extremely overindulgent. There is nothing to him or his matches below the surface."

[10.0] "I've not seen him much on the mic, but he's a FANTASTIC wrestler. He can do it all, he can wrestle technically, he can fly high like almost no other, and he can use absolutely brutal looking strikes. He's put on countless classic matches and isn't even 30 yet. I know some people don't like him due to some dirt sheet backstage politick stuff, but it honestly isn't something I much care about when rating wrestlers. Unless he's a giant asshole to literally everyone like HBK was in the 90s, who cares and why is it something people are trying to be a private detective for. Lol. Will Ospreay is awesome."

[10.0] "February 2022 at just 28 years old Ospreay is one of the best ever! 17 5+ stars matches! It's simply impressive!"

[10.0] "I think you might have to be British (like I am) to truly appreciate how obnoxious Ospreay's personality is lol. But remember he is playing a wrestling character and it is not real-life. Some people have trouble distancing the two. Anyway, he is an incredible performer, capable of things nobody else is. Stormbreaker is one of my favourite finishers."

[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers of the day hopes that he will score well in the G1 event. He is worth this score. This guy has proved time and time again that he's the best lightweight of the day, playing between the lightweight and the heavyweight, and that wrestler can do that to Will."

[10.0] "Leading a heel NJPW faction could've been too big a stretch for Ospreay, but he's nailed it to this point. Starting the year with two of the company's MsOTY vs Okada and vs Kojima, he then went on a great run to the Championship, beating ZSJ, SANADA, Shingo and Ibushi in hugely entertaining matches. He then upped it further with his defense vs Shingo, but then his year went on ice, mainly due to covid. 2022 will have as big an Ospreay component as last year."

[9.0] "Ospreay is amazing both in the ring and out of it. He has been great from the first match I seen him in, but has improved tremendously with experience, especially over the last two years. His timing is amazing now when it comes to the "Holy Shit" moments that he is known for as well as when to turn that off and slow the match down for a little. I love his promos and he seems to have a great time doing them, especially when playing a heel. When I am watching his matches, everything else dies as they are just to good and you never know what awesome moment he will create next! When meeting him outside of wrestling, he was extremely nice and was a lot of fun to talk to and would take the time we needed to enjoy the moment. The crazy part is he is still so young and is not in the prime of his life yet! I cannot wait to see where else he goes and what else he achieves in his career. I also cannot wait for the day that I get to see him wrestle live on the east coast of the US!"

[9.0] "Ospreay is on another level to all but a select few wrestlers operating today. His detractors are mostly going on gifs of his match with Ricochet 5 years ago. Unlike most of the flippy dudes across the wrestling world when he does hit his high spots they actually look like they have impact. He has also developed striking to his game that look more stiff than a lot of the purists faves. There is still the odd dumb spot in his matches. He is up there with Dynamite Kid as the best ever British export. He has a resume of matches that are up there with the best of today's wrestling.Just remember the golden rule of enjoying Wills wrestling....block him on Twitter."

[5.0] "Will Ospreay is a gifted athlete, he performs his holds beautifully, but that is where all his virtues end, he is completely unable to sell his opponent and generally does not care about it, for him the main thing is to show his best side, not caring about the opponent"

[10.0] "Just so friggen talented. His series of matches with Shingo in particular in NJPW have been the stuff of legend."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay was the best in the world up until he tragically got injured, derailing what was likely going to be an amazing reign. Nevertheless, he has had countless classic matches with an amazing moveset and always excites me. A great face and heel, and a masterful worker, Ospreay is truly deserving of a 10"

[10.0] "He combines strong hard hitting style and aerial techniques at best. William Ospreay has a lot of potential to be par with Tanahashi and Okada's legacies, he just needs to injure himself less."

[4.0] "The dodged bullet. Will Ospreay is an elite athlete and a master of a certain sort of moveset-based style that can pop any crowd in the world in the short term. Long term, it's poison. The tricks don't hit the same the 100th time you've seen them, and Will is a negative asset in almost every other facet of the game. He sells via overdramatic indicating, usually for a few seconds, he is not cut out for character work, he can't promo, has maybe the worst facial expressions in the world, his style is proven to be unsafe and unsustainable, and he deserves to be viewed as a bigger backstage liability than he's treated as. His best rivals (Shingo, Okada, Scurll, Kushida, ZSJ) have contextualized his melodrama well enough to get some good ones out of him, but he was never the better worker in any of those matches."

[3.0] "I am genuinely sorry for any Will Ospreay fans, but dear lord is he over dramatized and overrated. He's an unbelievably talented, almost god-tier athlete, but his character and psychological work is just an eyebrow raiser. His recent run and match against Okada did help uplift and make me think he has a brighter future, but prior to that, I'm often finding myself very confused, his promo work isn't all that great either."

[10.0] "I think his move up to heavyweight really made me like him a lot more. Sometimes I have my problems with his performances but when it clicks I can't deny he's one of the best today."

[10.0] "His style isn't always my preference but I can't deny the talent with his athleticism and match quality. His character is a great dickhead heel right now and the United Empire feels like a big main event faction."

[10.0] "It's easy to criticise Ospreay's character work when his primary promotion is one whose presentation language does not line up with his mother tongue. Beyond this, NJPW is a sports-based pro wrestling promotion. Will has adapted his style to his heavyweight frame and is now the quintessential allrounder. He's a once in a generation athlete and I have to believe pretention and/or misplaced anger has a lot to do with the recent reframing of a previously almost universally-appreciated talent who's only sharpened his ability in the time it's taken for his detractors to come to their new opinions."

[10.0] "Its amazing how much he has accomplished at such a young age. He still has nearly a decade and a half of prime left. The sky is the limit."

[5.0] "I thought I should write an extended review. I do not like Will Ospreay as a performer in many ways. To begin with, he is a liar. I remember him saying before WK 14 that he had plans to continue to develop the welterweight division. He told everyone that the welterweights were just as good as the heavyweights. That the welterweights under him would be in the main event of the WK. His words made sense at the time and I even began to understand him at that moment. And then what? He lost the title and then he was promoted to heavyweight. He simply fooled everybody. He said words, but he didn't back it up with action. Let's go over the execution. The main disadvantage of Ospreay is that he always has the same formula for matches, which is that he'll surprise people with acrobatics and big holds. At first you like it, but when you watch another Ospreay match, you're sure to see what you've seen before. On top of that, Ospreay has an unspoken charisma, which makes him hard to see as a face. I've seen him play the spotfielder's hil and I liked it. But he's a bad face. Then, I don't like Ospreay stealing moves just because he wants to. There's no backstory or anything like that. Take Chris Heero. I don't think I need to explain why he uses his elbows in this fashion. Why does Ospreay use them? Because he wants to. A man once said that wrestling has a history, but Will Ospreay is a bad wrestler, so he has no history. Ospreay's not bad in terms of being a wingman wrestler. He needs a stooge in the match to lead him, but the main problem is that Will himself is constantly stealing attention, which makes one not notice the story. That's what I was saying, he can't work different styles. Then, the level of his matches is not a puroresu. Look at the fight with Takagi. It's a spotfest that the same NJPW fans spit on when they see AEW's matches, yet they give that spotfest a 10/10. I think that says something. I could go on and on about Ospreay, but I think all I've written is enough to give you an impression of him."

[10.0] "Rating will always be for the performer, and it is impossible to deny Will Ospreay as one of the best going today. Unreal athleticism, especially given his height, and unlike many high flyers has an incredible knack for selling and allowing big moments to hang in the air at just the right moment. Will go down as one of the most important figures in directing the stylistic changes that professional wrestling has gone through in the past 10 years."

[10.0] "He's one of the best in the world right now period. He's able to combine high flying wrestling and technical wrestling. Thanks to the increase in muscle mass, he is also demonstrating great strength in the ring. His win over Kota is well deserved. Explosive."

[1.0] "William is one of the most overrated wrestlers in the world. Even when he turned heel, he didn't forget about spotfests, although he tries to disguise these under very primitive drama. No matter how he changes and what he tries to change - he always remains as a decent high-flyer with almost zero charisma."

[8.0] "He's one of those internet darlings who I mostly found to be very overrated. That said, when he turned heel & bulked up not long ago, I started to come around. Before I always saw him as mostly a spot monkey. Sure he was a better spot monkey than most; but still -- that just doesn't do it for me. But he's now showing more personality, charisma, & in ring range."

[1.0] "I don't think there's a more overrated wrestler than Will Ospreay. As far as I can remember, I've only seen one Ospreay match that I actually enjoyed (Wrestle Kingdom 12). Everything he does in the ring is either so overtly convoluted or overacted, that it completely takes me out of any match he's in. Every match he's in also seems like it has to be about him, either getting his moves in or overselling his opponents' moves, that they get almost nothing from wrestling him. His work feels like I'm watching a stuntman from a bad 80s Hong Kong action flick, and there are probably over a dozen guys on the lucha indy scene who can do his high flying moves better than he can. In addition to his ring work, he's a vacuum of charisma, and his promo work, especially since his big heel turn, is all-time cringe-inducing bad."

[7.0] "Ospreay put so much together in 2019 that it looked like he'd finally learned how to back up his undeniable athletic skills with the storytelling and passion that actually makes a wrestler great. Then he backslid in the worst way, his heel turn exposing all of his deficiencies as a character and giving him free license to make his matches even more about his showboating than before. When paired with an opponent who matches his dynamic flying with the sense of wanting to maul him (Chris Hero, Matt Riddle, Shingo even ZSJ and now Okada), he looks like the best in the world. Otherwise, with the exception of Hiromu (who can run circles around Will in every possible way as both a worker and a creative mind and persona), it's pure acrobatics that never add up to anything. That 2019 fire he showed on his rise up the junior ranks makes me think he still has it in him to be genuinely great. For now, though, the disconnect between his off-the-charts athleticism and his rock-bottom charisma and understanding of what "the work" truly means holds him back."

[10.0] "Have the people who have rated 0-3 ever seen a Will Ospreay match? Because you can't watch his bouts with Takahashi, Okada and Ibushi without being wowed. It's a shame a promotion through him under the bus, which is information that doesn't seem to have reached everyone."

[10.0] "Ich mochte ihn in der Junior-Division schon immer gerne, aber er hat mir noch nie so gut gefallen, wie jetzt aktuell in seinem Heel-Run als Heavyweight. Ich gehörte zwar auch zu denen, die ihn anfangs als unnötigen Spotmonkey gesehen haben, aber mittlerweile hat er auch deutlich bewiesen, dass er diese Spots nicht benötigt und ein sehr guter Wrestler ist. Wer Ospreay noch immer als Spotmonkey sieht, sollte sich sein WK15 Match gegen Okada ansehen."

[7.0] "One of the most consistent wrestlers we have today, with undeniable skills but who at the same time suffers from an uncomfortable heel interpretation, an abuse of overselling, and that often he does things just because he can, he trying to shoot is ridiculous and it bothers me a lot how "edgy" he becomes and irresponsible, I still remember how he almost broke Ibushi's nose, he was making a good start to the year, but currently it is a little difficult to keep up with him, who knows he might improve his performance as heel."

[10.0] "Ich verstehe nicht, warum er teilweise so schlecht beurteil wird. Es gibt sicherlich Gerüchte ausserhalb des Rings, die meines Wissens nach überhaupt nicht bewiesen sind. Als Wrestler jedenfalls gehört er meiner Meinung nach zu den Besten seiner Zunft. In seinen Interviews gibt er sich auch sehr autentisch, jedenfalls nicht abgehoben und arrogant."

"From 2019's WOTY to an utterly atrocious heel stint where he now talks like a meme Kenny Omega and can't be arsed to sell moves half the time."

[10.0] "Best highflyer in history, his move set has to be the most impressive ever, he's honestly an underrated storyteller which you could see in his WALTER, ZSJ, and Okada matches, among others, he's a jaw dropping performer and one I always love to see in the ring"

[3.0] "I'm really not a fan of Ospreay's in ring style. His "look at how good I am at the flippies" match formula has long become tiresome. He's a very selfish worker, only out to make himself look good - on a level I've never really seen before. If you're a fan of the spotfest style of wrestling with a ton of illogical offense then you'll likely enjoy the work of young Billiam. Not at all for me though."

[4.0] "To be honest, he doesn't buy any of my interest. Comparing him to the likes of Fenix or PAC, which I consider pretty talented highflyers, he is just more natural as a gymnast. I think he misses the wrestling fundamentals' points and is not a very good professional wrestler. For those who appreciate spot feasts, he is adequate. However, for the professional wrestling purists (which I don't consider myself as such), he's pretty weak. For me, an average wrestler with very good physical skills, defying gravity and so."

[3.0] "Ospreay seems to think of himself as the coolest person to ever step in a wrestling ring. And every time someone gives a positive opinion on him, that belief gets stronger and he adds more pointless "cool" stuff to his matches that actually look awful. His offense STILL lacks impact after all these years and he doesn't really look good doing anything other than ridiculously choreographed counters and jumps. The more I see of him this year the less I like him. One of the most overrated wrestlers in the world."

[7.0] "Another infuriating character cut from the same cloth as Randy Orton: when Will Ospreay is properly motivated he is absolutely incredible, amazing, fantastic. Look at all those matches with the likes of Marty Scurll, Kushida, Shingo Takagi, Dragon Lee... this man will keep you glued in front of the screen with an incredible combination of insane athleticism, speed and amazing moves. But when he's not motivated he will give in to his worst instincts, a terrible combination of poor overselling, goofy facials and theatrics and somewhat poorer attempts at playing 80's King's Road AJPW. It's a shame that promoters have often given in to these tendencies just to keep him happy because one can only imagine what a consistent and consistently evolving Will Ospreay would be."

[2.0] "There's more to being good than being a flippy boy. Ospreay is one of the most overrated performers of his generation. Being an awful person doesn't help my opinion of him, for sure, but even before I knew he was a bad person I already found his matches flat and uninteresting. He sacrifices substance for style."

[10.0] "I saw Ospreay wrestling for the first time live last year and mamma mia I didn? t know where I was ! This guy is unreal I? ve never seen things he? s used to do before he? s honestly on another level of wrestling ! I just love highflying style it? s my favorite and I loved it more since I met him! I always know he? s gonna give a big performance in matches but I always like what the hell am I seeing right now ! ? I hope everyone will have the chance to see him at least once wrestling you? ll never forget him !"

[8.0] "I can't really put Ospreay any higher at the moment, if only because of his relatively inconsistent selling and lack of proper heavyweight bouts to go off of in order to judge how effective he could be at that level. That being said, he's gotten a LOT better over the last few years, moving from his flip monkey style (that, while fun to watch, was ultimately wrecking his body) into a more mat based technique, which preserves his career for longer and ultimately allowed him to actually slow down a bit, which was a huge problem for his earlier stuff, when his matches happened so fast that there was no real time to sell or really do anything to build up the match. That being said, the slower style does lead to some long stalling with rest holds, and he does have a habit of taking really unnecessary risky bumps when it really doesn't add anything to the match at hand. He's not terrible in any massive way, but I imagine that with more ring experience, he'll be much better than he is at the moment."

[10.0] "One of the best wrestlers in the world today. An intense dedication to his craft - whether in front of 300 people or 30, 000 people, Ospreay does everything he can to put on an excellent match for the fans. As a heavyweight now he will surely prove that he belongs in the top tier of the sport."

[10.0] "Eight years to his career his talents and skills are at a level where every match he has in any location, against just about any other wrestler or wrestlers in either singles, or tag matches have a great change of being great. He has achieved success in every promotion that he's has had somewhat of a regular in or been able to be a part of the storylines. He has adapted his style in an attempt to preserve his body for him to have a longer career. He has also been able to positively improve other wrestlers careers by associating with him such as saving Paul Robinson's career twice and being influenical in getting Robbie Eagles, and El Phantasmo into New Japan."

[10.0] "Sein 2019 war Fantastisch. Als Junior Wrestler bei New Japan hat er alles erreicht. Auf seinen Heavyweight Run freue ich mich schon."

[9.0] "When I saw him back in 2016 I didn't took him seriously. He was a spot monkey and I didn't had any huge hopes for him. Slowly he changed my mind by giving me some of the best matches I've ever seen. Every other day he evolves and adds something to himself. He has a bright future for sure."

[10.0] "Unglaublich, dass der erst 26 ist und schon einen Wrestlingstil geprägt hat - ohne darauf beschränkt zu bleiben. Denn wo oft nur "Flippy-Shit" und Geschrei statt echtem Selling war, hat sich der Junge in Japan wirklich zu einem Top Wrestler entwickelt. Seine Art sich im Ring zu verhalten, seine ganze Präsenz, wirkt mittlerweile viel erwachsener, reifer und kämpferischer. 2020 wird man ihm wohl auf die ganz große japanische Schwergewichtsbühne holen und ich bin sicher, dass er dort mithalten und noch besser werden kann."

[10.0] "Der mit weitem Abstand beste High-Flyer den es je gab. Mittlerweile auch weit von dem puren Spotmonkey entfernt. Im Ring ist er einer der besten der Welt, in Sachen Characterwork und Storytelling wird er ebenfalls immer stärker. Alles andere als eine 10 wäre fatal."

[10.0] "Hat sich in diesem Jahr nochmal Stark gesteigert vorrallem bei New Japan hat er nach dem Abgang von Omega die Rolle des Top Gaijin erfolgreich übernommen und hat bewiesen das er mehr als ein High Flyer ist und auch im Heavyweight Bereich mitmischen kann. Wohl eines der besten Gesamtpaket die es IM Business gibt!"

[10.0] "Ospreay has continued to improve year on year and if he carries on this way he could very well end up an all time great. His 2019 has been phenomenal and as of right now I don't think anyone really comes close to touching him, as far as being as consistently good in-ring as he is. His style has also evolved and nowadays his matches are more strike based, although he is still more than capable of having flippy spotfests when he feels the need to. Will's selling has also improved a lot over the last 18 months and the screaming that once used to annoy me, is no longer an issue I have with him."

[9.0] "In 2019, Will Ospreay silenced many haters, he has confirmed himself as one of the best wrestlers in the world today. The 2019 edition of the Best Of The Super Juniors marked a change in Ospreay's in-ring personality as he focused more on mat-wrestling and he does not jump in the ropes every 2 seconds anymore. He delivered many 5+ star matches and is a great champion."

[10.0] "Vor gut fünf Jahren noch ein krasser Spot-Monkey, der fast nur durch Akrobatik glänzen konnte, heute der wahrscheinlich neue beste westliche Wrestler der Welt! Ospreay's Entwicklung in den letzten Jahren bzw. seit er regelmäßig(er) bei NJPW auftritt war einfach phänomenal. Er schaffte es mit der Zeit, seine Flugkünste mit dem pragmatischen Puroresu-Stil auf der einen und einer grandiosen Storytelling und Selling-Fähigkeit auf der anderen Seite zu verknüpfen, was ihn nach Omega's Abgang dieses Jahr zur neuen Best Bout Machine (bei NJPW) gemacht hat. Unzählige Hochkaräter im BoSJ und G1, vor allem natürlich das Match gegen Shingo, sowie einfach mittlerweile die Präsenz eines fast-schon Veteranen, der Jung aus Essex hat sich einfach gemacht. Er wird in den nächsten Jahren (sofern er, toi toi toi, von großen Verletzungen verschont bleibt) einer der großen Eckpfeiler im NJPW-Kosmos sein!"

[7.0] "2-3 years ago I wouldn't have seen any potential in him. He's mostly known for his tremendous athletics, which makes him able to do almost anything as a high flyer. However he used to be very generic as a complete package. He didn't develop at all in his character work, which was almost Low Ki level not existent. And his moves were just visuals that didn't have any value for a wrestling match. However especially in New Japan he has improved a lot in recent times. He works his matches more strategically. It's still a choreographic feeling, but you get his intention of winning the match. His character truly lives now, huge development! So as a whole he still is rather a 6 to me yet. But this is one of the biggest developments I've seen. You can truly feel the improvements from time to time. And this incredible passion and his work-rate can be rewarded with a 6. 5/10."

[7.0] "In the canon of hyperathletic flippy dudes crawling all over the current wrestling scene Ospreay is the least obnoxious, mostly because he actually does possess some decent selling and fundamentals. It's a shame he sometimes lets his excesses get the better of him. Grounded by a more believable presence he can be brilliant, but some of his matches are overworked Cirque du Soleil shit."

[7.0] "There's no doubting that Will Ospreay is a talented wrestler, and yes, probably one of the most talented in the world. Has he ever been a better high-flyer than Ricochet? Or Fenix? Or Místico? Probably not. I don't know if it's entirely fair of me to be down on him for his booking in NJPW, but my God. His time as solely a junior heavyweight was defined, not only as one of the top talents, but also as a loser when it counts. He just couldn't quite best Kushida for the longest time. Marty Scurll beat him so often, he did a "death-and taxes" promo about his inevitable victories. Admittedly he got the better of those two at, and after, Wrestle Kingdom 12... then lost to Marty who lost to Kushida a few months later. He canonically feared Taiji Ishimori throughout BOSJ 25, who was the new hotness who beat Ospreay in the block. When Hiromu beat Ishimori, WIll was cocky and confident that he could beat Hiromu again at Dominion. Then he lost. Despite all this, he had a pretty good legacy when he began to compete against heavyweights. Beating a former junior for a shot the NEVER Openweight was a pitch perfect stepping stone for him. Beating Ibushi was maybe a little much, but hey, I could believe Ibushi was headed to bigger and better things, and it did Ospreay a huge favour in making him look like he belonged with the big boys. I was into him in the New Japan Cup, and super ready for him in the G1 - think of all those fresh match-ups! Then BOSJ 26 came, and despite the losses of talent to injury and the WWE, NJPW made it the biggest one yet. It was the fact that they were missing Hiromu, Kushida, Despy, and ACH that made me forgive putting Ospreay back in the division he'd had his back to for months. Then he never lost clean. Then he won his block. Then he beat the guy who, unprecedentedly, went undefeated in a ten-wrestler block. Then he won the championship. Then he held the belt throughout the G1 where the title shots he could dole out with losses were pointless"

[9.0] "Will Ospreay is the best and most mind blowing high flyer in an era where everyone is a crazy high flyer. However what I find most impressive about him in that in the past year how much he has matured as a worker. He has toned down the reckless spots and shown to be pretty good at other styles in wrestling. Watching his evolution has been great and he is still evolving. Outside of the WWE circle Ospreay is definitely one of the more well known names in professional wrestling and he was a big part of the UK independent exploding in recent years. I got a feeling though bigger things is in store for Ospreay and I think anything is possible for his career going forward."

[10.0] "Greatest high flyer of all time. He started including a great amount of psychology and selling in his matches around 2018. I think he belongs in the top 3 best wrestlers of 2019."

[9.0] "Ospreay is extremely athletic and probably the best high flyer in the world. His selling and technical wrestling, while still not great, are improving at an extremely high rate and pretty soon I'll be able to give him a 10."

[8.0] "Quite the opposite from the comment below, I like him more now. He's doing less flippy shit and improved in the last year, I think he gained confidence, his selling is better (way less screaming and others... weird crying dog noises ? ) and he gained some weight too so he looks better. I agree he isn't the most believable guy as a tough striker but I prefer to see him doing that than non stop flippy high spots against heavyweights. That said, while he's not just a flippy monkey anymore he still does a lot of useless or weird flippy moves and I agree on his constant posing (and facial expressions) that are ridiculous and just too much. That's his "trying too hard" side. I know a lot of people see him as IWGP Heavyweight Champion material but I don't see him at that level yet. He doesn't have the character, the attitude, nor the presence or the charisma of a top heavyweight wrestler at all. So he still has a lot to do before getting to the next level but I don't think it's impossible for him. He has a good intensity, is pretty consistent at his level (let's say he's a reliable wrestler, he's a good hand) and he can have a real banger if he's with someone that can force him to tone it down or force him into a dynamic that makes more sense or is clearer like against Shingo or against Okada with whom he has the most evident story right now. He is a great athlete who can do very spectacular stuff so I understand that he wants to show that sometimes, but he still needs to tone it down a bit, especially as a heavyweight and he needs to learn how to work smarter, even for his health it would be better. To summarize, right now I can buy him as a Junior Ace but he struggles to definitely convince me as a top level heavyweight, or at least I'm not that hot on him as most people seem to be. There's still a lot of little things that bother me in most of his matches but I like him, he sure is a talented guy with a lot of passion for what he does, no doubt about that."

[9.0] "Some may not like his spotty style of pro wrestling, but his matches are always spectacles and damn pretty to look at. And it's also hard to dismiss him considering how much he's given to wrestling (he is physically shattered human at the age of 26 due to numerous injuries). With all this considered, I have to give Ospreay a glowing review, I mean what other performer of the last 20 years has been as consistently good in the ring for as long as Ospreay? There may be a few, but in my eyes, Ospreay leads that class."

[10.0] "Best in ring performer in the world, no one else currently competes consistently at the level ospreay does and he does so badly wracked with pain. better than okada better than omega."

[10.0] "Ospreay is the best in the world and there is no reason to dense that. He always delivers amazing Matches and has become crazy charismatic and awesome in and outside of the ring"

[4.0] "I want to call him overrated. To be fair though I understand his appeal... but that appeal doesn't attract itself to me at all. I like high spots just fine, but this guy, while a more talented acrobat than most high spot guys, just overdoes it to a disgusting degree. His selling also makes me cringe and his personality is extremely off putting. He's had a few very good to great matches, but I will never like this guy."

[10.0] "the first wrestler i changed my mind. for me he was just a "generic flippy guy", but his matches vs ibushi and vs shingo show me that this guy is argubly the best in ring worker at the time, good job little guy"

[8.0] "I'm not Will Osprey's number 1 fan. With that said, I think we can all agree on the fact that he is one of the best (if not the best) Jr Heavyweight of all time."

[10.0] "I had to change my rating of him from 9 to 10 after watching BOSJ 26. Rocky Romero, Bandido, El Phantasmo, and Shingo Takagi are serious MOTY candidates, other than those he also has had tremendous matches against Ricochet, Hiromu Takahashi, Jimmy Havoc, Okada, Jay White, and eternal rival Marty Scurll. I also like how he combined his high flying move set with a flavor of strong style. I would go so far as to say Will is the best high flyer of all time and is poised to move up with the Heavyweights."

[10.0] "Best in the World. People saying that his matches have declined in quality must be watching a completely different company or just be blind in general. Ospreay has elevated his ability to the point where he can carry anyone to a star making match, his performance during the 26th Best of the Super Juniors rivals Okada's 2017 G1 Climax run. Ospreay can do anything and everything within the ring, he sells like utter death, he can create counters for moves that should be impossible to do, he has the high flying abiltiy of Hayabusa and the striking of Naomichi Marufuji, he never botches. Simply unmatched and unrivaled right now."

[8.0] "If you like "flippy wrestlers" and "flippy matches" then you'll like Will Ospreay. If you don't well then... you won't like Willy Ospreay. It's pretty cut and dry. I find him entertaining and find myself getting invested in a lot of his matches. I will agree with some previous commenters that his matches have declined but I still find them fun. mostly."

[10.0] "Incredibly talented for his age. Like Ibushi, he is an enigma who came out of nowhere and quickly made an impact in New Japan only 4 years into his career. His meteoric rise gave way to a backlash from those down on his style, but he has still continued to impress me even to this day. It's special watching a guy evolve through the years, and as long as he keeps chilling on the high spots, a dedication to longevity will pay off some day."

[9.0] "Will Ospreay is pretty good! His transition to a flippy-dee-floppy-dee-fluppy-dee guy to a hard hit is awesome! 6 months ago I doubted that one day, Ospreay would ever be an Heavyweight in NJPW, but now... I can see him in the G1 Climax making a lot of MOTYC. I hope that happens before he leaves."

[9.0] "Ospreay is someone who can either be fantastic or go overboard with spotty selling and flippy shit. I think he can one hell of a bumper and seller and can look great in a match with everyone but he still needs to work on certain stuff. Overall I think he is great"

[10.0] "Will Osprey gehört im Ring zu den besten Wrestlern der Welt. Fast jedes Match von ihm macht Spaß und er gehört zu den Wrestlern die ein mit Moves am häufigsten Sprachlos machen. Einfach Wahnsinn was Ospreay im Ring zeigt vorallem in dem Alter. Dazu kommt das er auch Matchpsychologie und Seeling inzwischen richtig konsequent beherrscht. Gehört auf jeden Fall in meine persönliche Top 5 der besten Wrestler"

[9.0] "Im Ring einer der absolut besten Wrestler unserer Zeit, wenn er dabei ist, kann man eigentlich davon ausgehen, dass es ein gutes Match wird. Außerhalb des Ringes ist er vielleicht nicht ganz so starkam Mic, aber das braucht er aktuell in NJPW auch gar nicht wirklich, doch er ist sehr charismatisch und hat die natürliche Face-Ausstrahlung. Es gibt glaube ich keinen spektakuläreren Highflyer akutell. Moves, die du dir nicht einmal vorstellen kannst, haut er raus. Noch dazu ist er noch sehr jung und hat eine noch größere Karriere vor sich. Ich schätze er wird noch eines der großen Aushängeschilder von NJPW werden."

"Not really my kind of wrestler but I saw his match against Drew in WCPW and I thought he was fantastic. Some of the stuff he does is still slightly eye-rolling to me like the stuff with Ricochet and Ibushi but it's all down to taste. Amazing wrestler but not my thing."

[7.0] "Probably the most spectacular wrestler on the planet at this moment. I think Ospreay is good but not great as many think, although he is still young and over the years can improve in areas where he clearly has problems; especially at the time of selling and making sense of all those endless jumps."

[9.0] "Will Ospreay is a tremendous performer, even if his style clearly infuriates those who have a very narrow view of what wrestling is."

[9.0] "Es macht einfach Spaß einem Will Ospreay zuzusehen. Er ist eigentlich der typische Highflyer ABER viel besser. Seine Moves sind spektakulär und innovativ. Vor 2 Jahren hätte er von mir 7P gegeben aber er hat sich in allen Belangen enorm verbessert. Und der Typ ist halt auch erst 25. 2018 sind es 9/10 für mich mal sehen wie es in 2 Jahrem aussieht"

[7.0] "Not a big fan of "flippy shit", but I have to admit - Ospreay is a master flippy shitter (not meant as an insult). From time to time, he delivers some absolute killer matches (my favorites are against Havoc, Scurll and Galloway), but he also has a lot of spotfests - pointless spotfests, but that usually doesn't prevent me from watching them. When I watch Ospreay wrestle, I either have a good time watching a great match, or I have a good time watching a solid circus. On the other hand, his selling is not exactly the best and being forced to listen to his screaming is like a million knives stabbing my ears."

[9.0] "Im Ring ist er absolut unantastbar für mich und in meinen Augen im Moment der beste High Flyer der Welt. Er ist unfassbar beweglich, dynamisch, schnell, innovativ, sauber und vor Allem zu keinem Zeitpunkt ein Spotmonkey. Unglaublich guter technischer Wrestler und eine Matchpsychologie wie sie nur wenige haben. Außerdem ist er ungemein konstant und zeigt nie ein einziges schlechtes Match. Vom wrestlerischen her eine glatte 10. Aber dennoch ist er niemand, der in meiner persönlichen Top 10 auftaucht, da mir das vom Charisma her für einen absoluten Topstar noch zu wenig ist. Ja er strahlt absolut was aus und zieht auch Reaktionen besonders in Japan aber sein ganzer Charakter ist mir immer noch irgendwie nicht ausgreift genug, sein Gimmick ist nicht wirklich aussagekräftig. Beim Micwork ist er auch absolut gut aber nicht überragend unterhaltsam, kein Catchphrase der mitreißt oder unfassbar einprägsame Promo. Er ist dennoch in beidem gut und deshalb 8 Punkte. Insgesamt macht das für mich 9 Punkte, da zu den 10 die angesprochenen Aspekte fehlen."

[10.0] "Will is one of my favorite wrestlers. The British miracle - on another it you will not name in any way. Osprey is the brightest representative of the modern British generation, along with Zak Sabre Jr. A fantastic athlete, capable of everything. His natural talent, coupled with incredible enthusiasm, allows Will to literally blow up the crowd. It has a desire, enthusiasm, a spark that allows you to steal the hearts of absolutely all spectators in the arena. Godfather. ;)"

[9.0] "Der gute Will hat in den letzten Jahren eine grandiose Entwicklung durchlaufen. Zuvor reiner Spotwrestler und High Flyer, ist er mittlerweile ein technisches Gesamtpaket der Extraklasse. Und dann ist der Kerl erst 25 Jahre jung und schon so verdammt gut. Gerade seine letzten Performances bei NJPW legen dafür Zeugnis ab. Auch sein Selling, das vorher häufig ein Kritikpunkt bei ihm war, ist mittlerweile konsequent und richtig gut. Ospreay liefert aktuell richtig ab und hat ein sehenswertes Match nach dem nächsten. Das kann gerne so weiter gehen."

[10.0] "The best high-flyer after Ricochet. He's very talented. Very charismatic. He did 3 5-star matches, even though he was 24 years old. He is moving very fast. He is doing great matches and trying to win the attention of the audience but there is a lot things that he has to pay attention to. He's taking a lot of risk. If he is seriously injured, it may cause his entire career to end. You know that British wrestlers always play heel because of their characteristics. But Ospreay looks very clean. I think he is a very good babyface, even though he is British. It will may be irrelevant for you, but i think he is more talented than Zack Saber (who has overpushed along 1-2 years). I think Ospreay is best English wrestler after Pete Dunne."

[10.0] "Ich verfolge Ospreay nun schon seit 2015 als er fast nur bei den RevPro "Weeklys" zu sehen und finde seine Entwicklung sowohl großartig als auch Erschreckend. Er mauserte sich vom relativ Charismalosen High Flying Publikumsliebling zu einem sehr guten High Flyer welcher dann auch für PWG auflaufen durfte bis hin zu einem der Key Player in der Japanischen Junior Division. Er ist heutzutage einer der besten und konstantesten Worker die es auf diesem Planeten gibt! Er ist einfach ein Garant für ein gutes Match und das gerade mal mit 24 Jahren. Er wird nach seinem Rücktritt lange in Erinnerung bleiben, als einer der besten und Innovativsten Worker sowie zuvor schon ein Liger, Benoit oder Dynamite Kid."

[9.0] "Amazing wrestler. Absolute human highlight reel. Unfortunately, he is not going to last long with his breakneck pace every single match and I am afraid the damage is already done. Regardless, he has provided us a lot of great memories so far and I hope he keeps providing them to us."

[10.0] "Puts on classic over classic over classic. Amazing wrestler, always entertaining, sells his opponents's holds like no one, unbelievably athletic and talented."

[10.0] "Has potential to be something big. Really puts on a spectacle with his high flying moves. Really sound technician(though he tends to not show it much). He seems to be constantly improving on his weaknesses: Mic skills were poor at the beginning but are much better now (Still not great) and his selling."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is an amazing talent. He looks a bit like the heir apparent to AJ Styles, especially AJ's earlier work. A high flyer who can mat wrestle as well. He has had some incredible matches. And he has gotten even better since he joined NJPW. His matches with Ricochet and KUSHIDA stand out as well as the match he had with AJ."

[9.0] "King of flips. He is not for everyone. Of course, if you love flips, dives, you should watch this guy. I understand someone dislike him. At times, he can overkill flips and dives, which annoys you. I don't have much problems with those. Amazing talent for sure. I have seen he elevated guys like jay white, flips gordon, chris brookes, robbie eagles from Aussie. That's great. He is very young and can improve in the future. The only thing many fans and i dislike is obvious : his selling- very hit and miss. It doesn't matter if you ignored it. That's why i only give him 9."

[10.0] "One of the best junior heavyweight in the world, Will Ospreay is like a dancer: his elegance and his agile movements makes his match seem nearly unreal, like something from a videogame. The more I see, the more I love this guy."

[10.0] "Haha, sorry ich kann nicht mehr vor Lachen. Manchmal ist dieses getrolle einfach nur super lächerlich. Eine 2 für Spektakulär aber konstantes Overselling gegeben von einem DIE Hard Dragon Gate Mark. Das kann man sich nicht ausdenken. Ospreays Timing ist fantastisch, seine Spots sind fast immerzu perfekt und seine ganze Art wie ich sie bei PROGRESS und New Japan sehe feiere ich hart. Dabei bin ich echt kein wahnsinnig großer Spotmonkey-Fan. Aber einige haben's halt drauf."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay zeigt immer wieder verrückte Sachen im Ring. Sein Match mit Ricochet hat mir sehr gefallen. Im Ring ist Ospreay einer der besten High-Flyern aktuell."

[10.0] "Yes He got a lot of haters. Ospreay is awesome he is not a spotmonkey as many say. He showed and continues showing his mature more and more. His career in NJPW has helped to be one of best highflyer in thew world right now. His selling has improved same that his offensive. I say that in a few years he will improve even more."

[10.0] "Ein weiteres riesiges Britisches Talent in Will Ospreay. Für sein Alter hat er schon extrem viele sehr gute Matches geworkt und ist damit in so einigen Indy Ligen zum Veteranen geworden. Bei CHAOS nun als schöner Newcomer, dazu immer tolle Homecomings in England. Komplett überzeugend im Ring und dafür 9 Punkte. EDIT: Nein, ich habe gerade sein Match gegen KUSHIDA vom BOSJ gesehen und mal ehrlich. Wer jetzt keine 10/10 gibt, dem fehlt etwas, Ospreay sellt nun auch immer konsequenter und deutlicher. Er wird innovativer und kann aus jedem Move irgendwelche noch spektakuläreren Variationen entwickeln. Für mich sind das jetzt ganz deutlich 10 Punkte!"

[9.0] "Will Ospreay is amazing. He is arguably the best high flyer in the world right now, but has proved during his heel work that he is a good mat based wrestler too. I think he's really good at playing the dick heel character, and hope that he does this more in the future. He has a lot of potential as he is so young, although his high risk style isn't good for his body and I hope this doesn't cut his career short."

[7.0] "One of the most beloved Cruiserweights of our time but not for me. Hes super fast and can do things in that ring I never could but hes just not as good as a lot of other lightweight wrestlers in the ring. Hes a spot caller (and aside from that talks way too much in his matches as is), rushes spots, and hasn't proven to me he can be compelling without his acrobatics which, say what you will about Ricochet, Ricochet can. Will has proven a handful of times he doesn't know how to work a match with someone who doesn't spam spots. I won't outright say his matches are ruining the idea of wrestling but I do wish he'd at least try to make his bouts a bit more dramatic."

[8.0] "The brits are just dominating wrestling at the moment and Will Ospreay is one of those guys who leads the brits! Just the best high flyer in the world, being only 23 is unbelievable!"

[8.0] "Lots of raw talent. He's not even 25 and he's already competing for major championships all over the world. He's still improving. His psychology's getting better, his abilities are getting better, and his mic skills are developing rather quickly. I can't wait to see how good he can be in 2 years."

[9.0] "Will Ospreay is fucking incredible. Great wrestler, one of the two best high fliers on this green Earth (I'd say tied with Ricochet), carries himself pretty nicely, whether as a heel or face. He just gets wrestling. If he doesn't kill himself until then, he absolutely will be *THE* best wrestler in the world in a couple of years."

[9.0] "From backyard wrestling to the top of the Indy, Ospreay has already achieved in only four year a great career. 2016 was awesome with a five stars and the junior cup. I hope the best for him for the future"

[10.0] "Ospreay is no doubt a highly-touted potential. He's athletic and able to pull out some magical high risk moves everytime he competes. However, I really hope he will slow down his in ring style a little bit and do more selling, especially after some big moves that could legitimately damage someone, such as piledriver, superkick, or powerbomb. Having watched his recent matches in New Japan, he has proven me wrong when he fought Shibata for RevPro British Heavyweight title. He shows he can radically change his in ring style into a more grounded style that is combined with strong style essence. He is definitely up there as the next legendary Jr. Heavyweight wrestler."

[8.0] "Hes good just not for me, if you like flips and highflying hes for you just not sold for me. sorry will! but i do like some of his matches."

[9.0] "Will Ospreay is incredible, there's no other way to put it, his high flying, exciting offence, his speed, his hard hitting moves such as his running knee to the head, he has it all- well, apart from his mic skills, never ever put Ospreay on the mic, that Essex accent kills my ears. He's had numerous incredible matches, such as with Ricochet for example, and continues to improve with every move, At 23, he has years and years left in him and I hope to see him win the IWGP championship at some point."

[9.0] "Ospreay is one of the best high flyer in the business today. He is a great spot wrestler. People may say that he is a spot monkey or something like that. But they have to understand that doing these spots are not easy also and i feels that he has improved his mat wrestling skills also after going to NJPW. He shows real determination with great timing and skills. I gives him a 4. 5 outta 5 for his in-ring skills and a 4. 5 outta 5 for his selling."

[7.0] "Ospreay is raw talent, and the sky is the limit for him, but he still has so much to learn... The selling, the psychology, is absolutely... meh."

[10.0] "His selling still is not the best, but he has had so many motyc, crazy unique moves, and has grown to become such a great performer, Will Ospreay deserves nothing less then a 10 for the quality of his work today."

[10.0] "Mit seinem spektakulärem und schnellen Stil macht er in der Wrestling-Welt und darüber hinaus auf sich aufmerksam. Er ist sehr charismatisch und sein Selling gefällt mir sehr gut. Das Argument des fehlenden Realismus finde ich lächerlich. Wrestling wird schon seit den 60ern nicht mehr "realistisch" dargestellt. Zudem ist Ospreay ja noch jung und ich glaube er wird als Revolutionär noch einer der ganz Großen."

[0.0] "I'm sorry, but Will Ospreay just doesn't do it for me. I hate his spot after spot style, maybe I don't have a problem with these type of wrestlers, but the way he no sells every move or damage his opponent does to him, is annoying. For example, he just turns 360 and lands on his feet after a superkick from Marty Scurll. Ospreay is the true definition of a spot monkey."

[7.0] "A very talented man who's set to dominate the Cruiserweight seen, Ospreay certainly has good athleticism and is a young star. I've never heard him on the mic before, so I won't leave my opinions there, only thing I'm worried about is his future in the business. If he wants to make it long term, he's going to have to improve on the more technical side of things and his selling, for a 30 year old or 40 year old would unlikely be able to do "flippy shit", especially if he got injured or something."

[2.0] "Sure Will Ospreay has had some great matches with the likes of AJ Styles and Zack Sabre Jr but he uses this style of wrestling that I find cool but then gets old and boring after a while and thats what most of Will's matches are like. Take his match with Ricochet for example they did a bunch of cool stuff but then it gets boring ten minutes in."

[6.0] "Britischer Hüpfakrobat, der in seinem Bereich defintiv vorne dabei ist, aber Null Charisma und Micwork ziehen ihn runter und wenn man natürlich auf einen Bererich des Wrestling so beschränkt ist (noch dazu darauf besteht, daß man unbedingt seinen Stil gehen muß), dann bleibt er ein Nischenwrestler. Gegen Heavyweights stinkt er natürlich voll ab, sein Glück jedoch ist, daß das Cruiserweight-Wrestling in England und Japan eine starke Tradition hat. Mit andauernd riskanten Spots ist natürlich seine Dauer von Vorhinein in diesem Business begrenzt! An alle Smarks: Enjoy it while it lasts!"

[9.0] "Probably the fastest rising star in a long time. Obviously the guy is crazy talented and cuts a fantastic promo which is all impressive as it is but even more so when you take his age into account. I doubt it'll be long before I move my rating to a 10, he's got plenty of years left in him and yet has done so much already in 2016 if he can keep things up the way he is he'll be on everybody's radar."

[7.0] "Aufwertung von 5 auf 7 wird fällig: In seinem Stil macht ihm keiner was vor. Es ist unfassbar wie weit er für sein Alter ist. Spätestens das Match gegen Ricochet bei NJPW sollte auch den letzten Zweifler von seinen IR-Fähigkeiten überzeugen: Das war pure Werbung für unseren Sport! Dennoch kann ich ihm keine acht Punkte geben. Dafür ist er als Gesamtpaket einfach noch nicht überzeugend. Insgesamt wirkt er doch relativ farblos und wenn er nicht wrestlen würde wie ein junger Gott, würde ihn auch keiner wiedererkennen. Dazu kommt teilweise grauenhaftes Selling. Vielleicht sollte er sich mal mit seinem Kollegen Marty Scurll zusammensetzen und ein bisschen was an sich verändern. Wenn er den WWE-Vertag haben möchte der ihm scheinbar winkt, muss er auch noch einiges an Eisen in die Luft stemmen. Ich finde dass eine 9er oder 10er Wertung zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch unangebracht ist. Der Kerl ist 23 und wir können froh sein wieder mal ein so tolles junges Talent zu haben, welches jetzt schon unglaublich stark ist, sich aber noch gewaltig steigern kann und wird."

[6.0] "Das ist also dieser Will Ospreay, den alle so hart bejubeln. Aber wieso? Am fehlenden Charisma und Micwork liegts ja wohl nicht. Die nicht vorhandene Ausstrahlung kann auch nicht diese Jubelstürme auslösen. Wieso also rechtfertigt sein Kampfstil eine solche Wertung? Wo hat der denn was besonderes an sich, was nur wenige andere haben? Guter In-Ring Worker, aber absolut nichts besonderes, und schon gar keine Rechtfertigung um ihn so hoch zu loben."

[8.0] "Reading rating comments that values Ospreay under the 5 points mark make me cringe a little. Can't be proud a 23 year old man has gotten such popularity and wrestling on such a big stage from the sounds of it. INCREDIBLY talented, one of the best wrestlers WWE hasn't got their greasy fingers on yet. I dare say he will be the UK equivalent to Tanahashi by the time he's 29."

[8.0] "if you are a fan of pro wrestling and you haven't seen Will Ospreay before than you need to see this guy. At only 23 he has become one of the best high flyers in the world today but still lacks story telling and mic skills. my only real concern is that Ospreays whole move set is a spot fest"

[9.0] "He is a phenomenal high flyer but need to improve about the story telling and selling. His match with marty scurll is one of the greatest of all time."

[7.0] "Will Ospreay is a hit and miss type of guy for me. He is definitely recognized as one of the best high flyers in the world but his matches sometimes can be a bit much. I feel like he has very little understanding of psychology and storytelling in his matches but his matches w/Havoc, Scurll, Styles, & KUSHIDA have really showed that he can sell and have a story filled match but his matches w/Ricochet and Sabre are the types of matches that I'm not really into though. Overall though he's got a very promising career in my view."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is a special talent. Every time out, he's better than he was previously. He's not just a high-flyer, he's a great seller and a capable technician. And he's not "sloppy" or "reckless" with his flying; always on point. Virtually no one is as good as he is at his age and experience level; a prodigy, if you will. Ospreay, Sabre, Jr. , and Scurll are the new wave of British wrestling. He may not be long for NJPW and it'll just be a matter of time before he's wowing us in WWE."

[8.0] "Ospreay ist ein verdammt guter! Mit seinen gerade einmal 22 Jahren darf er bereits in Japan worken. Das schafften in dem Alter nur wenige Gaijins - und das soll was heißen. Sein Stil ist unterhaltsam, präzise und leidenschaftlich. Er macht den 450° so routiniert wie andere einen Missile Dropkick. Aber da liegt auch das Problem, was ich mit ihm habe (und was ein nicht unbeträchtlicher Teil der Community hier zu haben scheint): Ospreay lebt von seinen inflationär eingesetzten Spots. Damit kann er Storytelling und In-Ring-Psychologie überspielen, aber nicht ausmerzen. Es wäre wünschenswert, wenn er in den kommenden Jahren sein Standardrepertoire eingrenzen könnte, damit er das Besondere auch nur zu besonderen Anlässen auspacken muss. Auch aus gesundheitlichen Gründen."

[10.0] "Überrangender Typ super sympathisch und dazu unglaublich unterhaltsame Matches. Ein äußerst spektakuläres Move-Set und sein Charisma machen ihn für mich zu einem der besten High Flyer Europas. Dazu ist er erst 22 Jahre alt."

[10.0] "this young man is Gold, technically great in the ring with some of the finest High Flying wrestling in the World (and I mean that) "the aerial assassin" has had such awesome matches in the last 12 months against Mark Haskins, Mark Andrews, A. J. Styles and Jimmy Havoc (the latter being a 5 star classic of British wrestling, if able to definitely watch this match) really impressive on the mic for a young wrestler as well. needs to be signed by a major company because this kid has got everything to be a global star."

[9.0] "Er ist im Moment einer der Topleute bei Rev Pro und im Eurowrestling. Gesegnet mit einer spektakulären Athletik, Charisma für die Fans und konstant guten In-Ring Leistungen 2015 und 2016. Wünsche ihm nur das Beste für die Zukunft, da er das Potential zum Topstar hat."

[10.0] "Ospreay is an amazing high flyer. He's got great skills and he is oozing with charisma. His recent match with Kazuchika Okada was epic and put him on my map. Good luck Will, I hope you will do well and I hope we will once see You at the top.."

[9.0] "Stand-out of RPW and Progress, Ospreay couldn't be more on the up following a series of incredible matches with Matt Sydal, AJ Styles, Rocky Romero, Zack Sabre JR, Amazing Red, Jimmy Havoc, Marty Scurll and Noam Dar. Delighted he'll be at PWG's BOLA this year. Hope to see him appear for ICW someday soon too."

[10.0] "Will Ospreay is for sure the best Highflyer in Europe hands down. He always puts on a great performance anywhere he goes. He's got a great future and will make it to the bigtime no problem what so ever!"

[8.0] "Top Charisma und Top-High Flyer, der nur noch nicht zu wissen scheint, wann es am besten ist für ihn die Bremse zu ziehen! Außer High Flying müsste er sich noch mehr Boden-Manöver aneignen, was besser für ihn wäre, falls er irgendwann nicht mehr fliegen kann!"

[7.0] "Sehr solider Highflyer, der in Oberhausen bei wXw sehr schnell over war. Vllt. teilweise etwas zu spotlastig, aber dafür zumeist sauber in seinen Moveausführungen."

[5.0] "Greg Burridge claims Ospreay is one of the best workers in the UK at the moment, I really don't see it. At the moment I see a decent high flyer that has a lot of work ahead of him to become one of the top workers in the UK."