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General Data
Current gimmick:
Will Ospreay
Age:
32 years
Active Roles:
Singles Wrestler, Tag Team Wrestler, Promoter

Personal Data
Birthday:
07.05.1993
Birthplace:
Rainham, Essex, England, UK
Gender:
male
Height:
6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight:
220 lbs (100 kg)

Career Data
Roles:
Singles Wrestler (2011 - today)
Tag Team Wrestler (2012 - today)
Promoter (2018 - today)
Beginning of in-ring career:
2011
In-ring experience:
15 years
Wrestling style:
High Flyer
Nicknames:
"Commonwealth Kingpin"
"Sky King"
"The Aerial Assassin"
Signature moves:
Essex Destroyer (Front Flip DDT)
Handspring Enzuigiri
Hidden Blade (Back Elbow Smash)
Oscutter
Robinson Special (Corkscrew Roundhouse Kick)
Stormbreaker

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9.28
Current Total Rating (?)
Valid votes: 1366
Number of comments: 396
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Average rating: 9.28  [1366]
Average rating in 2026: 8.57  [21]
Average rating in 2025: 9.33  [230]
Average rating in 2024: 9.45  [271]
Average rating in 2023: 9.55  [220]
Average rating in 2022: 9.27  [165]
Average rating in 2021: 8.94  [95]
Average rating in 2020: 9.09  [68]
Average rating in 2019: 9.26  [85]
Average rating in 2018: 9.43  [44]
Average rating in 2017: 9.00  [70]
Average rating in 2016: 8.85  [81]
Average rating in 2015: 9.36  [14]
Average rating in 2014: 6.00  [2]
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ReiEscobar wrote on 12.02.2026:
[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."
luchavandross wrote on 08.02.2026:
[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."
okadadropkick wrote on 06.02.2026:
[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 matches are punctuated by stretches of random flippy combo spam which don't adhere to the logic of the match."
LandonM12 wrote on 29.01.2026:
[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."
abchanchu wrote on 25.01.2026:
[10.0] "One of my favorite wrestlers of all time. Will Ospreay is one of the most talented athletes to ever perform in professional wrestling. He has great chemistry will literally everyone he performs with. From Japanese legends, to British greats, to American icons, Will Ospreay is capable of having match of the year contender matches across the globe. His "Hidden Blade" finisher is my favorite move ever, alongside the Stone Cold Stunner & unironically, Ospreay's Stormbreaker. He is so satisfying & aesthetically pleasing to witness perform in the ring. He will easily be recognized as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time in the near future!"
maven lover wrote on 21.01.2026:
[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."
Jimmywrasslin2387 wrote on 20.01.2026:
[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."
Keithnelson18 wrote on 18.01.2026:
[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"
lukasmgc wrote on 10.01.2026:
[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."
Snapcastermage wrote on 10.01.2026:
[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"
TPG wrote on 07.01.2026:
[5.0] "Will Ospreay is clearly athletic and capable of stunning offense, but often favors flash over substance. His matches tend to drag just so he and his opponent can cram in a ton of big spots and finishers, which waters down their impact. A lot of his most hyped matches are filled with sequences that feel more rehearsed than organic, which hurts the match, his opponent, and his own aura. On the mic, Ospreay was rough early in his Japan run, but he's gotten better and is at least decent now, showing signs he's still improving. If he tightened his matches and saved his best stuff for the biggest stages, he'd be a surefire legend. I wish he wrestled smarter."
NoelBees wrote on 20.12.2025:
[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."
Brye wrote on 19.12.2025:
[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."
OperaGanondorf wrote on 12.12.2025:
[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."
olalex10 wrote on 11.12.2025:
[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."
SuperLlama88 wrote on 06.12.2025:
[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."
naydn wrote on 10.11.2025:
[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."
iGasPack wrote on 06.11.2025:
[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"
Its Clobbering Time wrote on 05.11.2025:
[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."
cfcrusader wrote on 21.10.2025:
[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."
TigetMask15 wrote on 21.10.2025:
"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"
Redisonsashuisosi wrote on 11.10.2025:
[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."
thedman0310 wrote on 01.10.2025:
[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."
Yognaughto wrote on 21.09.2025:
[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."
BillySpears wrote on 17.09.2025:
[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."
Rassle Fan wrote on 08.09.2025:
[10.0] "When the scjerk sub has a middle school pet name for someone, it's a good rule of thumb to assume that person is great. It's the same reason Donald Trump used pet names for political opponents, he couldn't think of anything important to say. Ospreay is one of the best current talents and one of the best of his generation. His athleticism is incredible and his rise to main event status was organic and gradual. The exact type of unselfish guy you want on your team."
thetwizzler wrote on 03.09.2025:
[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."
bherbert1980 wrote on 01.09.2025:
[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"
Giant Lizard wrote on 28.08.2025:
[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"
Sniper wrote on 26.08.2025:
[10.0] "Easily the best wrestler in AEW, it doesn't matter who you put in the ring against Will he never misses"
Brando126 wrote on 23.08.2025:
[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."
Frenchmaker wrote on 21.08.2025:
[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!"
GhassaneJabri wrote on 11.08.2025:
[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."
WaveMeltzer123 wrote on 10.08.2025:
[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."
EvieSonicFan124 wrote on 08.08.2025:
[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."
sendh00k wrote on 08.08.2025:
[10.0] "Will Ospereay is the best wrestler alive today. Will is truly a master storyteller and an even better wrestler."
FryePro wrote on 04.08.2025:
"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."
Bigoxshacker wrote on 28.07.2025:
[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 ."
hideus wrote on 23.07.2025:
[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."
Alton wrote on 18.07.2025:
[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."
Name is Zay wrote on 16.07.2025:
"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"
Dweeeab wrote on 05.07.2025:
[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"."
GameBoyAbyss wrote on 02.07.2025:
"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."
SoBrieModeRightNow wrote on 24.06.2025:
[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."
testified88 wrote on 20.06.2025:
[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."
AlexClark314 wrote on 19.06.2025:
[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."
TigerDriver96 wrote on 18.06.2025:
[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."
Kennel wrote on 13.06.2025:
[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."
Drew115 wrote on 08.06.2025:
[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."
Itsover9000man wrote on 06.06.2025:
[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."