Shuji Ishikawa

[8.0] "I have sometimes felt Ishikawa is pushed beyond reason just because he's big (see: him winning the NOAH hardcore title off of Ninja Mack's actually-incredible-title-reign, only to then do absolutely nothing with it) but his most recent DDT run has shown me that, beyond the power and ruthlessness you'd expect from him, he's a more than capable charisma machine, easily being able to switch modes to comedy and light hearted fun without ever sacrificing what makes him so intimidating. There's still something... -missing- for me but I can't deny that I don't look forward to seeing his matches, for the sheer reason he's a great spectacle that knows how to work with other's strengths and gimmicks."

[9.0] "One of the best big man in pro wrestling. He used to always put on great match after great match. Now he is still solid, but i think he should stick in tag matches. He is amazing wrestler in his prime."

[2.0] "Koo aka Shuji Ishikawa sadly doesnt look as pleasing as the myth stated. He seems horrible and kinda can fall down, his knees are the only thing that is stopping from collapsing. His last of 2023, oh my god, Ren looked good but the next matchup Satos brother vs brother was miles better. Shuji must had been a legend in his time but I think he should retire because his tag days looked numbered, he must had great matches with Kota Ibushi, Hikaru Sato & highest rank against Dragon Gates Shingo Takagi."

[6.0] "I just don't see it. I'm sorry, but I cannot root for Shuji. If he's selling, I don't care. Obviously you shouldn't root for all wrestlers at all times, but I just can't want him to succeed. It's hard to put my finger on why. Is it because he's enormous, and often playing the Goliath? I like plenty of hosses. Is it his terrible-looking knee strikes? Well, they don't help. Is it his pace? Well it's not lightning quick, but I shouldn't really be expecting jr heavyweight stuff from the guy. I mean, he's obviously great at what he does - look at everyone else's ratings. I'm not gonna pretend I know better, or have some great new critical insight, I just don't enjoy watching him wrestle very much."

[10.0] "The greatest big man in wrestling right now, in my opinion. Used to be mainly a deathmatch wrestler but since he went to AJPW, he's just been having banger after banger with everyone. Also Violent Giants is the best name for a team with two big lads ever."

[8.0] "Shuji Ishikawa is great at being the bully boy, and he's a very good worker as well. He's someone who would probably have great matches with Tomohiro Ishii."

[10.0] "Shuji is a legitimate giant in a country of relatively small wrestlers, and he is great at working with that. On top of that, he's also versatile in his style; Shuji can work deathmatches, heavy-hitting strong world matches, tag team wrestling, and just about any crazy thing DDT needs him for. On top of that, Shuji has had an amazing year in BJW and DDT in 2016, winning the Strong Climb, winning King of DDT, winning the BJW Tag Titles once again with Kohei Sato, and winning the KO-D Openweight Championship in the main event of DDT's biggest show of the year. Not to mention he is currently part of arguably the best stable in wrestling today, DAMNATION. Shuji's on the rise right now, and seemingly nothing can stop him."

[8.0] "Moves very well for a big man. Tough as nails and does very well in both Death and Strong Style matches. Would have been perfect for FMW."