There is a post on HR asking for people to list their 5 most dominating wrestlers. Of course, there is Iowa bias, as Spencer Lee is on top of most of their lists, and they somehow can justify Marinelli being on the list (some of them), but, say Zain is more dominant than exciting (which I don't completely disagree with). Anyway, I wanted to see the take from this board.
Here was my post over there:
Spencer Lee at #1 and Marinelli being on a top 5 list are both bias-induced. I can at least understand Spencer, as he IS exciting, I just don't think he is #1 YET.
Now, with all that said, here is my biased take.
1. Jason Nolf - Honestly, unless it is because he is injured, I'm not sure how he isn't on everyone's list. He is among the most innovative wrestlers of all-time. The move he does off the single where he traps them on their back using his legs might as well be named after him.
2. Bo Nickal - It is impossible to not have your eyes on him when he is wrestling. You can't blink because he can hit big moves at any moment. He is also completely fearless.
3. IMAR - His speed and hips are unbelievable. His matches with Nolf were unbelievable, even when a lot of points weren't scored.
4. Seth Gross - The guy is always scoring points. He is creative and relentless.
5. Spencer Lee - I've enjoyed watching this kid for years, and I'm not at all surprised that he is wrestling at the level that he is.
Honorable Mention:
Kyle Snyder - Most exciting heavyweight to watch of all-time. His lack of mat wrestling slides him down a bit.
Shakur Rasheed - Small resume, but, when he has wrestled this year, he has been extremely exciting to watch.
Zain Retherford - I agree that there is a difference between exciting and dominant. I'm biased, but, I still find his dominance exciting to watch, just not on the same level as those ranked above him.
Austin DeSanto - It has less to do with the competition or even the results. He is fun to watch. He is relentless in his pursuit and has a phenomenal gas tank. If he becomes a better mat wrestler (especially on bottom), he will be tough to beat.
Kaid Brock - I have always enjoyed watching him wrestle. He is definitely exciting to watch.
Mark Hall - Some matches are extremely exciting, with headlocks and cement mixers, but, he can also wrestle methodically at times.
Zahid Valencia - I think he wrestles similar to Hall. Can load up points, but, can also methodically beat you down.
Here was my post over there:
Spencer Lee at #1 and Marinelli being on a top 5 list are both bias-induced. I can at least understand Spencer, as he IS exciting, I just don't think he is #1 YET.
Now, with all that said, here is my biased take.
1. Jason Nolf - Honestly, unless it is because he is injured, I'm not sure how he isn't on everyone's list. He is among the most innovative wrestlers of all-time. The move he does off the single where he traps them on their back using his legs might as well be named after him.
2. Bo Nickal - It is impossible to not have your eyes on him when he is wrestling. You can't blink because he can hit big moves at any moment. He is also completely fearless.
3. IMAR - His speed and hips are unbelievable. His matches with Nolf were unbelievable, even when a lot of points weren't scored.
4. Seth Gross - The guy is always scoring points. He is creative and relentless.
5. Spencer Lee - I've enjoyed watching this kid for years, and I'm not at all surprised that he is wrestling at the level that he is.
Honorable Mention:
Kyle Snyder - Most exciting heavyweight to watch of all-time. His lack of mat wrestling slides him down a bit.
Shakur Rasheed - Small resume, but, when he has wrestled this year, he has been extremely exciting to watch.
Zain Retherford - I agree that there is a difference between exciting and dominant. I'm biased, but, I still find his dominance exciting to watch, just not on the same level as those ranked above him.
Austin DeSanto - It has less to do with the competition or even the results. He is fun to watch. He is relentless in his pursuit and has a phenomenal gas tank. If he becomes a better mat wrestler (especially on bottom), he will be tough to beat.
Kaid Brock - I have always enjoyed watching him wrestle. He is definitely exciting to watch.
Mark Hall - Some matches are extremely exciting, with headlocks and cement mixers, but, he can also wrestle methodically at times.
Zahid Valencia - I think he wrestles similar to Hall. Can load up points, but, can also methodically beat you down.
