Who was pro wrestling's top star in 2018?

AJ Styles with the WWE Smackdown Live World championship.
AJ Styles with the WWE Smackdown Live World championship.

Jay Lethal - Ring of Honor, others

Jay Lethal with the ROH world title.
Jay Lethal with the ROH world title.

From making his national television debut at the tender age of 19, to owning pinfall victories over legends like Ric Flair and Kurt Angle, Jay Lethal has already had an impressive career.

Combining athleticism with technical skill and an uncanny ability to tell a story with his matches, Jay Lethal is one of the most electrifying men to watch in the squared circle. But how did he fare on our grading scale?

Win Loss Record: Lethal racked up 33 wins with only 10 losses, an outstanding record. Grade: A+

Championships: Jay Lethal started the year as ROH world champion, lost the belt, but won it again and still holds it as of the end of 2018. Grade: A+

Industry Impact: Jay Lethal doesn't get involved with booking much, and while he has influence throughout wrestling he's not a mover and shaker any longer. Grade: C

Popularity: Jay Lethal will always be popular with pure wrestling fans, but his character has grown somewhat stale as a babyface. Grade: B

Overall Grade: B+ Lethal had a great year, but not as great as some others on the list.

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Edited by Pratyay Ghosh
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