10 best Japanese wrestlers who were wasted in the US

Because sometimes, coming to the U.S. from another country isn't the best idea.
Because sometimes, coming to the U.S. from another country isn't the best idea.

#4 Little Dragon/Dragon Kid

This tiny man could've been the next Rey Mysterio in terms of both awesome matches AND merchandise revenue...
This tiny man could've been the next Rey Mysterio in terms of both awesome matches AND merchandise revenue...

The man now known as Dragon Kid only ever appeared once on North American wrestling television. In that match, he – under the name ‘Little Dragon’ – wrestled Eddie Guerrero and won via roll-up following shenanigans (or what we know today as an everyday occurrence in WWE).

This was a complete waste, as ‘Little Dragon’ would end up becoming Dragon Kid, the Japanese version of Rey Mysterio back when Rey was in his prime. Dragon Kid dazzled audiences all throughout Japan with his incredible athleticism and high-flying acrobatics. In fact, there were moments when he moved so quickly that you’d be forgiven for thinking you were watching a wrestling show on fast forward.

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Had he been signed for under a long-term deal by either promotion you can be sure that he would’ve brought either of them tons of money, as he would’ve entertained fans of all ages with his mesmerizing cruiserweight abilities.

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