10 best non-WWE wrestlers in the world

#2 Kazuchika Okada

Placing Okada in second place may be controversial because many consider him to be number 1. Pro Wrestling Illustrated also placed him as the number one wrestler of 2017. Okada is currently in the midst of one of the all-time greatest singles runs.

He made history by becoming the longest reigning IWGP Heavyweight Champion holding the belt for over 538 days (he is yet to lose the title). He is second to none when it comes to in-ring class. The elegance with which he carries himself in the ring is spellbinding.

'The Rainmaker' has put on some stellar performances throughout the year, and was involved in what many are calling the greatest wrestling trilogy of all-time against Kenny Omega. Okada and Omega put on a 6-star match on three different occasions, and all three are serious contenders for match of the year. He also put on 5-star matches against the likes of Tomohiro Ishii and Katsuyori Shibata.

The IWGP Heavyweight Champion's presence in the main event guarantees a sellout at this point. He is on course to become one of the all-time greats, and at just 30 years of age, he hasn’t even peaked yet, and can only get better as time goes on. 'The New Age Star' could still go at this level for another 10-15 years. He is currently positioned as the face of NJPW.

If someone as good as Kazuchika Okada is in second place, then that raises the questions: Who is number one?