Grading the 10 best wrestlers of 2017

Shinsuke Nakamura

The King of Strong Style had a busy year, first working for NXT and then transitioning to the main roster after Wrestlemania.

When we look at his win/loss record, we see that Shinsuke racked up a stunning 90 wins and only 11 losses! That's insane!

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Win/Loss Grade: A++

Nakamura came into 2017 as the NXT champion, but lost the belt only a month into the year to Bobby Roode. With both men on Smackdown, Nakamura was elevated to the main event. Still, being a champion at all carries prestige.

Championship Grade: C

Nakamura has fans outside the wrestling world, both from his stint in MMA and appearances such as the video for Happy. Still, he's not quite a household name outside of wrestling circles, even if he is arguably the most beloved babyface on Smackdown.

Cross-Media Appeal: C

About the author

Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram