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#5 Kazuchika Okada
This time last year, Kazuchika Okada was the third-ranked wrestler in the world. But after losing the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in 2018, Okada remained quiet for a while. He wasn’t delivering outstanding matches that he is known for.
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It almost seemed like Kenny Omega’s exit from NJPW had an indirect effect on Okada. It’s undeniable that the two men had incredible chemistry in the ring.
It took Okada a few months to finally regain his prominence by defeating Jay White for the NJPW’s top prize at ROH/NJPW G1 SuperCard. Since then, he has delivered captivating performances consistently.
Okada had a terrific G1 Climax in 2019. Even 'The Rainmaker' couldn’t win the tournament, his performances throughout the tournament were memorable. He had a brilliantly put together match against Will Ospreay. He put on a couple of breathtaking matches against Sanada and Kota Ibushi as well.
Despite dropping down to number five, he can still be considered one of the best in-ring performers in the world. Given the run he has been on, Okada may soon reclaim the number one spot on this list.
