This countdown recognises the men who dominated indie wrestling
#1 Kenny Omega
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The leader of the Bullet Club has owned this year
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Kenny Omega wrestled at Wrestle Kingdom 10 as a Junior Heavyweight. In just one year, he challenges Okada at Wrestle Kingdom 11, inside the Tokyo Dome. Few thought that the Bullet Club would be as hot as it is, after losing AJ Styles, Gallows and Anderson; but Kenny Omega has carried the mantle of leadership like a boss, literally.
He has also become the first non-Japanese wrestler to win the 2016 G1 Climax tournament, a truly coveted honour indeed.
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Oh, did we mention, he also defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi to become the IWGP Intercontinental Champion, earlier this year? The real Bullet Club continues to dominate Japan, while WWE presents a watered down version.
Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!
In addition to his writing responsibilities, Dasgupta is also the Assistant Manager of the Combat Sports division. In 4 years, Dasgupta has conducted over 150 interviews with stars from WWE, Impact Wrestling, PCW Ultra, WOS, UFC, ONE FC and the world of boxing as well.
In addition to everything he does in Sportskeeda, Dasgupta is also the bassist and lyricist for heavy metal bands- Albatross and Primitiv.
Before joining Sportskeeda, Dasgupta was a comedy writer for Star TV, where he scripted lines for the iconic Lola Kutty property, in addition to hit TV shows like Axe Ur Ex & UR Fired. He was also a columnist for Rolling Stone India.
Follow him on Facebook and Twitter, for regular wrestling updates.
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