#10 Kazuchika Okada
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His name is Kazuchika Okada, but you can refer to him simply as “The Rainmaker.” The current IWGP Heavyweight Champion is no stranger to being on top. In fact, this is Okada’s fourth reign with Japan’s top prize.
Some may recall Okada’s short stint with TNA. Kazuchika Okada signed with TNA in 2010, but creative officials couldn't see a “true character” with Okada. I’m certain that someone from that company has kicked themselves a time or two since letting this big fish get away. Okada used his TNA experience as motivation to improve, once he returned to Japan. Kazuchika credits that experience for helping him come up with ‘The Rainmaker’ persona.
Upon his return to Japan, Okada’s career simply exploded. He has become one of the best pure showmen and overall performers in the entire professional wrestling industry. His in-ring work has been so flawless, that he has been awarded five different 5-Star matches by Dave Meltzer. He has also had one 6-Star match and a 6¼-Star match as well. Both of those bouts were against Kenny Omega.
