Most Technical Pro Wrestlers
Christopher Michael Benoit (May 21, 1967 - June 24, 2007) was a Canadian professional wrestler whose technically proficient style earned him acclaim in Japan and North America. Over his 22-year career, he won multiple world titles in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment... read more Chris Benoit could carry other wrestlers with such skill, and he had your attention at every moment. He was truly the best technical wrestler in history.
The best technical wrestler in the world.
Despite what he did outside the ring, he is the greatest technical wrestler ever.
Bret Sergeant Hart, better known by his ring name Bret "The Hitman" Hart, is a Canadian-American writer, actor, and retired professional and amateur wrestler. He is a member of the Hart wrestling family and a second-generation wrestler. Hart is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers... read more Bret Hart is one of the best wrestlers that utilizes submissions well. Nobody can do the sharpshooter like him, not The Rock, not Sting, and not anyone else in my opinion.
The best there is. The best there was, and the best there ever will be. Not just a tagline but the honest truth.
The best... Period! No one was better in the ring!
Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9, 1968) is an American retired professional wrestler, amateur Olympic gold medalist, actor, and entrepreneur who is widely regarded as one of the greatest in-ring performers in wrestling history. He won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1996 Summer Olympics... read more Olympic gold medalist in amateur wrestling, that should speak for itself.
Kurt Angle is legendary at this point.
Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9, 1970), better known by the ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-Canadian professional wrestler, rock musician, media personality, actor, author, and businessman. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he became the inaugural AEW World Champion... read more
Curtis Michael Hennig (March 28, 1958 - February 10, 2003) was an American professional wrestler. He performed under his real name in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and NWA Total Nonstop Action, and was widely known as Mr. Perfect in the World Wrestling... read more Mr. Perfect number 7, come on. Curt Hennig lived up to his name. Just watch any of his matches with Bret Hart or matches with Nick Bockwinkel. He should be number 3, if not number 4.
Eduardo Gory "Eddie" Guerrero Llanes was a Mexican-American professional wrestler and a member of the Guerrero wrestling family. He was widely celebrated for his charisma, in-ring skill, and high-profile matches in WWE. Guerrero became WWE Champion in 2004 and was posthumously inducted into the WWE... read more
Shawn Michaels, born on July 22, 1965, is an American professional wrestler. He is the first wrestler to win every major WWE title available during his era. Known for his charisma and athleticism, his nicknames include HBK (Heartbreak Kid), The Showstopper, Mr. WrestleMania, and The Icon. He was a founding... read more
Bryan Lloyd Danielson (born May 22, 1981) is an American professional wrestler best known for his tenure in WWE under the ring name Daniel Bryan. He is a five-time world champion, having held the WWE Championship four times and the World Heavyweight Championship once. He headlined WrestleMania XXX in... read more One of the most gifted technical wrestlers today! So popular with the crowds! The LeBelle Lock is truly a worthy finisher for Daniel Bryan. Some of his greatest matches feel like a human chess match. He has got passion and grit that few others possess!
Daniel Bryan is one of the wrestlers who hasn't really been able to show his skills. Ric Flair had Ricky Steamboat, Kurt Angle had Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero had Dean Malenko, and Bret Hart had Shawn Michaels, but Bryan doesn't have anyone.
Richard Morgan Fliehr (born February 25, 1949), known professionally as Ric Flair, is an American retired professional wrestler and current WWE legend under contract ... read more
Dean Simon is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Dean Malenko. He is recognized for his technical wrestling skills and was nicknamed The Man of 1,000 Holds. Malenko has worked as a producer for WWE and AEW.
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Robert Louis Backlund is an American retired professional wrestler with an in-ring career that lasted over 30 years. He is best known for his time in the World Wide Wrestling Federation and World Wrestling Federation, where he was a two-time champion. Backlund was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame... read more
Owen James Hart was a Canadian-American professional and amateur wrestler who worked for several promotions, including Stampede Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, World Championship Wrestling, and most notably the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). In the WWF, he wrestled under his real name and the... read more
Richard Henry Blood Sr., better known by his ring name Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, is an American retired professional wrestler. He gained fame in the National Wrestling Alliance, the World Wrestling Federation, and World Championship Wrestling. Steamboat is widely regarded for his technical wrestling... read more There is no reason that Ricky Steamboat shouldn't be in the top 10. This is the guy that brought out the best from Ric Flair. The guy is a wrestling machine.
Allen Neal Jones, better known by the ring name AJ Styles, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He is widely regarded as one of the best professional wrestlers in the world. Styles has held numerous championships in WWE, including the WWE Championship and United States Championship... read more Best champion ever. He fights in the true sense, unlike the cowardly Lesnar.
Phillip Jack "Phil" Brooks, also known by the ring name CM Punk, is an American comic book writer, actor, former mixed martial artist, and retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his career in World Wrestling Entertainment, where he held multiple championships and was the leader of the New... read more
Darren Kenneth Matthews is an English professional wrestler, trainer, talent scout, author, and color commentator. He is better known by his ring name William Regal. He is currently signed to WWE as the Vice President of Global Talent Development.
David Smith (27 November 1962 - 18 May 2002) was an English professional wrestler best known for his appearances in the United States with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring names Davey Boy Smith and The British Bulldog... read more He had an awesome technical match with Bret Hart at WrestleMania, even though Bret did more of the work.
Paul Michael Levesque, better known by his ring name Triple H, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, corporate executive, and actor. He is currently the Chief Content Officer for WWE, where he has also served as an executive vice president. Triple H is a 14-time world champion and a key... read more
Claudio Castagnoli is a Swiss professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he performs under his real name. He previously starred in WWE from 2011 to 2022 under the ring names Antonio Cesaro and Cesaro. Before WWE, he wrestled in Ring of Honor and various independent promotions... read more Everybody in the WWE locker rooms respects his in-ring ability, and he is deserving of the top 5!
He had it all, from strategy and speed to strength and submissions.
Thomas "Tom" Billington, best known by the ring name Dynamite Kid (December 5, 1958 - December 5, 2018), was an English professional wrestler. He was known for his technical prowess and high-flying style, and was a key figure in the development of junior heavyweight wrestling. He gained prominence as... read more He is the best technical wrestler. Chris Benoit copied his style, but Dynamite was more vicious with it. Check out his matches with Tiger Mask, especially between 1982-86. He was at least ahead of Bret Hart in terms of technical ability, but the Hitman was much safer with opponents. This guy should be ranked at least in the top 4 best technical wrestlers of all time and also in the top 15 best high flyers of all time.
See the YouTube interview where Bret Hart acknowledges Dynamite Kid as the best ever.
Barbara Jean "Barbie" Blank Souray is an American model, actress, and retired professional wrestler, best known by her ring name Kelly Kelly. She performed with WWE from 2006 to 2012, where she became a one-time WWE Divas Champion... read more
José Alberto RodrÃguez (born September 25, 1977), best known as Alberto Del Rio, is a Mexican professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. He made his WWE debut in 2010 and is a two-time WWE Champion and a two-time World Heavyweight Champion. He also became the first wrestler from Mexico... read more
Laverne Clarence "Verne" Gagne was an American professional wrestler, football player, wrestling trainer, and promoter. He was best known for his dominance in the American Wrestling Association, where he held the AWA World Heavyweight Championship for a combined ten years. Gagne was posthumously inducted... read more
Adam Joseph Copeland is a Canadian actor and professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Edge. A WWE Hall of Famer, Edge is known for his multiple world championship reigns and his involvement in iconic tag teams such as Edge and... read more