What is the best wrestling style?

[Masked Man of Mystery 0]

This is not a question of your favorite style. If one had a body that could do any of the differant wrestling styles, or could with some work, using the recent past(say '90 onward) what is the most effective wrestling style? Don't take WWE biases into account or such. As far as I know, the major styles are: technical, power, cruiserweight/lucha, Japanese strong style, brawling(one could make an argument that strong style and brawling are very similar in many regards, but I'll leave that to folks who've seen more puro), MMA/shoot style, and all around. Every style has their own advantages and disadvantages, but I personally think that a style like Sting's would probably be the most effective, he was very good all around in his prime, able to fly a bit, power wrestle, brawl, and he could do technical work, of course. I'm interested to see what other folks think.

[benn 0]

This is not a question of your favorite style. If one had a body that could do any of the differant wrestling styles, or could with some work, using the recent past(say '90 onward) what is the most effective wrestling style? Don't take WWE biases into account or such. As far as I know, the major styles are: technical, power, cruiserweight/lucha, Japanese strong style, brawling(one could make an argument that strong style and brawling are very similar in many regards, but I'll leave that to folks who've seen more puro), MMA/shoot style, and all around. Every style has their own advantages and disadvantages, but I personally think that a style like Sting's would probably be the most effective, he was very good all around in his prime, able to fly a bit, power wrestle, brawl, and he could do technical work, of course. I'm interested to see what other folks think.

I'd say the same, except with a bit more of an emphasis on technical skills. More like a Bret Hart type of style.

[Bruce Blank 0]

hmm I guess it depends on how you define best (most entertainining etc.)

 

I'd have to say overall the AJPW style have all other styles licked - I mean where else can you get dropped on your head continually and beaten up for like 30 minutes only to no sell it all and win with a Lariat?

 

No one can complete with that

[FroGG_NeaL 0]

This is a tough question, man.

 

If Chris Benoit could get the reactions Hogan does, he'd be the perfect wrestler.

 

Dude can do it all in that ring. If he ever found his niche on the mic, he would've gotten over way more, and mic presense is an important part of any wrestler's style.

 

 

Unless you're Sabu.

 

Then it don't matter, cause you're Sa-Fuckin'-Bu.

[Masked Man of Mystery 0]

I understand what you're saying, but I'm thinking more in terms of how effectove you'll be in the ring, counters and such. Benoit is darn hard to stop in the ring, if he had the aggresiveness he had just before he went on sabbatical for more of his career, I think he might've caught on better as this crazed man who does anything he can within the rules to win

[Dobbs 3K 0]

In kayfabe terms, I'd say an all around technician like Dean Malenko would be most effective. Can take people down, use submissions, and probably go for hours to wear down an opponent, if need be.

[Maztinho 0]

Sting or Benoit's styles are nearly perfect. Benoit maybe even more so.

 

The technical aspect combined with some aerial, and competance in a brawling enviroment is what I like in wrestlers.

[The Buzz 0]

A big man like Vader or Undertaker pick up more wins than most with their mix of brawling, and uncanny agility(speaking of both men's prime)

 

A mix of brawling, technical work, speed, and aerial manuevars worked well for Sting, Benoit, Guerrero, Savage, and others.

 

I think one of those two has worked the best for wrestlers over the years. All-rounders, big men with agility.

[Masked Man of Mystery 0]

A big man like Vader or Undertaker pick up more wins than most with their mix of brawling, and uncanny agility(speaking of both men's prime)

 

A mix of brawling, technical work, speed, and aerial manuevars worked well for Sting, Benoit, Guerrero, Savage, and others.

 

I think one of those two has worked the best for wrestlers over the years. All-rounders, big men with agility.

Understood, but there's one problem with a really big guy: work over the legs and they're screwed.

[Dobbs 3K 0]

See, that's why I think a technician type would be the best overall.

 

I mean, yeah, the Undertaker's big and can brawl, but do you really think in a true match he could beat someone like Kurt Angle?

[Ravenbomb 0]

if it's in kayfabe, then the best style is clearly Umaga's, because he's never lost

[razazteca 0]

After watching 2 hours of boring armdrags, headlocks, chinlocks, and a comedy match nothing can get the audience to pop more than the brawling hardcore main event. Cactus Jack is the god of the fat alcholic momma boys that never leave the house.

[Guest Bammey]

Triple H's style. Big, power guy who can knocks fists with anyone. Wear you down with smart leg work. Can reverse any aerial attack with a spinebuster. Just very good at hitting the hot shot move, and wearing you down for the win.

[The Buzz 0]

Also in a kayfabe point of view, Ric Flair's style of dragging a match to the time limit worked very well.

[Lt. Al Giardello 0]

Hulk Hogan, because he can Hulk up at any moment.

[Mystery Eskimo 0]

Well, he can Hulk up after his opponent hits him in the face several times and he points his finger. If his opponent never punched him, or worked over the finger, he'd be screwed.

[Masked Man of Mystery 0]

Well, he can Hulk up after his opponent hits him in the face several times and he points his finger. If his opponent never punched him, or worked over the finger, he'd be screwed.

That reminds me, someone in the OAOAST wrestled Batista, and when he went to do the thumbs down pose, he grabbed his thumbs and stopped him or something. I'd also like to see what happened if Hogan hulked up and someone did something random like hit him with a Shining Wizard. It'd be impossible to no sell that

[FroGG_NeaL 0]

Hulk Hogan could no-sell death, probably.

[canadafour 0]

Technical Wrestling is the Best

[Ravenbomb 0]

Well, he can Hulk up after his opponent hits him in the face several times and he points his finger. If his opponent never punched him, or worked over the finger, he'd be screwed.

That reminds me, someone in the OAOAST wrestled Batista, and when he went to do the thumbs down pose, he grabbed his thumbs and stopped him or something. I'd also like to see what happened if Hogan hulked up and someone did something random like hit him with a Shining Wizard. It'd be impossible to no sell that

 

I always wanted someone to grab his finger and (kayfabe) break it

[Rendclaw 0]

I loved Taz's style. Good technician and could brawl, and just awesome with his submissions. Not to mention he wasn't bad on the mic.

[Coffin Surfer 0]

Big John Studd stopped the Hulk Up by booting him out of the ring.

 

Misawa would probably be unstoppable as he's a master high flyer, the best striker capable of knocking out larger men like Hansen with his elbow smashes, has the deadliest moves that can put away anybody, can take incredible punishment, and a smart survior who can win when he's hurt or injured.

[Guest Human Highlight Reel]

I'd also like to see what happened if Hogan hulked up and someone did something random like hit him with a Shining Wizard. It'd be impossible to no sell that

I have a memory of Chris Jericho stopping Hogan from Hulking up by kicking him between the legs. Did this actually happen? Or did I just imagine it because it would be awesome?

 

The best overall wrestling style is a moveset consisting entirely of the Pedigree.

[benn 0]

I'd also like to see what happened if Hogan hulked up and someone did something random like hit him with a Shining Wizard. It'd be impossible to no sell that

My god, that would be fantastic.