Alan4L Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 So the latest Fighting Spirit Magazine is out and with it comes the release of the first annual FSM 50. Yes, we're continuing the tradition of the PS 50, and I'm honestly curious to see if the list evokes as much scorn as the PS 50 always did. I was always a huge mark for the list (especially during the 1998-2005 period) and I was excited to be included in the process for this.One thing that I think the PS 50 failed on was actually providing a basis and criteria for the rankings. So here's an idea of the thought process behind these rankings:The main criteria can be described as bell to bell in-ring performance. So things like promos and storylines aren't a factor, however it's not purely a "workrate" ranking because things like charisma, presence and ability to engage a crowd are just as important as the athletic capability. All these things occur bell to bell.Finally a big part of the deciding factor is the portfolio of work put together. How many great matches a guy had, the versatility displayed in terms of having great tag matches as well as singles matches, etc.So with all that in mind, here's the list!1. AJ Styles2. Kazuchika Okada3. Shinsuke Nakamura4. Seth Rollins5. Tomohiro Ishii6. Ricochet7. The Young Bucks8. Sami Zayn9. Masaaki Mochizuki10. Akira Tozawa11. Tetsuya Naito12. Hiroshi Tanahashi13. Cesaro14. Zack Sabre Jr.15. Kyle O’Reilly16. Katsuyori Shibata17. Adam Cole18. Luke Harper19. Dean Ambrose20. T-Hawk21. The Usos22. Daisuke Sekimoto23. Sheamus24. Tomoaki Honma25. John Cena26. El Barbaro Cavernario27. CIMA28. Daniel Bryan29. Adrian Neville30. Minoru Suzuki31. Dolph Ziggler32. Austin Aries33. Jay Briscoe34. Kota Ibushi35. Hirooki Goto36. Randy Orton37. KUSHIDA38. YAMATO39. Masato Yoshino40. Johnny Gargano41. Tommy End42. Rush43. Big Daddy Walter44. Eita45. Roman Reigns46. Mark Andrews47. Rey Hechicero48. Jun Akiyama49. Rusev50. Will OspreaySo there it is. If you want to check out the write-ups for the list and all the other great content in the latest issue, please visit http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/ for all the info on how to order a soft copy version for your mobile device, or if you're in the UK & Ireland where to go to get your hands on the magazine itself (WH Smith & Easons!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSJ Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Jeez, that's one of the most ridiculous things I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Followed by the most predictable reactionary comment imaginable. Happy End of Year List season, one and all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilwaldo Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I am curious, how did Bryan make 28 when he wrestled less than half the year? I do like Harper being rated that high. What we have seen from him in singles action have been highly underrated. He moves very well for a big, tall wrestler playing a mindless redneck gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Three luchadors and no Negro Casas seems weird to me, but 1. I dont watch puro 2. I dont watch wwe 3. I think lists are empty calories and click bait 4. I am a hypocrite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan4L Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 I am curious, how did Bryan make 28 when he wrestled less than half the year? I do like Harper being rated that high. What we have seen from him in singles action have been highly underrated. He moves very well for a big, tall wrestler playing a mindless redneck gimmick. Bryan was a hugely impactful performer while he was around and created some really special moments which are easy to forget with how bad the company has become (I myself am a cluprit of this). He was admittedly a very hard candidate to evaluate, as were Devitt and Steen for similar reasons, but we felt top 30 was a fair representation of what he achieved in a short window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKash202 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Yea Bryan should be on the list even if he missed a lot of time. Arguably the biggest moment of the year and countless solid matches. All of that has to count for something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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