Dax Harwood plays a vital role in FTR, but his singles work is also solid. Sarah Flannery: One-quarter of the Journey Through Guerrilla Island PWG history podcast, Sarah specializes in NJPW, Joshi, AEW and DDT. Of those 33 singles matches, 2828!currently have a 7+ rating on Cagematch.net. Also heard and read on FlagshipPatreon.com. The biggest obstacle in her way is just how big a star Rossy Ogawa and Bushiroad think she can be. 60-51. All in all, Takeshitas former nickname, The Future, is ringing true, and with his move to America, youd expect to see his name littered amongst the best in the world for many years to come. (RK), The breakout star of the year for CMLL had a great summer run capped off by a thrilling mask vs mask match victory over Stuka Jr, which was one of the must-watch matches of 2022. Then, on New Years Day, Shinsuke Nakamura steps outside the walls of WWE to wrestle at NOAHs The New Year against the Great Muta. He has held the WWF World . Ospreay has a perfect home in New Japan, a product entirely built around its wrestling. (AC), The Seth Rollins series was arguably the best overall work of Codys career, but dont forget the January ladder match against Sammy Guevara. Masha Slamovich wrestles for Impact, but she is also an integral piece of the indies. The Briscoes; Dynamite vs. Dax Harwood; Dynamite vs. Will Ospreay. Her rivalry with Suzu Suzuki could become legendary if it is continued. An impressive body of work is important, though this is more than a list of wrestlers with the most ****+ matches. The genesis of perfection. Despy always delivers. Whether you watched Harwood on screen or bought a ticket to see him in person, he added value every time he took the stage. Kevin Palko 6. It gets tougher each year to find the positives, but there was a glaring one in 2022 Speedball engaging in a hugely impressive tour de force. He was a major part of the main event scene since the beginning of WCPW. The English pro wrestler born as Zack Sabre Jr, is currently signed to NJPW and one-half of the IWGP Tag Team Champions alongside fellow Suzuki-gun stablemate Taichi. . Who else in history has had such a prolifically great year? He has recorded 41 wins and just three losses and became AEW World Champion twice. Hes still waiting to go fishing with Egotistico Fantastico. The more things change . Austin has won two World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Championships, six World . Apr 2, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; Becky Lynch (black attire) and Bianca Belair (red/black attire) wrestle during the Raw Women's Championship match during WrestleMania at AT&T Stadium. Since then, shes taken more international bookings in Europe and North America, raising her stock globally. 2022 was yet another excellent year from one of pro wrestlings best. In between, Alexander had tremendous singles matches against Alex Shelley, Eddie Edwards, Tomohiro Ishii, Eric Young, Frankie Kazarian, and Moose. He is widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers in the world today with an annually salary of $1 million. The match will co-main event the show, along with what has the potential to be a superb Kaito Kiyomiya-Kenoh GHC heavyweight championship bout, at Tokyos historic Nippon Budokan venue. Some feel the Ospreay match is a sleeper Match of the Year contender, and while Im personally not quite that high on it, Harwood repeatedly showed that he could hang with the absolute best in the world in singles while also putting together a legendary tag team year with Hair. 9. 12. Outside of MJF, though, there was a lot to love about Punks year. I have been a vocal supporter of Lindaman since his first match, and 2022 was, without a doubt, the best year of his career. Ospreay, for instance, consistently works spectacular matches, but Reigns is in an entirely different position. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. His Strong Championship challenge against Yuji Okabayashi in BJW was one of the most intense matches of 2022. We hope you enjoy this breakdown of all 50 wrestlers (and some honorable mentions) with some short blurbs about each of their years. (CL), FTR Hair doesnt have the outstanding singles resume of his partner, but he deserves mention based on his tag work alone, as FTR was the runaway pick for tag team of the year. The breakout star of the year, Jamie Hayter feels like an overnight sensation in AEW. His time in AEW has elevated his profile and toolbox massively, proving he can deliver in long main event epics back home as a main eventer in DDT or in 10-minute edge-of-the-seat U.S. TV sprints. The Golden Phoenix captivated audiences with her stunning aerial offense and fantastic run as the Wonder of STARDOM Champion. Her hard-hitting style was on full display in 2022 when she stepped into STARDOM, making many take notice of how talented she was. (SE), In a promotion largely dominated by much older wrestlers and mostly devoid of larger-than-life characters, Kenoh stands out in Pro Wrestling NOAH. Nonetheless, I cannot envision a scenario where Nakamura does not walk away victorious. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two. It wasnt all controversy. 5. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Paul 'Triple H' Levesque bounced back from a near-fatal heart issue in 2021 to effectively become the most powerful man in wrestling. On a roster where the margin for error is so slim, Diamante represents the perfection that Dragongate preaches to their talent. Your session has expired. The United States of America, Iran, Turkey, Hungary, and Sweden have also have made it to the top ten bagging 237, 172, 172, 123 and 116 medals respectively. (GDT), Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Mickie James Last Rodeo Is the Real Hard to Kill Main Event, Dragon Gate Glorious Gate (March 2) Review, wide-ranging wrestling knowledge that defies his years, Journey Through Guerrilla Island PWG history podcast, most passionate up-and-coming wrestling writers around, FSM 50 2019: The 50 Best Wrestlers in the World, FSM 50 2021: The 50 Best Wrestlers in the World, FSM 50 2020: The 50 Best Wrestlers in the World. Tootie Lynn. Fresh booking has led to a much more interesting promotion and Hashimoto as their top star has helped that along by delivering high-level main events. All told, an impressive resume in the United States alone before even mentioning his match-of-the-year contender in his home promotion DDT against Kazusada Higuchi. (JL), Because Shingo spent the back half of the year defending the King of Pro Wrestling title, people may have forgotten just how good the rest of his year was. Top three matches of 2022: Beyond Wrestling Munky Business vs. AC Price; GCW Maniac vs. Mike Bailey; Bound for Glory vs. Jordynne Grace. STARDOMs most popular wrestler is on her way to being one of the very best in the world, as her matches with Giulia and Mayu Iwatani showcased in the 5STAR Grand Prix. Like her nickname, "The Boss," she is the boss during her match in the ring. 20 50 100 All Time Select Date. Rhodes was revealed to be the mystery opponent for Seth Rollins and defeated Rollins with Cross Rhodes in front of more than 70,000 fans inside AT&T Stadium. 1. Top three matches of 2022: Forbidden Door vs. Orange Cassidy; G1 Climax vs. Kazuchika Okada; NJPW Burning Spirit vs. David Finlay. Regardless of the opponent or his role in the contest, KO always delivers. One of the beauties of the list in previous years was being able to highlight names that a reader may not be aware of. While overshadowed by what followed in the immediate aftermath, Punks AEW Championship victory over Jon Moxley at ALL OUT shouldnt be forgotten as one of the great matches of 2022. During MIyaharas reign, AJPW immediately saw an increase in business and produced many more great singles matches versus the two previous years, during which the company seemed hesitant to put the Triple Crown back on him while Jake Lee got his chance to run with the ball. Josh Alexander. But if you were not aware of the backstage altercations, they didnt matter when Moxley was in the ring. Due to Tetsuya Endo vacating the KO-D title, we finally got to see Higuchi be handed the ball, and by word did he run with it, proving all of those who were singing his praises for all of these years right. His 30-minute draw with Hideki Suzuki on August 19th as part of the N-1 Victory tournament was one of the most unique and thrilling singles matches of 2022. Pro wrestling is a unique blend of sport and entertainment, one where your opponent is necessary in order for you to shine. Rhodes returned to the WWE during night one of WrestleMania 38 after a six year absence. The Rey Mysterio-Dom Mysterio holiday videos are phenomenal. Instead of a litany of matches against the industrys top stars, Hart wrestled a very different roster from what he initially expected. Big E has wrestled big names in the WWE industry like Big show, Great Khali, and Mark Henry. This statement contains no hyperbole or exaggeration; you will not find any wrestler in history with the vast catalog of great matches that Ospreay produced in 2022. (CL). Vince McMaho. Stick around, however, for a list of honourable mentions that should plug any major gaps and cover notable omissions. With 47 matches under his belt for AEW in 2022, Mox was one of the promotions hardest workers. Solely because of the nature of the business, which is constantly moving on to the next match and next show, Moxley does not receive nearly enough credit for the way he helped set up MJF to succeed as champ. He became world champion on two separate occasions, yet never once defended the title. Ospreay stood alone and was the clear and obvious choice for the best wrestler of 2022. Best known as "The Undertaker" from World Wrestling Entertainment. He is popularly known as The Beast Incarnate and was majorly marketed for his intimidating physique and ability to be dramatic. Born on March 24, 1965. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. July 18, 1990. Kevin Owens is the best in-ring performer on the current WWE roster. (AS), In his first year without a mask, Dragon Dia has become Dragongates next great white-meat babyface. Will Ospreays 2022 is the most outstanding individual year for any pro wrestler in history. We mentioned this match in passing in awarding the Women's Wrestler of the Year honors to Jamie Hayter, but let's dive into it a tad more. That fits perfectly with his character, which marinated to perfection in 2022, culminating in his full heel turn on partner Keith Lee. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:45 PM by Babu Tendu Adrianna Simwa. But he did make use of it to push himself into Hollywood. In Conclusion. Chris Jericho is a Canadian-American professional wrestler and musician who is best known for his appearances in WWE between 1999 and 2018. Nor is her powerhouse style with technical elements, which isnt as flashy as others in STARDOM. PWI 500 2022 Top 128 Wrestlers Who is the best wrestler or 2022 ? Japan, Canada, and Europe was the bulk of his 2022, but if youre looking for key matches or moments his match against El Lindaman for GLEAT in May and the demonic laugh and headbutt to Fuminori Abe during wXws Ambition stand out, along with a tag bout with Fuminari Abe against Violence is Forever for wXw in October. Date of Birth. He did it in Impact Wrestling, where, in its current state, its near-impossible to generate buzz or attention. 1. Joe Lanza: The King Of Banter. 22 of them have an 8+ rating and 10 have a 9+ rating. November 19, 2022. Richest Wrestlers in the World in 2022. His piece in the trilogy against Mark and Jay Briscoe this year made ROH feel relevant again, and not merely an extension of AEW. His profile is full of national and international professional arm-wrestling titles. 2022 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling.. Beginning in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the professional wrestling industry worldwide, with many promotions presenting shows behind closed doors.Some events were canceled while others were rescheduled to occur in 2021 and then some in 2022. Rampage Brown. Best AEW Women's Match of 2022: Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayter, Full Gear. He is a retired professional wrestler, television star, and actor. Expect him to be a name on this list every year going forward. Her skills, performance, and her attitude are pure beauty. "The Queen" is considered one of the best pro wrestlers in WWE today. The Undertaker" Mark Calaway (Net worth: 15.5 Million Euros) View this post on Instagram. The match that will ultimately define Higushis championship run was his title defense against Konosuke Takeshita, a bout that will no doubt rack up some points in the MOTY race. His dominant Olympic performance and legendary last-second takedown finish in the gold-medal match solidified Steveson's position as the most exciting collegiate wrestler to watch this upcoming . Now more than ever, there is endless reason for optimism. Im still holding out hope that someone from Death Triangle gets the series-ending win. With a touch of recency bias admitted to, that makes Zayn the top wrestler for WWE in 2022. Even if you took away every match Ishii wrestled in Japan in 2022, hed still easily be a Top 50 worldwide wrestler based on his AEW, Impact, and U.S.-based New Japan work alone. 80-71. Like all forms of entertainment, it is necessary that wrestling follows some sort of script. Though this appeared destined to go seven as soon as the dates and stipulations of all the matches were announced, it has been fun watching it all unfold. Masha Slamovich. As far as match quality, she had one of the best matches of the year against Utami in June, and had five matches rated **** or higher by the Wrestling Observer (all singles matches). The goal of the list is to be as well-informed and wide-ranging as possible. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. (SE), Quite possibly the most confident and self-assured wrestler in the world, and with good reason. Brock Lesnar. The PS 50 produced every year by Power Slam Magazine was the trendsetter for what became Fighting Spirit Magazines FSM 50. Denis Cyplenkov. Net Worth: $1.6 Billion. Form is critical on this list. Drew McIntyre Let's take a look at the 10 best tag teams . Pro Wrestling Illustrated announced today that Reigns topped the 32nd annual list of the 500 best wrestlers in the world, based on criteria that includes win-loss record, titles . Every time Vikingo wrestles is a roller coaster of emotions. (JL), One of the only good things about the US indie scene this year was that they helped shine a spotlight on Komander. The smoothest high-flier in history, Fenixs effortless gliding and maneuvering through the air makes the otherwise impossible look routine. Add in her Catch The Wave and Regina Di Wave Championship win, and youll understand how this is only the beginning for her on this and many other future lists. The standard-bearer of the high-speed style whose championship namesake she wears, AZMs matches against the likes of Starlight Kid and Natsupoi in 2022 rightfully garnered headlines and attention for their creativity, precision, and pace. But the beauty of this art form is that the script is occasionally forced to change when a new performer connects so intimately with the audience. Please log in again. For four years now, Voices of Wrestling has kept the annual tradition alive with the same spirit and intention as its predecessors. Putting Roman Reigns fourth on this list, especially ahead of Will Ospreay, was the single hardest decision in the top 10. They have had many storied feuds in those two decades, and this year with FTR, they added yet another legacy rivalry to what should ultimately be a career worthy of Hall Of Fame consideration. Her haters are now in the mud. Chad Gable is a former Olympian, gets a new push, and will try to use its opportunity to the limit. (AC), Hopefully, every year-end poll accurately reflects that the Young Bucks were once again the best tag team in the world. Since his release from WWE developmental in 2011, he has been a consistent name in the UK wrestling scene. Top three matches of 2022: ROH Supercard of Honor vs. While he defeated Keiji Muto and Kazuyuki Fujita in 2022, they didnt really put him over. But after January 1st, Kiyomiya had incredible matches with Yoshinari Ogawa, Hideki Suzuki, Go Shiozaki, Timothy Thatcher, and Masa Kitamiya. On the first Korakuen Hall shows of the year, Dragongate established that this year was going to be all about Yuki Yoshioka and his foe-turned-friend Dragon Dia. Jericho has won 30 championships in the WWE, ECW, and WCW. From a battle in the rain against Johnny Mundo, to a five-way in Tijuana, to a state-of-the-art TripleMania match with Fenix, to a battle (nearly) to the death against his closest ally Laredo Kid, Vikingo came through big whenever he had the chance. (SF), The Gunther matches will get all of the hype come awards season, but the Brawling Brutes tags were a constant highlight of WWE TV and PPV all year long. Rubie's Daddy's Li'l Girl Inflatable Adult Costume, As Shown, One Size. Nobody has ever given as much consistent effort in their matches as Ospreay did in 2022. (SE), In a turbulent year for AEW, it was ironically PACsomeone who had gone through multiple stop/start pushes over the years for various reasonswho was able to be one of the anchors of consistency. Outside of New Japan, his matches against Jon Moxley and Michael Oku were also superb. She stands out amongst various wrestlers while performing. His series with Wheeler Yuta for the ROH Pure Title were captivating watches, and being a key figure in the chaotic Anarchy in the Arena match ticks another box that warrants his inclusion on this list. Many were concerned that theyd put the title right back on Endo once he returned, but the company has stuck with Higuchi, and we all have reaped the rewards. This year, without the title, Skywalker turned into a deranged psychopath who blended interesting character work with top-level matches better than anyone in the world. Mandy Rose via Instagram. In addition to the indies, Wheeler worked highly captivating matches in AEW, New Japan, AAA, and Ring of Honor. Kenny Omega is returning to New Japan Pro-Wrestling for its signature Wrestle Kingdom event next week at the Tokyo Dome, and WWE is even allowing Shinsuke Nakamura the opportunity to wrestle the Great Muta at NOAHs The New Year event on Jan. 1. The problem? (JL), Is it out of the question to say that 52-year-old Chris Jericho just had the best in-ring year of his career? Leave your outdated and ignorant criticisms of his working style at the door. Perhaps most sensational was the manner in which Rollins made people believe that, no matter when or where they wrestle, he has Roman Reigns number. He is a left-handed champion who started his professional career at 15. Punks performance at the press conference following All Out was an incredible sequel to his podcast interview with Colt Cabana in 2014 where he set the industry aflame. Chances are if you watched Will Ospreay at any point in the year 2022, you saw a great match. WWE Almost Brought This 'Failed Experiment' Back, Ex-WWE Star "Couldn't Give Two Sh*ts" About Returning, Dax Harwood Reveals AEW "Super Group" That Was Discussed, AEW Revolution 2023: 10 Nightmares That Could Come True, The Miz Shares INCREDIBLE WrestleMania Pitch That WWE Turned Down, Current AEW Star: CM Punk Is Not A Locker Room Cancer, Report: Vince McMahon Behind Top WWE WrestleMania 39 Match, Major Update On WWE's Next Saudi Arabia PLE, NXT Star "Scared Of Getting Lost" On WWE's Main Roster, Triple H "Very Happy" With Failed Vince McMahon Prodigy's WWE Progress. This list is based on a wrestlers work in the ring, the attention their work generated, and overall impact. Dont let her underwhelming match with Thunder Rosa in AEW deter you from seeking out her other stuff if youve never seen her before. She capped off the year winning the World of Stardom Championship, as she goes into 2022 as the top wrestler in the promotion. Live on FITE, Bandido challenges Vikingo for the Mega Championship. Abdulrashid Sadulaev. Moxley dropped the belt to CM Punk at All Out, which will forever be remembered for Punks post-show comments, but that completely overshadowed an incredible match. (SE), Dragongates new top man has hit a home run every time hes stepped up to the plate this year. Wrestlers' importance to their home promotions and the business as a whole also factored, as well as their significance to the year's wider wrestling discussions. Being honest, he has every right to be in there, and weve done him dirty, no question. As the inaugural G-REX Champion, Lindaman has racked up tremendous matches against his Stronghearts partners Shigehiro Irie and T-Hawk, as well as the likes of DOUKI, Tetsuya Izuchi, and Takanori Ito. For 12 months, Rollins has consistently wrestled the most compelling, convincing, and effective matches throughout all of pro wrestling. When Rhodes was severely limited in their Hell in a Cell bout inside the cage, Rollins made viewers forget about limitations and instead focus on all Rhodes was capable of in spite of the gruesome injury. In addition, she became the SmackDown Women's Champion at Wrestlemania 37. The Most Compelling Voice In Wrestling Media. Posted by Alan4L | Jan 9, 2023 | The FSM 50. We predict the 10 best wrestlers in the world, 5 years in the future.For more awesome content, check out: http://whatculture.com/w. Other standout performances include his GHC Title loss to forever-rival Kaito Kiyomiya, a February 11th victory over Go Shiozaki, and a thrilling GHC Tag Team championship challenge with Katsuhiko Nakajima against Takashi Sugiura and Satoshi Kojima. Matches with Risa Sera, Utami Hayashishita, and both bouts with Giulia highlight what everyone should watch if they havent been watching. (GDT), One step forward, one step back for the breakout British star? Amanda Rose Saccomanno. Her tag team and trios runs this year earned her a comfortable spot on the list while her singles work should have her among the elite come the end of 2023. Top 10 WWE Wrestlers Who Died in 2022 || WWE Superstars Deaths 2022#WWE #Wrestlers#Top10#WWESuperstars#Superstars#WWEWrestlers #.Matilda The Hun Died: Janua. (AC). 10 women's wrestlers to look out for in 2022. Age in 2022: 72: Height: 6ft 1in: Weight: 106kg: Country: United States: Status: Retired in 2018: Birth Name: . Together, they make magic. Bryan Danielson put together one of . (AC), Both Hashimoto and her home promotion of Sendai Girls have had a sneaky good 2022. (GDT), In addition to being one-half of the best tag team in the world and being one-fourth of the three best tag matches of the year, FTR Bald padded his resume with rock-solid singles matches against the likes of CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, Cash Wheeler, and Will Ospreay. On top of returning to his top singles form, Miyahara was also a part of several high-level tags throughout the year, ending with winning the Real World Tag League with Takuya Nomura. (JL). But despite the aimless booking at times, Aoyagi continued to be a part of some strong tag matches. January 5 vs. Will Ospreay and August 18 vs. Will Ospreay. (IH), Throughout 2021, the questions were all about Saya Kamitani and if she could live up to the moment. He restored honor to a vacant world title on two separate occasions, beginning with a classic against Hiroshi Tanahashi at Forbidden Door in June. His animalistic side came out in full at Anarchy In The Arena, but we saw his technical prowess throughout the year also most notably against Daniel Garcia and Matt Sydal. Of course, that all depends on how you value and rate the past year in wrestling. 12 / 20. Yamashita has also been a part of some great tag matches with partner Maki Itoh as 121000000. 00:00. 50-41. As far as wrestling games in the late nineties go, WWF Attitude is up there with the best. Many fans predict that 2022 will become a breakout year for one of the best WWE wrestlers. He did everything in the ring youd want for the promotions champion. Kevin Owens. Hopefully that is not the case much longer. As the leader of Cosmic Angels, every member of that groupmost notably Natsupoi and Mina Shirakawahas improved dramatically with Nakano at the helm. (CL), At the age of 20 years old, Suzu Suzuki already has a claim to being called the best wrestler in the world. Its up for debate but one thing that isnt is that Kamitani belongs on this list and your watchlist heading into 2023. Tag team wrestling across the globe had a banner year in 2022, but no team . Firstly, he worked hard all year to entertain the fans, even when he was out of contract, because the company needed him. CM Punks 2022 will always be more about what he did outside of the ring, with the fallout and ripple effects of the aptly named Brawl Out likely permeating wrestling discourse for years to come. American professional wrestler currently signed to Impact Wrestling, Rich Swann finished at the 10th rank in the PWI 2021 rankings. There is something for everyone in pro wrestling, and with 2022 as an indication, it is a great time to be a fan. His defense of the junior title in the Tokyo Dome against fellow junior mainstay Hiromu Takahashi started the year on a good note. Owens has worked the majority of his house show matches over the last month, and a tag team title bout against The Usos at WrestleMania 39 would make a lot of sense. Open The Voice Gate - Looking ahead to Champion Gate, Rey de Parejas and More! (GDT), Diamante is far more than a nice little wrestler. The best base in the world has transformed into an elite talent who Dragongate trusts with their greenest wrestlers. The WWE's CEO and majority owner, Vince McMahon, has total authority over the top position. Consistency was given as much weight as ceilings and floors. Lee South. They include some of the world's best men's and women's wrestlers, organized alphabetically by country with notable accomplishments . 2. Her past year reminded me of Bret Harts initial run with the WWF championship in 1992-93. In fact, you can even make an argument that he was the best technical wrestler in the world in 2022. To put Ospreays year into proper context, our #2 finisher, Kazuchika Okada, had two matches finish with a 9+ rating on Cagematch.net. He is one of the best and greatest arm wrestlers in history. Joe keeps his tabs on everything and often provides a balanced voice to our rankings. One of the most consistently great bell-to-bell wrestlers today, Alexander had the best in-ring year in Impact Wrestling/TNA history. That star power placed him on this list. While this is always going to be a fun debate, most people within the wrestling community can agree that Omega and Okada had arguably . Harwood and Wheeler find a way to capture the essence of pro wrestling. Top three matches of 2022: ROH Supercard of Honor vs. Tonights Dynamite features the sixth matchup between The Elite and Death Triangle, which will be a Falls Count Anywhere bout. The one spot reserved exclusively for . Also whilst stateside he was one of the stars of the U.S. indie circuit, with his match against Lee Moriarty at Prestige Wrestling a must-watch, as was his battle for the PWG title against Daniel Garcia. 90-81. Harwood and Wheeler capture the joy of pro wrestling, somehow bringing that figurative quality to life. Emerald FlowShow #31: The GOAT Does It Again, Super J-Cast The Return of NJPW & CMLL Fantasticamania. (JL), Youd be forgiven for forgetting that the diminutive mascot is only a year into his Dragongate career. 23. At first, he was a heel, but later turned face, around WrestleMania VIII (1992). Newark, NJ. It was a legit MOTYC and a great example of how to put over a young up and coming talent. (GDT). (SF), Break glass in case of emergency. Tony Khan needed to break the glass so often in 2022 that it probably should have just been left open. 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