Wrestling fans are going crazy over this acrobatic match in Japan
New Japan Pro Wrestling's annual Best of the Super Juniors tournament is underway, and Ricochet and Will Ospreay put on a non-stop, high-flying display of athleticism that you'll probably either love or hate.
Ospreay and Ricochet know each other like the back of their hands. #njbosj pic.twitter.com/w6shsvbIvF
— DTAM (@DeathToAllMarks) May 27, 2016
This sequence tho. #njbosj pic.twitter.com/fJvwyVVEm9
— DTAM (@DeathToAllMarks) May 27, 2016
JUST WHAT#njbosj pic.twitter.com/EFFoGQoR3q
— DTAM (@DeathToAllMarks) May 27, 2016
Wrestling legend Vader, who spent many years wrestling in Japan, was critical of the match and compared it to a gymnastics routine. Vader's argument is that Ricochet and Ospreay aren't wrestling so much as they're obviously working together to pull off a series of incredible spots.
Ricochet responded to Vader's critisim on Twitter, and was backed up by a number of fellow wrestlers.
Too much crowd pleasing, awe-inspiring action. Didn't give fans a chance to chant something random or do the wave. https://t.co/pgLOCUD7Sq
— ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) May 28, 2016
I learned this early on in my career...The goal is to be different and to have people talking. Goal accomplished @KingRicochet @WillOspreay!
— The Young Bucks (@NickJacksonYB) May 28, 2016
