Will Ospreay Revolutionizes Wrestling

Will Ospreay's 2016 match with Ricochet at NJPW Best of the Super Juniors is still widely referenced today.

What happened?

The match circulated on social media, becoming a topic of discussion for days, weeks, and months.

Will Ospreay and Ricochet reflected on the match's impact on Talk is Jericho with Chris Jericho.

Ospreay stated: “It’s been ten years and I still get tagged in these clips.”

Why it matters for Will Ospreay

The match had a lasting impact on professional wrestling, with Ospreay and Ricochet forever tied to each other.

Ospreay noted: “We’re forever tied to one another because of that.”

What comes next?

The two men have competed in 11 singles matches against each other, including a recent match in AEW in 2024.

Ricochet said: “At that moment, we were just like, ‘We went out and had an awesome match.’”

Ospreay looks at wrestlers like Nick Wayne and Top Flight, who emulate the style popularized by his match with Ricochet.

This style has changed how people wrestle, according to Ospreay.

The match's influence can still be seen today, with Ospreay and Ricochet's legacy continuing to shape the sport