Will Ospreay has added another five-star match to his growing collection.
In the world of professional wrestling, a five-star match rating from Dave Meltzer is considered a huge accolade. And now, Will Ospreay has added another star to his already impressive collection, as Meltzer awarded him his record 29th five-star match for his recent bout against Yota Tsuji at NJPW Destruction in Kobe.
In his write-up for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Meltzer was effusive in his praise for both wrestlers, describing their performance as “just beautiful stuff.” He also singled out Tsuji for particular praise, stating that it was “by far the best Tsuji has ever looked.”
Fans of Ospreay will not be surprised by this latest accolade, as the British wrestler has been on a tear in recent years, consistently putting on high-quality matches and earning rave reviews from critics and fans alike. In fact, Ospreay already held the record for the most five-star matches in history prior to this latest rating, with his previous 28 matches having earned him that coveted distinction.
For Tsuji, this match represents a major milestone in his career, as he continues to establish himself as one of the rising stars of NJPW. The fact that he was able to hold his own against Ospreay is a testament to his skill and potential and it bodes well for his future in the industry.
Is Will Ospreay Going To Sign With WWE?
Currently, Will Ospreay is signed to NJPW and is their IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion so the likelihood of an imminent switch to WWE seems unlikely. However, Ospreay has stated in the past that he would be open to a switch to WWE if the timing was right.
Recently fans have speculated that Ospreay could be featured at AEW WrestleDream in a tag match featuring Naomichi Marufuji, Eddie Kingston and Jun Akiyama due to comments Ospreay made following a match with Marafuji.