I got into NJPW around 2016/17 when the heavyweight title scene was dominated by Okada, Naito and Omega, and Tanahashi – while still very much a main eventer – was already (arguably) entering the twilight of his career. While his importance has never been lost on me, and he’s obviously had some great matches since then, I think I definitely missed him in his prime.
With all the fanfare around his retirement year I expected World to put up a best of/greatest hits playlist, but I’ve looked and looked and can’t find anything, so I was wondering: what are generally considered to be his best matches; and what people on here’s personal favourites are. All recommendations gratefully received and will be binged this weekend while the missus is away.
by lunarscout