Sports Illustrated Names Kenny Omega Wrestler of The Year 2017

As usual, Sports Illustrated has published a list of the best fighters of the year. On this occasion, the web portal has published the top 10 and has placed New Japan Pro Wrestling star Kenny Omega as the fighter of the year. It should be remembered that 2018 will start very strong for him due to his confrontation against Chris Jericho in Wrestle Kingdom.

The editorial wanted to emphasize that the decision has been made based on several aspects, such as the work done throughout the year, the impact on the business or the ability to praise its rivals.

Here is the complete list:

1. Kenny Omega (NJPW)
2. AJ Styles (WWE)
3. Roman Reigns (WWE)
4. John Cena (WWE)
5. Braun Strowman (WWE)
6. Kazuchika Okada (NJPW)
7. Kevin Owens (WWE)
8 Matt Riddle (Indies)
9. Cody Rhodes (ROH – Indies)
10. Keith Lee (Indies)