One of the major NXT storyline characters and a big-time Tag Team player, Yoshi Tatsu kickstarts our countdown.
#9 Kenzo suzuki
Apart from wrestling, Kenzo Suzuki made his influence in WWE by having a rap battle with John Cena.
#8 Tatsumi fujinami
WWE Hall of Famer Tatsumi was among the very first wrestlers in the company and won the Heavyweight Championship three times.
#7 Hiedo itami
Previously known as KENTA, Hideo Itami had an influential but inconsistent career in WWE due to his injuries.
#6 tajiri
World Tag Team Championship winner Yoshihiro Tajiri is one of the most influential Japanese wrestlers of his era.
#5 Satoru sayama
One of the earliest Japanese players in the gig, Satoru came to be known as the Original Tiger Mask.
#4 ultimo dragon
Alongside Tajiri, Ultimo played an important role in reviving and building a foundation for Japanese wrestlers in WWE. However, he parted ways when he was forced to remove his mask.
#3 kota ibushi
Might not have played a great role in WWE. However, Ibushi was one of the greatest Japanese wrestlers when he joined the company.
#2 Asuka
First Woman to ever win the Royal Rumble, Money in The Bank, and Elimination Chamber in a single run, she is surely the greatest Japanese female wrestler in WWE.
#1 shinsuke nakamura
2x InterContinental Champion and United States Champion, Shinsuke Nakamura achieved fame second to no other Japanese wrestlers in WWE History.