gold star for USAHOF

40. Kenta Kobashi

Like Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi rose up the ranks to become of the top stars of All Japan, and subsequently one of the most respected wrestlers in the world.  The tough grappler was credited with the invention of many high impact offensive moves that have been liberally stolen in the States.  Despite the high regard he is held in, the current draw of Pro Wrestling NOAH is like Misawa in another regard; he never plied his trade in the States and is thus unknown to the average North American wrestling fan.