Will Ospreay says BOSJ match vs. Ricochet “changed everything” on 10-year anniversary

On May 27, 2016 at Korakuen Hall, Will Ospreay defeated Ricochet in a 16-minute, 47-second classic that headlined Best of the Super Juniors and helped redefine modern junior heavyweight wrestling. Ospreay marked the 10-year anniversary on social media, calling the bout “the match that changed everything” and expressing gratitude for being part of the “flippy s–t generation,” while acknowledging detractors such as Big Van Vader who criticized its focus on acrobatics.

NJPW and fans have continued to celebrate the match’s impact, with a GIF from the bout going viral and Dave Meltzer praising it as a state-of-the-art encounter comparable to Tiger Mask vs. Dynamite Kid, noting it made his son a fan and awarding it four and three-quarter stars. The match remains widely discussed for its mix of innovative spots, hard strikes and athleticism that helped elevate junior heavyweight wrestling globally.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/will-ospreay-says-bosj-match-vs-ricochet-changed-everything/.