Chris Adams. The man on this list I knew the best and spent the most time around. In the ring, he's the one that adapted the American style the most. By the time we worked, which happened more than a few times, he didn't do any of the trademark stuff from the English guys. Except for the uppercut forearm which knocked the piss from a man every time he threw it. He worked just like anyone else that had come thru Texas. I liked Chris, and always considered his self destruction such a waste. There's not much more to be said there. Most by now know the sad stories he created for himself.

Dynamite and Davey were next. Another pair of stories that should have never ended they way they have. I always got along with Davey better than DK. None of that changes the fact DK was another ahead of his time. DK never did much in the way of the British style by the time I was around him. He, by himself, changed so much in this business. Some for the better, some for the worse. He was the first I ever remember seeing blend so many styles into what he did. Putting personal feelings aside, I'm afraid DK will become some sad footnote in wrestling history, while he deserves to be remembered for what he accomplished. Davey... another wasted talent. Nothing I can add to that.

This leaves the two greatest workers I've ever been in the ring with. Fit Finlay and William/Steven Regal. And that's saying a lot considering a few of the guys I've worked with. Including a couple in England by the name of Robbie and Doug.

These two will never be flashy. No matter what bright idea creative might have, these two will always be what they are. Technicians that know how to get it done. And they both blend all the styles so well. Regal more than Fit in that regard. But then, is there anyone that doesn't believe in Fit's work?

Even those that sit with a pencil and paper, looking for flaws?

I know Steve fairly well. One of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure of being around, and one of the most serious when it comes to his craft. Steve may work your style for a while, but you'll always end up doing what Regal wants. And after seeing a few things I've seen, he'll never get an argument out of me.

Fit is in a world all his own. This is one of the toughest humans living with so much talent. I don't lay claim to knowing him well, but I don't need to. He's the real deal, and he missed the boat staying in England so long. These past few months are proving that. After a 5 year lay-off, he's back working his style and getting over bigger than anyone the WWE is actually pushing.

I've said it before. The fans in England have had it so good for so long, they didn't know what they had. These guys prove it. They made careers from what they learned that direction. It has always interested me, who is the "ground zero" or "starting point" for all these guys? That's the man that deserves the praise.