New Kids on the Block
Before Backstreet. Before *NSYNC. Before everyone had a favorite member, there was New Kids on the Block.
Jordan, Joey, Donnie, Danny, and Jonathan built the formula that almost every boy band copied. Screaming fans, synchronized performances, merchandise everywhere—they helped invent modern boy band mania. Even though much of their biggest success came before the late '90s, their influence shaped the entire era. Some fans value the pioneers. Others favor the groups that perfected the formula. Either way, NKOTB always belong in the conversation.
New Kids on the Block's Rankings
90s Boy Bands
Rank: #4 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 63.9%
Streak: 🔥 6-match winning streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- New Kids on the Block vs O-Town - Wins 100.0% of battles
- New Kids on the Block vs Shai - Wins 100.0% of battles
- New Kids on the Block vs LFO - Wins 87.5% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- New Kids on the Block vs Backstreet Boys - Loses 66.7% of battles
- New Kids on the Block vs Boyz II Men - Loses 52.6% of battles
- New Kids on the Block vs NSYNC - Loses 46.7% of battles