1. Marko Stunt - one of the smallest guys I've ever seen in a ring. He's Mississippi based but has started traveling quite a bit, landing at IWA MidSouth and Southern Underground Pro recently. He's "fun sized" and a lot of fun to watch in the ring. Who doesn't love a good underdog?
2. Marcus Kross - Carolinas based guy who has been lighting it up in Georgia lately. He oozes charisma and has really fun ring work. He has a Dragon Ball Z schtick that is entertaining even if you have no idea what that is.
3. Griff Garrison - Where you find Kross, you'll usually find Garrison as either his partner or opponent. Garrison has more size than Kross but less character at this point. Iron is sharpening iron with these guys and they're getting some good exposure to kick off their careers.
4. Dani Jordyn - WWA4 based female who has started branching out, including shots for Chattanooga Pro. Another talented and likable trainee from AR Fox and a female with a fun look, personality, and work that is coming along.
5. Kenzie Paige Henry - This Knoxville area based female is the youngest person I've ever featured, she just turned 16 but she's a part of a wrestling family and has already competed against Mickie Knuckles this year with a tag team match to follow where she'll team with Tessa Blanchard against Knuckles & Nicole Pain later this month. It will be a lot of fun to see what her bright future holds if she sticks with it.
6. Mason Myles - Carolina based guy that is under the wing of Ethan Case. He's a smaller guy with a lot of personality. He's got some ability and is the kind of guy that fans want to see get his butt handed to him every time he goes to the ring. He's got a foot in the door at PWX and he's making fans take notice.
7. Saieve Al Sabah - This Florida based competitor is getting some good opportunities and doing well with them so far. He's a guy that can fly and has ring presence. MLW has taken notice and he's working in good spots for quality shows in the Sunshine State.
8. Cam Carter - lean, shredded athletic Carolinas guy who defies gravity and looks crisp doing it. He's the next generation of exciting high flying and innovation.
9. Adrian Alanis - WWA4 powerhouse has a good look and the drive to travel for opportunities and network. He's worked for Evolve recently.
10. Shean Christopher - Alabama based hybrid style guy who is in the mold of Ethan Case. He has personality and athleticism but has some size to him also in comparison to the peers that work the style he works. He's an Ace Haven guy that can regularly be found at Piedmont's Pro South but will hopefully hit the ground running soon to seek out more opportunities.
11. Sean Legacy - write this name down. Tons of potential here. This guy is based in Augusta but has started coming into his own at the Alabama based Southern Legacy Wrestling(how fitting for a guy with his name, right?). He was trained by Susan Green. Yes THAT Susan Green. Great look and a guy that I've heard veterans praise as a future star.
12. Cain Justice - this Carolina newcomer has picked up a ton of steam in the last year thanks to his legitimacy with his jiu jitsu background. He's had some memorable matches Trevor Lee, Jason Kincaid, and Dominic Garrini in the last year and has a big bout coming up against Fred Yehi for Action Wrestling.
13. Ben Carson - no not the guy who works for Donald Trump. This guy is a college athlete from the UK who is temporarily based in the Southeast while on a soccer scholarship. He has plans to train at the Black & Brave school later this year. He's got charisma and is super athletic. He'll be a ton of fun to watch when he gets some more training and experience...and hopefully changes his name!
14. Miss Drew Renee - QT Marshall's 1 Fall Wrestling has already started impacting the local Georgia scene by sharpening the skills of guys and girls like Austin Theory, Josey Quinn (the former Andrew Duckworth), and Jessica Leigh. Drew is ultra likable inside and outside of the ring. She's got a lot of potential and it'll be fun to see her continue her journey in professional wrestling.
15. Cody Vance - another 1 Fall Wrestling student. Vance is originally from Michigan, trained at the Monster Factory, and now trains in Georgia. He's got a college athlete background and has a main event look and feel to him.
16. David Anthony - this East Tennessee competitor has potential based on his work, look, athleticism, and drive thus far into his short time in wrestling. A guy I'd love to press fast forward on to see him after 4-5 years of regularly working matches.
17. Tyler Matrix - this Alabama cruiserweight packed his bags and trained at OVW. He's venturing back into the area now and getting a lot of attention and well deserved opportunities. He's an exciting cruiserweight.
18. Xander Ramon - in a sea of lean guys and cruiserweights, Ramon stands out as an up and coming Heavyweight guy. He's got a lot of fans behind him already at Southern Fried and over the next couple of years I believe he'll continue to get good experience and improve.
Well that's all I've got for now. If you weren't included then you may be someone I've written about before, someone I considered too experienced for the list, someone I don't know(yet), or someone that I've left off because I don't feel like you have potential based on your look, work, attitude, baggage, or unwillingness to travel and network.
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