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**KayfabeMan** · 09-14-2004, 11:40 PM

Since I'm big with the indy related things and such, I will compile my list of 30 from the indies and NWA-TNA, as I consider them an indy promotion that is on a somewhat fully national / international level. I may have several that you don't know, but I will explain my reasons for them, and hopefully it'll inspire people to look at them.

1. Jimmy Rave (exceptional year, has become a hot commodity on the indy scene and has gained a great amount of popularity everywhere he works - ex. ROH, NWA, etc...)

2. Joey Matthews (has had some great matches with WWE, and has become the main guy at 3PW and several other promotions; excellent worker - like Rave - and is solid).

3. Ron Killings (talented, hard working - a few setbacks, but overall he's impressive).

4. BJ Whitmer (totally awesome talent, great worker since his debut).

5. Matt Stryker (the one with the unibrow, not 'Matt Martel' Striker; totally awesome and solid worker - I've followed him since he debuted, and he's a hard working guy).

6. Chris Harris (could easily be a top singles competitor, and is the main force behind the success of AMW,in my opinion; talented, and with time can become a main guy).

7. Jason Cross (since getting back on track Cross has had A+ matches in Wildside and all throughout the southeastern US; does a great job all of the time, and gets better).

8. D'Lo Brown (A+ talent all around, and is great here in the US as well as overseas).

9. David Young (two words - AMAZINGLY UNDERRATED).

10. Julio Dinero (Had some good outings in TNA, and has continued to have excellent matches in the northeastern United States for tons of promotions; very talented guy).

11. Joe E. Legend (Awesome talent, had solid outings in the US again, and could have been a main event player for TNA if was used right; continuously improves his work).

12. Shark Boy (perfect gimmick, solid old-school style talent, and can mix it up in the air, on the ground, and everywhere inbetween...solid matches all the time on the indy scene, and could have greater matches on TNA if he weren't used as enhancement).

13. Kid Romeo (has had solid outings in MLW, HCW, TNA and across the southeastern US since returning full-time; could do a lot more in TNA if he's given a chance to).

14. Raven (still has more gas left in the tank than he's given credit for).

15. Mike Quackenbush (continues to remain a great force on the indy scene, and his proved his worth with his staying-power; works great matches, and adapts to styles).

16. AJ Styles (slightly overrated, but good nonetheless).

17. Erik Watts (great to see him back, and is a very impressive worker for a big guy; he moves quick, can wrestle, and has enough charisma to keep people interested).

18. Roderick Strong (above average guy that has a great old-school style).

19. James Storm (in my opinion, not as good as Harris, but still a top performer).

20. Norman Smiley (I don't personally care for him that much at all, but he stays over for whatever reason, and stays busy here in the US, as well as overseas all the time).

21. Nigel McGuiness (McGuiness...is in it...to win it - top quality guy since his debut in HWA, and still continues to be a top quality performer - is catching on with the fans).

22. Jeremy Lopez (great wrestler, not much charisma wise as a face, but is a perfect heel; needs mic work, but I'm basing this overall, and overall, he's a very good talent).

23. Jeff Jarrett (I don't like his politics, but he's still a good performer - fair is fair).

24. Dagon Briggs (very solid Florida worker, was good in NWA FL, even better now).

25. Steve Corino (continues to impress in Japan, and does great on his appearances here in the US with all the promotions he works for - BANG!, ROH, etc.. - great guy).

26. Tony Mamaluke / Anthony Lagotto (has totally flipped his career upside - for the better; only ranks here because of inactivity due to training...very dedicated talent).

27. Reckless Youth (I place him this low in the list only because he hasn't been active all that much; had excellent matches in ROH,and across the US with tons of workers).

28. Hector Garza (great here in the US, greater in Mexico - enough said).

29. Elix Skipper (liked him in WCW, like him now, needs work - but not much).

30. Jerry Lynn (solid talent, only this low because he's been semi-active).

09-14-2004, 11:40 PM	#16
KayfabeMan TPWW's Glass Ceiling Posts: 5,793	Since I'm big with the indy related things and such, I will compile my list of 30 from the indies and NWA-TNA, as I consider them an indy promotion that is on a somewhat fully national / international level. I may have several that you don't know, but I will explain my reasons for them, and hopefully it'll inspire people to look at them. 1. Jimmy Rave (exceptional year, has become a hot commodity on the indy scene and has gained a great amount of popularity everywhere he works - ex. ROH, NWA, etc...) 2. Joey Matthews (has had some great matches with WWE, and has become the main guy at 3PW and several other promotions; excellent worker - like Rave - and is solid). 3. Ron Killings (talented, hard working - a few setbacks, but overall he's impressive). 4. BJ Whitmer (totally awesome talent, great worker since his debut). 5. Matt Stryker (the one with the unibrow, not 'Matt Martel' Striker; totally awesome and solid worker - I've followed him since he debuted, and he's a hard working guy). 6. Chris Harris (could easily be a top singles competitor, and is the main force behind the success of AMW,in my opinion; talented, and with time can become a main guy). 7. Jason Cross (since getting back on track Cross has had A+ matches in Wildside and all throughout the southeastern US; does a great job all of the time, and gets better). 8. D'Lo Brown (A+ talent all around, and is great here in the US as well as overseas). 9. David Young (two words - AMAZINGLY UNDERRATED). 10. Julio Dinero (Had some good outings in TNA, and has continued to have excellent matches in the northeastern United States for tons of promotions; very talented guy). 11. Joe E. Legend (Awesome talent, had solid outings in the US again, and could have been a main event player for TNA if was used right; continuously improves his work). 12. Shark Boy (perfect gimmick, solid old-school style talent, and can mix it up in the air, on the ground, and everywhere inbetween...solid matches all the time on the indy scene, and could have greater matches on TNA if he weren't used as enhancement). 13. Kid Romeo (has had solid outings in MLW, HCW, TNA and across the southeastern US since returning full-time; could do a lot more in TNA if he's given a chance to). 14. Raven (still has more gas left in the tank than he's given credit for). 15. Mike Quackenbush (continues to remain a great force on the indy scene, and his proved his worth with his staying-power; works great matches, and adapts to styles). 16. AJ Styles (slightly overrated, but good nonetheless). 17. Erik Watts (great to see him back, and is a very impressive worker for a big guy; he moves quick, can wrestle, and has enough charisma to keep people interested). 18. Roderick Strong (above average guy that has a great old-school style). 19. James Storm (in my opinion, not as good as Harris, but still a top performer). 20. Norman Smiley (I don't personally care for him that much at all, but he stays over for whatever reason, and stays busy here in the US, as well as overseas all the time). 21. Nigel McGuiness (McGuiness...is in it...to win it - top quality guy since his debut in HWA, and still continues to be a top quality performer - is catching on with the fans). 22. Jeremy Lopez (great wrestler, not much charisma wise as a face, but is a perfect heel; needs mic work, but I'm basing this overall, and overall, he's a very good talent). 23. Jeff Jarrett (I don't like his politics, but he's still a good performer - fair is fair). 24. Dagon Briggs (very solid Florida worker, was good in NWA FL, even better now). 25. Steve Corino (continues to impress in Japan, and does great on his appearances here in the US with all the promotions he works for - BANG!, ROH, etc.. - great guy). 26. Tony Mamaluke / Anthony Lagotto (has totally flipped his career upside - for the better; only ranks here because of inactivity due to training...very dedicated talent). 27. Reckless Youth (I place him this low in the list only because he hasn't been active all that much; had excellent matches in ROH,and across the US with tons of workers). 28. Hector Garza (great here in the US, greater in Mexico - enough said). 29. Elix Skipper (liked him in WCW, like him now, needs work - but not much). 30. Jerry Lynn (solid talent, only this low because he's been semi-active).