10 HUGE Predictions For Independent Wrestling After ALL IN

10. The Rise & Rise Of Bandido

Though extreme overrun saw ALL IN's main event cut from a reported 28 minutes to just under 12, Nick and Matt Jackson made sure that the bout's smallest name, Bandido, was still showcased, and even cut some of their own signature offence to allow the swaggering luchador some shine.

This was Bandido's breakout bout. With the bout's layout designed to put him on a pedestal, the 23-year-old upheld his end of the bargain, dazzling the crowd with all manner if insane trickery, including a huge triple Hurricanrana. He ate the pinfall, but became a star in the process.

Regular PWG viewers already knew of Bandido's quality, and he has been starring on the lucha indie circuit all year. More recently, him and partner Flamita captured the PROGRESS Tag Team Championships in Chicago, and after ALL IN, a strong showing in PWG's upcoming Battle Of Los Angeles tournament will propel him even closer to the top.

The clear-out of guys like Matt Riddle, Keith Lee, and Zack Sabre Jr. from the US indies has opened new spots at the top table. Bandido is about to make one his own.