10 Most Underrated Wrestlers In The World Today
Credit where credit's due, at long last.
There're a lot of great wrestlers out there at the moment.
WWE's roster is absolutely stacked with talent, and while the company don't always make the best use of it, there's little doubt that their current talent pool is one of the strongest they've ever had, and their aggressive signing policy means it's only getting better. It's the same on wrestling's smaller stages too, where companies like NJPW, PROGRESS, and the US indies have access to a dizzying array of talent.
The ever-increasing influence of social media, video on-demand, and GIF culture means that it has never been so easy for those outwith WWE to make a name for themselves, allowing the likes of Kenny Omega to find a level of fame that may have been impossible a few years ago.
We're spoiled for choice at the moment, but while accessibility has never been higher, there are plenty of wrestlers out there who still aren't getting their due. Some are overshadowed by more eye-catching peers or hindered by lingering, years-old biases, while others ply their trade too far away from WWE for the wrestling mainstream to notice. Regardless, each is deserving of far greater praise than they currently receive.
10. Keith Lee
When people describe a wrestler as "a big man who moves like a cruiserweight," it's usually a massive exaggeration used to credit those whose speed and agility are marginally better than their size would suggest. While these performers certainly deserve praise for their athleticism, the phrase becomes hyperbolic when thrown at guys like Big Show.
With Keith Lee, this modern wrestling cliché is entirely accurate. He's a 300lber who legitimately works like a man half his size, which turns every match into a must-see spectacle, particularly when working with celebrated high-flyers like Ricochet (as he recently did in WCPW, coincidentally).
Lee has countless ways to hurt an opponent. If he's not cracking ribs with brutal chops or obliterating foes with powerbombs, he's executing flawless hurricanranas and dives. The man's an athletic freak, somebody who must be seen to be believed, and his skill extends beyond elite athleticism.
Keith is one of the most charismatic wrestlers on today's independent circuit. He's an extremely engaging talker, and he carries a calm, confident aura of badassery similar to peak Low-Ki (only a lot less angry). If you haven't already done so, board the hype train now, because Keith Lee is going to be a massive star in a year or two.