10 Best Things Happening In Wrestling Right Now

7. Free Agent Chris Jericho

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Beholden to absolutely no masters but himself, 'Y2J' is his own man. Watching him cut his way through the global wrestling scene as a genuine freelancer has been incredible, and his next steps all but guarantee entertainment, as he hosts the Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager cruise from 27-31 October, then faces NJPW's EVIL at Power Struggle on 3 November.

Jericho has generated exorbitant amounts of buzz for himself, leveraging his undeniable name value and star power to place him among the most in-demand wrestlers on the planet. You could even argue that he's the smartest guy in the entire sport, not only for taking control of his own existence (and prospering for it), but also because he's setting a great example for others to potentially follow.

Impact Wrestling has been mentioned, he's already in NJPW as their IWGP Intercontinental Champion, and the Canadian could conceivably show up anywhere if the money's right. The power is all in Jericho's hands. Anything that tilts such control away from its most dominant organisation and back towards the workforce's hands should be celebrated, and along with Cody and Neville, 'Y2J' is blazing a trail for anyone bold enough to bet on themselves.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.