10 Hottest Free Agents In Wrestling Today
6. Timothy Thatcher
There may not be a definitive answer as to whether or not Timothy Thatcher is actually British (he's billed from Sacramento, California and Rampton, England, with debate regarding if his gimmick - and accent - are legitimate), but when it comes to his talent, there's no doubt. The current (and longest-reigning) EVOLVE Champion uses a European-influenced style filled with hard strikes and tight submissions, and he uses it excellently.
Thatcher's breakout came over WrestleMania weekend in 2015, when the star competed in both the King of Indies tournament and on EVOLVE's lineup in San Jose - that means six matches in three days. Less than four months later, Thatcher beat Drew Galloway to win both the EVOLVE and Dragon Gate USA Championships. Though the DGUSA Title has since been retired, Thatcher has defended the EVOLVE Championship against the likes of Galloway, Zack Sabre Jr., Johnny Gargano, Matt Riddle, Sami Callihan, and more.
If rumors are to be believed, then WWE has already taken notice of Thatcher - and they haven't met his price. According to discussion, he has a standing offer from the company, but has kept working on the independent scene because it allows him to keep a lucrative day job. For now, Thatcher is part of EVOLVE.