10 Most Exciting Young Prodigies In WWE & AEW Right Now

9. Angel Garza

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WWE replacing Becky Lynch with Angel Garza on their dot com RAW banner bodes well for the former NXT Cruiserweight Champion's prospects, as does Vince McMahon reportedly identifying him as the next Eddie Guerrero, as reductive as that comparison may seem.

Nonetheless, Garza looked main roster ready from the moment he first showed up. The third-generation star demonstrated levels of comfort far beyond his (then) 26 years in early NXT outings , having already been a pro-wrestler for 11 years despite his youth, standing out for high-effort in-ring performances and in fleeting YouTube interviews. That he possessed the elusive It factor was abundantly clear - and wrestling TV Match of the Year contenders with Lio Rush didn't exactly hurt his case either.

A total package of skill, athleticism, charisma, and good looks, the only thing limiting Garza's ceiling is his ability to cut a lengthy English promo, which remains a necessity in Vinceland. Having Zelina Vega as a manager should mitigate this, though history tells us this isn't always the case. Here's hoping he eventually reaches the level his talent warrants.

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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.