15 Wrestlers Taught By Surprising Trainers

Ember Moon is the next big thing in NXT's women's division, a dynamic athlete with a bulletproof finish that has been the only legitimate threat to Asuka -- apart from Nia Jax -- in nearly a year. Shes such a modern thing that it's hard to imagine some crusty old veteran from the territory days literally showing her the ropes, but that's the case.

Amazingly, Ember's trainer was Skandor Akbar, whose in-ring career lasted from 1963-1977. After that, he became the stereotypical heel manager in the truest, carniest sense, smoking cigars, yelling at fans, and throwing fireballs at young babyfaces. His home base was always Texas, where Ms. Moon was born and began her career. Here's hoping she starts throwing fireballs at the next TakeOver.