The focus on young talent in today's TNA is completely out of necessity. With so many talents leaving the company due to drastic budget cuts, management has had to turn to younger, lesser-established talent to fill the voids. Competitors like former Ring of Honor standouts Eddie Edwards and Davey Richards, Kenny King, Magnus and Ethan Carter III are among the stars that have made the most of their opportunities, becoming main event-caliber stars for the promotion. Bram, Rockstar Spud, the Bro Mans, DJ Z and Samuel Shaw have made significant contributions elsewhere on the card. Even Bobby Lashley, who is still only 38 years old despite over a decade in the business, has proven all doubters wrong by serving as a very formidable TNA champion. While it is never good for a company to lose talent at the rate TNA has over the last year, they have done the best they could with the cards dealt to them and several bright young stars are having the opportunity to shine as a result.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
