10 Pro Wrestlers who may become the Next Big Thing

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#8 Adam Cole

Adam Cole is the bad guy you love to hate

Often compared to Shawn Michaels, Adam Cole is the bad guy you love to hate. He is just so fantastically skilled that he gets a lot of cheers in spite of being a heel wrestler in a heel stable.

Why he might be the next big thing: Cole collects gold like some people collect comic books, has been a two-time ROH world heavyweight champion while still relatively young. He has a near perfect blend of striking, technique, and timing.

Why he might not be the next big thing: Adam Cole is nearly without flaw, and the only one who could stop him from being the biggest star in the business is catastrophic injury at this point.

About the author

Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.

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Edited by Alan John