5 IMPACT Wrestlers that AEW should sign

Modified Jan 14, 2019 03:21 IST

#4 Sami Callihan

Sami Callihan is a well-traveled veteran with over 12 years of in-ring experience to his credit. He is a ruthless, relentless maniac who is willing to do just about anything to please the audience. This was first proved during his time with Combat Zone Wrestling, which is one of several promotions that focus on the "Ultra-Violent" style.

Sami is often compared to former ECW great and IMPACT alumni Tazz. Standing 5'11' and weighing a little over 200 pounds, it's clear that there are definitely similarities. Both Tazz and Sami share that in-ring killer instinct that is needed when you're not the average, cookie-cutter pro wrestler.

CZW is not the only promotion where Sami saw a good deal of success. Sami has also worked for PWG, Dragon Gate, EVOLVE, NJPW and of course WWE. Sami brings a plethora of quality experience to the table, along with a nearly cult-like following, which is guaranteed to bring a unique breed of fans to the fold.

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Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.

Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.

Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.

When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.

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