10 best current wrestlers you have never heard of

#8 Mike Quackenbush

Quackenbush pictured here, trying to destroy Jushin Liger’s leg

Mike Quackenbush is the founder of independent wrestling promotion CHIKARA and has been one of the most important independent wrestlers of the past decade. Not only has he served as the lead promoter and head trainer for CHIKARA, but he has also won numerous championships all over the U.S. independent wrestling scene.

Because Quackenbush spent most of his time in CHIKARA and other smaller promotions, he hasn’t managed to gain as much exposure as other famous indy wrestlers. However, Quackenbush can also be credited with training and influencing the wrestling styles of many now-famous wrestlers, some of whom are now in WWE.

These include Drew Gulak, Lince Dorado, Cesaro, and Aleister Black. These four are, but a handful of the multitude of wrestlers influenced by Quackenbush and the hilarious and over-the-top craziness found in his CHIKARA promotion.