5 Current WWE Superstars who started on the independent scene and 5 who didn't

#4 Started on the independent scene - Kofi Kingston

Kofi Kingston

The leader of Kofimania was a staple on the Massachusetts independent scene in the mid-2000s. Prior to signing a developmental deal with the biggest promotion in the world, Kofi Kingston wrestled for Chaotic Wrestling, New England Championship Wrestling and NWA's New England affiliate. He signed with WWE's developmental territory at the time, Deep South Wrestling and OVW, in 2006 before debuting in ECW in 2007.

While his trip from the developmental territories to the main roster was rather quick, his ascent to a major WWE title took much longer. He's proven to be one of the hardest workers in the company, making anything work. The mid-card and tag team divisions would have suffered without his contributions to both.

The varying length of time for each wrestler on the indies varies greatly. In Kingston's case, he made enough of a mark in a quick time during his runs in the New England based promotions. While his initial gimmick of being the first Jamaican wrestler in WWE has long since passed, Kingston's great in-ring skills and promo work has not. Is another run as a major champion on the cards for the member of The New Day?