5 Talented indie wrestlers who will be signed by bigger promotions in 2020

For years now, the biggest wrestling companies in the world have been looking to the independent scene to find their next top stars, and despite the wealth of big time wrestling companies in 2020, the indies will continue to be a fantastic source of performers for them. Sure, there's always going to be a place for WWE, New Japan and All Elite Wrestling to develop their own talent, but with so many incredible indie performers out there, they can't be denied.

From the UK to Japan to the US and down to Australia, there are so many unique performers with their own strengths, and whether it's one of the aforementioned companies or Impact/ROH, there are plenty of places for them to work. So without further ado, sit back and read along as we look forward to 2020 and name 5 independent performers to look for, as we believe they will be making their way to the biggest stage.

#5 Cara Noir

Many people look at professional wrestling as a performance art, and if that's the case 'The Black Swan' Cara Noir could be one of the fastest rising stars in the entire industry. The British born star is finally getting a shot on bigger independent stages, and if his series of bouts in Progress with Ilja Dragunov are anything to go by, he's ready to take the next step.

With a unique look, fantastic work inside the ring and great facials, Noir has been getting more and more recognition as 2019 rolls on, and whether it's NXT UK, AEW, Impact or Ring of Honor that come calling, he'll be on TV very soon. This is such a great character that it would be easy for a company to mess it up (see: ROH's booking of Dalton Castle), but with the right amount of build and freedom, The Black Swan could be a top star in just a few years.

#4 Killer Kross

Few wrestlers on the independent scene have the star power that gives them the potential to be true superstars, but one that undoubtedly could be the next big thing is former Impact star Killer Kross. He has the size, talent and presence to be a star on the big stage, and after finally being released from his Impact contract, there will now be a battle to get his signature in 2020.

His run in Impact didn't end well, but with all the tools at his disposal, AEW, New Japan or WWE would all be incredibly lucky to have Kross, as he is a main event superstar waiting to happen. With his partner, Scarlett Bordeaux already signed to NXT, it seems that is the logical destination, but the ability to be more free with his character could send him to either New Japan or AEW. Either way, expect Kross to break out in 2020 no matter which company it is for.

#3 Madison Eagles

If the women's revolution in wrestling came around 6-7 years ago, Madison Eagles would be one of the top stars in the wrestling world, but it's now time for her to take her spot on the biggest stage. The Australian born star truly has it all; a great look, physical dominance, technical acumen and everything it takes to be a star, and with AEW needing top stars in their women's division, this is a match made in heaven.

Eagles is the only women to take the #1 spot on PWI's Top 50 list to not have wrestled for TNA or WWE, and after recently returning from injury, it's about time we see her ply her craft on a grander stage. Australian wrestling seems to be getting a brighter spotlight, and 2020 is the time for the country to shine, and with Aussies in every wrestling promotion but All Elite Wrestling, this is the perfect match.

#2 Aussie Open

Tag team wrestling is at an all-time high right now, with a ridiculous amount of elite teams around the world, but none on the indie scene stand out more than Australian duo Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis. In 2019, the two absolutely dominated the UK scene, winning Tag Team titles in Progress, Rev Pro and wXw, and with their unique look and likeable personalities, they are ready to take the next step.

At the current point in time, Davis is injured, leaving Fletcher to have a great singles run across the UK, but it's clear that they're better together, and it's hard to see a big company not taking a chance on the two of them. They have already wrestled several of New Japan's top tag teams, and if Mark Davis is healthy by the time World Tag League rolls around, these would be the perfect two men to join the fray.

#1 David Starr

David Starr is one of the best performers in the entire world, and despite his 'Independent' movement in the UK, he will sign for a big company in 2020, and it would likely be the newly formed AEW. It may not seem like it right now, because Starr's movement is so against big corporations, but signing on with All Elite Wrestling (a company he has been positive towards on Twitter) would allow him to showcase his talents and his movement to a much wider audience.

Starr has a unique look, a fantastic all-around wrestler and may be one of the best talkers in wrestling right now. If AEW pushed him correctly, he could be a worldwide star. If you need proof of this, watch the build to his OTT World Championship match with Jordan Devlin, as that is pure wrestling at its best, and on a higher stage, Your Favourite Wrestler's Favourite Wrestler would be a megastar.

Edited by Pratyay Ghosh