WWE News: Indie star backstage at NXT Takeover: Philadelphia

What’s the story?

Per Squaredcirclesirens, one of the indie pro-wrestling circuit’s most sought-after talents Maria Manic was backstage at NXT Takeover: Philadelphia.

Manic, who is presently on a highly impressive win-streak in CZW’s Dojo Wars, seems to have surprised most pro-wrestling industry insiders with her aforementioned appearance at a WWE event.

In case you didn’t know…

Maria Manic has been competing in the sport of professional wrestling since 2015.

Manic, at only 20 years of age, has ascended to the top of the independent professional wrestling circuit and is a highly regarded talent in the indies.

The heart of the matter

Maria Manic is one half of the current WSU Tag Team Champions and Queens of Combat Tag Team titles alongside Penelope Ford.

Additionally, Manic works extensively with the aforementioned Ford, as their team Blonde Ambition, performs for Women’s Wrestling Revolution in Rhode Island. One ought to note that Manic’s CZW win-streak includes her matches against both male and female competition.

Manic stands at 5’8” and weighs in at upwards of 160 pounds, and given her impressive repertoire, her appearance backstage at NXT Takeover: Philadelphia has set the professional wrestling community abuzz regarding speculation as to whether the WWE plans on signing her in the near future.

What’s next?

Maria Manic presently competes on the indie pro-wrestling circuit, however, given the praise she’s been receiving from the vast majority of the pro-wrestling community, and her appearance at the aforementioned WWE event, fans may likely see her in the WWE sooner rather than later.

Author’s take

Maria Manic is THE prospect to watch out for over the next couple of years.

Manic has the potential to become an all-time-great, and the WWE would be smart to sign her and allow her to showcase her otherworldly mat skills and fiery promos in the world’s biggest sports-entertainment organization.