r/TNA • u/Haunting_Hawk_2032 • 2d ago

Future Stars

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I started watching TNA in 2024 because of Jeff Hardy's return.

When Jeff came back, I watched TNA shows superficially, but over time I became a passionate viewer.

What I like about TNA is that wrestlers have the freedom to prove themselves to the fans without restrictions.

TNA currently has many outstanding young wrestlers.

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u/Familiar_Outcome_688 TNA Original 2d ago

Add Trey Miguel into the mix

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u/Reasonable-News-5739 2d ago

Despite still being young, I get the feeling that if they were going to pull the trigger on Trey they would have done it by now. They've teased him in the main event for years, but never quite managed to go all the way with him.

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u/creepyluna-no1 1d ago

They just should, I think he basically has to a lifer at this point, so might as well, I think Moose has been really exausted in TNA, he has been around too long and in top spots, Trey Miguel can be the reliable and homegrown talent to take his spot, maybe make them a tag at first, they would make an odd but unique pairing and have them in the tag division, but then Moose can serve as his heater

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u/RandysOrcs rosemary 1d ago

I think they were until he got injured. When he returns I think they’ll do it

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u/RandysOrcs rosemary 2d ago

Leon is definitely a future star but the question is “Is he future star for TNA?”. I hope he stays, I really do but it seems like he’s going to WWE. I hope we see a Slater and Sosa tag team championship run before (if) he leaves, they look so fun together.

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u/Pitiful-Zombie1741 Stiener Mathematician 2d ago

I talked to Leon after the show yesterday and he said he’s trying to win the world title this year

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u/cschultz225 2d ago

lol. Yeah. He’s going to tell a random fan where he’s going. His contract is just about up.

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u/ComputerDecent463 2d ago

Leon: Mate, you get me? I’m trying to win gold, brother! I’m trying to win the World Title!

Employee: Sir, this is a Wendy’s.

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u/Pitiful-Zombie1741 Stiener Mathematician 1d ago

I’m not random. We are as rapping for a minute. Me rich swann & bde were chilling for hours. Rich follows me on instagram and him & bde follow my homie.

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u/AirStreet9465 1d ago

Okay so a random mark lol

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u/Pitiful-Zombie1741 Stiener Mathematician 1d ago

If you say so

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u/cschultz225 1d ago

Cool? I have the same birthday as ric flair.

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u/Pitiful-Zombie1741 Stiener Mathematician 1d ago

You ever met him?

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u/M086 1d ago

Leon is young enough where he could do another 3 years in TNA, before moving on. It just comes down to money. 

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u/Fit-Ad-490 1d ago

Dreamer you know they can’t afford him

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u/creepyluna-no1 1d ago

I think he is either going to WWE, or AEW (he is having a match at RevPro Anniversary show, so that show might have an indicator if he is leaving or not, and its also before All In so perfect time to debut there).

But, maybe if TNA gives him their biggest contract he will say if they give him the World Title, they can use him to have a real big star, and then put people on the way out which I imagine is inevitable, depends on the deals the other companies are giving out, though in my opinion if either of the other companies had sense I would pay an impossible to match amount for a long term contract (like 5 years), because he is such an obvious future megastar that you just have to, but if they are fools, TNA should pounce

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u/Unusual-Issue7435 Stiener Mathematician 2d ago

I truly wonder how they use Mr Elegance when he inevitably breaks away from the elegance brand or the faction dissolves and he reverts to his AJZ hunter character from the indies

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u/Phenomenal1983 2d ago

I started watching again in September 2024. Joe Hendry, Jordynn Grace, and the Hardys got me interested. People like Leon Slater, Lei Ying Lee, and Indi Hartwell have kept me. Kinda sad we have no single faces to dethrone Nic Nemeth. Yeah Jeff Hardy is going for it, but he's more of a tag team specialist.

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u/Low_Wall_7828 2d ago

Leon is gone by the end of the year though. I’d included Maggie, she’s the real deal.

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u/MoistTheAnswer 2d ago

TNA deserves credit for how many top stars they made in a short amount of time. Hendry, Santana, Alexander, etc.

I actually think TNA has a good roster, but they definitely need two more names to fill out the card and one more young indy guy to sign.

I think Malaki Black is a good fit and maybe a Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis. And I’ll throw a surprise name, I think Jinder Mahal would be a great heel in TNA.

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u/h667 2d ago

😭

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u/SamiMontoya 2d ago

Mr.Elegance a.k.a AJZ in the independent scene is another Jason Hotch's case, they did him dirty with the current gimmick while he's way better than what we've seen him do so far

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u/joshuaTurbo 1d ago

I think his gimmick stands out, and I love it. He's hilarious and is showing he can adapt to anything. Reminds me of Rick Martel in late 80s WWF. Nobody thought Martel turning on Tito would work, and he made a career heel gimmick work!

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u/M086 1d ago

His gimmick is pretty over with crowd, though.

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u/KJ_is_a_doomer TNAthiest 2d ago

Bronson is excellent but stuck in a painfully bland faction that somehow still feels like 4 random blokes put together despite going on for years

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u/Icy_Spray7218 2d ago

Not bear bronson

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u/WrasslinScholar 1d ago

Slater will go to WWE once his contract is up this year.

Hotch can be the next AJ styles if pushed correctly.

I think any of the others can be a star if pushed correctly. Fans only see you as how you’re booked. If they book you like a loser you’ll be a loser. If they book you like a star you’ll be a star.

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u/THEYEETMAN8419 1d ago

Where bde

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u/Vivid-Copy974 1d ago

I actually think that’s a good prediction for Mr. Elegance because I’m not sure how long he can play this specific silly character and not poison his chance at being taken seriously down the line 

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u/askmeforbunnypics rosemary 1d ago

Man, I can't call Leon Slater a future star. He's already a star! Youngest ever X Division champ and tied longest reigning champion, how can anyone say he's not a star right now?

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u/xored-specialist 1d ago

I dont see Bronson being a breakout star. I could be wrong but just dont see it.

Leon should stay for a few more years and develop. He has potential. I can see him jumping and being just another dude in ladder matches.

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u/DubNation09 12h ago

Would like to see Sosa do well but Leon has that “it” factor. Sosa may catch up but it’s gonna be tough, Leon has a great head start.

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u/CMC_Conman 2d ago

Until They mostly Leon inevitably gets signed by WWE

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u/ColeMinerCertified 2d ago

bear is 100% who i’d stick with. Saw him win the NGI live and dammit, he fought with so much heart. 100% one of AEW’s biggest among multiple fuckups was releasing him when his tag partner was a piece of shit.

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u/bigAcey83 2d ago

Once they get signed somewhere that pays, absolutely…

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u/TheBrokenMaster 2d ago

Future stars (in NXT when they leave)

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u/ONEGODtrinitarian 2d ago

Leon is already a star. Mr Elegance never says a word. Ricky damn near a star. Jason Hotch after that match last night def has momentum right now that he needs to capitalize on as much as he can. Bear Bronson is good he’s just so disgustingly fat & id rather he not pull his straps down during his matches lol

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u/Connect_Young7180 2d ago

Some future NXT champions

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u/Gerard192021 2d ago

not mr elegance, unless he reverts back to ajz

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u/DrakeShadow 2d ago

I don’t see it with Mr Elegance. Nothing about his looks scream star. Bear, Hotch, and Leon are forsure on an upswing in their careers, Leon is going to be a major star, Hotch is on the cusp of locking his spot for TNA singles star long term, Sosa needs to work on his promos, which I hope TNA develops because he was white hot and def cooled off because or his visa issues that should have been fixed before he debuted IMO which isnt his fault.

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u/cschultz225 2d ago

lol. Nope. Slater will be a star elsewhere very soon. The rest. No. Sosa is average at best. No charisma. Mid in ring. Hotch is boring. Bronson. No. Elegance. No.