Each month I showcase wrestlers on the independent wrestling circuit that you should be keeping your eyes on. This month I am showcasing talent in the Pacific Northwest.
The Pacific Northwest is a hidden gem on the Independent Wrestling Circuit. From Portland Oregon to Seattle Washington to Vancouver British Columbia, the talent level is as high as Multnomah Falls.
Here is this week’s top 5 Independent Wrestlers that you should keep eyes on in the PNW.
Amira Lara Lukens
- Age: 27
- Height: 5’3
- Residence: USA
- Wrestling Style: Powerhouse
Nicknamed “The Tower of Power”, she is the first female graduate of Oregon Pro Wrestling where she trained for two years. She is the 2023 DOA Queen of Thorns Tournament winner. A regular at Prestige and DEFY, she is turning heads and making waves in the PNW. She has only been working the Independent Wrestling Circuit for a year, but she works and moves as if she is a ten-year veteran.
Rebel Kel
- Age: 32
- Height: 6’0
- Residence: USA
- Wrestling Style: Technical
Nicknamed “The Six-Foot Stunner”, Rebel Kel is both internationally traveled and trained. Not only has she trained under both the Late Great Buddy Wayne and Booker T, but She has also trained in Japan with STARDOM where she was also a part of the Tokyo Cyber Squad. She is the 2022 DOA Queen of Thorns Tournament winner and has held numerous championships throughout the PNW scene.
The Hall Sisters
- Ages: Bambi- 31 Liiza- 25
- Height: Bambi-5’4 Liiza-5’6
- Residence: Vancouver British Columbia Canada
- Wrestling Style: Both Technical
Whether together as a tag team, or as singles competitors, Bambi and Liiza Hall are dominating the PNW wrestling scene. Wrestling is in their blood as they are second generation wrestlers whose mother is PNW Legend Raven Lake. Bambi Hall has held numerous championships throughout British Columbia including holding the women’s championship four times at All Star Wrestling. Liiza Hall, known as the “Rain City Stretcher” is a submission technician who has previously trained in Mexico. In the span of her eight-year career, she has faced many top names including Nyla Rose and Marina Shafir.
Jaiden
- Age: 24
- Height: 5’7
- Residence: USA
- Wrestling Style: High Flyer
As “The Rose City Savior”, Jaiden is a force to be reckoned with and is considered an underdog threat to the IWTV Championship. He is a household name at promotions such as Prestige and DOA where he is a two-time DOA Pure Wrestling Champion. He was on AEW Dark this year where he faced Powerhouse Hobbs.
Cody Chhun
- Age: 26
- Height: 6’0
- Residence: USA
- Wrestling Style: Technical
In 2023, You simply cannot talk about DEFY Wrestling and the PNW without mentioning Cody Chhun. He has shared the ring with other top Seattle names such as Swerve Strickland and Darby Allin. He has been across the ring with international names like SANADA. Cody is another person if given the opportunity, could challenge for the IWTV Championship.
