GFW Impact Wrestling 5 Takeaways: Eli Drake Continues To Shine
By Dj Beal
5. Eli Drake: Best Promo Guy Right Now?
Eli Drake has the walk and the talk to be a World Champion in any promotion. He has a feel about him that oozes World Champion. When Drake cuts a promo, fans are forced to listen. It’s not only what he says but also how he says it. The fans love Eli Drake and his promos come off like the Rock when it comes to fan interaction. It is possible that Eli Drake is the best promo guy in the wrestling business period.
Tonight’s promo was based on Johnny Impact and how he’s been taking loses to Eli Drake. Last week, the two battled over the GFW Global Championship. Drake is still the champion and continues to impress when put in the spotlight. He has drastically improved in the ring and now has the platform to show it given that he has GFW’s top prize.
Even Eli Drake can slip up as he mentioned Global twice which is the biggest gripe to have about this championship. Why is it called the Global Force Wrestling Global Champion? Eli Drake couldn’t even make that sound logical. The current Global Champion cuts a promo that makes you want an opening promo.
As this feud continues with Johnny Impact, GFW Impact Wresting fans can expect many more amazing matches in the near future. Anyone who cuts a promo with Eli Drake pales in comparison but it has allowed Impact to show his talking abilities. Additionally, Drake joined the commentary team during a match between Chris Adonis and Garza Jr. Overall, Eli Drake continues to be the best promo guy in the game right now.