Ranking The Top 20 Best Characters, Gimmicks In Wrestling

18. Flash Morgan Webster: Progress

If you want to keep your eyes out for someone who could be a rising star in 2018, check out Flash Morgan Webster, whose “Modfather” gimmick is one of the most intriguing on the United Kingdom pro wrestling scene. And that’s no short feat, because the UK is basically the home to the most intricate or creative gimmicks in wrestling today.

Flash Morgan is a rebel, and he’s one of those guys who lives his character. He always seems like he’s on the cusp of insanity, as evidenced by this segment in which he slowly loosens his shirt and tie before choking out the man interviewing him.

Or how about this “Love will tear us apart” promo? Flash Morgan’s delivery is always chilling, and he could become one of the most compelling heels on the independent wrestling scene. His work has already improved by leaps and bounds this year.

His whole 60’s mod, British subculture gimmick works, and it’s helped him get over. But what’s more impressive is, again, the delivery of his promos. He talks about fashion in a way that mirrors mod subculture, and he talks about his opponents and the fans in the way an easy-to-hate heel should. The man is a loose cannon, and he is indeed on the rise.

And if you want to talk about slow-burn story-telling? Check out his promos following his injury that led to his heel turn. This is how you build an effective character, and it’s no wonder why he’s one of the best heels on the independent scene today.