The WWE men’s division is getting old. Fans pointed out the issue in the WrestleMania teaser video that left many rolling their eyes. Seth Rollins’ injury opened the door for WWE to crown a new, young champion in Bron Breakker, but the company is going back to two performers who are 40+ years old. WWE has some talented men on the roster who are younger than 30. There are three of those names, and we’re not including Breakker as he clearly stands out.
Tavion Heights
WWE loves its amateur wrestlers. Individuals like Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle were able to rise through the ranks to become two of the most important names during their generations. Tavion Heights is another wrestling standout on the roster, and at 28 years old, he should not be ignored as a prospect for the future.
Heights has picked up gold at the Pan Am Championships, while medaling at both the World Championships and Pan American Games. He’s a powerful Greco-Roman wrestler and that shows out every time he steps in the ring. Not only that, but he’s developed a strong character presentation on WWE NXT. He doesn’t seem like someone who is going to get a strong push on NXT or even the main roster, but if he were given the opportunity Tavion Heights would deliver as a fun star to watch.
Charlie Dempsey
Charlie Dempsey has an unfair advantage compared to his fears. He’s the son of Lord William Regal, one of the most underrated wrestlers in recent years. Regal is regarded as someone who was not only great during his time but has helped some of the best names in the game today, like Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson. That connection created immediate interest in Dempsey, but that connection came with pressure. Dempsey has not wilted under that pressure, instead becoming a hot prospect in NXT and also beyond as he’s stood out in several matches within Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport.
Imagine Dempsey paired alongside Ludwig Kaiser, Tyler Bate, and Pete Dunne in a new version of Imperium. Yep, that sounds right in so many different ways.
Myles Borne
Along with his former teammates in NQCC, Myles Borne is someone who has the potential to stand out in the future. Fans jokingly call him the "son" of Randy Orton, and if he can somehow glean some of his skills via osmosis, then Borne will be something special. He has the size and the look of a WWE superstar, but comes with the personal story of growing up deaf that can be used to build interest in him from a fan perspective. Keep an eye on Myles Borne!