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#2 IN: Johnny Gargano

Enter ca — Johnny Wrestling has risen to the top of NXT's roster

When we hear the term 'indie darling', Johnny Gargano is one of the prime examples of that very phrase. Johnny has established a reputation for himself, long before he ever arrived in NXT, where he was known as 'Johnny Wrestling'. The reason behind that moniker is pretty simple, Johnny Gargano is an absolute wizard inside a ring.

Since joining the NXT roster, Johnny Gargano has been involved in some very compelling feuds, none better than the most recent rivalry against NXT Champion Andrade 'Cien' Almas. At the recent NXT Takeover: Philadelphia pay-per-view event, Gargano fell short against Almas in a title match for the ages. That very match earned a 5-star rating from Dave Meltzer.

About the author

Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.

Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.

Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.

When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.

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