Kevin Owens recently praised former ROH and TNA star Amazing Red, stating that his impact on the wrestling industry is "hard to measure".
What happened?
Owens quote-posted a video compilation of Red's moves on X, calling him a "special talent" who influenced several budding wrestlers of his generation.
Why it matters for Kevin Owens
Red's career began over two decades ago, featuring in IWA and the then newly-established TNA, before featuring in ROH and several indie promotions.
What comes next?
One of the stars Red helped train and fine-tune is Mercedes Mone, who worked with him during her time in WWE.
Owens vividly remembers watching countless highlight reels of Red in the early 2000s and talking about him with the guys he would train with every week when he got started.
Red is known for his speed, athleticism, and high-flying moves, and was also the originator of one of the most popular moves in pro wrestling, the Canadian Destroyer.
The Canadian Destroyer was later popularized by Petey Williams.
Red returned to TNA at the end of the 2000s and wrestled for a few years before starting his own promotion and training school, House of Glory, where he continues to wrestle.
Owens' praise for Red highlights the significant influence Red has had on the wrestling industry, particularly on Owens' own career.
The impact of Red's wrestling style can still be seen in many of the current crop of talent at the forefront of the industry.
Red's legacy continues to be felt in the wrestling world, with many wrestlers citing him as a major influence.
Owens' comments about Red's influence are a testament to the enduring impact of Red's career on the wrestling industry.