If you’ve been engrossed by the spandex and drama of Netflix’s GLOW, you might have had your interest piqued in the world of wrestling.

You’ve picked a good time. WWE – Vince McMahon’s globe-straddling "sports entertainment" giant – continues to rule the roost, but a lot has changed since you watched it as a kid, including its burgeoning women’s division. Beyond that, independent wrestling has never been hotter – particularly in Britain, with promotions like Progress, Revolution Pro and ICW.

From the undisputed top dogs to megastars on the rise, Kristian Dando lists the 20 WWE wrestlers you should be watching right now.