Indi Hartwell

[2.0] "She declined a ton since getting called up. I think her work with the way was actually good but nothing else in her career is good. She's been rough in the ring since 2023 and has seemed to get even worse."

[1.0] "As a general rule, you shouldn't receive a shot at a very, very important fed's A-tier belt if you can't set up your own finisher right. Tessa may be problematic & Masha may be going through things, but at least neither of those people wrestle like they're learning to use their body for the first time every single time they get in a wrestling ring. She is awkward AF, completely lacks charisma & any form of in-ring fervor, & has a way of waywardly wandering into the next spot rather than domineeringly positioning herself there. Like any wrestler whom sucks, she does have the ability to do flashy spine busters & superplexes & various similar moves, but her basic strikes & core fundamentals are simply abysmal (& after a decade of experience, too, damn! ). In TNA, she should be realistically jobbed out to jobbers on Xplosions, but she is being given opportunities that should realistically be reserved for wrestlers ten times as talented as her. The fact that she was chosen to end Blanchard's streak is absolutely insane. Her promos have no personality. She tries to make up for this with a very silly "B)" face that she keeps forced on at all times. It doesn't work."

[7.0] "Having gone back to her NXT stories with the like of Dexter and kept up with her post-WWE release, I've come to like Indi, and she's kind of how I keep up with Indi wrestling and where to watch. She's fun and has that enjoyable energy to her character, though she's a somewhat slower, less stylish wrestler at times, I do enjoy the more powerhouse style she brings, though I do wish she would do more grapples and throws with her power."

[8.0] "Indi Hartwell has grown a ton over the last few years. She's got a natural likability, solid fundamentals, and she really shines in character-driven storylines. Her ring work keeps improving, and she always makes her moments count. Once she finds that next gear in pacing and intensity, she can be a consistent standout on any roster."

[3.0] "God bless her, but this wrestling thing is not for her. Great look, pretty decent at the character stuff, is a genuine fan - but she's still struggling in the ring after nearly ten years. The Dexter stuff in NXT likely bought her more time in the business that she wouldn't have had otherwise."

[2.0] "Indi Hartwell has been wrestling for a decade, which would surprise you given the fact that she can barely actually wrestle. Some people just aren't made for wrestling, and she is one of them. She reminds me of Titus O'Neil in that her movements are weird and unnatural at all times, like she's struggling to understand how to use her legs. If she hasn't improved by now I doubt it's ever going to happen."

[3.0] "Seems like a very nice person but with all due respect she's a terible wrestler. Bad in the ring, bad on the mic, not much charisma, has been wrestlnig for almost 10 years but still looks like a rookie..."

[6.0] "Definitely proving herself in her matches lately. Her matches at HOG vs Miyu and Mercedes were both great and she's had several other great showings since leaving wwe. I think character work is where she truly shines but she's proving to also be solid in the ring as well."

[8.0] "Indi Hartwell constantly the underdog constantly ina. feeel good story, can't ever have a bad time with her onscreen"

[7.0] "I've always liked Indi Hartwell, there's a certain charm and presence to her that's easy to root for. That said, her WWE run left a lot to be desired in terms of in-ring work and character development. She often felt like a blank slate with not much direction or edge to her gimmick. However, since leaving WWE and starting her run on the indies and now in TNA, I've been pleasantly surprised. She's clearly putting in the work and improving steadily. Her matches have more intensity and personality, and she looks far more comfortable in her skin. There's still room to grow, but it's been great to watch her evolve into a more complete performer."

[6.0] "Indi Hartwell is the wrestling equivalent of a feel-good indie movie. She's not breaking box office records or chasing Oscars, but she's leaving audiences with a smile. She's the unsung hero of the midcard, the life of the "fun but not earth-shattering" party. So, if you're looking for five-star classics, maybe look elsewhere. But if you want a wrestler who can entertain, endear, and occasionally surprise you, Indi's your gal."

[9.0] "Indi Hartwell has really shown A LOT of her ability and potential since leaving WWE and, since recently signing with TNA, it seems almost certain that we'll see her back with WWE soon. This time with more confidence in her ability and experience. Her match against Mercedes Mone pretty much proved that she has talent and ability beyond anything she was able to display on WWE during her first run and, while I understand some of the lower ratings given to her because of the limits placed on her in WWE, I urge everyone to take a look at her recent work and reconsider. I don't think there are many women wrestlers that can compare with Hartwell's height and athletic ability, along with her high wrestling IQ and natural charisma. Indi Hartwell is proof that, sometimes leaving or being released from WWE is the best thing that could happen to a wrestlers career. I look forward to see how far she goes, with her newfound momentum and opportunity."

[5.0] "I'll give her a 5, being honest her ability in the ring was terrible, she didn't move correctly in the ring and her moves didn't look credible but her character in The Way was very funny and with Dexter they made a duo that was good to watch."

[7.0] "Indi Hartwell gets a 7 from me because shes a solid performer with a lot of potential. Shes shown tremendous growth since debuting in NXT, proving shes more than just a sidekick or comedic relief. Her in-ring work is dependableshes not the flashiest wrestler, but she tells a good story and plays her role well in matches. Her size and strength give her a unique edge, and shes shown she can adapt to different opponents. Where Indi truly shines is her character work; her comedic timing and ability to connect with fans make her stand out, especially during The Way storyline. However, shes still developing as a top-tier wrestler. Her mic skills are decent but could use more polish, and her matches sometimes lack the standout moments that elevate others to the next level. Still, with time and experience, Indi could easily climb higher."

[5.0] "Indi is VERY poor in the ring, but has great comedic talent, similar to her fellow Aussies Billie Kay and Peyton Royce. A solid run in the Indies or TNA, with Gail Kim as a mentor to help her with in-ring skills, would be beneficial."

[3.0] "I just dont enjoy any of her work she's likeable but thats about it really. Moveset isnt great its quite sloppy I cant remember her last promo so yeah just not very good. I guess in her defence she's not really given much tv time to show any improvement but 8 years in its doubtful theres any significant change"

[9.0] "Now based on her current booking, just very disappointing honestly. However watching Indi grow from watching her back in Australia and then being a jobber on Raw and NXT for a while against the likes of Tegan Nox and Shayna Baszler to then really growing into one of the biggest attractions in NXT alongside The Way and Dexter Lumis to then put under the pressure on her own and having an amazing stand and deliver performance and even becoming NXT women's champion. I mean even not ever losing the title as she was the first woman to be officially drafted to the main roster whilst being NXT women's champion. Indi has so much to give and you can see her love for the business. Especially after her match at Elimination chamber where her crowd went crazy for her. Just need WWE to give her more of an opportunity to showcase again how impressive she can be!"

[4.0] "I can't say for sure, but she's just... boring, her moves in the ring are very basic, nothing impressive, her reign as NXT Women's Champion was very short and very bad, thank the universe that she vacated the title, because in just these 30 days it was already clear that she would be a terrible champion, since she went to the main roster she hasn't won anything different, not even matches, she became a worse jobber than in NXT, however, she is very nice how a person."

[4.0] "Yeah she's not very good.. There is a lot of women's on NXT who are way better than her. I don't know what she could do, being in a team with Candice is fine but otherwise.. It's tough."

"Unfortunately she has been pigeonholed into a comedy act due to her NXT booking. Anybody who saw her Australian independent work knows she is better than how she has been presented in WWE. I am not saying she is Charlotte Flair in the ring or even close, but she has more personality than 90% of the women on the roster and could easily be used as a top heel or top heel valet if presented seriously and allowed to do her thing."

[2.0] "Because Bayley constantly praises her both in interviews and on social medias, I have tried to watch a dozen of Indi's matches, both singles and tags from different eras to not be biased by her current situtation of being a complete jobber. And like a lot of the last reviews mention, Indi Hartwell is mediocre as an in ring talent. She is tall but doesn't have the strength to be a powerhouse, she is really sloppy and clunky in most of her movements which makes her actions unrealistic because her opponents always look dumb waiting for her to do her things, and she has little to no impact in her strikes, slams or whatever grapples from her moveset. I have also watched multiple promos and unfortunately for her, she isn't a good talker either. Her delivery sounds unnatural, her facial expressions aren't good. The only thing where she didn't look out of place was during comedy segments back in NXT with Dexter Lumis because they were mean to be goofy and not serious acting. She seems like someone who loves wrestling but unfortunately she is not good at it."

[0.0] "Indi lacks impact, charisma, personality, acting talent, in-ring talent... She's supposed to be a powerhouse, but doesn't have the impact, the power, the looks or the personality. She's slow, boring and I can't remember a single decent promo from her. Her face never expresses any emotion, she keeps her mouth open and her eyes blank. I've never understood how she became NXT Champion and think she can thank Candice for her tag team reign. She clearly doesn't belong in the main roster, nor has she improved in years."

[0.0] "There's nothing about her that stands out. I wasn't into her and Lumis with Candice and Johnny Gargano, whatever it was supposed to be. She can't cut a promo and has never really been in a good match. I heard a lot about her a few years ago and then I went to catch up and didn't see what all the hype was about. She's completely devoid of charisma or overall in ring talent. After trying to watch her after my initial rating and give her another chance, I was a little surprised to find that she hasn't gotten any better. She's slow and clunky in the ring and her timing is very inconsistent. With 8 years of experience, as of this writing, there's no excuse for that."

[3.0] "Sorry Indi, I tried to follow her through her heel run in the main roster alongside Candice LeRae, but she lost herself on the radar. That is in part fault of the writers and she herself, she is not an interesting performer, nor is she a great in-ring wrestler. She seems to be a very nice person outside of wrestling, someone you would love to hang out with, but in terms of wrestling, she is below average."

[3.0] "as a single competitor I would rate her a 3/10 she is okay in the ring. but if you were to look at her wrestling and compare her to another woman in the same division as her. 9 times out of 10 you are going to go with the other wrestler. she barley speaks on the mic so I can't really rate her their. in conclusion she not good"

[1.0] "Indi is one of the worst wrestlers on the roster and that's saying something considering there's new NXT people with zero experience. Her moves are slow and look bad and her timing seems off most of the time. Her run as NXT Women's Champion was a waste, they only gave it to her because she was an NXT vet and then proceeded to get called up and is just there, not doing anything. Maybe she'll get better with some more main roster experience... but I doubt it. Candice needs to drop Indi and Indi needs to find something new to do, maybe check out NXT again or get some matches on Main Event to improve because with the rate she's going now, she's going to get left in catering while Candice shines in the spotlight."

"[7.0] Indi Hartwell is still new on the big stage and will get better and better as her storyline progresses.I really enjoy her free-spirited attitude and the way she conducts herself! Love the positivity from her!"

[2.0] "The Index storyline and The Way made fans believe she was better than she really is. Outside of those storylines she has not shown to be interesting in the ring or with anything else. Also her NXT women's championship reign was pointless as she won it while ice cold."

[5.0] "Indi was only entertaining with the Dexter Lumis love angle in NXT. As a singles competitor, she doesn't impress me much. As a solo act, she has no persona. She's tall and has decent athleticism, but she's average in the ring. Don't think she was NXT championship material."

[3.0] "I do want to like Indi Hartwell and believe, but ever since I got back into wrestling a little under a year ago, she's never stood out in any significant way. She has a decent look, being taller than a majority of the roster and having a natural babyface demeanor, but other than that she feels like she lacks in every field. Her charisma is lacking, her moveset is generic, and she moves around in the ring as if she's a teenager that just went through a growth spurt, like she's uncomfortable in her own body. To end on a brighter note, the few interactions I've seen between her and the rest of The Way (especially Dexter Lumis, the assist at the end of Stand and Deliver ladder match made me and my mom cry) have been really good and it is very clear she is over with the fans, and the stated issues I have with her can be ironed out, and I believe she has potential and can be a beloved star on the main roster in a few years time."

[6.0] "Indi is pretty good in the ring but she doesn't stand out on the talented WWE roster. She was very popular in NXT with her storylines with the Way and Index. Think her best role would be teaming with LeRae on the main roster right now."

[4.0] "I dont get whats special about her. I havent ever heard a promo from her. Shes not very athletic and a bit stiff. I still dont understand why or how she got the strap in NXT. Not sure what she will do in main roster but she has a lot of room to grow and get better. Has a boat load of potential."

[3.0] "She had a good crowd reaction in NXT but her in ring abilities is lackluster, Her NXT women's title run was forgettable. Furthermore, it seems she's not even being used in the main roster."

[4.0] "I can't believe she's rated so high. I don't think Indi is bad or anything, but I definitely wouldn't say she's good in the ring either. How she became a champion in NXT is beyond me. She's well suited to be a jobber or lower midcarder, unless she gets considerably better."

[5.0] "I am sorry but she is just not good. Lack of any charisma and her wrestling is average at best. Indi is probably a nice lady, but I don't see a star in her at all."

[6.0] "She is impressive, (pun intended) but she's also still young in the business and there's always room for improvement."

[10.0] "Indi's great, she's A good worker and has tons of charisma, and potential. Her NXT women's title win is deserved."

[9.0] "One of the most underrated women performers in WWE. Ever since she joined The Way she has been consistently one of the most watchable and entertaining people in NXT so I feel she deserves way more praise."

[6.0] "I don't care what Abdel says, there is no way she's the worst wrestler in WWE. I think she's good. I don't get that Abdel."

[5.0] "Indi Hartwell is very interesting to me. Starting off as a complete nobody jobber on NXT before being taken under the wings of Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae and getting over with the crowd very quickly. She was also progressing very quickly in the ring as well, having some very solid matches teaming with her stablemates. Her personality shone through and she got to show off her charisma and character range, which eventually got her into a super fun storyline with Dexter Lumis that culminated in a great wedding segment. However, after the 2.0 rebrand of NXT, her parental figures Gargano and LeRae took a leave of absence, while her fellow stablemate Austin Theory got a main roster call up. Though she quickly reemerged and formed a team with real life friend Persia Pirotta. They had a decent run with some decent matches, but then Pirotta was suddenly released, leaving Indi in the dust again. Since then, Hartwell has regressed in the ring and she's been putting on some pretty bad matches. The Dexter Lumis story made me a fan, and I'm still a fan, but she desperately needs a tag partner to carry some of the load for her because she just doesn't excel in a singles setting, which is totally fine. Lots of tag team specialists struggle to make the transition to singles too. Once she's out of this rut and shows some improvement, a call up to continue her team with Candice LeRae is a must. She has very little potential as a singles wrestler."

[5.0] "Indi's been having seriously mediocre matches since going solo. Her mic skills are decent and she has charisma for days but the wrestling has vastly declined in recent months"

[4.0] "Great screen presence but limited wrestling ability holds her back. It might not matter much given her employer where one of those is greatly favoured over the other, but you'd hope with increased ring time and training she would look more fluid and crisp in the ring than when she signed. Hasn't put it together yet."

[6.0] "Her stint in 'The Way' will always have a place in my heart. "Indi Wrestling" is decent in the ring, and continuing to improve, and is capable of serious and silly promo work."

"She's great guys. She did a Springboard Elbow through a table on the outside of the ring. That's some great s**t."

[6.0] "Indi still feels a touch green when I see her in the ring. But she has a unique look & is a legit fan of the business. She also seems to have some natural charisma & comedic timing that reminds me of fellow Aussie Billie Kay. If she can sharpen her in ring skills, I think she would be really fun to watch."

[5.0] "Still green at the moment, but she has recently shown signs of improvement. Continued training at the CWC to sharpen her craft should help her along the way. As far as gimmick/character work goes, she demonstrates decent comedic timing and her current stint as a member of The Way can consolidate that."

[6.0] "Indi is only 21 years old and she is a phenomenal talent, despite her lack of experience. The only thing I have to question is why her finisher is a Springboard Dropkick. I can see that move being a signature but not a finisher. Regardless, she has years ahead of her and she'll have more in her arsenal in due time."