This weekend marks the thirteenth edition of a star-making indie wrestling event: Pro Wrestling Guerilla's Battle of Los Angeles tournament.

The Battle of Los Angeles has long been a platform for up-and-coming talents to make a name for themselves with the best competition in the world. It's not big money, and it's not a big venue, but it's big-time credibility if you come off looking like a world-class star.

Last year's winner was Marty Scurll, and he's since gone on to greener pastures and bigger paydays in WCPW, ROH, and New Japan. Other previous winners include GFW's Davey Richards and NXT's Kyle O'Reilly, both ROH alumni.

With names like Keith Lee, Travis Banks, Rey Fenix, Donovan Dijak, Jeff Cobb (aka Matanza), Trevor Lee, Brian Cage, Matt Sydal and more entered in this year's glorious spotfest, it truly feels like anyone could win BOLA this time around.

And whomever does win will have some big shoes to fill, as previous winners of the Battle of Los Angeles have gone on to main event Ring of Honor events, NXT TakeOver specials, and even Wrestle Kingdom.

Let's take a look at five previous BOLA winners who are now in the spotlight, or will be very soon.