Over the years we have been blessed with some fantastic younger talent who managed to overcome the odds, silence their doubters and break through to become either a WWE or a World Heavyweight Champion.
A number of years ago that select number of individuals was not a lot, in fact it was very rare. Picking out one individual from a bunch of WWE superstars and saying ‘he is the future of the WWE’ it’s not easy, we know that. So, who are these select individuals? Who are these superstars who joined as nobodies, and could potentially became some of the biggest superstars in history? Here are my picks.
#5 Wade Barrett
Why has Wade Barrett not been World Champion yet? He has the look, talent and oozes charisma. Wade not being champion since his debut with The Nexus is a crime in itself. Although he’s held various world titles including the Intercontinental strap, but never the big one. Wade is viewed as a top mid-card guy who in my honest opinion would be more worthy of holding the WWE World Heavy Weight Championship more than his Brittish compatriot Sheamus. Why do you guys think Wade Barrett has not been World Champion yet?
#4 Heath Slater
There’s something about Slater that makes him stand out from the WWE’s lower card that all blends together.
You may be rather indifferent toward the “One Man Band” now, but perhaps one day, you won’t be. Call Slater a scrub if you want, but I think you’d be wrong in that assessment., and he’s already put together a pretty impressive resume.
Oh yeah, he’s only 31 years old, too, so the future looks pretty bright for Heath Slater. I’m sure Heath Slater would love to be wrestling Seth Rollins for the WWE title, winning the Royal Rumble or competing in a major match at WrestleMania.
#3 Darren Young
Call me mad but I have a good feeling Darren Young will be the first openly gay WWE World Heavyweight Champion one day. How great would that be? The dudes funny as hell and has a shit ton of charisma. He has constantly made me laugh every time I have seen him and he seems like he could be a good face role model. And the guy looks like The Rock, only with hair. What more could you ask for? Darren Young should be the next Money In The Bank winner.
#2 Bo Dallas
Another product of NXT where he was the NXT Champion, At a mere 25 years of age, he already has several years of professional wrestling experience under his belt, and his talent grows exponentially with every appearance.He is confident; he can work well with anyone in the ring and make others look good in the process too and backed by his speed and abilities.
The son of five-time WWF tag team champion I.R.S., and the grandson of three-time WWWF United States champion Blackjack Mulligan, Dallas brings a wrestling pedigree that is second to none. His brother, Bray Wyatt, competed on the inaugural season of NXT and was a member of the Nexus. Bo definitely has the right credentials to become a World Champion some day.
All you have to do is BO-LIEVE !
#1 Ryback
It won’t happen in 2015, and it likely won’t happen in 2016. But Ryback will be a world champion. He is doing everything right. His charisma is spot-on for his character.
One issue facing the WWE today is the realization that John Cena won’t be around forever. Since 2005, Cena has been the face of the WWE and like all great things, that will eventually come to an end. Kids are a huge part of the modern-day appeal of the WWE.
John Cena has granted more “Make-A-Wish” wishes than anyone. He’s worshipped by children, and he appears in posters on more of their walls than we will ever know. Ryback can be that guy. He’s already larger than life, literally. He’s huge.
He can amaze young kids with what he does in the ring. They can wear his shirt and scream “Feed Me More!” in the school yards.Will The Ryback succeed John Cena as the next top face? Time will tell. He has everything the WWE would look for when trying to fill this need. Perhaps the most obvious name on the list, and he is definitely backing up the hype
