Wrestlemania 31 was a huge success, the WWE network is growing and all because WWE is looking to the future.
The company is always ahead of trends and adapting to modern society. In doing so they are making way for the future of WWE and this is my watch list for the top guys of tomorrow and why.
In no particular order and with few surprises I give you, the future.
Cesaro:
The Swiss Superman, original indy superstar, and international sensation has made his way into multiple WWE title runs. While the Big Push as alluded him thus far, it seems Cesaro knows enough about the inner politics of WWE to position himself in ways to stay relevant.
First, an Andre Battle Royal winner, to Heyman guy, to almost Authority guy. Then just when it looks like WWE starts to forget the in-ring gem they have with him, he reinvents himself in another stellar tag-team with Tyson Kidd. Now he walks in and out of Wrestlemania with Tag Team Gold!
Trust me when I say that the best has yet to come with Cesaro. This guy is a throwback WRESTLER that has more tools than most technical legends before him.
Watch Cesaro find his way to not only WWE gold but the Hall of Fame in time.
Neville:
I saw Pac in the indy’s before he got bodybuilder big. Before nXt, and WWE his skills were so above average that he would inevitably reach the top. He was the longest reigning nXt champion, and will in time change the way this game is played.
Power, speed, endurance, uncanny agility. If X-Men were real, then this kid would be identified as a mutant. His in ring ability is inhuman and gives a stellar performance each and every time.
Neville is a real life superhero and greatness is his destiny.
Sure he is small but no great before him can do what he does, Undertaker, Austin, Rock, Cena, Hogan all were great in their time but none could touch this kids all around ability. Even Guerrero, and Mysterio were high flying greats but Neville is a super human and can do things at speeds and with crisp accuracy that I feel they would be jealous of.
He could be bigger than even HBK one day if he is allowed to shine, and with Triple H in his corner, greatness is the only thing I believe Neville can attain.
Kalisto:
I can only use the metahuman gimmick once in this article. But if there was another on the roster it’d be this kid.
In fact if Neville and Kalisto have a match I think we would all have to record and play it back in slow motion in order to see it, otherwise after intros it would just be a ring of blurring lines and color. This is guy is the next Rey Jr. He has saved Sin Cara and made the Lucha Dragons a sensation.
Personally I can not wait to see this young mans legacy grow.
Charlotte:
In my opinion this woman is the genuine article. The Natural Girl, genetically superior, and born from a true legacy. Charlotte ia innovative, athletic, aggressive, and gets It… Oh and has It!
Few female performers can out wrestle guys and this one can. In fact I think she can out wrestle Ric himself. If you liked Lita and Trish and AJ, then just wait to see what this all star Diva is gonna do next!
The undisputed future of womens wrestling is and comes from Charlotte!
Seth Rollins:
Sure he is WWE champ now, but this is the start of his legacy. Every other star on this list will one day rank some of their best matches and feuds as ones against Seth Rollins. He has all the tools to wrestle against any style, and hang with any star.
He is a hybrid of Triple H and Shawn Michaels.
The Arcitect has exciting moves, solid promos, and the look and charisma WWE looks for. Watch as this star will rise and rise again in the future of WWE!
Roman Reigns:
Yes he has a rough road ahead, and truth is with all the heat he is getting, a heel turn is sooner than later. But I firmly disagree with the Haters, he may not of experience, not like Rollins and Ambrose that have years behind them in sharpening their tools.
On the other hand Roman has all the right tools and has all the right teachers.
The Samoan Badass will one day make marks and haters eat their words, and thus who hold their ground against him… Well he will laugh at from is multi-million dollar home.
You think Reigns needs WWE? Rock could get him in hollywood in a heartbeat with his pretty boy looks. No, WWE wants Reigns long term and for good reason. He is an A plus player just in need of seasoning.
Like it or hate it the Roman Empire is the future of the WWE!
Dean Ambrose:
Take one part Stone Cold Steve Austin, one part Rowdy Roddy Piper, one part Macho Man Randy Savage, stir it together and what you have may look similar to Dean Ambrose. This guy appeals to the audience, and unpredictable element wherever he goes. The guy has both innovation and takes extreme calculated risks.
While he is being used as a midcarder now, there is no doubt WWE is on the edge of pushing Ambrose to the moon! Just don’t be surprised when he uses the moon as a platform to jump off and elbow someone to the earths crust!
Kevin Owens:
KO baby! Now maybe you can, but I can not remember anyone who debuted to the reception that this guy did. His rookie year reads like a Lesnar resume. He enters in Beast Mode, and stays in it.
The guy is fast and agile, a pure powerhouse, who is as good a wrestler as he is brawler. Oh, and he flies!
Triple H promised an epic debut and Kevin Owens hasn’t slowed down yet.
I believe you are looking at a legend in Kevin Owens, one with a legacy that could one day compare with indeed the very best ever.
Bray Wyatt:
You have the new face of fear, a man who is just as relevant with or with out back up. A man who is already becoming one of the vest personalities if not mythologies WWE has ever created.
This cult like persona, has the power and skills to deliver great matches regardless of the outcome. Better yet we are only two years into the pro career of Wyatt, and I have a sneaking suspicion that we have not seen the last of His family.
Luke Harper:
Very few men can fly, even fewer big men can fly. Harper does it with easy, and brings with him great power, ruthless aggression, Foley like disregard for his own well being, and a creepiness that is less supernatural but more genuinely uneasy than Wyatts.
This could very well be a future all of famer just looking to break out of the midcard, and delivers in everything he gets. I am more excited to watch Harper develop myself than I am Wyatt.
A true monster by every definition of the word.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Ryback:
While he is a favorite of mine, and in line to become the future, his history of hurting big names and skills in polotics might hinder his future. Only time will tell but I am betting on some big things from the Big Guy.
Baron Corbin:
Watch nXt and you will see what I mean. Personally I think his winning streak should have continued longer, but I thought the same for Goldberg.
Regardless this guy has a bright future, how bright you ask? Well thats why he is on this Honorable Mention list.
We need to see more of Corbin to really tell. Bright side? We really want to!
Paige:
She is in line to be the.next AJ Lee. So no doubt she has all the tools to stay a big star. Question is, how well will ahe handle the fast snowball of success at such a young age.
So can she handle all the fame and success so early, or will she have episodes of young and stupid like Emma, Randy Orton, HBK… And of course Brittney Spears!
Only time will tell if the character of Paige can hold on to her success inspite the pressures.
Colin Cassady:
A seven foot pro wrestler with looks, in ring skills, and charisma? You can’t teach that! I like Enzo but you can already tell who the break out will be. Now the question is, how long will Cassidy need nXt before he is ready?
Hideo Itami:
Ok real quick… If you bring him in as Kenta, why change the name? I think that was stupid marketing.
Now on with the point, this guy is a living legend internationally. So the question isn’t “is he the future”. Only can he adapt to WWE and become the future of the WWE.
Triple H is waiting for Hideao to “click” so it all comes together. Personally I think WWE is at fault for Itami not being bigger in the US already. But time will tell if the WWE Universe and the phenominal Itami can find true harmony for the future.
So who do you thinn is WWEs future? Comment below and thanks as always for your support!
