Chelsea Green has just grown on me this year, really wanna see her do well. If Carmella was able to have a run as champion, I'm sure Chelsea could pull of a similar type of heel run even better.
Piper instead of Ellsworth as a manager, and could possibly even get an eventual face turn from Piper. Chelsea could be like the Miz of the women's division.
Men: Bron Breakker, Trick Williams, Oba Femi, Dirty Dom (won't say Gunther as I think he's already there)
Women: Tiffany Stratton, Lyra Valkyria, Jacy Jayne, Kiana James
Dragunov Stratton Perez Hopefully down the road. Mr Whoop that Trick himself. Valkyria since they're basically making her a V2 of Becky. Also my dark horse picks for future main events. Lola Vice and Kiana James
Breakker and Gunther are the only two who will be genuine top guys. I think Hayes is missing something to take him to the next level and Draganov is going to be midcard fodder
I don’t get Melo. What’s his gimmick he’s an asshole? So what that’s been done a million times. He’s small and under 200lbs and is good in the ring yes but no better than any other high flyer the fed currently has. I don’t see him as anyone special. The other 3 in this let are definitely top guys
Oh for sure. But I think he’s about to start a climb towards main event status. Being Kurt Angle 2.0 does a lot for him but it also means he’s walking in Kurt’s shadow and will constantly be compared to him. Hopefully he can live up to that
Yeah you're right. I started to notice the more the weeks go on he might have surpassed the mid card. After the "Chad Gable cannot be killed! Chad Gable lives!" Bit on RAW I was feeling.
I've been saying for a while now that Gable deserves some time in the big spot. He may not deserve the belt just yet but put him in contention for it. Let the nxt call ups play with the IC/US title. Bring the best of the old mid card to the top of the roster and show them off as the threats they are.
I think the Alpha Academy storyline with Otis is just an attempt to set him up as a big time solo heel. He’ll end up alienating everyone around him and be alone. And then he’ll take down everyone he can
I honestly saw something in Austin Theory. I'm kinda upset they haven't explored that yet. I see an obvious break-up of A-Town Down Under soon so maybe that will be the time. I always thought Theory was super talented.
He definitely is a little cringe but damn his in-ring is too notch. I think he has a Greta entrance song too. The aura is there but the mic work does need to be supplemented.
I forgot another name which I think is really good Tiffany. But I think the reason this new up in Commerce they're just not hitting it is they're all with the exception of Gunther and a few others. But most of them are straight out of the PC to NXT with no Indie character experience. Seth Rollins Damian priest Etc.
Ricochet because all that he has to do is sign with AEW and he will immediately be a main eventer.
In AEW, Ricochet will be the tough ass heel from the hood to flip around with Ospreay for Meltzer stars.
Carmello hasn't been booked well on main roster imo
Breaker is next level and has been that way since the debut episode of NXT 2.0
Gunther is already a main eventer in waiting imo. He doesn't need anything else, he is there.
Ijla is a question mark. I love him and think he is incredible but I'm worried it won't transfer well or be presented as well on the main roster. He is a different kind of cat.
Can you tell me anything about him as a character based on his main roster time?
If you never watched NXT, this guy is pretty forgettable so far on the main roster.
None. They spent 20 years promoting themselves as the main attraction so any individual doesn’t matter. Downvote and boo all you want but there is no one to take the top spot. Austin, Rock, Taker even Mankind made themselves but now its just placeholder after placeholder. They had 6 mil viewers then forced Cena on us and half left, then they forced Reigns on us and another half left. Its a shitshow until they decide to let people be who they are.
I don’t even understand why you even saying any of that. On account that “place holders” is just sick way of seeing that people come and go. That’s in every entertainment industry, I can understand letting people be themselves but their champion currently is an industry leader by being himself. Also are you saying the guys up there aren’t being themselves? What’s even your point?
You’re totally right! WWE will continue to be a shitshow because they didn’t sign my Ospreay, Jay White, CEO or Okada (bitch) - now those are some real game changers that could’ve been huge draw for them!
They already have talent like them. No body of worth outside real fan even know who will and Okada are. Thud they won’t bring anyone new to the shows. Jay white isn’t even being properly used in AEW. And the CEO? 🤣😂🤣
I don’t watch Nxt only watched the season where Daniel Bryan was a “contestant”.
With that said I do not understand the love for Carmelo. He isn’t big enough to pull off the gimmick they got him trying to do right now. Gives me discount mvp vibes, can’t even cut a promo without fucking it up. I just don’t get it, I wanna like him but nahhhh passs
I def agree with Gunther Bron and Dragunov, those three have the in ring ability, charisma and intensity, and just awesome to watch. He’s definitely not on the newer side but should absolutely get a singles run, Montez Ford
He continues to grow I’m all for it, I know he has ability but there’s something about him that hasn’t convinced me yet and it’s nagging me that I can’t figure it out
He is too small compared to other wrestlers to be seen as a viable threat imo. They got him playing this tough guy act when LAK could legit murder him if he wanted to.
Melo is likely going to be upper midcard at best. I love Dragunov but he's in the same boat as Melo, maybe an underdog world title reign similar to DB, but not much higher than that. Gunther and Bron are headed straight to the top though.
Carmelo is too small. And oozes (fake) charisma. Like you can tell he’s acting like he’s charismatic, but really he’s terrified to be on the main roster. At least currently.
gunther is a guy you just build an entire fucking company around man he’s the future
Chelsea Green has just grown on me this year, really wanna see her do well. If Carmella was able to have a run as champion, I'm sure Chelsea could pull of a similar type of heel run even better. Piper instead of Ellsworth as a manager, and could possibly even get an eventual face turn from Piper. Chelsea could be like the Miz of the women's division.
Bo Dallas better be fuckin in there. That promo was once in a generation.
Men: Bron Breakker, Trick Williams, Oba Femi, Dirty Dom (won't say Gunther as I think he's already there) Women: Tiffany Stratton, Lyra Valkyria, Jacy Jayne, Kiana James
How dare you list women without mentioning Chelsea Green?
Dragunov Stratton Perez Hopefully down the road. Mr Whoop that Trick himself. Valkyria since they're basically making her a V2 of Becky. Also my dark horse picks for future main events. Lola Vice and Kiana James
YEAH
Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, Gunther, Jacy Jayne, Lyra Valkyria, Dom & Nick Mysterio
Breakker and Gunther are the only two who will be genuine top guys. I think Hayes is missing something to take him to the next level and Draganov is going to be midcard fodder
I don't see how you think draganov won't be a type guy. But agree with Hayes I'm just not sold on him yet.
Draganov could the next Daniel Bryan if booked correctly
Picture 2, looking to be the first ever pixel art champion.
Bro Bron Breakker looks just like his dad holy smokes
Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, Lyra, Austin Theory, Ilja Dragunov
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams! and even Bron Breakker
THREE WORDS WHOOPI GOLDBERG TRICK???
I don’t get Melo. What’s his gimmick he’s an asshole? So what that’s been done a million times. He’s small and under 200lbs and is good in the ring yes but no better than any other high flyer the fed currently has. I don’t see him as anyone special. The other 3 in this let are definitely top guys
That sounds like an Intercontinental champion for 3 months.
Gable, Bo, Hendry, Dom
Ludwig.
Chad Gable as the next Kurt Angle of WWE
Joe Hendry
Say his name and he appears
I BELIEVE IN JOE HENDRY
(Clap, clap)
cause they love in london and paris and tokyo
R-Truth
Gunther, breaker and gable
Theory and Dom
I would say Gunther, Bron Breaker and Ilya Draganov
Ludwig outshines them all every chance he gets
Gable, post the Alpha Academy
Yeah I kinda think Gable got snubbed out of a title twice, however, I'm super into what they are doing with him now so I'm cool with it.
Oh for sure. But I think he’s about to start a climb towards main event status. Being Kurt Angle 2.0 does a lot for him but it also means he’s walking in Kurt’s shadow and will constantly be compared to him. Hopefully he can live up to that
Yeah you're right. I started to notice the more the weeks go on he might have surpassed the mid card. After the "Chad Gable cannot be killed! Chad Gable lives!" Bit on RAW I was feeling.
I've been saying for a while now that Gable deserves some time in the big spot. He may not deserve the belt just yet but put him in contention for it. Let the nxt call ups play with the IC/US title. Bring the best of the old mid card to the top of the roster and show them off as the threats they are.
I think the Alpha Academy storyline with Otis is just an attempt to set him up as a big time solo heel. He’ll end up alienating everyone around him and be alone. And then he’ll take down everyone he can
Gunther by a mile. If he doesn't win at SummerSlam it has to be Bash in Berlin. Along with Gunther, I'd say Bron Breakker.
I think both of them are headed to the top. I have a feeling they’ll both be wearing gold soon.
I agree. "Aura" if you will lol
Agreed. Plus I think they are the two guys who could benefit the most from holding the belt, while also elevating the match with banger matches.
What a weak attempt, naming the obvious choices.
At least suggest an alternative
I like the 4 mentioned, I also think Austin Theory could be added to that
I honestly saw something in Austin Theory. I'm kinda upset they haven't explored that yet. I see an obvious break-up of A-Town Down Under soon so maybe that will be the time. I always thought Theory was super talented.
Yep definitely theory but i see him breaking out once he turns on Waller
Tbh can't believe they thought Mello was main roster ready. His mic work is horrible.
Absolutely horrible on the mic. That whole HIM schtick needs to go. That forced swagger too needs to go
Dude is MVP 2.0.
His gimmick is corny
He definitely is a little cringe but damn his in-ring is too notch. I think he has a Greta entrance song too. The aura is there but the mic work does need to be supplemented.
I really want to like him since he’s clearly talented in ring but I can’t get past his gimmick
Understandable
Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy
Easy 4
Outside of Brawn breaker and Gunter the up-and-comers I don't know what it is but they're just not doing it. Feels kind of generic in a sense
For me its Gunther and Ilja. Bron and Melo are not doing it for me.
I forgot another name which I think is really good Tiffany. But I think the reason this new up in Commerce they're just not hitting it is they're all with the exception of Gunther and a few others. But most of them are straight out of the PC to NXT with no Indie character experience. Seth Rollins Damian priest Etc.
I love this list actually, these guys are definitely the future
Of these 4, I find Breaker to be the most entertaining personally
Ricochet because all that he has to do is sign with AEW and he will immediately be a main eventer. In AEW, Ricochet will be the tough ass heel from the hood to flip around with Ospreay for Meltzer stars.
You have a lot of faith that he won't be immediately lost in the mix at AEW.
Carmello hasn't been booked well on main roster imo Breaker is next level and has been that way since the debut episode of NXT 2.0 Gunther is already a main eventer in waiting imo. He doesn't need anything else, he is there. Ijla is a question mark. I love him and think he is incredible but I'm worried it won't transfer well or be presented as well on the main roster. He is a different kind of cat.
Carmelo literally got a pinfall victory over Randy Orton on Friday
Can you tell me anything about him as a character based on his main roster time? If you never watched NXT, this guy is pretty forgettable so far on the main roster.
He has a clearly defined character and has gotten TV time with pretty big stars. He is a cocky brat that is trying to make a name for himself.
Carmelo needs a gimmick and Ilja needs a manager
If Gunther isn't the big bad for the next 10 years, they're doing it wrong... I agree with all of these though.
Agree to all these
Ludrizz Kaiser.
Jaida Parker
I agree but she seriously needs a new finisher
Trick William
When he gets there to Raw or SD hell yeah
None. They spent 20 years promoting themselves as the main attraction so any individual doesn’t matter. Downvote and boo all you want but there is no one to take the top spot. Austin, Rock, Taker even Mankind made themselves but now its just placeholder after placeholder. They had 6 mil viewers then forced Cena on us and half left, then they forced Reigns on us and another half left. Its a shitshow until they decide to let people be who they are.
I mean this is true, over the years they give the guys their 10 minutes of fame and push them down the card.
I don’t even understand why you even saying any of that. On account that “place holders” is just sick way of seeing that people come and go. That’s in every entertainment industry, I can understand letting people be themselves but their champion currently is an industry leader by being himself. Also are you saying the guys up there aren’t being themselves? What’s even your point?
You’re totally right! WWE will continue to be a shitshow because they didn’t sign my Ospreay, Jay White, CEO or Okada (bitch) - now those are some real game changers that could’ve been huge draw for them!
They already have talent like them. No body of worth outside real fan even know who will and Okada are. Thud they won’t bring anyone new to the shows. Jay white isn’t even being properly used in AEW. And the CEO? 🤣😂🤣
I don’t watch Nxt only watched the season where Daniel Bryan was a “contestant”. With that said I do not understand the love for Carmelo. He isn’t big enough to pull off the gimmick they got him trying to do right now. Gives me discount mvp vibes, can’t even cut a promo without fucking it up. I just don’t get it, I wanna like him but nahhhh passs
>can’t even cut a promo without fucking it up La knight cooked him badly the two time they had a segment. 🤣
He was a great face in nxt. His wwe main event run is making him look like a jobber and I'm real bummed
Right… debuting against The WWE Champion, and having a victory over Randy Orton now makes you a jobber…
Imo Ilja Dragunov is the best on this list and I think he'll be the most successful
Bro Gunther has so much aura. Like more than current champs
King's Haki for sure.
I def agree with Gunther Bron and Dragunov, those three have the in ring ability, charisma and intensity, and just awesome to watch. He’s definitely not on the newer side but should absolutely get a singles run, Montez Ford
Melo WILL main event SD, and already has, it's only a matter of time before he's getting title shots.
He continues to grow I’m all for it, I know he has ability but there’s something about him that hasn’t convinced me yet and it’s nagging me that I can’t figure it out
He is too small compared to other wrestlers to be seen as a viable threat imo. They got him playing this tough guy act when LAK could legit murder him if he wanted to.
Shawn Michaels was undersized and got off 🤷🏾♂️
Michaels is 6’1 with some lifts he was walking around 6’3 and Carmelo is only 5’10
Jacob Fatu is going to blow up
How tall how tall are Jacob and solo? They billed as 6 footers but that’s an obvious lie.
Bro a future GOAT doesn’t count, he overshadowes everyone lol.
Melo is likely going to be upper midcard at best. I love Dragunov but he's in the same boat as Melo, maybe an underdog world title reign similar to DB, but not much higher than that. Gunther and Bron are headed straight to the top though.
🎯
Carmelo is too small. And oozes (fake) charisma. Like you can tell he’s acting like he’s charismatic, but really he’s terrified to be on the main roster. At least currently.
Just like Austin even if he’s getting a lil better
Trick Williams is the guy they want.
I think trick will probably have a higher ceiling than him
Trick's head being way closer the literal ceiling gives a considerably higher figurative one.