They say that age doesn't really matter in the world of professional wrestling, and for the most part, that's a correct statement. A Superstar could be starting their career or entering the final stretch, but either way, it doesn't matter so long as they remember the fundamentals that got them to the point they're at.
With that being said, WWE as a company always seems to be looking towards the future which makes sense, given how much quality they have on the roster when it comes to youth.
Obviously, wrestlers can easily make it into their 40s these days and still be at the top of their game, and if you need any proof of that then look no further than Chris Jericho. However, it doesn't hurt to feature talent a decade or so younger every so often.
So step right up, under-thirties - because your time to shine is here. A number of the names on this list have already ascended to the dizzying heights of the industry, which makes it even more exciting when you consider how many more years they have could have left in the business.
Come hell or high water, these guys and girls will continue to thrive atop the WWE ladder if they're given the chance to shine.
With that being said, here are the ten best WWE stars under the age of thirty. A special mention goes to the teenager Tyler Bate who hasn't technically signed with the company yet.
#1 Noam Dar - 23
Whether you enjoy the way in which he pronounces Alicia Fox or not, you can't deny how talented Noam Dar is. The Scottish Supernova is already one of the most well-rounded athletes in the Cruiserweight division, which is absolutely mad when you consider how young he is.
With so many years left in the business, who knows how high this guy could rise up the card.
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There's an obvious issue when it comes to whether or not people like Dar will remain inside of the purple ropes for the entirety of his WWE run, but that's a different story for a different time.
The important thing for Noam is that he's managed to establish a strong character for himself within such a short space of time, which is more than most people thought he'd accomplish.
From the men over to the women.
#2 Sasha Banks - 25
Sasha Banks is already a multi-time World Champion, an NXT Champion and has appeared in one of the featured matches at WrestleMania.
In a lot of ways she could retire tomorrow and probably be happy with her list of accomplishments, but The Boss is constantly looking to improve on a daily basis which is what makes her one of WWE's most valuable assets.
She's passionate, determined and is extremely marketable which is a big factor for the company.
Her legions of fans will follow her to the ends of the earth, and that might be her next destination if she continues to rack up injuries. Either way, Banks should have a long and enjoyable career ahead of her if she can stay off of the sidelines.
#3 Alexa Bliss - 25
When it comes to stars who have come on leaps and bounds in the last twelve months or so, Alexa Bliss is right up there with the best of them.
The former all-star cheerleader has only been wrestling for four years, and yet in that time, she has transformed herself into one of the most impressive women in the entire business. Seriously, she's that damn good.
She's currently enjoying her reign as the RAW Women's Champion, and at the age of just 25 who knows how many more titles she'll gather over the course of the next five years or so. In comparison, Charlotte is 31 years old and that speaks volumes of how much Bliss is yet to do in the WWE.
She has the strength, athletic ability and character work necessary to succeed at the highest level and her future in sports entertainment is looking set to be even more profitable than her beginnings.
Back over to the men now - and we don't think you can handle this next entry.
#4 Rich Swann - 26
One of the most charismatic superstars in WWE right now - and he hasn't even begun to show the world what he can really do. Rich Swann's reign as Cruiserweight Champion was supposed to be that of a placeholder with Neville swooping in to win the strap, but he managed to turn it into much more than that.
In fact, you could even say he "handled" it with care. We're sorry.
Swann was able to transition from his jokey self into a more serious character in order to go toe to toe with Neville. It was a brave move, but it was one that paid off brilliantly and as a result, the division as a whole was taken to the next level.
With so many potential years left in him, Swann could well be one of the biggest stars in the company over the next decade.
It's time for us to talk about the most huggable Superstars of all time - no, it's not Brodus Clay.
#5 Bayley - 27
Bayley’s underdog story is one that's been told to perfection thus far, with her journey through NXT being followed by millions of her fans around the world.
She really is a Superstar and that's something that not too many people would've expected to say about her when she first debuted.
The best part about it, though - is that she's still so young. Much like a lot of the women in WWE, age is definitely on her side, and Bayley's character is one that won't go out of fashion all too quickly.
Hopefully, a lengthy stay in WWE isn't accompanied by an ill-advised heel turn, but we can't expect WWE to be that clever all of the time. Can we?
Onto a woman who is waiting to make an impact once again.
#6 Emma - 27
Everyone and their mother could've told WWE that the Emmalina character wasn't going to work, simply because it didn't suit the woman behind it whatsoever. Emma had already become a bad ass heel down in NXT, so why shouldn’t WWE have kept that momentum going?
Thankfully, there's still plenty of time to rectify this error as Emma likely has alot of time left in the business.
The Australian beauty can easily take some time off before returning to the squared circle, and if her Instagram is anything to go by, then she's in the best shape of her career.
She could go on to have rivalries with some of the top female stars in the company, which is a position that she deserves to be in when you consider how much she's given to WWE over the years.
Back over to the Cruiserweight division for our next entry.
#7 Cedric Alexander - 27
Following his loss in the Cruiserweight Classic back in the summer, every single member of the WWE Universe that was present was pleading with WWE to sign Alexander to a long term contract.
Triple H hinted that their wishes could soon become a reality, and now Cedric is a bonafide member of the roster. Time is a funny old thing, isn't it?
Alexander has always been a fan favourite wherever he's gone, with part of that being down to his high flying style. With that being said, he has also been able to produce some great character-based work over the years, which we've seen a snippet of, during his feud with Noam Dar.
To cut a long story short - he belongs in the WWE and can easily break into the main event one day.
We'll stick with the purple brand for this next gentleman.
#8 Jack Gallagher - 27
Oh, and when we say gentleman, we mean it literally. Jack Gallagher is one of the most entertaining wrestlers in the world right now, with his stereotypical English gimmick immediately getting over with the WWE Universe.
It's no surprise either, especially when you consider the fact that it pretty much sums up how Americans view us over here.
But Gallagher isn't just a one-trick pony, as his in-ring work has proven since his debut on the main roster. He's been a featured member of 205 Live in the last few months and in addition to that, he's unbelievably smooth in the ring and wrestles like a 20-year veteran.
The sky is the limit for this young man, and we can't wait to see what tricks he pulls out of his umbrella next.
Our next entry is ready, willing and... Jordan?
#9 Jason Jordan - 28
Jason Jordan was scratching and clawing to make an impact down in developmental for years, and it wasn't until he was teamed up with Chad Gable that we finally got to see what this guy can do.
He's one of the hottest tags in wrestling, is technically sound in the ring and is growing in confidence on the microphone as the weeks go by on SmackDown Live.
There's nothing that Jordan can't do and when you're looking towards breakout stars in the next few years, he's up there with the best of them. When American Alpha eventually split, there doesn't even need to be a heel turn either, because both guys seem to thrive under the babyface spotlight.
With that being said, Jordan is probably more than capable of making some great things happen as a heel too.
To conclude, we look at a man who quite literally has the whole world in his hands.
#10 Bray Wyatt - 29
The eater of worlds finally became the WWE Champion.
Bray Wyatt has been taking one step forward and two steps back ever since his debut on the main roster back in the summer of 2013, but now things finally seem to be stabilising for him.
Everything is coming into place perfectly and because of that, it's easy for fans to forget just how young the guy really is. At just 29, Wyatt could have an extremely long time left in the business if he so desires.
Given the nature of his character, it would make sense to see him spend at least a decade in the role, similar to how The Undertaker managed to constantly reinvent himself year in and year out. Time will tell.
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