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With over 200 wrestlers thought to be among their various rosters, it's little wonder that one or two get lost in the shuffle at WWE.
Even with ample hours' television output on offer each week courtesy of Raw, SmackDown, NXT and much more, there are still some names who have struggled to make themselves stand out in 2019.
Now, of course, there are sometimes obvious reasons for that. Sometimes stars may be sidelined with long-term injuries, some are off on long-term filming commitments, and others just may not be considered 'ready' just yet.
Even allowing for all of that, though, it's also fair to say that WWE fans would like to see a little more of some of the faces who, perhaps, have not exactly been at the forefront of affairs during 2019.
With that in mind, we are taking a look at just 5 of the names we feel have what it takes to make a big impact across WWE in 2020.
#5. Sarah Logan
Admittedly, I'm a big Sarah Logan fan. For me, her look, physique and attitude make her one of the most underrated stars on the Smackdown roster.
In fairness, she has enjoyed a good couple of years on the whole since her rise from NXT in 2019. Apart from an appearance in one Mae Young Classic, and some flirtations with the fringes of the NXT Women's Championship picture, she had been a relatively little-known star with the black-and-gold brand, which made her arrival on the 'main' roster more refreshing.
During 2017 and much of 2018, the 26-year-old featured regularly as part of the Riott Squad alongside Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan, but faded a little in 2019 after being drafted to SmackDown and, after, back to Raw. She has wrestled, but her appearances have been restricted largely to Main Event and an lengthy series of matches against Dana Brooke.
I'd love to see Logan given a crack at a prolonged run of action in 2020.
#4. Jinder Mahal
It may seem odd that I am punching for a wrestler who was recently WWE Champion to be given a push, but that's where we are with Jinder Mahal.
Don't get me wrong: I know he is currently sidelined with an injury, with his returned expected to be at some point in the next few months. Mahal suffered a patellar tendon rupture at a house show in the summer of 2019, so hasn't actually been around to be used or underused.
That said, his usage since losing the WWE Championship to AJ Styles in Manchester, England, in 2017, has left a lot to be desired. He spent some time on the outside of the United States championship picture - being champion for just eight days - but largely spent the most part of early 2019 doing skits for the 24/7 Championship alongside the likes of R Truth.
Mahal is powerful, well-built and a great talker. One of the biggest factors of all is that he is still just 33 years of age, meaning he has lots more left in the tank. Whether his return to the active roster comes early in 2020 or later in the year, I'd like to see him do something big.
#3. Shelton Benjamin
Shelton Benjamin has been back in the WWE fold for some 16-odd months, but he's had little of note to get his teeth stuck into since then.
The 44-year-old is, undoubtedly, one of the most experienced members of the roster, and that experience adds massive value to the company. Not only has Benjamin captured numerous singles and tag team championships during his total WWE career, but he has also excelled for the likes of Ring of Honor, too.
It is a shame, then, that he has been involved with barely any storylines of note this second time around in WWE. Granted, WWE may feel that the stage is better set for younger superstars to assume the mantle these days, but there isn't a young and upcoming star anywhere in the world that wouldn't benefit from some time in the ring, on screen, and behind the scenes with Benjamin.
So whether it's on Raw, SmackDown or NXT, I want to see much more from the Gold Standard in 2020.
#2. Curtis Axel
There's no doubt that, as a former NXT star, a member of Nexus, a part of the Social Outcasts and an former Intercontinental champion, Curtis Axel has enjoyed a solid WWE career.
The son of the late WWE Hall of Famer 'Mr Perfect' Curt Hennig, Axel has been part of the WWE roster for some 12 years. It's my view, though, that Axel's potential now remains unfulfilled.
Midway through 2017, Axel and his tag team partner, Bo Dallas (who might also qualify for this list) began calling themselves the B-Team, and briefly became tag team champions. Sadly, that has been Axel's lot. My fear is that, at 40 years of age, this hugely-talented wrestler is being lost in the pack with so many new talents arriving in WWE on a regular basis.
Even if it were one last hurrah before he transitions into some form of coaching role that would suit him perfectly, I'd like to see Curtis Axel given a crack at some singles action in the forthcoming year.
#1. Ember Moon
Ember Moon's rise through the 'ranks' of WWE has been nothing short of sensational, yet not fully reflective of the talent that this Texan has to offer.
After making a big name for herself on the independent scene, she spent three years working solidly in NXT, spending time as NXT Women's Champion for a short period, before making her debut on on Raw in 2018.
Without a doubt, though, her run in what was once the developmental arm of WWE stands tall as the best body of work in the company so far. She has struggled to really maintain a grip on her place on the 'main' roster - or rather she hasn't been used as well as many of her fans would like.
She did last the better part of an hour in the Royal Rumble match at the start of 2019, but otherwise has been featured only sparingly - the highlight of her year probably being a brief tag team feud that saw her and partner, Bayley, get the better of Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose.
Ember suffered an injury later in the year and is, as we speak, out of action. Her return date hasn't been nailed down as yet, but it would be a massive shame if, when she does make her comeback, Ember Moon wasn't thrust into a memorable programme with one of Raw or SmackDown's top stars.
Who else in WWE will make a big impact in 2020 after being overlooked? Drop on it to our comments section and share your thoughts.
