5 Raw Superstars who have the most potential

Monday Night Raw is, and will always be, viewed as the number one brand in WWE by Vince McMahon. No matter how much momentum SmackDown Live gains, it always feels like Vinnie Mac is going to favour his 25-year-old brainchild - and in a way, that makes sense. After all, we've had so many great memories from Monday nights over the years, and the show is stacked with some great talent from head to toe.

Yet, while there are certainly guys who are thriving, some aren't quite living up to their full potential - and for some, a big reason for that is their booking. A few of these names may surprise you but the criteria will vary for them all, and there's a purpose behind all five being featured.

So with that being said, here are five Raw superstars who have the most potential.

#5 Apollo

This is going to be a controversial inclusion to the list, and we accept that. Apollo is a guy who has the look and the athletic ability to succeed, but beyond that, he hasn't had much luck either in NXT or on the main roster. The belief was that being a part of Titus Worldwide would help him reach that next level, but the jury is out regarding whether or not that's been a success.

If you just let this guy loose and have him be a cold-hearted terminator kind of character, then you could be onto something big. Every now and again he can issue a creepy smile to the crowd, without even muttering a single word. It's certainly risky and could come off as a bit of a cop-out, but if it works, then an eventual babyface turn would work like a charm.

#4 Seth Rollins

As we mentioned in the introduction, just because a superstar has potential doesn't mean he's necessarily being booked poorly. Case and point: Seth Rollins. Over the last few months The Architect has been putting on quality match after quality match in the wake of his Intercontinental Championship victory at WrestleMania, and it feels like nobody can stop his rise to the top.

As a babyface, there are very few guys who can compete with Rollins, and now, it feels like it's time for him to head back to the main event scene. We're talking about someone who has all of the tools necessary to be one of WWE's biggest stars for the foreseeable future, and all they need to do is finally pull the trigger on his push to the stars.

#3 Bobby Roode

Down in NXT, it truly did feel like there was nobody who could touch Bobby Roode from an execution standpoint. He achieved everything that he set out to accomplish, and while many of his matches didn't involve any tricks or flips, they didn't need to. All we needed to see from Roode was him delivering every move to perfection while also being great on the mic, and we got that.

Unfortunately, for whatever reason, WWE thought it'd be a good idea to turn him into a babyface upon debuting him on the main roster. It felt like a bad move then and now that we're a few months into the experiment, it's clear to see that it was a mistake. Roode could easily become a world champion if he's given the chance to shine as a bad guy because there are very few guys who can do it better.

#2 Braun Strowman

What is there to say about Braun Strowman which hasn't already been said? This man has reinvented what it means to be a monster in the realm of professional wrestling, and as we look ahead to the future, it's starting to feel like Strowman is the closest thing that WWE has to Stone Cold Steve Austin in the modern era. That may sound like an overstatement, but it really is true.

Braun can continue on in this role for as long as he likes, and the best part about it is that the fans don't seem to be getting tired of him. The Monster Among Men appears on a week to week basis, and yet, he still seems to be picking up similar reactions to the 'special attraction' that is Brock Lesnar. That should prove once and for all that it doesn't matter how often you wrestle because it's the booking that matters above all else.

#1 Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre was hand-picked to be the next big thing almost a decade ago, and yet, only now is he finally starting to be recognised for what he is - a supremely talented and extremely unique talent. The Scot left WWE for a few years in search of relevancy, and boy oh boy did he find it. Ever since he stepped foot back in NXT last year, the guy has been on a collision course with the WWE or Universal Championship.

McIntyre could quite easily become 'the guy' in the next six months, and it doesn't feel like anyone would be all too opposed to that. For someone of his size, it really is baffling to see what he can do in the ring, and it feels like all of the pieces are starting to come together for him.

Which of these stars is your favourite? Tell us in the comments below!