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It’s no secret that WWE dominates the pro-wrestling business and it will be long before any other promotion will pose a serious threat to their popularity. Give the size and success of WWE, several aspiring wrestlers flock to the Performance Center in hopes of making it big in the world of pro-wrestling.
The company itself is always keen on signing the best of talents. Unfortunately, this practice has led to a crowded roster in WWE and it has started to affect the growth of talents in the promotion. Amidst the myriad of talents, it becomes difficult to push a few wrestlers, leading to limited time and reluctance in experimenting with fresher faces. As a result, countless good talents remain underused despite their high popularity amongst the fans.
With the emerging competitions, however, some of these wrestlers can seek better options for their career elsewhere. In this list, we will take a look at five such Superstars whose exit from the promotion will be a huge loss for WWE. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#5 Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman impressed the WWE Universe during his time with the Wyatt family which eventually led to his solo push. Since then, he has been billed as the ‘Monster Among Men’ and has done a convincing job in the portrayal of that gimmick inside the squared circle. However, the creative failed in doing justice to his character somewhere along the lines.
Although Strowman has been one of the most dominant Superstars in the WWE locker room, he has barely found himself in the title picture. Even if he did, he would come always come up short. It was only recently that Strowman managed to get his hands on his first Single’s title in the promotion and he lost it pretty soon. Owing to their longevity, these booking decisions have caused a lot of damage to Strowman’s credibility on the roster.
Despite that, he continues to enjoy a lot of attention from the WWE Universe. But that sort of popularity will eventually fade away if he isn’t booked strongly. One can’t blame him for asking for his release once his contract gets over but letting him go will be a huge loss for WWE. Therefore, they need to start working on his redemption and they must be quick.
#4 Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio is one of the most iconic WWE Superstars to have ever stepped inside the ring. He has plenty of accolades to his name and is certainly one of the most-liked wrestlers in WWE today. The recent times have seen him feud with Brock Lesnar that also involved the Mexican Superstar’s son. Following that, Mysterio has been seen backing Humberto Carrillo as the duo have been involved in an extended feud with Andrade and Angel Garza.
Although Mysterio has delivered good matches in the few months, we have barely seen him being involved in the world title picture. While some might say that he has been doing his bit in putting over the likes of Andrade, Carrillo, and Garza, one can’t deny that his potential is not limited to acting as a catalyst in monotonous storylines.
WWE must make use of Mysterio in the title pictures so that he can help elevate the competition. Or if WWE wants him to continue working with Andrade, Carrillo, and Garza, they must have him involved in a much more compelling manner. Mysterio’s contract with WWE will end this year, and it will be a huge loss for WWE to see him walk away from the promotion and join another.
#3 Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn is one of the most underappreciated talents in WWE. He is excellent inside the ring and is even better on the mic – a combination that deserves much more appreciation. While the fans have never shied away from showing their interest in watching Zayn in action, the creative has often resorted to keeping him away from in-ring action.
Zayn won his first title of the main roster after Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura helped him beat Braun Strowman in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match for the Intercontinental Championship. He is now seen holding the title but not much has changed for his character. In fact, he is still seen acting as the spokesperson for Cesar and Nakamura – a job that he does really well.
While his segments are still entertaining, it is tough to ignore the fact that lack of matches is making him look weak and is hurting his position on the roster. It would be a shame to see him lose his title without much of a challenge.
WWE have finally done the right thing by putting the Championship on his shoulder and they must make the best use of it to remind the WWE Universe of Zayn’s potential. If not, he might seek a way out of the place that isn’t doing justice to his talents and move on to a place that will do it.
#2 Elias
No one can deny that Elias is a complete entertainment package. He has charisma, can work any type of storyline, and can do great as both a heel and a babyface. However, his presence is often limited to singing segments and squash matches that are booked to extend storylines that have nothing to do with him.
It is natural to expect from a Superstar of his potential. WWE must be careful with the way he is booked in the coming months as spending too much time on the sideline will irk him enough to find a new destination for himself. It wouldn’t be wrong on his part either considering that his current situation on the roster is doing nothing for his character.
Elias is definitely worth a Championship reign or two and he can even defend his titles against Superstars who see limited action inside the ring. The amount of attention towards him or the lack thereof is a risk that WWE cannot afford to take. Elias can be brilliant if booked well and there might be others who can make better use of his caliber.
#1 Rusev
The extensive criticism towards the infamous Rusev-Lana-Bobby Lashley storyline might have allowed WWE to fetch good numbers on YouTube, but it has definitely not been good for Rusev’s overall character development. It was indeed weird to see him return to television only to see him find out about his wife’s affair with his peer.
This story definitely brought the attention of the fans to Rusev as they were once again screaming ‘Rusev Day’ in unison. However, the creative then refrained from capitalizing on that momentum and did not involve him in good storylines. Rusev has displayed an incredible work ethic but for some reason, has never gotten the push that he deserves.
Amidst the series of wrong decisions with respect to Rusev, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him asking for his release from the company if this practice continues. He is a talented wrestler who can become the top priority of other promotions if he becomes a free agent. Therefore, the creative need to come up with wise booking decisions for the ‘Bulgarian Brute’ because losing him would be a huge mistake.
