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2017 had been a great year when comes to new stars being made and the younger athletes proving their metal and we have a feeling 2018 is going to be even better. Here is a list of 5 Superstars that will most likely have a great year in 2018.
Regardless of whether they have excelled in 2017 or not done as good, these Superstars will surely look to make a mark in 2018
#5 Jason Jordan
Like him or not, you have to agree that this young athlete has been doing a great job ever since he was drafted to RAW when it comes to in-ring action. Having held his own against top stars like Roman Reigns, John Cena, Seth Rollins and Cesaro, Jordan has proved why he deserves to be called the future of the company.
It is clear that WWE have put their faith in him and have made it a point to make him a crucial part of RAW. Currently, he is one half of the Tag Team Champions along with Seth Rollins.
Although his story with Kurt Angle was dead on arrival, the WWE have found a way to milk it by turning Jason heel in a slow-burn manner. His current dynamic with Seth Rollins has become one of the highlights of RAW, and 2018 will definitely be the year he breaks out as a top singles star.
#4 Elias
Elias is one of the few NXT Superstars who failed to make a mark on the yellow brand before joining the main roster.
In most cases, when a Superstar makes his way from NXT to the main roster, the fans have a good idea about the character but not in this case. The drifter was relatively unknown when he debuted on RAW and that is what worked in his benefit.
Starting off with hilarious backstage promos, Elias went on to not only have great matches but also had a memorable feud with Finn Balor.
Elias is expected to enter a program with John Cena which only goes to show that the WWE are ready to put Elias on the next level and it is only a matter of time before Elias establishes his position in the top card and wins a Championship this year.
#3 Rusev
Rusev has been a part of WWE ever since 2014. Although a former 2-time US Champion, it can be argued that WWE have never used him to his full potential.
Rusev was booked like an unstoppable force after his debut, going on a 146-days undefeated streak which was broken by John Cena; putting a halt to his momentum. Rusev has never really been able to get that momentum back up until recently when he was paired with Aiden English as a part of a comedy Tag Team.
Rusev has been highly entertaining as of late and the fans have taken a great liking to his latest gimmick of "Rusev Day". With momentum on his side and the WWE Universe firmly behind him, this might be the year Rusev becomes a Top Superstar.
#2 The Miz
The Miz has been one of the most consistent performers in WWE. He has risen to prominence in the last few years and it can even be argued that he is the greatest Intercontinental Champion of the modern era.
Having just won back the IC Title defeating Roman Reigns, The Miz has become an 8-time IC Champion, just behind Chris Jericho who holds the record at 9-reigns.
According to a recent report from WON, it was revealed that WWE have very high hopes for him and that he will be receiving a monster push soon. It stated that The Miz is expected to go into WrestleMania as a Top Guy and has a huge match planned for him for the event.
#1 Braun Strowman
No prizes for guessing who tops this list. Braun Strowman has had the greatest year of his career in 2017, and it does not look like the WWE have any plans of stopping his huge push anytime soon.
Even though the highlight of his last year was his feud with Roman Reigns, Braun has managed to impress everyone in the locker room and in the WWE Universe.
Rumours have it that WWE may be planning to put the IC Championship on Braun at WrestleMania. If true, it would be a great idea and Braun can go on to have an unstoppable run with the Title which will not only benefit him but also the credibility of the Championship itself.
Undoubtedly a future World Champion, If booked right Braun could be one of the top Big Guys this company has ever had.
