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#2 CM Punk
CM Punk is arguably one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE's history. The fact that the fans still chant his name during shows is testimony to his stardom.
The Straight Edge Superstar's heel turn when he hit The Rock with his Go-To-Sleep finisher is still fresh in the minds of the WWE Universe as one of the most memorable heel turns of this decade.
Punk's legendary feuds with John Cena, Daniel Bryan and The Undertaker are the perfect highlight reel stuff. The Second City Saint's 'pipebomb' promos and his vibe among the audience were truly phenomenal and unprecedented.
Just imagine the reaction of the crowd when Punk's 'Cult of Personality' theme hits the arena speakers once again. Now calculate the probability of that occurring--yes, very less but still something.
#1 Kenny Omega
Kenny Omega is a high-octane performer. He possesses thunderous strikes, powerful slams and various acrobatic moves. The ease with which he pulls off his moves is simply scintillating. Courtesy of his wrestling skills, he is the current IWGP World Heavyweight Champion in NJPW.
The Canadian wrestler's soaring popularity around the world resulted in him taking the #1 spot on PWI's list of top 500 wrestlers in the world. In fact, Omega is also a big factor for NJPW's rising prominence on the pro wrestling scene.
Omega's feud with Okada was voted as 'Feud of the Year', for 2017, by Wrestling Observer Newsletter and, rightly so, keeping in mind the incredible match ratings they earned for their work inside the ring.
Without a doubt, Kenny Omega is the top target WWE should be chasing with all their effort. He is the hottest wrestler you'll find on the independent circuit at the present and thus deserves to top this list.
