5 WWE Superstars who are better off staying as heels

WWE and pro wrestling, in general, are full of different types of performers. We have the ultimate babyfaces that always do the right thing. There are also anti-heroes, like CM Punk and Stone Cold Steve Austin, who are were cheered because they spoke the truth and stood up for themselves in the face of adversity.

And then we have the dastardly heels. Some are monster heels like Braun Strowman, initially was upon his debut. There are also cowardly ones that get others to do their work but then run away or cower when faced with the repercussions of their actions.

Not every performer in WWE and other companies can pull off either character. Superstars like Daniel Bryan, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Asuka are Superstars who have pulled off the heel and face personas well during their time in WWE.

But there are also several Superstars in WWE that are just better at the heel side of things. These five WWE Superstars should always remain heel due to their character and actions.

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#5 Randy Orton

Randy Orton

Randy Orton has been a fixture in WWE for so long that some fans will cheer for him no matter what he does. He doesn't change much of his presentation from when he is a heel or a face. I've written about this before, but the main thing that changes for Orton when he is a heel or face is the people he feuds with.

For many reasons, however, Orton is better suited to always be a heel. He's been criticized in promos for being born into the business and not having the desire that some like Edge has. Part of his heel persona has been to admit that those accusations are correct because he's just naturally gifted as a WWE performer.

But that's not the only reason why The Viper is better suited to remain a bad guy. Even his monikers like the Apex Predator or Legend Killer is better suited for his heel persona. Heels try to make their names off others sometimes, and that is precisely what Orton did as the Legend Killer.

Like The Viper, he could strike at any time, even when backed into the corner. His recent actions against Edge and Christian just reiterate why he should always be a bad guy. Orton is just so naturally gifted at stalking and tormenting people. He should continue to do that until he retires.

#4 Elias

The Drifter

Elias first gained success on the WWE main roster as a heel. He would chastise the town that held either RAW, SmackDown or a PPV and the fans would eat it up. The cheers got so loud that it seemed as if he would be getting some of the loudest reactions and cheers as a heel.

That reaction sort of forced a face turn as did Roman Reigns' departure to deal with Leukemia. It felt like his songs as a heel, however, were more thought out and performed in a much better manner.

As a face, his songs did not always have the desired impact as could be seen with his attempts at making fun of Bayley after she turned heel.

Since his performances were more believable as a heel (in my opinion), he seems better suited to stay as a bad guy when he returns from injury. Those interactions when he mocked faces and WWE Legends gave him more exposure to bigger names from the past (The Rock, John Cena).

The in-ring portion of his game in WWE is fine either way, but when it comes to promos, his delivery is much more impactful as a bad guy. Since he's so dependent on his songs and they worked better as a heel, he should go back to mocking faces upon his return from injury.

#3 Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair

The picture above is reason enough as to why Charlotte Flair should always be a heel. Not many other women in WWE have accumulated that much gold. She'll likely go down as the Greatest Female Performer in WWE history and many consider her just that.

Her father, Ric Flair, is often called "the Dirtiest Player in the Game" and that nickname is reserved for a heel. Throughout her entire career, Charlotte has just taken to the heel side of things much better than she has as a face.

Since she's been consistently pushed as the top woman in the WWE after joining the main roster, it's easy to root against her. That hard push has led to 12 title reigns in those five short years as a WWE performer.

It's not just Charlotte's WWE accomplishments that make her better suited as a heel. The family connection helps but it isn't the only reason for her to remain as a heel.

The arrogant performers are easy to hate and Charlotte Flair has the genetics and athleticism to back it up as well. It's why the crowd rejected Becky Lynch's attempted heel turn after she attacked the Queen following SummerSlam 2018.

#2 King Corbin

King Corbin

Some people just have that delivery or look that make your blood boil. King Corbin had that in spades when he made his WWE debut a while back. That was turned up even further when he was made Constable of RAW two years ago. Corbin went mad with his power, using it to gain any and every advantage he could get.

His heel charisma was turned up even more so when he won the latest King of the Ring. The best options to win the KOTR tournaments are always heels so that they can brag about their accomplishments. It's exactly what Corbin did when he beat Shorty G in the finals. He might not have gone full Owen Hart or Booker T after winning the tournament but it has suited his character well.

Adding a cloak and an actual crown added to his new heel persona and it made you want to see those props get destroyed. Corbin has always been a heel in WWE and it's easy to see why - he's great at it. He even mentioned as much during an appearance on WWE Backstage. He claimed that if fans tell him what they don't like about him, he's going to lean into those tendencies more. That's why he should be a permanent heel.

#1 The Miz

The Miz

The Miz should always be a heel for one main reason - he's fantastic in promos. He's been one of the best on the mic in WWE for most of his career. When he talked during his first decade in the WWE you just wanted him to shut up. But since he made such an impact as a bad guy, he started to get respect from people like me due to his dedication at being such a heel.

The A-Lister didn't always use comedic segments as a WWE villain but his feuds against John Cena and Nikki Bella and the New Day are reasons why he makes any heel persona work. The music videos between him and John Morrison are hilarious. Wrestling needs all types of heels from top to bottom.

The segments where he and Maryse mocked Cena and Bella leading up to their mixed tag match at WrestleMania 33 were also funny. While that isn't the only way he's maximized his work as a heel, it's been one of my favorites. His leading of the Miztourage was an example of him having minions do his dirty work.

And when he was Intercontinental Champion throughout the last five years, having his wife interfere helped to maximize his cheating tactics. The Miz can pull off a face if needed in WWE, but he's much better playing the guy you want to punch in the face.