5 WWE superstars who have been compared to legends

#4: WWE upstart Austin Theory has shades of a young John Cena

WWE Superstar Austin Theory looks, wrestles and talks like a prototype of a WWE wrestler. Sound familiar? Much like John Cena before his Doctor of Thuganomics gimmick, Theory is a performer with all the raw tools to make it to the very top.

The 24-year-old's character is yet to stand out in the WWE Universe, but it has still earned him an Elimination Chamber spot. Theory only continues to gain more experience through the exposure of such big matches and Vince McMahon's on-screen tutelage. It seems to be only a matter of time until he becomes world champion. It remains to be seen how big an explosion he will have and if he will emulate the 16-time champion's level of greatness.

He has also expressed a desire to retire the Cenation leader at WrestleMania some day.

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#3: Chad Gable's in-ring moveset and Olympic background are a throwback to WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle

WWE superstar Chad Gable is a former amateur wrestling Olympian. He is a wrestling machine whose moves include the suplex and Ankle Lock. He is also one of the funniest heels on the roster, with incredible comedic timing and a willingness to poke fun at himself. All of the above descriptions fit the profile of the legendary Kurt Angle.

The pair locked horns on RAW during Angle's farewell tour on the road to WrestleMania 35. After a solid back-and-forth, The American Hero tapped Gable out and the pair shared a heartwarming show of respect. As far as dream matches go, it was not Sting vs Undertaker, but it was one without which Angle's farewell tour would not have been complete.

The former Shorty G is only the second man to win the RAW, NXT and Smackdown tag team championships and is in the form of his life with the Alpha Academy gimmick. If the company should decide to place him in the main event scene as a reward for his stellar work, he may well be on his way to becoming a world champion like his idol.