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#2 Former WWE Champion Jon Moxley
Jon Moxley - who wrestled as Dean Ambrose in WWE - burst onto the scene at Survivor Series 2012 as a member of The Shield, helping CM Punk retain the WWE Championship. Over the next couple of years, The Hounds of Justice established themselves as one of the most popular acts in WWE.
While Roman Reigns was always Vince McMahon's hand-picked star, the hardcore fans thought that Jon Moxley was the most talented performer in The Shield, comparing him to legends such as Stone Cold Steve Austin and Terry Funk.
Moxley, unfortunately, never lived up to his potential as a singles star during his WWE tenure. He was weighed down by a goofy character and never came to terms with the scripted promos. He eventually left the promotion when his contract expired in 2019.
Moxley joined AEW and hit the ground running, elevating his work in the ring and on the microphone. He instantly connected with the audience and defeated Chris Jericho to win the AEW World Title at Revolution 2020.
The 35-year-old carried AEW through the pandemic, with his work earning him the Wrestling Observer Newsletter's "Wrestler of the Year" award for 2020 and the No 1 spot in the PWI 500.
#1 Former TNT Champion Cody Rhodes
A third-generation professional wrestler who looked like a movie star and could cut incredible promos, Cody Rhodes seemed destined to become one of the biggest stars in WWE.
The Legacy stable - also featuring Randy Orton and Ted DiBiase Jr - was intended to serve as a launching pad for Rhodes and give him the exposure he needed.
However, as Rhodes was climbing the card as a singles act, WWE's main event picture was clogged by returning stars, as well as the rise of CM Punk and Daniel Bryan. The former Intercontinental Champion soon lost his way and left WWE in 2016 after growing frustrated with his position in the company.
Rhodes soon lived up to his potential and made his mark with numerous other promotions. However, his greatest contribution to professional wrestling was the role he played in organizing the All In event in 2018, which eventually led to the birth of AEW.
