#3 Cedric Alexander
While this selection may surprise some, it really shouldn't. Many fans may not know what Alexander has done to get where he is today, but fans of wrestling outside WWE know that he was until recently among the greatest wrestlers in North America not employed by the biggest promotion in the world.
He earned his stripes competing primarily in Ring of Honor, first as part of a tag team with Caprice Coleman called C and C Wrestling Factory and then going on to achieve success on his own as well.
What was lacking for Alexander was character development, but he eventually became a heel that was not only convincing in the ring but added an element of dastardliness to his character as well, thereby rounding him off perfectly.
After Alexander left Ring of Honor, he lost twenty pounds to meet the Cruiserweight limit and looks physically incredible. He is much leaner, and that has added to what he can do in the ring. His abilities should be able take him beyond the Cruiserweight division, as he should be seen as a credible talent that is a threat to everyone.
He has been a star on the rise outside the WWE for a number of years, and now appears poised to be on the cusp of greatness.
