5 WWE superstars who work better as faces

The term for heroic and fan-favorite characters in the world of WWE is "Babyface," often shortened to "face." Faces such as Bruno Sammartino, Bob Backlund, Hulk Hogan and John Cena have found success in WWE, with the longest and heftiest world championship reigns in the company.

Certain wrestlers excel in playing both a hero and a villain. For example, Bayley started off as a beloved face but soon transformed into a scathing heel without much complication. However, some WWE superstars are better off as faces, as they feel uncomfortable playing the heel.

Such superstars are highly adored and cheered by the WWE Universe. Here is a list of five such superstars.

#5 Former WWE US Champion Sami Zayn

Did @SamiZayn really have to do him like that? 😂#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/oESInkUUha

— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) August 28, 2021

Zayn has shown enough potential as a heel throughout his WWE career, be it in partnership with frenemy Kevin Owens or as a documentary filmmaker screaming probable conspiracy theories against him. However, Zayn's initial stint as a face in NXT, overshadowed his work as a heel.

Sami Zayn was an incredibly respected face, known as the heart and soul of NXT. His matches against the likes of Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura and his NXT Championship wins are still fresh in fan recollections. If Zayn returns as a face in the main roster, he will win over the spectators with his fighting spirit, with the audience singing his catchy entrance song in no time.

#4 Former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston

Kofi Kingston and Seth Rollins put on one heck of a match... Winner Take All!https://t.co/dOU6AH2HjW

— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKWrestling_) August 26, 2021

Kofi Kingston has been a face throughout his WWE career. With a catchy entrance theme, energetic persona and attractive in-ring style, Kingston became a fan-favourite soon after his debut.

After their initial run as heels, The New Day also veered into face territory. This led to Kofi Kingston's ultimate race to WWE Championship glory. 'Kofimania' ran on audience support, and it would be impossible without Kingston's evident allure as a face.

#3 Former WWE 24/7 Champion R-Truth

Maybe next time, @RonKillings!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/MtV6EZGi2o

— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2021

R-Truth is no stranger to playing a villainous role. As a villain he even main-evented a WWE pay-per-view event. However, he receives much better audience reaction as an amusing face.

His "my bad" habit of forgetfulness has become a classic comic relief. Apart from this, his dance routines with Carmella had constant audience participation. Even Brock Lesnar cannot resist the temptation to work with the hilarious veteran, who can perform a humorous skit to perfection.

#2 Former WWE Champion Jeff Hardy

((UniversalAdrenalin)) pic.twitter.com/p4a8xAe0Pl

— #BrotherNero DELETED (@JEFFHARDYBRAND) July 19, 2021

Daredevils are often fan-favourites, as they emotionally and physically put everything on the line for the audience. Jeff Hardy can be easily measured as the one of the most adventurous wrestlers in WWE history. Hence, it is obvious that fans celebrate him.

Hardy is so popular among fans that even the return of his abandoned entrance song gratified the fans enough for them to cheer him over a NXT call-up. Fans still applaud each of his Swanton Bombs, especially since the commonness of the finisher decreases with Hardy's advancing age.

#1 Former WWE Champion Rey Mysterio

From @reymysterio to @SashaBanksWWE, watch these #SmackDown Superstars’ first entrances on the blue brand! Presented by @Wendys pic.twitter.com/SDPLxis5zx

— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2021

In WWE, Rey Mysterio is a career face. He has always been an underdog in the company, and it is unlikely that he will turn heel in the remainder of his distinguished career. Outside of WWE, Mysterio has turned heel a couple of times, but those runs have quickly vanished from public memory.

Nowadays, Rey Mysterio is teaching his son the ways of pro wrestling. However, his son might turn heel on his father. Fans will support the veteran in the dispute, as they did when Mysterio won the World Championship in the post-Eddie Guerrero landscape or when he returned at Royal Rumble. Rey Mysterio is definitely the one of the top faces in WWE history.