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The word 'underrated' in WWE refers to a superstar who isn't given the credibility and respect that he rightfully deserves and is often deprived of special privileges. In other words, a superstar is not considered as good as he really is.
Make no mistake about it, the WWE has never had a roster full of such talent and determination ever before. Every superstar is scratching and clawing to impress the powers that be and the fans in order to gain some recognition.
In the modern era, hardcore fans admire the skill and talent that the stars possess more than their star power and physique, hence names like Hulk Hogan and John Cena often fall under the overrated category and names like Dolph Ziggler and Cesaro fall under the underrated category.
The company is unable to provide the right opportunities to the right superstars due to its loaded roster, hence many fans feel that certain stars are often overlooked and underutilised despite possessing a higher level of skill and passion than the ones the company invests in.
I am of the view that each active talent on the roster should be given at least one shot at championship gold once in a while to motivate the roster to further improve. They need some respect and recognition for all that they do in front of the fans.
But, as the old saying goes ' Life isn't fair', therefore, not everyone can get equal opportunities as many a time the WWE and the fans don't see eye-to-eye. Before I move onto the 4 most underrated superstars in WWE today
#4 Kofi Kingston
Kofi Kingston is one of the best high flyers in WWE. His move-set is nothing short of incredible. The Trouble of Paradise and Boomdrop are just a few of the many innovative moves in his arsenal. He is a fine talker and can put on classics with anyone. You can always count on Kofi to deliver moments that will last a lifetime. His performances in the Royal Rumble have led to him earning the moniker ' The Royal Rumble Highlight Reel.' He always finds a unique way of keeping the fans interested in him, whether it's a character change or a battle royal save. His passion and charisma tell a lot about him,
He is the most talented member of the New Day but as recent rumours suggest WWE has more faith in Big E as a top singles star than they do in He has never been a world champion despite having all the prowess to be a fighting champion.
He has always been a midcard performer with main-event potential. WWE gave him a brief push in late 2009 when he was involved in a feud with Randy Orton but that came to an abrupt halt.
#3 Cesaro
Cesaro is a lethal combination of a powerhouse and a technician, who is extremely agile for a man of his size. The Swiss Superman has shown incredible feats of strength in the past such as tossing Big Show over the top rope at Wrestlemania 30 and the Cesaro Swing. He can pull off amazing moves like the Sharpshooter and the Suicide Dive.
He seemed to be on the verge of a massive push when he won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and participated in the Money in the Bank ladder match in 2014 but the push was soon cut short. The Cesaro Swing became popular with the fans and as he worked as a heel, he was told to stop using it frequently so he pulled that move off on special occasions, thus resulting in a reduction in popularity.
Vince Mcmahon admitted on Stone Cold's podcast that he thought Cesaro was talented but didn't have the charisma a top star normally possesses. Regardless of what McMahon thinks, Cesaro is great to watch and is admired all over the globe by wrestling fans.
He needs to break away from Sheamus and start a singles run to change his luck.
#2 Tye Dillinger
Tye Dillinger has been on the Smackdown Live roster for a year now, but he is rarely seen on television. Tye was one of the most popular superstars on the current WWE with his 'Perfect Ten' gimmick. However, WWE continues to ignore Tye's potential as a top babyface on the blue brand.
Tye has gotten over with the crowd by himself and always manages to generate a reaction from the crowd. He has shown in the past that he has the capability to hang in there with the likes of AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura. The blue brand is thin on the babyface side and Dillinger could add some depth if he gets more television time is featured in more prominent feuds.
He hasn't won a single title on the main roster. Let's hope that WWE listens to the fans and gives Tye a singles push.
#1 Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn is the most underrated star on the roster and there is a great mismatch between his booking and his talent.
It's inconceivable for WWE fans that Sami Zayn hasn't won gold on the main roster yet. He has been on the roster since 2016 and has managed to attain little to no success. He is just a complete shadow of what he once was in NXT. He was the face of NXT but now he's just a guy.
Zayn is a gem of a wrestler. He's what you call a true underdog and a natural babyface, in fact, he is the best babyface the WWE has ever had since Daniel Bryan. His heel turn ub retrospect hasn't helped him as much as expected.
His persona and character screams enthusiasm. His move-set is one of the best we've ever seen and he is good on the mic as well. He should immediately turn on his buddy, Kevin Owens, and turn face in order to realize his true potential, once he returns from injury. Sami Zayn is an amazing talent, Don't waste him!
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