Top 5 best storytellers in WWE today

Taking a look at the best storytellers around today!

There is a grave misconception within those who do not call themselves wrestling fans, about those of us who love this sport dearly. There are some who mock and ridicule us, claiming that we "believe in fake fighting." While we all completely understand that the finishes are indeed pre-determined, there is so much more they are missing from this fascinating industry called professional wrestling.

Like any wrestling fan, it annoys me when non-fans consistently call the sport "fake" and yes, I will always call it a sport. Anyone who can perform the manoeuvres that these WWE Superstars perform on a regular basis...they are certainly athletes, without question. Nonetheless, those who call pro wrestling fake, they have no clue what they are missing. It's not just the hip-tosses and submission manoeuvres that we enjoy. It's the entire package, the actual STORY that is being told. What makes these storytellers unique, is the fact that they tell the majority of their story using their bodies, rather than rehearsed lines.

Granted, there are some who don't quite tell the story as well as others, but at the end of the day, it's a collective effort that when it's put together properly, you are left with a compelling story, unlike anything you will see anywhere else.

With this said, who are some of your favourite storytellers from today's current WWE rosters? After taking an extensive look at what WWE has to offer, we have come up with the following top 5 storytellers in the company today.

#5 Elias

When Elias made his NXT debut in 2014, he was relatively an unknown member of the Yellow Brand. In fact, he was used as an enhancement worker in the early stages of his WWE tenure, just jobbing to all of the potential future WWE stars of tomorrow. However, what many of us failed to realize back then, was that Elias was actually going to turn out to be the future top WWE Superstar all along.

During his entire NXT run, Elias remained pretty much off of the radar. But once he got his main roster opportunity, he would take full advantage of it and use this chance to prove to the entire wrestling world that he was much more than just another enhancement talent.

Once Elias was given the green-light, he shocked everyone in route to the top of the main roster, which is where he sits today. In fact, his weekly in-ring pomo skit has quickly evolved into one of the best segments on RAW each week.

Elias has done a fantastic job evolving into the character he is today. His mic skills are among the best in the business and yes, he is one of those heels that the fans cannot help but get behind, hence the reason why the entire crowd constantly screams "walk with Elias!"

#4 The Miz

Enter — He's The Miz and he is indeed AWESOME!

If you were able to take a trip back in time to 2001 and tune your television to MTV's "The Real World," you would have seen a young, overly-energetic wrestling fanatic named Mike Mizanin. Mike was hell-bent, on one day making his dreams come true and becoming a WWE Superstar. However, if you were watching the show back then, you would have simply laughed and thought this guy was just a crazy fan. But, that was not the case as we would soon find out.

The Miz is a prime example of someone who would not take no for an answer. While the entire world may have thought he was crazy, he knew where he wanted to be and he was not going to stop until he got there. Fast-forward a few years and we now know The Miz did, in fact, get his big break. The Miz began working his way through WWE's developmental system in 2004 and just a couple of years later, he was on the main roster.

Throughout his career, The Miz has been quite the overachiever. He's done it all from becoming a Grand Slam Champion to main eventing Wrestlemania and even starring in major motion pictures. The Miz has always leaned on his charisma to get him to the top of the roster. He has never had a problem taking a situation and completely owning it. His in-ring antics, combined with his raw talent and flawless mic skills have enabled him to open doors that most Superstars only dream of. That is why The Miz simply must be a part of this list as one of WWE's best storytellers.

#3 Paul Heyman

Ent — Ladies and gentlemen, this man knows how to sell and tell the story.

For over 3 decades, Paul Heyman has been a constant source of pure entertainment. Regardless of the time or the promotion, Heyman has been able to adapt and excel in any environment.

For the past few years, Paul has been the mouthpiece for Brock Lesnar and if we are honest with ourselves, Lesnar would be very boring without Paul in his corner. Paul has a unique gift that allows him to hone into what the fanbase wants and he then delivers like no one else.

What makes Paul Heyman so great, is his ability to take any storyline and sell it to the masses better than anyone who has ever held a microphone. One of the best examples of that is the Wrestlemania 30 showdown between Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker. In the weeks leading up to that epic encounter, Heyman sold the story in a way that made fans believe we were about to witness something truly special...which was exactly what happened.

#2 The Undertaker

There are many fans who would suggest that when it comes to the all-time greats in professional wrestling history, The Undertaker sits high atop that very mountain. While I may or may not agree with that sentiment, it's really hard to argue against said opinion.

For over three decades now, The Undertaker has been one of the most admired, revered and respected men in the wrestling industry. In the early years of his career, Taker was teased with a variety of different monikers which included "Texas Red," "The Punisher" and "The Commando" just to name a few. However, it was the cryptic mortician persona that the entire world got behind.

The Undertaker is a man of very few words. However, he is still one of the absolute best storytellers of all-time. Taker has been able to incorporate everything from his entrance to his subtle body movements, which have all played a role in his overall ability to tell a story better than most.

It's obvious that we have seen the best of The Deadman and that he likely has very few appearances left in him. However, let's enjoy it while we do still have him around. For instance, the upcoming clash with Triple H in Australia is something worth getting excited about. We are not sure exactly how much longer he will stick around, but at least we have him for yet another historic contest.

#1 Bray Wyatt

If you were privy to watch the rise of Bray Wyatt and the evolution of The Wyatt Family, you should consider yourself fortunate that you witnessed one of the most underrated storylines/factions of all-time.

Following a failed run as "Husky Harris," Windham Rotunda went back to the creative drawing board for a little persona soul-searching. The end result was the absolute masterpiece that we now know as The Eater of Worlds, Bray Wyatt. For several years, Bray Wyatt introduced the WWE Universe to a completely new form of sports entertainment. It was different, but it sure was fun to watch.

Bray Wyatt had the unique capability to captivate entire arenas full of fans, using only his subtle verbiage. Wyatt could speak softly and have the entire crowd hanging onto every word he spoke. Not since Jake "The Snake" Roberts had we seen someone with such raw, creative talent.

In light of recent social media posts and various reports, it would appear that the era of Bray Wyatt is coming to an abrupt and unwarranted end and while I believe Wyatt can come back and create more great storylines, it would be a shame if, in fact, WWE officials are repackaging Wyatt. There is simply too much money still on the table and entirely too many potential memories that will be squandered if Wyatt is no more.