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WWE has never had such a skilled and talented roster in the history of the company as they do at the moment. The company currently has show stealers on their television programming and PPVs on a regular basis.
In ring skills seems to have triumphed over mere star power, and WWE finally values good in ring workers. There was a time in WWE when overrated stars like Hulk Hogan were given the spotlight over more talented and underrated stars like Ricky Steamboat.
John Cena took the spotlight over wrestlers like Chris Jericho and Edge. However, at the moment stars like AJ Styles are getting huge opportunities. Indy darlings and NJPW's amazing talents have gained a foothold in the company, with backstage WWE management putting faith in them.
A good in ring worker is someone who can put on a great match in the ring, a great match is a wrestling contest that is rated above 3 stars. Such performers have the capability of wowing the audiences with their death defying offensive maneuvers.
Stars like Kurt Angle and Jeff Hardy aren't very good on the mic, but they made up for it with their exquisite in ring work. On the contrary, some stars like The Miz aren't very talented in the ring but are amazing on the mic.
Here's a look at 5 of the current best in ring performers in the WWE.
#5 Shinsuke Nakamura
Shinsuke Nakamura is rightfully known as 'The King of Strong Style.' His strikes could knock you out cold. Along with his great striking abilities, Nakamura has awesome submission moves like The Triangle Choke and The Cross Arm-breaker.
His vicious knee strikes, especially the Kinshasa, are brutal to watch. His MMA background has influenced his wrestling style greatly. Nakamura has had some five star matches in NJPW, and has had great encounters in WWE with Sami Zayn, Samoa Joe and AJ Styles.
Nakamura's finisher - The Kinshasa, is a thing of beauty. His stellar in ring skills have made him a massive success in the wrestling business.
#4 Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn is currently the best high flyer in WWE, the guy flies around the ring like a butterfly. The Helluva Kick is an extremely simple, yet effective finisher. The Koji Clutch is a unique submission move.
His Ring Post Tornado DDT is one of the best moves fans have ever seen. The Blue Thunder Bomb is a great signature move that shows Sami's power and strength. Zayn can hang in there with powerhouses, technicians, strikers and high flyers.
He has put on instant classics time and time again with the likes of Shinsuke Nakamura, John Cena, AJ Styles and Kevin Owens. His in ring skills are often overlooked by his charisma.
#3 Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan's success story resembles a fairy tale, he spent years on the independent circuit before finally making it into the big leagues in the WWE.
He is one of the best wrestlers in the ring. He is a pure submission specialist, arguably better than technicians like Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle. His Yes Lock is one of the most convincing finishers, The Dragon Sleeper and The Heel Hook are painful submission moves that will make you tap out.
On top of this, He flies around ringside with suicide dives and single leg high knees. He has proven that size doesn't matter in the WWE.
#2 Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins 'burns it down' every time he sets foot in the ring. He has proven that he is the most talented among The Shield. He is the top performer on Raw and a classic is guaranteed every time 'The Architect' steps in the ring.
Seth does the Sling Blade and the Blockbuster moves perfectly and effectively. His Frog Splash is as good as RVD's, the Phoenix Splash is one of the best moves I have ever seen, and his suicide dive is fascinating as well.
The Turnbuckle Bomb is another move that showcases his strength, while the Curb Stomp is the most over finisher in WWE history after the RKO.
Seth can have classics with mediocre wrestlers like Jinder Mahal and Mojo Rawley. He is an excellent wrestler.
#1 AJ Styles
Who else was going to top the list? AJ Styles is every bit as phenomenal as he says he is. This guy is regarded as one of the top 3 wrestlers in the world, and is arguably the best wrestler currently in WWE. He is the closest thing WWE has ever had to Shawn Michaels.
Styles can have a good match with a broom-stick. The Styles Clash is one of the most dangerous moves in WWE, but Styles executes it safely to perfection.
It is one of the most convincing finishers we've ever seen. The Pele Kick, Tope Con Hilo, Phenomenal Fore-arm and The Calf Crusher are just a few of his signature moves that have his opponents screaming in pain.
Styles has altered his style according to WWE's standards. He doesn't use the Spiral tap in WWE, but if he ever uses the move, the crowd will surely pop for it.
