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In WWE, just being talented in the ring means nothing. You could be the best wrestler in the world, but if you are not good with the mic, your success won't last long. For example, talents like Cesaro are outstanding in the ring, but their mic work is not up to par - hence they will always have a glass ceiling. Mic skills are fundamental to keep oneself relevant over time. People like Chris Jericho still keep themselves relevant by using their outstanding mic skills.
Hence it is imperative that one needs solid mic skills to go up the cards. Hulk Hogan, John Cena, The Rock - all were terrific promo guys and could easily roast their opponent on the mic. While there is an abundance of quality wrestlers in the roster, the dearth of quality mic workers is evident. But some guys are outstanding on the mic. They can make some of the apathetic storylines compelling. In this list, we will be taking a look at the top 5 active mic workers in WWE.
Note: This list will be solely focusing on full-time workers. Thus, superstars like Chris Jericho and John Cena won't make this list.
#5 Bray Wyatt
Even though he is absent from WWE TV for a possible repackaging, Bray Wyatt is a force to reckon on the mic. His mind games, charisma and excellent promo ability, should have placed him higher up the cards. Given the right direction, Wyatt can become one of the top heels in the whole company.
His ability to drive a storyline is impeccable. He carried his entire Wrestlemania 31 feud against the Undertaker. His intriguing dialogue delivery and psychology draw the crowd's attention to whichever feud he is in (except the feud with Finn Balor - even Wyatt could not save that). It is safe to say that the eater of worlds is one of the best promo guys the company has to offer.
#4 Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens' win percentage in WWE is just around 33, yet he is one of the most relevant guys in the entire roster. This is because of his outstanding in-ring skills and the excellent ability to handle the mic. Even though the promos are heavily scripted by the creative nowadays, Kevin Owens delivers them in such a way that it comes from his heart. Not a lot of wrestlers can boast of having that ability.
Ever since coming to the main roster, Owens elevated his feuds with his brilliant promos.
#3 Alexa Bliss
Like her or not, Alexa Bliss is arguably the best woman mic worker in WWE. She is not the best in the ring and needs a lot of work in that aspect. But her mic work deserves some appreciation.
Her promo after winning the first ever women's elimination match, where she worked the entire crowd is an excellent testament to this. This ability is one of the major reasons why Bliss is still a top heel in the women's roster.
#2 Elias
In just around one and a half years, Elias has evolved into a superstar. Even though he is not a great in-ring worker, his mic skills and ability to entertain the WWE universe has earned him a documentary and a music album. Elias' ability to manipulate the crowd is outstanding. The drifter easily changes the boos into cheers and vice versa. His segment on the RAW before the Super Show-Down in Australia is one of the many examples of this. Even his segment against Trish Stratus was lauded.
Nowadays, Elias does not wrestle much on RAW, yet has dedicated segments.
Honourable mention: Samoa Joe
If Samoa Joe tells you that he will put you to sleep, you better run away. Joe can take any piece of script and convert it into a savage promo. He will bring that feeling of legitimacy and passion into any promos he cut.
#1 The Miz
Let's face it. The Miz is not even one of the best 20 "performers" in the company - yet he is one of the most relevant guys in the entire roster. Miz is a wizard when it comes to cutting promos. Even though he is a heel, there are times where one would take a moment to think if he is right or not.
In the latest episode of Smackdown, Miz got brutally honest with the treatment of the WWE championship at PPVs. However, his best promo would be the one he cut on Daniel Bryan in a 2016 episode of Talking Smack against his former rookie and then SD Live general manager Daniel Bryan.
