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For this let's specify the criteria. We're judging the Superstars on the basis of the push they're getting from the management, the momentum that they have from the past few weeks and more importantly how much of a reaction are they able to invoke from the viewers.
In WWE terms, we are judging how over they are with the crowd either as a heel or a babyface. Another factor taken into consideration is how their storyline is developing with respect to the main gold in both the brands. For instance, someone who is closer to a shot at the top prize would get a better ranking as compared to others.
With two brands running side by side in Raw and SmackDown, it's not an easy task to rank these Superstars. But if we keep the criteria fixed we may be able to come up with an interesting list as a result.
#5 Drew Mcintyre
Yes, it's finally starting to unravel. Slowly but steadily Drew has got into his own and bit by bit he's getting ever closer to that title shot. Earmarked by Vince Mcmahon when he had first arrived on the scene, McIntyre looks better than ever and looks like a complete package.
This man has everything going for him. Be it the looks, the build, the charisma or even the way he commands himself in the ring. He's already come out of Dolph Ziggler's shadow and is currently involved in a mini-feud with Finn Balor which could help him gain a bit more credibility before his next push which could be towards the title.
What would be interesting is to see how WWE go about it. Will it be by letting him win the Royal Rumble and then take the title at WrestleMania? Or is there still some twist in the tale?
#4 Daniel Bryan
This is a surprise but Daniel Bryan has shot up the rankings by usurping the ex WWE champion AJ Styles. To add to this, Bryan turned heel while doing it and managed to get booed (perfect heel turn).
It would be interesting to see what would be the next course of action for Daniel Bryan now and how he conducts himself. It's safe to say though that the belt is his for some time now with AJ Styles most likely losing the feud after having such a long reign.
But what after AJ? Who will Bryan feud with? Could it be Rey Mysterio (the only face left frankly)? Could we have Finn Balor moving to SmackDown? (Now that would be something) Either way, It's a mouth-watering prospect to see what's next when it comes to WWE Championship because let's face it, the title had stagnated a bit with Styles.
#3 Braun Strowman
Many thought the title was going to be his against Brock Lesnar but what was expected to be a fight turned into a squash where Braun Strowman was subject to as many as 5 F5s before being laid to waste.
Even then Braun remains one of the most over wrestlers in WWE right now. Everyone loves him and he has generated a huge following for himself as well. It does look like Braun would squash Baron Corbin in a mini-feud next and then set sights again on Brock Lesnar for a Universal title fight.
What needs to be seen now is will WWE or will they not finally pull the plug on Strowman. He has been on the verge for close to a year now and he's always been this far. Will the management let him take that final step which, well let's face it, he deserves every bit?
#2 Brock Lesnar
Doesn't matter how less he actually appears on shows, whenever Brock does he raises hell and dominates everyone. There is literally no one on the roster who Brock has not defeated excepting Drew Mcintyre. A coincidence maybe?
He's won the title again by defeating Strowman and it just doesn't seem like he's gonna lose soon. Brock is expected to beat Braun Strowman again in the feud that they'll have soon and after that not much is clear.
Drew McIntyre seems to the heir apparent for the gold (but so was Roman Reigns) and he is expected to win the gold by WrestleMania. This begs the question, who will the feud be within the meantime?
Will Brock again be away from Monday Night Raw for a sizeable period time? Giving Brock the belt again was a risky move after all that has happened with Roman Reigns in the past. But whatever may be the case Lesnar comes in Lesnar destroys and then leaves which is why he's at this number.
#1 Becky Lynch
It's both a huge surprise and a welcomed change to see a woman topping the rankings and being the best Superstar.
Becky in the last few months has completely transformed. So has her Image. Is she a babyface or a heel? Who knows now? But for sure she's the best wrestler when it comes to all the aspects.
She's as over as anyone, she gets the biggest pops and has the biggest momentum of anyone in WWE.
On her part, Becky Lynch hasn't done much wrong. Beating Charlotte Flair twice, competing in the first-ever Last Woman Standing match and winning it. And the best of all, getting her nose broken and still continuing the segment despite blood oozing out alarmingly.
That was one of the most kickass moments of any female wrestler in the history of pro wrestling. WWE has found a Golden Goose and it would be interesting to see how they handle her. Either way, for now, Becky Lynch surely is... "The Man".
