Top 5 WWE performers of the week (January 10- January 16, 2021)

#2 Cesaro (Defeated Daniel Bryan on WWE SmackDown)

Cesaro's recent WWE SmackDown match turned out to be an instant classic.

Since 2011, The Swiss Superman has been a part of several iconic WWE matches. Even Cesaro's critics can't deny the superhuman strength he possesses inside the squared circle. While he hasn't received many opportunities to pursue a spot at the top of the card, his in-ring game is second to none.

This past week on WWE SmackDown, Cesaro was able to score a huge win. After announcing his entry into the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble match, the former United States Champion took on Daniel Bryan.

As expected, the match turned out to be a technical masterpiece and was even praised by WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle. Angle compared the chemistry between Cesaro and Bryan to that between himself and Chris Benoit.

I watched an incredible match on #SmackDown last night between @WWECesaro and @WWEDanielBryan - A technical masterpiece with great submission trade offs and false finishes. Reminded me of my matches with Benoit. Great job guys. #itstrue

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) January 16, 2021

After a few minutes of impressive back-and-forth action, Cesaro put away the Leader of the Yes! Movement with a neutralizer.

Cesaro just pinned Daniel Bryan!!! #SmackDown

— ᭙𝓲ꪶꪶ ☠︎︎ (@HeelBalor) January 16, 2021

With the aforementioned win in the bag, Cesaro has his sights set on a successful 2021. But will he be able to carry on the momentum? Perhaps, an interesting Rumble showing can help in this regard.