Six Stars Who SHOULD Dominate in 2013

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My 6:-

Wade Barrett - Sorry to those who say "boring" but he clearly isn't, he wasn't in Nexus and he is the best "natural" to come down the pike in many years... If WWE are not presenting him correctly that is one thing, but the man has a lot of talent AND a money making face turn in him when the time is right - the UK fans will go mental for him eventually, especially if Sheamus is in his right role as heel. The key to Barrett and making it work is giving him that "edge" he had in Nexus. As hated as the new finisher is, it works for that purpose, it's vicious, unusual and could catch on as a face move if needed to. Best thing they could do is put him with Heyman and Punk and have him be the one who turns face.

Jack Swagger - He is gonna be repackaged, made new and sent out to conquer the world. I see them going with his real name, Jake Hagar and making him a total anti-hero. Doing what he does in spite of America, inspite of the fans... he's the closest they have to a pre-broken neck Steve Austin.

Bray Wyatt - This guy will be huge - his gimmick is top notch and he has found something that could make him a top heel quickly. I hear he is in better shape since he got hurt and they have a ready made furnace in that his dad is an agent... have him or his stable beat the crap out of IRS...and Ted DiBiase Sr. Much as I want Ted Jr. to succeed, he'll be the first convert.

Daniel Bryan - Who knew American Dragon would end up the best Sports Entertainer in the world? But he is... he can work, his character is golden and the guy has a genuine knack for getting the fans involved, Yes/No? Not just anyone could get that over. His biggest issue is opponents and I really think this Kane story could see DB v Taker at Mania. I'd prefer the streak to go to Barrett, but DB is a very close 2nd.

Damien Sandow - He's got the look and gimmick and seemingly the talent. I don't think there will be much competition between he and Cody when the team splits. Cody lost his momentum and his edge when he lost the mask... that gimmick was perfect for him to be a main event player. Sandow is the kind of guy it will drive fans crazy when he wins MITB and cashes it in so logically (like straight away) so the "superfluous debate of when" isn't even part of the equation.

Kofi Kingston - Ready for the top a long time ago but still needs the heel turn to make it work. If Flair is a manager, it's perfect for him, even over Ziggler. Everyone expects Dolph to be Flair's pick and the next big thing. But with a proper plan, Kofi could steal all that thunder and be the player that Ziggler won't be.

[Da Solo]

Kofi Kingstonis gonna get that shot for sure this time, no ifs, ands or buts. I predict he'll carry the midcard with that IC title for a while, but by the end of 2013, he will have been in a major title feud, maybe even a world champ. Kofi's career had a real classic feel up to now, and by that I mean it reminds me of simpler times when you didn't have to win the big one a year after debuting to keep him from "losing steam" in the eyes of the IWC. But now is his time. He'll definitely shine next year.

Prime Time Players are going to dominate the tag team scene in the near future, and by 2013, they'll either keep holding down the tag scene as champs or WWE might try a breakup angle and give them singles runs. Either way, I see big things from both of them. Titus has some serious charisma that's just waiting to be tapped into, and Darren is a solid in-ring competitor who has greatly improved since the Nexus days.

Damien Sandow is the best new heel I've seen in a good minute. He's got a real old-school feel to him, and even though his ego is a part of his character, he manages to supersede the common cocky, arrogant, wannabe '08 Jericho character that infects a lot of WWE's heels these days (Miz, Ziggler, Del Rio, Cesaro)

Cody Rhodes is another one I see rising over the horizon in 2013. He's been through sort of a steady rut since losing the IC title, but once the Rhodes Scholars thing wraps up, I can see management putting faith in him to do something big. Cody's always managed to make whatever he's doing interesting, like the Dashing and UnDashing gimmicks.

The Miz is reportedly getting another push too. Bout time...

[Saint Aron]

The Miz - He has the potential to make it big. i think hes being under used and just used to put people over but not a jobber. Why bring him back, say that he has a new attitude, and give him the IC belt a\just to take it from him.

Dolph Ziggler - hes a good wrestler and hasnt been pushed as much as he needs to be. He has the skill but hasnt been pushed yet. He has the mic skills an talent but the showing off isnt helping him.

Damien - hard to explain it

Randy orton - he needs to turn heel fast and get his title shot

wade barrett - Hes a great brawler and beats the crap outta shaemus he deserves it

Justin Gabriel- i like the way this guy fights. he has the looks, agility, crowd support, and moves than could make him the next RVD lyk how Daniel in trying to be the new Chris Benoit

[camerongregg360]

My 6:
Wade Barrett-He's been impressive since NXT and being leader of the Nexus since his return from injury he has improved even more and I think it is finally time for him to have a world title reign
Antonio Cesaro-Cesaro has plenty of potential shown with a u.s title already during his brief tenure with wwe and personally I feel he could do better than Ryback he's more exciting has a better set of moves in the ring
The Miz His previous push made him into a superstar and I feel he can be one of the companies best heels
Randy Orton-Needs to be let loose as a heel he could rival CM Punk as best heel in the business if he gets the right booking and a heel turn.
Dolph Ziggler- Money in the Bank briefcase holder it is just a matter of time before he becomes world champion and a face turn looks likely in the new year
Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow- These 2 are most likely to become singles competitors and sucessful ones at that and I wouldnt be suprised to see them in the main event picture at some stage in 2013
Notes
Kofi Kingston- Although his ringwork impresses me it is clear he will not get into a ppv main event
Tensai- His current gimmick just isn't working and another case of WWE wasting a talented wrestler
Christian- When he returns from injury WWE need to book Christian in Ladder matches or TLC matches and possibly find him a suitable tag team partner like Justin Gabriel or Kofi Kingston and relive the Triangle tag Tlc matches of edge and christian vs hardy boyz vs dudley boyz with Gabriel and Christian vs Prime Time Players vs Primo and Epico

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Randy Orton - The guy seriously wants to turn heel, and I think they should allow him to do so, whether SmackDown has a proper top face or not.

The Miz - I've been waiting for The Miz to turn face for quite some time now. Some may not think that Miz is main event material, but even if he isn't, it doesn't matter. Even though Miz has been a jobber this entire year, he still managed to carry himself like a top star. Even if he doesn't win a World Title in 2013, he's going to be a guy to watch.

Damien Sandow - He is great on the mic, and has potential to be a big star. However, I'd like to see how far he can go when he doesn't have the Intellectual Savior gimmick to use as a crutch.

Wade Barrett - This guy's push was long over due. He should be a World Champion, or at least regularly in high profile feuds by now.

Dolph Ziggler - He is a future World Heavyweight Champion. However, the World Title's diminished status as a glorified midcard title may hold him back a bit. I'd like to see how strongly he's booked once he's dropped the belt.

Alex Riley - I think that this injury may be a blessing in disguise for him, as he could possibly get a decent push and a few key victories upon his return. Maybe if he's back before the Royal Rumble, let him put on a few good efforts in the Rumble match, and put him in the Elimination Chamber match as a possible dark horse similar to Santino Marella last year. He should be a premier midcard face, similar to Kofi Kingston. Now that Miz is a face, I wouldn't be against Miz & Riley having an on and off alliance.

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1)Randy Orton- He's going to turn heel and its going to be great no matter who he faces. One of the best heels at being so ruthless and to make a face go over more.

2)Kane- I thinks he needs another run. The guy is putting in great work.

3)D.Bryan- coming into his own on the mic and just the work with Kane is great he was already a great wrestler.
*I think him or D. Bryan get either the WWE or WHC in a triple threat or something there’s a double count or something and the ref can’t make a fair call. "I'm the World Champion" "No, I'm the World Champion". Something along those lines would be good.

4)The Miz- it just seem they are setting him up for major success. I do not like Miz at all, but I think I would enjoy his character if he made a turn. I just don’t like how his character comes off.

5)Sheamus- I dont think they are done pushing him and him being dominate throughout the next year or so. I have no problem with him as a face, but he was a pretty good heel as well. So I don’t really care eitehr way. He is pretty good for a man his size.

6)Antonio Cessaro- he is taking out everybody. They put him over in such a big way against Brodus Clay. So I do think he going to be pushed probably with Sheamus. I think they could have a good feud.

Notable Mentions:
Kofi Kingston- I think they'll push him and then they will remember he black and come to a screeching halt
R-Truth- same as Kingston
Jack Swagger- I hope they do something with this guy. he has so much in ring talent.
Ziggler- it seems sometimes they are not sure. If I were to name top 7 be would have been in the above list. He another talent that they are just wasting at least they are starting something with him
Tyson Kidd- As the rest of them Talent just wasting away.

Bust:
Wade Barett- After the repackage, and the promos or video packages and just wasn’t feeling it. He music is lamb. And now his new move whatever its called this week is worse the wasteland. Are they even trying to get him over.
Ryback- WWE just let it go, we are just not buying the character no more. Tensi is one thing Haymen is another.
Sin Cara- it’s a sham they only want to keep him to sell the most masks and not on his wrestling ability or lack there off, enough said. Let him go already.
Alberto Del Rio- he doesn’t have the personality for the character. I think he needs a new character and also his arm bar is pretty pathetic.