Who is WWE's next breakout star?

[TSG]

No, this is not some lame NXT thread, either. This thread is proposing the question: Who do you think is the next Breakout star in the WWE? With all of the pushes lately with Sheamus, Jack Swagger, and Wade Barrett, it seems the WWE is finding new stars, so who is next?

Determination of a breakout star is hard to determine, so I'd like to ask you to:

1. Not name Wade Barrett or any other NXT Season 2 rookie. NXT Season 1 eliminees still with the company are fine.

2. Name somebody who has never won a World Championship before. Wether you count the now-defunct ECW Championship as a World Title is up to you.

3. Name somebody relativley young. I don't want to see a thread filled with Goldust's and Mark Henry's scattered everywhere.

On to my answer, I think that, realistically, there are three choices.

1. Evan Bourne: He has Cena pushing him backstage, and he is very over with the WWE Universe. He is young, energetic, and has a great work ethic. I never found him as bland as many others think, but he could use a little work. But, WWE has been known to push guys without mic skills. Two Words? Bobby Lashley. He is also small, which is the major thing I see holding him back. Word around the business is Vince only likes big guys, but Rey Mysterio disproves this. But Mysterio does have more charisma and a unique gimmick that is different to the United States. He has been getting a semi-push yet, and while I suggest that Bourne marks don't get your hopes up, he could very well be the next breakout star.

2. The Miz: Should be number one choice here. Many will say he already broke-out, so to say, but due to the fact that he has never won a World Championship and that he is a young star he fits the criteria. He has been getting pushed consistently for a year now, and seems to draw great heel heat from the fans. He is over with many mebers of the crowd at shows and the IWC. He is in line to be a World Champion soon, I am sure.

3. Dolph Ziggler: Seems to be getting a push of sorts lately, more than Drew McIntyre, who is still fueding with Matt Hardy and may be soured on backstage at this point (according to rumours). He also is getting the nod ahead of John Morrison, who was being pushed to the moon last summer, defeating a World Champion in C.M. Punk and getting a World Title match against Jeff Hardy. These two would be logical choices at the moment, but Ziggler is getting pushed with Vickie Guerrero (it was gold with her and Edge) and getting more and more attention lately. He may be in line for an Intercontinental Championship reign soon, and could be a Money in the Bank choice for this summer, or at WrestleMania next year if they decide to hold it twice a year. If he gets a Sheamus-esque mega-push they could shock us with a Rumble victory, but I doubt it.

Now, those are three obvious ones I thought I would point out. But, I would like to differ from the obvious and throw out a different name.

4. Zack Ryder: This is a guy who I feel has a total package. This is a guy that doesn't have a bad look. Especially for his actual size, he doesn't look too bad. He already has a catchphrase, which is something many great superstars over the years have had that helped propel them to success (The Rock, Stone Cold, Triple H, and more recently C.M. Punk) and on top of that he has pretty good mic skills and shows decent-enough charisma to get over. He isn't half-bad of a wrestler and there is always some sense of pacing and psychology in his ring work. His gimmick is similar to what many before him have developed, and can work as either a heel or a face in the main event. He has a cocky, young, brash, arrogant, douche-bag gimmick working for him, which has propelled The Rock, Chris Jericho, and recently The Miz to star and, in the former two, superstar levels. Plus he adds his own twist to the gimmick which hasn't really been used yet. The only thing holding him back is his ring-attire, which is comedic and great for what he is at the moment, but a main event push would have to result in new tights. But, one simple change could push him far, in my opinion.

Well, that's my opinion, what is your opinion, good posters of Wrestlezone?

 

[Spidey Revivey]

I think it's McIntyre's time to shine. As seen last Smackdown he has in some way started a storyline where he will face the General Manager. Who can beat that?? His character is all about getting the rub from the big man himself Vince and he is one of the rare few who managed to lose his belt and regain it without ever setting foot inside the ring. As directions go, he is stepping up in the big leagues.

Love him or hate him, Drew is in a league of his own on Smackdown.

 

[xcalypsox]

I agree with you on Ziggler and the Miz. Dolph is getting some pretty good heat on him recently and vickie is getting him alot more. He has a good look and i find his matches entertaining as long as they keep hornswoggle out of them. I can see him in some good feuds soon that will propel him to the main event.

The miz is definately entertaining i would like to see him in main events soon. I think all that he needs is one good feud thats not with a tag team or for the US championship and he'll be main event material.

Zack Ryder i wish he would be a breakout star because i really like him but i dont think vince likes him enough for him to get a push since he hasnt won to many matches recently but at least hes been getting some tv time.

 

[GUN]

Dolph Effin' Ziggler.

This guy just got the Vickie rub. I was really afraid he was going to be lost in the books with a feud like him and 'Swoggle, but he is coming back in a big way with his headlock and partnership to the woman that has been getting some serious rep in WWE recently. He has gotten a bit aggresive with his character (which is a plus in my book) and to me looks like the spitting image of Mr. Perfect and Sid Vicious.

Nostalgia hits in remembrance when "I Am Perfection" starts up. I expect big things with Zig-Man.

 

[Moose70nyc]

1. Drew McIntyre: Hecouldnt gain heat of you threw him into a furnace. He's very bland in the ring. He doesnt have that great of a moveset. All he has going for him is his size, and McMahon's backing. Why push a guy, whom has been with the company for almost 10-11 months now cannot gain a crowd reaction, even though, hes got the I.C title, and different storylines??

2. The Miz: Hes the man that should take Orton's place If he doesnt recover for the PPV. I mean its next week so you really cannot throw him into the main event now. He has the charisma, and heel reaction to make him a regular main eventer. Last year he was fighting Cena, ripping him apart. Then hes tag champs with show. Hes U.S champion. Hes an interchangable part. He can main event and play a great role in midcard fueds. Hes a younger version of Y2J.

Dolph Ziggler: Im iffy with this guy. He NEEDS Vicki to garner heat. Im sorry, if you need someone to gain fan reaction for you, you should not be pushed to main event level status. All the other main eventers do it on theyre own. Hes a great wrestler dont get me wrong. But if you need another person/ superstar to get YOU over, creative needs to think of something.

Zack Ryder: As long as they get that stupid glittery ring attire off him, and give him something similar but not as vibrant he can be taken seriously. He has a great "asshole" BRO LOOK AT ME gimmick, the music is great, and he can move in the ring. They just have to give him more exposure on Raw, and not give him stupid skits with the guest host, or Alicia Fox. Him and the Miz make a good tandem from what I saw las week. But Miz and jericho seem to be jelling together more sooner rather than later. So maybe they can throw him in a storyline with R Truth, per say since truth is a rapper, and someone like ryder who looks like one of those clubbing douchebags, knocks rap and the backround, start a fued and give ryder some exposure. SO YEAH PUSH SHOULD GO TO RYDER.

 

[Moose70nyc]

Soory folks I dont want anyone to misinterpret me.....wrestlers DO need other people to get over, but what i was saying jus throw in someone liek Vickie( who gets the best heel reaction) to GET you heat.

 

[LeGenDKiLLa2010]

some would say that he has already has broken out, but i would love to see John Morrison get a good push. I mean he has already won the ECW belt, but that doesnt mean much (imo). He has the charisma already and can generate great heat as a heel, and i think he would be great for a world title run

 

[TheAnimal]

Matt Hardy is someone i would like to say because of his feud with McIntyre, but its hard to determine whether he is the one getting McIntyre or if it would majorly benefit Hardy. But he always gets the reactions to suggest he could easily be, maybe with this feud, and after he defeated McIntyre on Raw it is his time now. So i guess i am counting the ECW title here.

We also have the obvious Miz, Ziggler and now Evan Bourne.

 

[jasonsauvey]

I really dont think anybody thats been pushed lately should get a title, no one has it! evan bournes exciting, but somethings missing,, probably at least a hundred pounds of him is. jack swagger not sure why he has the title, i dont think anyone likes him and i dont see him being anything but a heel. this is why john cena's been the champ forever, there is nobody out there. why do you think the wwe brings back all these old guys like brett tohelp the careers of the new ones. dolph zigglers good but if he is going to be wwe champion ill just watch tna instead,, thats a joke.matt hardy he was great but he's running out of time to do something.I think r truth should step up to big heavyweights, and give the title to yoshi!

 

[dev4]

1) Evan Bourne, the guy is insanely over and if given the chance could put on some great matches just like the match against John Morrison on ECW just after the 2009 draft.

2) John Morrison (as a heel), average as a face but as a heel he has some star quality sort of like the heel Shawn Michaels of the 90's.

3) Tyson Kidd, the only reason I find the Hart Dynasty matches interesting at all. Has a good move set, needs to work on his mic skills but in my opinion as possible future world champion.

 

[It's Damn Real!]

One of Dolph Ziggler or Drew McIntyre if you ask me.

Ziggler is getting a huge rub being Vickie's new pet project, and the last project she took was Edge (I don't count Escobar) – need I say more there? Ziggler is a character with a lot of personality and creativity, so I'd imagine with the help of Vickie he'll vault up a few notches on the proverbial job ladder for sure.

McIntyre is as CultOfRaven noted earlier, in a league of his own on SmackDown! right now. He's entering into a huge feud with Teddy Long and getting major heat for being McMahon's "chosen one".

Both have the look of a pro-wrestler and both are acceptable in the ring, so it's both for me.

 

[Dave]

I think it's McIntyre's time to shine. As seen last Smackdown he has in some way started a storyline where he will face the General Manager. Who can beat that?? His character is all about getting the rub from the big man himself Vince and he is one of the rare few who managed to lose his belt and regain it without ever setting foot inside the ring. As directions go, he is stepping up in the big leagues.

Love him or hate him, Drew is in a league of his own on Smackdown.

Whilst some might see it this way, I share a different opinion. I think that the WWE are trying their best to try and get Drew McIntyre over and get us all to get involved with his angles. Not realising, of course, that we don't give a shit about Drew McIntyre.

Personally, I don't think he has any of the attributes that would normally get him over. He doesn't have the conventional look of a great wrestler like Swagger or the size of Barrett. He also doesn't have the charisma of John Cena or the excitement factor that Evan Bourne does. Personally I don't see what he has to offer on Smackdown and believe that the only reason he is on Smackdown, is to make up the numbers. He is nowhere near as the WWE would have us believe that he is and if something doesn't stick soon, he might not be long for the company. They have put McMahon's name against him to try and get him over that way and then had him beat up lovable, cuddly Matt Hardy. Yet, it's still not working and no one is buying into it.

As for who might be the next "breakout star", I have a feeling that it is going to be The Miz. I was never a big fan of The Miz but recently, he has been incredible. He doesn't need all those belts to get over and is just in a role right now, that if Raw wasn't so full of main event talent, he would definitely be in the mix for the Championship. Alas however, Raw is about the main event talent and The iz is never going to compete with them right now. I say move him to Smackdown and give him a run at the Championship over there, I think he could very well run with it and show some of us that he is deserving of the label that I have given him.

 

[hArdyPUNKmArk]

There's 3 logical choices for me.

1. Kofi Kingston. Now that he's moved over the Smackdown he should be able to put himself into the main event scene much easier than Raw. His feud with Orton late last year proved he can hang with the big guys and the way WWE has been booking him as a credible winner shows they see something of worth in him. Dropping the Jamaica gimmick really helped get him over as a real wrestler rather than the cartoonish character he had before. His in ring work is great and his mic skills these days are vastly improved from 12 months ago. I really believe there's a World Title for Kofi soon and I think he's more than capable of getting it to work for him.

2. Drew McIntyre. I don't know why some people don't like him. I think he's great. He get's great heat and his promo's are far from bad, actually they're pretty damn good. He's always emotional and charismatic when he's on the mic.'There's no doubt that WWE see's this in him too. Having him have the McMahon name attached to him shows he is destined for big things in the WWE's eyes. He'll have a World Title by the end of the year.

3. The Miz. The Miz is one of the best superstars going around right now. He's consistently on par in regards to promo's with the best out there ie. Jericho, Orton etc. The Miz has come so far in the past 12 months. His gimmick works, his promo's are very over and his wrestling is consistently improving. He has it all but it's just a matter of WWE giving him the chance to show he can carry the big belt. The only problem I see with Miz is WWE not trusting him enough to have the belt. I'm not sure why but I just can't see WWE giving him the belt over guys like Kofi and McIntyre even though I'd say Miz is the best guy for the job. Out of anyone who hasn't won a World Title The Miz deserves it the most behind Christian.

So in conclusion I'd have to say McIntyre is probably the most likely to receive a World Title next, followed by Kofi. But I really believe Miz has what it takes to be a huge draw and a great heel World Champ. It's just a matter of seeing whether or not he's given the chance to have a run with the belt... We shall see...

 

[TSG]

Zack Ryder: As long as they get that stupid glittery ring attire off him, and give him something similar but not as vibrant he can be taken seriously. He has a great "asshole" BRO LOOK AT ME gimmick, the music is great, and he can move in the ring. They just have to give him more exposure on Raw, and not give him stupid skits with the guest host, or Alicia Fox. Him and the Miz make a good tandem from what I saw las week. But Miz and jericho seem to be jelling together more sooner rather than later. So maybe they can throw him in a storyline with R Truth, per say since truth is a rapper, and someone like ryder who looks like one of those clubbing douchebags, knocks rap and the backround, start a fued and give ryder some exposure. SO YEAH PUSH SHOULD GO TO RYDER.

This is what I mean. They need to get him some new attire, and give him something people actually cared about, a lower-card fued to start out with if nothing else. Like back in the Attitude Era, you had a fued for just about everyone. If WWE went back to this formula and got Ryder some type of fued maybe people could see his talent. He had some thing with Evan Bourne I believe. At least I saw a match on RAW and one on Superstars. If house shows and Superstars are any indications, he might be getting into something with Yoshi Tatsu. But all he needs is some type of fued and new attire, and he could go far.

 

[psg15]

Evan Bourne just recently getting a push, so I don't see him being a big time main event guy for at least a couple months.

John Morrison just got back from an injury and I see him being a mid card guy for at least a while until he done working with R Truth.

The Miz is the next guy to be a main event guy, I see him being in a main event at the next PPV, he feuded with Cena before, he get more heat from the fans then Sheamus does, hell if Orton need to be out due to his shoulder, the Miz would be the logical choice to replace him.

 

[Jackie Hon]

Well lets just take some guys from the mid-card people have been saying and see what the possibilties are...If i may....

John Morrison- Look, lets face it. JoMo is exciting in the ring, flashy, and fans like the guy. But its been said before, in these forums, and it couldn't be more true...John Morrison is the next Shelton Benjamin. As sad as it is, its true. Midcard titles galore, tag titles, Clean wins over big names in random matches. (shelton had HHH and a great to the limit match with taker.)(Morrison had Swagger time and time again, Punk, Hardy) He suffers on the mic and with character, big downfall sadly.

World Title Chances IMO----20%

Drew McIntyre- This guy has been hand picked, yes he has fallen out of a favor a little bit, but they have/had some real faith in this guy. I know the locker room doesn't exactly like him, but hell what does that mean? Just look at batista. People didnt really like him all that well, even more so after the book. Bottom line is Vince likes him, He'll get there eventually.

World Title Chances IMO----70%


The Miz- Has the mic work for sure, on of the best in the E today on the stick. People love to hate him, and that's a good thing. It's honest fun heel heat, not JBL/Vickie get off the screen heat. His ring work is a little lacking, but he is better in the ring then some of the main eventers out there right now, that's for sure. Bottom line is he has all of the tools, no doubt. The only question is if they will be used right.

World Title Chances IMO----60%


Dolph Ziggler- I'm really split on this one. I love this guy, and he has a distinguishable look too. This new "little people in the main event agenda" works in his favor. No, he's not as small as kaval bourne or rey, but he isn't very big either, albeit he is cut to pieces. He's alright on the mic, and i feel like he would be a really good feud participant if given a real shot. And now he has vickie to garner heat, so its very possible. but when i say i'm slpit, i mean it.

World Title Chances IMO----50%


Kofi- Flat out, people love him. Kids pop for him everytime, and even teenagers and adults like what the guy brings to the table. IMO its hard for someone to branch out to all three groups of people. I.E.- Cena and Rey have kids and teens, but its a stretch to find and 20 something's and above who like them. Orton has teens and adults for sure, but i think kids are still apprehensive about him. Once again just my opinion.So kofi has the fans, and has a nice moveset that could be calmed down a little and made more technical and such for the main event spot. His Mic work is actually good, and personally i loved the promo he cut a long time ago with orton and the car. Just scremed attitude era to me. IDK, he's got all it takes. I just have a small amounts of faith in E managment.

World Title Chances IMO----40%

 

[Killer Kelbo]

I would have to say Evan Bourne for one. He has crazy skills, kind of like Amazing Red in TNA. I could see him as shocking the world to win a title just like Mysterio did for a small dude.
Another one who never got the push, but the fans still go crazy for even though he has been in the biz for a long time. Matt Hardy, he has held mid card titles, ECW title, and tag titles many times, but never got the big one yet. I'm hoping his feud with McIntyre helps to push him to the next level.

 

[vanderhevel]

I think the miz is the clear choice, but i don't think the wwe will ever give him a serious title run, i remember when carlito came out and he was hot and a good heel and was similar to the miz in some ways, and they never did bring him up.

 

[The People's Peep]

Any of the people mentioned could easily be the next breakout star. McIntyre is an obvious choice because of his whole "Chosen One" gimmick. Kofi is another one that could be making the move to the main event very soon. He is very good and exciting in the ring and is arguably one of the top 5 most over faces in the company. I think Ryder needs a few years to develop still. But the guy that I would love to see become the next breakout star is The Miz.

Ever since he dropped the whole anti-cena thing and became the Miz we know and love today, he has been on a roll. He has won the US championship twice now (I think) and has also held the unified tag team championship. On top of all the gold he has won, he has become one of the best talkers in all of wrestling. My only complaint with him is his in ring skills. He puts on solid matches with his average ability. I would like to see him put on one really good match. His matches are good, but I want to see a really good one. Once I see that he can do it, then I know he can make it in the main event and become the next breakout star.

 

[dman1373]

this is easy. Daniel Bryan Danielson. He is not with the WWE now but this firing has shown WWE and other promotions how much of an asset he is. The crys for him at fatal fourway started and ended the show. No matter where he goes now, he will become a champion in a year. I don't care if its roh, tna, back to wwe, evolve, or even new japan. He will be champion.

 

[The Great Ace]

this is easy. Daniel Bryan Danielson. He is not with the WWE now but this firing has shown WWE and other promotions how much of an asset he is. The crys for him at fatal fourway started and ended the show. No matter where he goes now, he will become a champion in a year. I don't care if its roh, tna, back to wwe, evolve, or even new japan. He will be champion.

They asked for the next breaOUT star, not the next breakAWAY star. But nonetheless, I agree with you. Danielson will, and already has, do great things in the world of wrestling.

But, onto the next WWE breakOUT star. The Miz. As much as his talent in ring is lacking(which isn't by much, IMO), he makes up for that in the most amazing mic skill the WWE has seen in forever, a great look, and one of the most annoying(yet catchy) catch phrases ever. "I'm the Miz, and I'm AWESOME!" I couldn't agree with him more. He already has had an extensive collection of gold around his waist, and I can't wait until I see more. Current U.S. champ, but I think this is only prolonging his feud with the WWE champ for the belt.
I have to compare him to someone else that was doubted and pushed to the back burner in the beginning. Triple H. Look what the guy has gone on to accomplish since then. Well on his way to taking Flair's record. I see Miz one day laying claim to that same record.

 

[The Raven's Epitaph]

If I'm being honest there's quite alot of people that are getting pushes and are getting closer to main eventing. However the three main people that stand out for me are The Miz because he's already held quite alot of titles and he's great in ring. Drew Mcintyre because he literally is The Chosen One. No matter how much he complains, he still manages to beat people in ring and is rising up in the ranks really quickly. Which brings me to the last person, Sheamus. Sheamus IS the future whether we like it or not, personally I love it. Sheamus is great in ring, he's quick, powerful and he's like a younger version of Triple H. He's already a 2 time World Heavyweight Champion. All three superstars are great, but I think Sheamus is the one to be the face of the WWE in a few years time.

 

[Born To Fly]

If I had money to bet, it would go on The Miz.

From what I've seen from his debut, he's only getting better and his gimmick hasn't grown stale yet. He is great on the mic and still has room to put muscle on his frame.

 

[LigerBomb]

Probably the guy who's on the most gas... get it? Break out, acne? Hmm. Oh well, zit humor aside, I would have said Brian Danielson, at least I would have liked to. Kaval is O.K. but I think he's just missing the point of the gimmick he's in with Lay Cool. He's supposed to be playing the long suffering straight-man in the bit. Instead he just looks like he has a stick up his ass. Plus the stiff kick shit has got to go. Granted that's his "thing" but it has to be toned down. A whole match of it is overkill and doesn't fit the WWE style. With regards to the other NXT guys it looks like Wade B is a safe bet, as long as he keeps his head on straight he should do great/go far and is poised to have one hell of a rookie year.