There are actually quite a few future world champions who will cause quite the stir sooner or later. First and also perhaps the most obvious choice is The Miz. I mean, what also do I need to say that hasn't been said already? I mean, really? The Miz has grown as an athlete more so than anyone in his class. He is excellent in everything he does. So much so that we may as well start calling him the new Excellence of Execution. Mic, ring, et cetera. Everything The Miz touches turns to gold. After The Miz, most of my choices are very opinionated and limited to my equally limited knowledge of wrestling. Starting with Kofi Kingston, who proved he can become a big star during his short lived feud with Randy Orton in late 2009-early 2010, this man clearly has the potential to become a great champion. He is popular, his mic skills can be developed to new heights and his in-ring work is great. Like everybody also, however, there's much room for growth. Give the man another year or two and we will perhaps see him realize his true potential. Ted DiBiase is another likely candidate to become a huge star in the future. I foresee a career similar to Orton's own set before Ted. He has the genetics to succeed, or so it is said. While his mic work isn't exactly as priceless as his former tag team was so often called, his in-ring performances haven't been bad. He has shown he can keep up with his better counterparts (i.e. Randy Orton, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, John Cena, et cetera). Drew McIntyre is obviously included on the list for the man is solid gold. Mic work could use some much needed improvements, but his in-ring performance is quite stellar. Whether or not he was personally signed by Vince, well, that's beyond the point. I can see this man easily becoming the future face of the WWE. And finally, Shad. The man is big, and has a lot of physical attributes few of the younger athletes do. His split from former tag teammate JTG is perhaps leading him into a successful singles career.
While everyone has equal opportunity, and one can clearly argue against that, it all comes down to individual ambition and hard work. A Superstars rise to fame and stay at the top entirely up to each individual. Certainly we cannot know for sure just how much drama goes on in the locker room, but at the end of the day, it wasn't random luck or chance that put guys like The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold and et cetera on the map. It was hard work. Worthy mentions relating to NXT are: Daniel Bryan, Wade Barrett, Heath Slater, and Justin Gabriel. With some hard work and good orientation, these four can go further than just reality television and become credible Superstars.
