Top 5 Raw Superstars Who Deserve a Push!
We all know that Raw has a stacked roster, one which consists mostly of brawling big-guys, and is overflowing with talent in which their full potential is yet to be unlocked, and despite putting in consistently solid efforts night in a night out, some talents don't seem to be heading anywhere other than into the trash can outside the arena. The likes of Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman, and Brock Lesnar get praise for whatever they do, whether a success or not, yet when you look just down the card, at those stuck in the middle, it is hard not to want to put one of the lesser talents in the main event simply for their work ethic. I mean, we all want to see Curtis Axel beat the living daylights out of Brock Lesnar right?
Here are 5 Raw superstars that deserve a push....Now!
5) Bobby Roode
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Bobby Roode was one of the most decorated wrestler outside of the WWE having held the TNA World, and Tag Team Titles on several occasions and, had done pretty well for himself since hitting the big leagues having held the NXT Heavyweight Title and United States Title, however since being drafted to Raw the Glorious One has been shoved continuously down the card and has even been plunged into a lousy tag team with Chad Gable, a man with as much charisma as a tube of toothpaste. The position which Roode finds himself in is a literal smack in the face for a man that deserves far more. His in-ring ability, character awareness, and appreciation from the fans should hopefully pay off in 2019 more than it did in 2018.
4) Tyler Breeze
Tyler Breeze, a man who was destined for greatness despite spending almost 3 years on NXT, has been watered down to a low carder on Raw, to the dismay of the fans. Breeze has the athleticism of Shelton Benjamin, the looks of John Morrison, and the character of Shelton Benjamin, but has yet to hold a single title on the main roster. Now on Raw, Breeze hasn't competed for a championship and never seems to be in the running. Only appearing every now and again it seems as though Tyler might not even wish to stay in the WWE given his dismal status, but we can only hope and pray that his matches against Sami Zayn from way back at TakeOver in May 2014, and his better than average participation in a 2016 Survivor Series match are still remembered by management, and can get him higher up the ladder.
3) Dana Brooke
Dana Brooke, like Roode and Breeze, spent much of her WWE career in NXT working several programs against competitors that have gone on to bigger and better since hitting the main roster. Dana Brooke has been on Raw since the Superstar Shake-Up in 2016 but, even though being a brand mainstay, she has been used as a filler act, only being put into action as and when she is needed. Competing in matches with the likes of Alicia Fox, Sasha Banks, and Mickie James, Dana has proved she can hang with the best when given a chance. When she will get a real chance nobody knows, but we always hope that at some point the Ohio native will have her day.
2) Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley, the man that once held the Impact Heavyweight, X Division and King of the Mountain Titles simultaneously, has some how found himself down the in dumps on the Red Brand. The MMA and wrestling veteran should be much higher up the card competing with the likes of Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman, but instead Lashley has only had one headline match, that being against Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules 2018, and has been struggling to make his mark. Lashley is THE most legitimate guy in WWE but has recently been shoved into a team with Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre....Why WWE? Why?
1) Finn Balor
Finn Balor is one of the most globally successful, and popular, wrestlers of the past 10 years. He is the founder and former leader of the Bullet Club, a Universal Champion, and an IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. Since being forced to give up his Universal Title, due to injury, in the Summer of 2016 Balor has been held in the low leagues of Raw, never holding a title since that point. Balor has had some opportunities to shine, mostly in matches involving several other wrestlers and has competed opposite Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman, and Roman Reigns, but is not being treated with the respect he deserves from the WWE creative team. Balor truly is an all-time great and should be main eventing PPV's, not jobbing in favor of other, less established stars.
With the likes of Balor, Lashley, and Breeze competing in Raw's mid-card division and not getting the chances they deserve, does WWE need to look at the severity of the direction in which it is heading and the issues it has with booking talent correctly? Please comment below and come back soon as we look at which Smackdown superstars deserve a push.
Here are 5 Raw superstars that deserve a push....Now!
5) Bobby Roode
Bobby Roode was one of the most decorated wrestler outside of the WWE having held the TNA World, and Tag Team Titles on several occasions and, had done pretty well for himself since hitting the big leagues having held the NXT Heavyweight Title and United States Title, however since being drafted to Raw the Glorious One has been shoved continuously down the card and has even been plunged into a lousy tag team with Chad Gable, a man with as much charisma as a tube of toothpaste. The position which Roode finds himself in is a literal smack in the face for a man that deserves far more. His in-ring ability, character awareness, and appreciation from the fans should hopefully pay off in 2019 more than it did in 2018.
4) Tyler Breeze
Tyler Breeze, a man who was destined for greatness despite spending almost 3 years on NXT, has been watered down to a low carder on Raw, to the dismay of the fans. Breeze has the athleticism of Shelton Benjamin, the looks of John Morrison, and the character of Shelton Benjamin, but has yet to hold a single title on the main roster. Now on Raw, Breeze hasn't competed for a championship and never seems to be in the running. Only appearing every now and again it seems as though Tyler might not even wish to stay in the WWE given his dismal status, but we can only hope and pray that his matches against Sami Zayn from way back at TakeOver in May 2014, and his better than average participation in a 2016 Survivor Series match are still remembered by management, and can get him higher up the ladder.
3) Dana Brooke
Dana Brooke, like Roode and Breeze, spent much of her WWE career in NXT working several programs against competitors that have gone on to bigger and better since hitting the main roster. Dana Brooke has been on Raw since the Superstar Shake-Up in 2016 but, even though being a brand mainstay, she has been used as a filler act, only being put into action as and when she is needed. Competing in matches with the likes of Alicia Fox, Sasha Banks, and Mickie James, Dana has proved she can hang with the best when given a chance. When she will get a real chance nobody knows, but we always hope that at some point the Ohio native will have her day.
2) Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley, the man that once held the Impact Heavyweight, X Division and King of the Mountain Titles simultaneously, has some how found himself down the in dumps on the Red Brand. The MMA and wrestling veteran should be much higher up the card competing with the likes of Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman, but instead Lashley has only had one headline match, that being against Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules 2018, and has been struggling to make his mark. Lashley is THE most legitimate guy in WWE but has recently been shoved into a team with Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre....Why WWE? Why?
1) Finn Balor
Finn Balor is one of the most globally successful, and popular, wrestlers of the past 10 years. He is the founder and former leader of the Bullet Club, a Universal Champion, and an IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion. Since being forced to give up his Universal Title, due to injury, in the Summer of 2016 Balor has been held in the low leagues of Raw, never holding a title since that point. Balor has had some opportunities to shine, mostly in matches involving several other wrestlers and has competed opposite Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman, and Roman Reigns, but is not being treated with the respect he deserves from the WWE creative team. Balor truly is an all-time great and should be main eventing PPV's, not jobbing in favor of other, less established stars.
With the likes of Balor, Lashley, and Breeze competing in Raw's mid-card division and not getting the chances they deserve, does WWE need to look at the severity of the direction in which it is heading and the issues it has with booking talent correctly? Please comment below and come back soon as we look at which Smackdown superstars deserve a push.
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