CAIN VELASQUEZ
When you consider how the likes of MMA standouts Tito Ortiz, Rampage Jackson, and Stephen Bonnar did in their pro wrestling debuts (which was awful), it is incredible to consider how well Cain did in his tag match at Triplemania.Velasquez was doing high spots and holding his own with seasoned veterans in Lucha Libre. You could argue that this was the best match from a rookie pro wrestler since Ronda Rousey.
I am not 100% convinced that Cain is done with MMA but if he is stepping away from the sport, I think he will have a spot at AEW, WWE, or any other promotion he wants to join.
SAMOA JOE
There was a lot of rumors swirling around Joe when Roman was attacked on Smackdown Live. It was a cool story progression to see Joe on top the announcers table screaming his innocence.It was also cool to see the ultra-heel Joe add layers to his character by showing empathy and concern for Roman when a car tried to run Reigns over in the parking lot.
It is sad that at the time of this article Joe does not have a match at SummerSlam. Each week Joe is a highlight of whatever WWE show he is on.
ALEXA BLISS & NIKKI CROSS
I really like the addition of the women’s tag titles to the Bliss & Cross storyline. In a division that did not have much going for it other than great promos from the Iiconics, Alexa & Nikki can now be the champs that try to play “queen of the hill” and beat babyface challengers.When that story gets old, WWE can go back to Bliss manipulating Cross and unpeel the layers of that interesting story.
MATT RIDDLE
To be honest, Riddle made my list more for what he has been saying on Twitter than what he has been doing in NXT.Don’t get me wrong I am very interested in the feud he has going with Killian Dain and I am really looking forward to his match at NXT Takeover. BUT his hot takes on the likes of Goldberg, Y2J, and Booker T have been wildly entertaining.
Anytime a current wrestler tries to ruffle the feathers of pro wrestling legends AND makes valid points doing it I am all in and glued to the hot takes, BRO.
ADAM COLE
Adam Cole is “straight cash homie” and the coolest pro wrestler alive! If you disagree you are not a smart person and you were probably shoved in a locker at school.With that all being stated, Cole has been great as the NXT Champion. His promos have been great, and he fits naturally as the leader of the Undisputed Era.
I think the match of the weekend will be his match for the NXT Title against Johnny Gargano.
Emily’s Tepid Take of the Week: Does anyone in WWE actually retire?
So that's it! The definitive, undisputed, Top 5 wrestling personalities of the industry for this week!
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