Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle has been praised by not only WWE management, but by wrestling critics and fans all over as one of the most entertaining and fun to watch wrestlers in the business today, and that fact should not change 5 years from now.
Angle has an amazing ability to tell a story in the ring and through his promos like nobody else. He has a very realistic promo style that can go from being serious and intimidating to funny and comedic. He also is one of the best in the business at making his opponent look great, thus making himself look even better. He has shown that he can get a great match out of just about anybody and has rare gifts that simply cannot be taught. He also has good ethics, a will to work hard and constantly improve, as well as be a team player and do what is needed of him.
As the years go by, if Kurt Angle can stay healthy and maintains his desire to be a top star in wrestling, there is little doubt that he will be able to retain his spot. Angle will likely never become THE star in WWE, like the Rock is now, or how Steve Austin once was, but he has already secured his spot as one of the top 10 players in the game, and will have little trouble staying there over the next 5 years.
Angle also has the ability to play a face or heel well, and also brings with him the credibility of being a "real athlete." WWE loves to push their "real athletes" and that is just another factor that plays in the hands of everyone’s favorite Olympic Gold Medalist.