Chris Benoit
Chris Benoit is one of the most loved wrestlers among the internet audience, and slowly but surely, he is starting to get his props among the mainstream audience. Benoit is one of the most talented in-ring workers to come along over the last decade.
He has the ability to mesh with any style, and not only keep up with that style, but excel at it and make his opponent look good. He has already put on fantastic matches for WWE and should put on many more over the next 5 years. Benoit is hurt greatly by his lack of natural, WWE-style charisma that will hold him back from ever being a top 5 WWE star, but because he can make others look good and put others over in impressive fashion, he will always be a major star. Few can do what he can do, and while his job isn’t as glamorous as the job of the top star, such as the Rock, it is a role that cannot be easily replaced.
Chris Benoit isn’t really a WWE style wrestler. He doesn’t have the flashy wrestling attire, the exciting promo style, the crowd popping moves, or anything that really stands out, but he is able to do the dirty work of mastering the art of in-ring wrestling and making others look good. He is so good at that job that WWE will always need the Crippler around.
Hopefully Benoit can stay healthy and not suffer any other serious injuries. If he does, it could cause an early retirement. Otherwise, his spot in the top 10 seems secure now, and 5 years from now.