#2 Adam Cole
WWE has several world-class talents, and often, some of the best don't get a look in, or can't be in the limelight for a long time. But, some Superstars stand out from the rest, even if they are on a smaller brand - like NXT's Adam Cole.
The current NXT Champion, who has held the belt for over 230 days, is perhaps the best male Superstar on the NXT brand, and one of the best in the WWE as a whole.
Cole has it all - great in-ring skills, a badass on the mic, and the charisma to put a lot of Superstars on RAW and SmackDown to shame. It's only a matter of time that Cole is brought to RAW or SmackDown and faces off against some of the best in WWE.
The NXT Champion could do double duty at Royal Rumble this year, defending his NXT Championship, as well as taking part in the men's Royal Rumble match. Cole was in the 2018 Royal Rumble match but did not feature last year.
While he may not be one of the favorites to win the match, he could be one of the Iron Men in the match, as well as set up a dream feud for WrestleMania.