4 Underutilized WWE Superstars and how they can be used better

As of right now, WWE has a huge Superstar base. The locker room has never been so stacked with talent. Due to this, it is possible for some talented Superstars to get lost in the mix. Here are four Superstars who have been underutilized for too long and some possibilities on how to better utilize them.

#1 Zack Ryder

Does the Internet Champion require a change in gimmick?

Remember when Zack Ryder became Intercontinental Champion at WrestleMania 32? Ryder has not been in the mix of things for quite sometime now, having not wrestled a single match on Raw in 2018, and seeing how tight the roster is, his push isn't coming anytime soon.

What can be done:

The tag team scene on Raw is kind of thin right now. Raw has several tag teams like Roode and Gable, Authors of Pain, The Revival, The B-Team, but it still looks bleak compared to SmackDown which has undoubtedly the three best tag teams in the industry today in the form of The New Day, The Usos, and The Bar.

With Curt Hawkins' losing streak gimmick slowly becoming stale, how about a reunion of the Major Brothers? They are former tag team champions who, when associated Edge were a major threat. They could return after a successful title defense by Roode and Gable and attack the champions, solidifying their status as a top heel tag team, declaring how they've been underutilized for so long, and it's their time to rise.

They could team with a Superstar who is up for a singles run, similar to their alliance with Edge, maybe someone like Dolph Ziggler? With Ziggler and McIntyre's partnership coming to an end, Ziggler needs someone to have his back, and who better than Hawkins and Ryder? All three could help from the coalition and elevate each other.

#2 Bray Wyatt

Bray's losses have taken a toll on his success

Bray Wyatt is undoubtedly one of the best workers in the business today and is loved by the wrestling fans. Too many major losses, especially against top guys like John Cena and Roman Reigns, have caused damage to his ascension to the top of the roster. His association with Matt Hardy also came to an end following Hardy's retirement, and Wyatt hasn't been seen on television since August.

What can be done:

The Eater of Worlds gimmick has become very repetitive in terms of promos and hence has failed to garner crowd reactions. A singles run as a babyface is long due for Wyatt. He is currently working live events as a face, with matches against Barin Corbin. Thus we could see the singles face run becoming a reality.

Wyatt could be introduced with a new gimmick, maybe something like "The Messiah", in which he is the Saviour of the Masses rather than than the Eater. A shift to SmackDown could do wonders for him where he could have feuds with Samoa Joe and Randy Orton before moving on to the title picture against Daniel Bryan. It would be fun to see Bryan vs Wyatt feud reignite, with the roles reversed this time around.

#3 Tyler Breeze

Tyler Breeze has all that it takes to become a successful WWE Superstar. He has the looks, a unique gimmick, the technical ability and the mic skills. His introduction to the main roster in a feud against Dolph Ziggler was lazy booking by WWE management and things went downhill from there.

The Breezango gimmick, though fun, is a comedic gimmick and has run out its course now. He recently had a strong showing against Dean Ambrose for the Intercontinental Championship, but with him not having a direction for so long, it's hard for the crowd to care as well.

What can be done:

So many Superstars who were expected to shine when they came from NXT, failed miserably on the main roster - The Ascension, Mojo Rawley, No Way Jose, Apollo Crews, among others.

What if all these Superstars, tired of the management overlooking them, decided to take matters in their own hands and form a faction of "The Rejects"? It would give them a direction, a fresh gimmick. They deserve at least one chance to prove their worth to the management.

Nexus was a huge hit back in the day, and if these Superstars get a proper rub from WWE higher-ups, who knows what they can achieve. They could have Apollo and Mojo as the muscle, Ascension as tag team specialists, Tyler Breeze as the leader of the revolution. It's far-fetched but there is no harm in giving it a try.

#4 Sami Zayn

One of the most underutilized WWE Superstars

Sami Zayn had a memorable debut on the main roster when he was introduced by Bret Hart as a challenger to John Cena in the weekly "US Title Open Challenge". An excellent match saw Sami Zayn falling short, but gaining the respect of the fans after having a tremendous showing. However, he got injured during the bout, hence delaying his roster call-up.

After his comeback he was involved in boring feuds, most of which he lost, while his friend turned enemy Kevin Owens bagged title after title. Finally, when he snapped and turned on the fans, it seemed like things were finally happening for him.

However, he was caught in a short-lived partnership with Owens which went nowhere. His work against Bobby Lashley was one of the most underwhelming feuds of 2018, and he has been out since then due to injury.

What can be done:

Sami is very talented in the ring. However, his mic skills do not do justice to his skills between the ropes. Given how a heel needs to play with the crowd, Sami will always be better suited as a babyface. He should have a character who speaks less and makes his wrestling do the talking.

Zayn should be given lengthy feuds against a mid-card champion, similar to his work with Neville in NXT, where he continued to pursue the NXT title, eventually putting his career on the line for the title. A few US title or Intercontinental title reigns under his belt will greatly help his cause to ascend to the top of the ladder.

Edited by Raunak J