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To make it in pro wrestling and WWE, aspiring performers have to be good at one of two things. The first is the obvious physical aspect of working a believable match in the ring.
Stars like Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson) and Bret Hart are known for being some of the best technical stars of all time. In today's wrestling, most of the stars in New Japan Wrestling fall into that category.
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Current wrestlers like Asuka, Pete Dunne, and Josh Alexander are also known for their fantastic in-ring work. As many WWE fans will attest, however, being great in the ring only gets you so far in some companies.
Another trait most performers need to succeed is the ability to cut a great promo. Most stars in the company are serviceable at this, while others have trouble cutting a believable promo.
There are, however, a few performers that stand out due to their ability to cut scathing promos.
Here are the five best current mic workers in WWE.
#5 In our list of best mic workers currently in WWE: Becky Lynch
There was a time several years ago when Becky Lynch was the lone member of the Horsewomen of NXT to truly make an impact on the main roster. She won the SmackDown Women's title twice since the brand split in 2016. However, the runs were ordinary.
It wasn't until the summer of 2018 that she really took off. After several frustrating instances of playing second fiddle to Charlotte Flair, Lynch snapped on her former friend.
The storyline was booked so that Lynch would be the heel in the angle. But due to Flair's dominance and Lynch's likability, the fans rejected that dynamic.
Another reason why it was hard to root against Lynch was due to her ability to cut great promos. She spoke from the heart and echoed how some fans felt about the booking between the two friends.
Lynch's star kept burning even brighter with each promo and each injustice she faced. Her fiery nature helped lead to the first female main event of a WrestleMania.
If her first failed heel turn hadn't played out the way it did, the WWE's women's division would be in a different position. It wouldn't have one of its brightest stars, and best promos had Lynch not been unleashed.
#4 LA Knight was born to be a WWE Superstar
He may be pushing 40, but LA Knight could have a bright future in WWE. Outside of the company, he was one of the most entertaining stars in both IMPACT Wrestling and the NWA. He won the IMPACT World Championship as well as several other championships while a part of that promotion.
Some stars seem like they are perfectly built to be sports entertainers rather than simply pro wrestlers. Knight fits that description but is also solid in the ring. Where he truly excels is in promos. He's great at lambasting fans and opponents as a heel.
What has been exciting is that Knight is now one of the top faces of NXT 2.0. Grayson Waller has taken a spot as a despised heel, thanks in part to the fantastic mic work of Knight. Knight might be on the main roster sooner rather than later because a person of his talent is greatly needed on RAW or SmackDown.
#3 Paul Heyman has been one of the best talkers in WWE for years
A mouthpiece is an underrated part of pro wrestling. When talented wrestler has trouble cutting promos, they are often paired with a manager or advocate. Paul Heyman is probably one of the most famous managers/advocates in wrestling history.
That is largely in part due to his ability to spin a yarn in a promo. He can hold the fans in the palm of his hands while also cutting down a huge opponent. Heyman's work made Brock Lesnar even more believable throughout his career.
Roman Reigns has vastly improved in cutting promos, but Heyman's addition has only added to the Tribal Chief's aura.
WWE needs more managers like Heyman. Luckily, they have two such people in NXT in Robert Stone and Malcolm Bivens. Both are mouthpieces for stars who aren't great on the mic.
#2 Sami Zayn has always been a top promo in WWE
The current Intercontinental Champion, Sami Zayn, has always been atop WWE when it comes to mic abilities. Whether he was a never-say-die babyface or a smug heel, Zayn always entertains when he has a microphone in his hands.
His heel runs have actually been better than his face runs. He uses his superior promo skills to come across as an annoying, smug villain. Like Daniel Bryan, however, some of what Zayn says is true. There may not be an outright conspiracy against the Great Liberator, but he hasn't always been booked favorably.
Zayn's recent interactions with Brock Lesnar are indicative of his situational adaptability. If he isn't teaching promo classes at the WWE PC, he should be. Stars of tomorrow could learn a lot from Zayn.
#1 Kevin Owens' ability to adapt in WWE has been helped by his promo abilities
Similar to Zayn, Kevin Owens maintains the same strong promo ability, whether he is a face or a heel. When he debuted as a heel, he made you hate him with his words, and that's what good heels do.
When he turned face to battle Shane McMahon, his promos were believable because of the passion he used in cutting them. Owens also echoed what a lot of fans were thinking at the time.
During this current heel run, his backstage interactions with Seth Rollins, Kevin Patrick, and others have just proven his ability even more. Owens is one of the best promo workers in pro wrestling. It's a good thing the World Wrestling Entertainment secured his services for the next few years.
Who do you think is the best talker in all of WWE? Let us know in the comments below.
