5 best NXT superstars of 2017

Who rose to the top of the WWE's NXT brand in 2017?
Who rose to the top of the WWE's NXT brand in 2017?

#1 Andrade "Cien" Almas

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Almas' ascent to the top culminated with the NXT championship.
Almas' ascent to the top in 2017 culminated with the NXT championship.

What a difference a year makes! Looking at where Almas is today compared to a year ago, fans would not have seen it coming. However, whether it was the long-term booking, the addition of Zelina Vega at his side, or an enhanced sense of confidence, Almas has skyrocketed up to the top of the men's division and is the current NXT champion. Along the way, he has defeated the likes of Johnny Gargano and former NXT champion Drew McIntyre.

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In the past, he would lose time and time again, but with Vega by his side, Almas has competed with a sense of focus that he didn't appear to have prior. The year of 2017 has seen him reclaim his place as someone to be reckoned with on the roster, by returning to being the talented wrestler fans knew of him to be. His ascent to the top of the brand shows his commitment, and he has earned the respect of the fans along the way.

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