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#1 Elias
Elias is an extremely rare kind of a wrestler. It has been noted by many including Triple H, the creator of NXT that Elias as a character is far more suited to the WWE (RAW) audience compared to the more die-hard NXT audience. Elias has impressed since his debut as The Drifter with his scarves and guitar.
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He has shown great poise in his interaction with the audience which has been his prime trick while connecting with the fans. Although playing the 'bad guy', he has received a wealth of positive reactions due to being great at what he does and extremely entertaining.
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Many of his guitar segments have been highlights of WWE TV, walking the boundary of garnering both boos and cheers. It is clear that WWE has been impressed with Elias's work as of late.
The world of professional wrestling has changed drastically in the last five years. The style and quality of wrestling has both changed and improved and has made for far better match quality. Unfortunately with this increase in actual match quality, there has been a decrease in character development and growth.
Far less importance being put on storytelling has made for a product that is harder for fans to be emotionally invested in. Elias is the exact opposite of this, and it's refreshing. His impact has been made before and after the bell rings, not during it.
Elias is more than capable in the ring but certainly has his limitations. He will not be putting on a wrestling display like AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan, but what seems to be his great ability is gaining fans' interest and that is bound to bring him success in the future.
Elias is a dynamic character, and is still only so young in his career. With his guitar, he would be the perfect home for the Money in the Bank briefcase. A run with the contract leading to an eventual championship run in the Autumn would be a breath of fresh air on WWE television. He may not be the best 'professional wrestler' in the world but he is definitely one of the most entertaining characters who deserve a shot at holding the MITB.
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