What factors have made Enzo Amore the most 'over' Cruiserweight, in the entire division?
#1 A natural heel
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There are few things more entertaining than Enzo roasting the entire roster
Two different kinds of superstars sell tickets in the world of sports entertainment. You bought tickets to see Stone Cold Steve Austin knock down his next opponent. You also bought tickets to see Ric Flair get beaten and have his title taken away from him. Enzo naturally fits into the latter category.
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He is a far better heel than he was a babyface. Because of his intensive knowledge of his character, he has transitioned his babyface character into heel mode, without losing the essence of what made his erstwhile character special.
An argument can be made for the fact that there is a vicarious pleasure that everyone derives from the sight of watching Enzo get beaten up. Maybe more so than any other heel in the history of the company.
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There you have it, guys. These are five reasons why we think Enzo Amore is a one in a million superstar who's put the Cruiserweight Division on the map again.
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