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While Monday Night Raw may always be viewed as the A-show in WWE, that doesn't necessarily mean that the on-screen product reflects that. Over the last few weeks it's been clear to see that SmackDown Live has been putting on a much more consistent product, and while they may have gotten the short end of the straw during last year's Superstar Shake-Up, they certainly rectified that this time around.
While there may be great superstars located from top to bottom on the blue brand, we've decided to pick out five in particular who have the potential to explode and really become something special. If your favorite guys and girls aren't on here then that's because they've either reached that point, are on the verge of reaching it, or just aren't quite on the level as these individuals.
With that being said, here are five SmackDown Live superstars who have the most potential. Please note that this not a ranked list.
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#1 Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas
During his first few months in NXT, it's no secret that many fans and pundits believed Andrade 'Cien' Almas was one of the first major flops of the Triple H era. For whatever reason, he just wasn't clicking with the Full Sail crowd as a babyface, and then, in the wake of his heel turn and partnership with Zelina Vega, everything changed.
Almas became one of the most interesting characters in the entire company, and his in-ring work reflected that. The Mexican sensation could quite easily become WWE's next biggest star in that region, and beyond that, we could envisage him challenging for a world title in the next few years.
After all, you don't get many guys in WWE putting on five-star matches.
#2 Daniel Bryan
The announcement of Daniel Bryan's return to in-ring competition was the definition of a gamechanger, as the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion was finally cleared to live his dream once again. Since then it's looked like he hasn't missed a step, as he's been able to reclaim his position as one of the best pure wrestlers in the company.
However, it really does feel like we're only scratching the surface of what he's capable of during this current run. His feud with Big Cass has been okay and his WrestleMania match was fine, but at the age of 37, he's still got a good few years left in him at the very least. Bryan deserves an extended run with the WWE Championship, and we're confident it'll happen sooner rather than later.
#3 Jeff Hardy
A few years back it seemed as if Jeff Hardy would never return to WWE. His exploits outside the ring seemed to have restricted the possibility of him appearing on the big stage ever again, and yet, as we've learned so many times, you should never say never in professional wrestling. Since his triumphant comeback began alongside brother Matt at WrestleMania 33, things have been a bit inconsistent for good old Jeff.
A poorly timed injury put him on the shelf for a few months, but now he's back - and he looks better than ever. Hardy could quite easily become a player in the main event scene again, and given just how much of a draw he is, WWE would be foolish not to feature him in those kinds of positions.
#4 Becky Lynch
You won't find too many professional wrestlers who are as widely respected as Becky Lynch. She went from being nothing more than Sasha Banks' sidekick in NXT to becoming one of the most intriguing and bubbly wrestlers in all of WWE, and that's a fact. Sure, she's suffered from some inconsistent booking over the last few years, but she's still a superstar in the making.
The Irish Lasskicker could, and probably should be the face of the women's division for SmackDown Live. She's been there since the very beginning of the brand split back in 2016, and she's a proven draw. The blue brand has many great female talents on the roster, but somewhere down the line, Lynch is most definitely the woman who should dethrone a heel Asuka for the title.
#5 Rusev
It's quite easy to assume that Rusev is a featured member of the roster right now, given that so many fans are consumed with his Rusev Day gimmick. While he's certainly getting more screen time than usual, it still feels like he isn't in the right position when it comes to his growing star power and presence within the company.
We aren't suggesting that they should automatically thrust him into the main event picture, but they need to start recapturing the glory of his monster heel days. They can still sprinkle in some of the comedic effects that have been working so well for him as of late, but The Bulgarian Brute is at his best when he's dismantling babyfaces on a week to week basis.
Which SmackDown Live superstar do you think has the highest potential? Tell us in the comments below!
