5 WWE Superstars that seem to be gaining momentum

Momentum.

No matter what kind of sport you are talking about, having momentum is a crucial aspect. It is that extra bit of buzz that makes someone all the more memorable. It's that thing that helps build unbreakable confidence and eventually lead to something big. If nothing else, having momentum could mean the difference between being someone and being no one.

As harsh as that might sound, it's an excellent representation of what the world of Pro Wrestling is. In fact, momentum is a lot of times a key indicator of what WWE will end up doing with a Superstar, which is why having it is all the more important when trying to stay on television

With all that in mind and WWE heading into their Fall months of programming, here are five Superstars that seem to be gaining momentum. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and tell us who you think is gaining a lot of momentum right now!

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#5 Sami Zayn/ Shinsuke Nakamura

Is The WWE ready for Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura as a pair?

You want to talk about momentum?

How about taking two guys that have been struggling in the midcard for months and put them together? Not only has this succeeded in finally giving Shinsuke Nakamura the mouthpiece he has needed for quite some time, it allows Sami Zayn to put his big mouth and unpopular opinions to good use.

And yes, some are going to take Zayn as the lackey in this pairing, but WWE doesn't have to portray him that way. Furthermore, they would probably benefit the most by presenting the two as equals and then allowing them to build an unstoppable team. Either way, WWE has taken two guys with no direction and basically gave them a road map to the very top.

,Zayn's honesty on the microphone and Nakamura's brutality inside the ring is going to be a volatile combination. It also has the opportunity to lead to something extremely special, thus attracting eyeballs.

#4 Xavier Woods

Xavier Woods is shining like a diamond right now! I mean, not in this picture, obviously. But overall.

There's something about Xavier Woods that fans are starting to get behind. Maybe it has to do with the fact WWE is adding more layers to the personalities of each member of The New Day. Or it could be how WWE has utilized him, but he is shining like a diamond right now! A diamond that could have a big future in WWE.

Again, WWE is doing this with all three members of The New Day and using it to build something very special. However, there seems to be a particular emphasis on Woods. For example, he is always the one that comes to Kofi Kingston and Big E's aid, puts up a good fight, and then gets railroaded by a more powerful heel.

While one might think this is downgrading the Superstar, he always comes across as the badass underdog. He's the guy that will pick a fight, even if he thinks he can't win it. He will go to battle for his brothers and that's only making him stronger in the eyes of The WWE Universe. It's also helping him gain some momentum in the meantime.

#3 Elias

Who wants to walk with Elias?

What if Elias wins The King of The Ring tournament.

That is the question The WWE Universe must wrestle with after watching Elias pin Kevin Owens in their first round match. Having Shane McMahon behind him only legitimizes that further. Of course, having Elias win the whole thing by cheating would be a cheap way to go about it, but it would go a long way in building up much needed heel heat.

WWE could then use that heel heat to create a legitimate title contender on Raw, and maybe even give him a run with The Universal title.

Then again, that might be a little far fetched, especially with a few rounds to go in The King of The Ring tournament. It would definitely cement Elias as a top tier heel again.

Whether that is WWE's intention or not remains to be seen, and will depend on what they think is best for business.But giving Elias a win over a top babyface like Owens has to mean something.

#2 Buddy Murphy

Could Buddy Murphy be the next big thing for WWE?

The WWE Universe is in love with Buddy Murphy right now.

The young man from Melbourne, Australia brought fans to their feet in a match against Roman Reigns last week on SmackDown Live. Then, did so again in a match against Daniel Bryan this week. The difference this time though was that Murphy was able to get the win against Bryan and pick up what is arguably the biggest win of his career.

Not only does this booking prove that WWE thinks they have something in Murphy, but it also gives Smackdown Live yet another top babyface. Then again, it's probably best if they build Murphy in the midcard a bit, but eventually the company could have something big here.

In all honesty, Murphy is that rare mix of speed, athleticism, strength and storytelling ability. That guy that can bring you to your feet with every amazing feat he pulls of. While it may be a while before those talents put him at the top of the mountain, they are going to make it a much easier climb.

#1 Sasha Banks

Sasha Banks is starting to gain traction again!

Just stay with me on this for a minute.

Sasha Banks made her long-awaited return last week on Monday Night Raw and while she surprised fans with a beat down on Natalya and Becky Lynch, she has refused to divulge any reason for doing so.

In fact, she literally left her interview with Michael Cole after being asked about her actions.

Interestingly enough, this seems to point to Sasha Banks either having to explain her actions at a later date or creating a whole new diva-like character for herself. Either idea would be great and make for some must-see television, but creating a new motivation for her character seems to be just what WWE - and Sasha Banks - needs right now.

Think about it. Sasha Banks is as good as she says she i,s and should let The WWE Universe know that. In the end, The Raw Women's division is in need of a top heel and WWE is building up Banks to play that crucial role.

Who else is gaining momentum in WWE these days? Let us know what you think in our comments section.