5 Superstars who could be the next Daniel Bryan 

Daniel Bryan's story was the true path of an ultimate underdog.

Despite so many obstacles and the higher-ups not being behind him, he managed to do the unthinkable and turn into one of the most popular babyfaces in WWE history.

Even though it was not creative's intention, Bryan's fan support was so passionate and unwavering that they were forced to push him to the top of the card. Here we rank 5 Superstars that may not necessarily seem like a top star, but whose character and fans could push them to the top!

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#5 Rusev

Every day is Rusev Day!

Let's start off with the most obvious, after all, today is Rusev Day!

'The Rusev Day' movement has lots of similarities with the 'YES Movement' of Daniel Bryan.

Despite not being booked and losing to Superstars like Breezango, the Smackdown Live crowd hijack almost every segment with chants of 'Rusev Day' and it has been reported that his merchandise sales are very high at the moment.

If the chants and support continue the creative team might have no choice but to push the popular Bulgarian to the top of the card, let's just hope they do it on Rusev Day.

#4 Cesaro

Will Cesaro grab the brass ring?

Without a doubt, Cesaro is one of the most consistent in-ring performers in the WWE.

In an interview with Steve Austin, Cesaro was criticised by Vince McMahon, and ever since that day, it seemed to light a fire in Cesaro. He used those comments to put on some great in-ring performances.

At one point Cesaro was under the wing of Paul Heyman and it seemed that the WWE might actually pull the trigger, but it was not to be and at the moment he is stuck in the Tag Team Division, albeit in a great team with Sheamus.

After this run if Cesaro can get some decent booking there is no reason the Cesaro Section signs will not return the crow, if that section spreads he may get to where he wants to be!

#3 Roderick Strong

Roderick Strong could be great on the main roster if booked right!

One of the reasons Daniel Bryan got so over was because his technical ring work was second to none, and the same goes for Roderick Strong who is great in his offence.

Strong is arguably the greatest NXT Superstar to never hold the title and it is thought that he will get his run in the sun eventually.

He is very popular with the NXT universe always drawing loud 'Roddy' chants during his matches. Also, his story, which has been seen in backstage vignettes, about doing this for his family is easy to get behind.

If Roddy can carry his momentum to the main roster and consistently impress the fans, this may be a blue chipper they really get behind.

#2 Velveteen Dream

The Velveteen Dream is more popular than anyone could have imagined!

Who would have thought that when Patrick Clarke Jr debuted this gimmick that it would be so popular?

Being booked as a massive heel, the cheers that Velveteen drew against arguably the biggest face on the roster, Alesteir Black, really told the story. Here was a young man who had no reason to be cheered, other than the epic story he was able to tell from his in-ring work.

Since then, every time he has appeared on TV, the fans have responded with respect and adulation and this can only continue on the main roster.

There is something truly polarising and different about this character and it really is so fresh that the WWE Universe is going to get behind it on a different level. Will that level be high enough to make him one of the biggest stars in history, against all good?

#1 Johnny Gargano

Johnny Wrestling is the ultimate underdog!

If ever one Superstar has represented the underdogs of the world, it is Johnny Gargano.

One of the most popular Superstars in NXT, much like Daniel Bryan, Gargano is easy to relate to because of his size and work ethic.

When you have a character that people empathize with, and in an age where it is so hard to get over, Gargano is the last of a dying breed and a really natural babyface that the crowd want to see achieve good things.

After putting on one of the best matches ever against Almas at Takeover, the sky really is the limit for 'Johnny Wrestling'. And if anyone is capable of achieving what Daniel Bryan did, it is him!