#2 Shinsuke Nakamura
It is an exciting time for the Indy wrestlers in the WWE who despite being popular before entering this horizon have been accepted and acknowledged for what they bring to the table. Shinsuke Nakamura is one of the greatest in-ring performers of our generation and has constantly elevated the business with his strong style wrestling. His WWE career up until now may not be satisfying to the fans and the critics, but 'the King of Strong Style' silenced his doubters by winning the Royal Rumble on his debut at the PPV.
Nakamura entered the Rumble at no. 14 and went on to spend a good 44 minutes before his monumental win by tossing Roman Reigns over the top rope. The more satisfying thing is to see a fan favourite win the Royal Rumble this year which sets up a dream clash with AJ Styles at 'The Grandest Stage of Them All'. Overall, the match was a fine blend of entertainment and in-ring action with Nakamura's colossal win as the icing on the cake.