#2 Johnny Gargano
So, this one would be a major surprise, but who better to partner Daniel Bryan than the man coined as the NEW Daniel Bryan?!
If rumors are to be believed, the recently "fired" Johnny Wrestling will face Tommaso Ciampa in an Unsanctioned Match at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans in what could be his last ever appearance between the yellow ropes.
Gargano has done it all in NXT aside from winning the gold - but that only strengthen's his "underdog" character. Being one of two men responsible for WWE's first-ever Meltzer-rated five star match in over five years was the perfect way to start the year for Gargano, but this may even eclipse that!
Well, what better way to make your main roster debut than partnering Daniel Bryan in his first match back after two long years in limbo?
This could be a huge risk from WWE, but with Gargano's popularity, it may well and truly rocket-strap Johnny Wrestling to the big time.