#1 Daniel Bryan
If you've read anything WWE-related that I've written regarding Bryan, then you know that he's one of my favorites. It all comes down to his in-ring ability, his believable work on the mic and his love of the craft. You can just tell that he cares immensely for the art and that it's his whole life. Making his WWE return from a life-threatening injury was also a very human moment for the WWE Universe to connect to.
It's also why it was so easy to root for him as an underdog on the way to his WWE Championship run. His rise was organic and that's why the crowd was so behind him. He's also like the fans because he's not a behemoth but he's a technical wizard and one who hasn't backed down from any challenge.
Charlotte Flair to return and wrestle a CURRENT CHAMPION?
Another reason why he's so talented is that, whether through his own doing or that of karma, the fans immediately got behind him after his 18- second title loss to Sheamus at WrestleMania 28. His time as a heel was just as entertaining because he made it work, even so much so that he participated in a wrestling wedding. Any wrestling fan knows how well those always go. Whether you loved him or hated him, you respected him and what he was doing.
Even his recent run as the "Planet's Champion" was a testament to his work. Long loved by the WWE Universe due to his passion and ability, it was hard to boo him when he would lambast the audience for their excesses against the planet. His Championship run reminded everyone of his capability as a good guy or bad guy, and the fact that a lot of what he was saying was true speaks to his talent. He just makes you care about everything he does and that's hard to do in today's game.