#5 Kofi Kingston

Kofi Kingston is a Superstar who has been languishing in the mid-card since his debut. The fans know that he deserves a spot in the main event and a World Title run. But in the eyes of the authority, he is just a B+ player.
He lacks the build and the looks which the company demands. However, his charisma can be extremely useful in NJPW. He can be used to pull some groundbreaking spots in multi-man matches. Moreover, if booked properly, he can even ascend the rungs of the ladder and challenge the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship.
Gedo is known for his terrific long-term booking. He wouldn't book Kofi Kingston the way WWE had booked him. If not the Heavyweight Championship, then at least the Intercontinental Championship should be in the cards.
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