Rating the 8 Best Talkers in WWE today

Becoming a big time star in WWE hinges on several factors - look, entrance, finisher, in-ring work, charisma and character, but one of the biggest keys is how you are able to communicate your message to the WWE Universe.

It's one of the most entertaining phases of WWE, and it allows performers to shine in different ways, but at the end of the day, it's all about holding the WWE Universe's attention, and if you can't do that, your wrestling ability will only be able to carry you so far.

So without further ado, sit back and read along as we take a look over the WWE landscape and talk about the 8 best talkers in WWE today (main roster only, as NXT is a taped show and it makes it quite a lot easier to cut a promo, and most of the performers down there haven't had the time to develop yet).

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#8 Mustafa Ali

Mustafa Ali is one of the brightest young stars in WWE right now, and while he's yet to completely shine as an in-ring promo guy, his social media promos have been absolutely incredible. He finds his message that he's passionate about, and it allows him to garner sympathy and support from the WWE Universe, and his fantastic social media promos are likely a big part of the reason that he was sent from 205 Live to Smackdown Live.

His character is fantastic, and while it's Ali's in-ring work that's got him to the level he's at now, with some development and practice, he could be the top promo guy in no time.

There's guys like Johnny Gargano down in NXT who garner sympathy just as well, but after watching back the Twitter promos that Ali has cut, there's no one I get behind more than The Heart and Soul.

#7 Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan came to WWE with plenty of hype behind his technical prowess, and that's what made him an indie star, but what catapulted him into WWE superstardom is his infectious charisma and great mic work.

Whether he's portraying the ultimate underdog or his current heel 'Champion of the Universe' gimmick, Bryan has grown into a fantastic talker, and his recent run as WWE Champion proved any and all doubters wrong.

While he doesn't possess the overwhelming charisma of The Rock or the range of someone like Bray Wyatt, D-Bry is absolutely fantastic on the mic, and his role in KofiMania is something that should never be undervalued.

His latest promo after winning the Smackdown Tag Team Championships with Rowan is yet another example of how great and intense Bryan has become, and when he speaks on a message he's passionate about, there are few better in the world.

#6 Paul Heyman

The majority of the WWE Universe are sick of seeing Brock Lesnar appear every couple of months, but one positive about having The Beast around is getting to see his advocate, Paul Heyman.

His message may remain similar, but there's no one in the entire company that sells a match or an event better than the ECW legend, and it's gotten to the point where a lot of fans would love to see him manage other superstars.

From Cesaro to Lars Sullivan and even someone like Roman Reigns, there are so many performers that would benefit from having Paul Heyman, because he personifies everything great that a manager should be.

Ultimately, it seems that Paul E's time in WWE hinges on Brock Lesnar appearing with the company, but we'd love to see more of Paul, because his promos are often the best part of The Beast's rare appearances on Monday Night RAW.

#5 Alexa Bliss

Alexa Bliss has been one of the standouts in WWE's women's divisions for quite some time, and unlike others in the division, she came to prominence because of her promo and character work, rather than in-ring skills.

In fact, in recent times, Bliss has been presenting 'A Moment of Bliss', a talk show rather than wrestling, but when she combines the two, she's one of the best in all of WWE.

We've not yet seen a babyface version of Little Miss Bliss, despite the cheers that she often garners from the WWE Universe, but as a heel, there are few better in the entire company at gaining heat from the crowd.

Alexa has a great look, but she's quite small, so her ability on the microphone has been key to her development in becoming a star, and one day she'll likely be considered the best promo in all of WWE.

#4 Elias

Down in NXT, 'The Drifter' just didn't connect with the Full Sail crowd, but since coming to the main roster, with guitar in hand, he's absolutely blossomed into one of the companies most promising young stars.

He's yet to have that run and big rivalry to solidify himself as a big star within WWE, but his segments are often incredibly entertaining, and given the fact that he's now working alongside Shane McMahon, it's clear that they've got big plans for his future.

Because of his unique gimmick always being accompanied by a guitar, we've yet to see Elias have to cut a basic 10-15 minute promo to open a show, but with guitar in hand, he's a superstar.

Once he gets into more detailed rivalries, we'll begin to see the best of Elias, and once that happens, expect to see him in the main event for years to come, because he is a genuine megastar waiting to happen.

#3 The Miz

A lot of performers get by on their athleticism or natural charisma, but The Miz isn't one of them, as he had to work incredibly hard throughout his career to get where he is today.

Through hard work, The MIz has become a great in-ring worker, but his work on the mic has been what's got him to this point, as he holds the WWE Universe in the palm of his hand each and every time he cuts a promo.

Whether working as a heel or a babyface, The Miz throws himself completely into whatever it is that he's doing, and his passion and intensity really resonate with the entire WWE Universe.

The Miz may never quite get the respect that he deserves as a great performer, but he's accomplished a lot throughout his career, but hopefully he'll be remembered as one of the best talkers in WWE history.

#2 Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn came to superstardom in WWE through his work down in NXT, but his gimmick didn't translate well to the main roster, until his recent return from injury, where he's become a promo standout.

He's always had the in-ring skillset to become one of the greatest performers in the entire world, but now that he's found a gimmick he can truly relate too and work with, he's shining.

Mark Henry recently called Zayn the 'best promo guy in the world', and while he's got to put together consistency before he can get to that level, his promos have been full of passion and intensity.

His recent run has been good enough that he may likely finally get the main event run he's been deserving of for a few years, and when he starts getting in the ring and tearing it up with the likes of Rollins, Alexander, Cesaro and others, he'll become an all-around main event star.

#1 Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt has been one of the best talkers in WWE for quite some time now, but it was the lack of follow through on WWE's end that hurt his career, and now he's showing off a brand new character.

The Firefly Fun House looked idiotic at first glance, but just a few weeks in and Bray has the entire WWE Universe talking, and it's allowed him to show off the incredible range he possesses on the mic.

He's yet to translate this into the ring or into promos with other superstars, but it's a fun, yet chilling gimmick to attempt, and Wyatt is the only person in WWE with the ability to pull it off so well. We'll have to wait and see where and how far the Firefly Fun House can take the former WWE Champion, but until we're proven otherwise, Bray is the best talker in all of WWE.