You might be surprised at where Strowman ranked on this list!
#8 Baron Corbin
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18 wins/7 losses/2 DQ
67% Winning Percentage
Baron Corbin has made some significant improvement on the Smackdown roster
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Out of all the NXT call-ups from 2016, Baron Corbin has been by far, the most improved superstar. Coming onto the main roster, many people had serious doubts regarding Corbin's ability to perform on the big stage.
Throughout his time in NXT, Corbin had numerous issues with his lack of respect for authority, as well as overall self-discipline. However, it appears that he's turned over a new leaf since arriving on the Smackdown roster.
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I'm not sure if maybe some of the veterans have talked sense to him, or maybe he just feels like he's finally vindicated by being out of the developmental system. Either way, Corbin’s growth is very visible, it was also the biggest need in his total body of work.
2017 could be the year where Baron Corbin adds a big chunk of gold to his wardrobe.
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J. Carpenter
Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.
Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.
Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.
When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.
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