10 Wrestlers Who Should Be Future WWE World Champions

By Scott Carlson /

5. Sami Zayn

Odds: 7-2 It€™s understandable if you forgot about Sami Zayn. The former NXT Champion has been sidelined for most of 2015 and likely won€™t be back until next year. His rise to prominence in 2014 has been overshadowed by the meteoric rise of Kevin Owens this year. But that shouldn€™t discount Zayn€™s immense popularity and perfection of the role of underdog babyface. He has an innate ability to connect with people and take them along with him on the ride as he suffers and ultimately overcomes. If he can replicate that persona once he recovers, Sami stands a very good shot at becoming a world champion.Sure, there€™s a little wishful optimism in this ranking, but if he makes a full recovery, there€™s no reason to think that Sami Zayn won€™t be hoisting the WWE world title over his head someday.