10 WWE Wrestlers Poised To Break Out In 2018

2. Ricochet

Is it presumptuous to list a wrestler who isn't technically under WWE contract yet? Perhaps, but Ricochet's imminent signing is the sport's worst kept secret. 'The Future Of Flight' has concluded his independent dates, and is very much on his way to the world's biggest promotion, with all reports suggesting he'll join NXT's upcoming Superstar intake in January.

Debuting in developmental is, without question, the right decision. 205 Live is a burial ground, and Ricochet's microphone skills aren't yet strong enough for Raw or SmackDown success. In NXT, the prodigious high-flier will be allowed to succeed on the strength of his in-ring work, and there's no doubt he'll become one of the brand's most buzz-worthy stars after his very first TakeOver bout, regardless of whom he faces.

His style isn't for everyone, but Ricochet is a far more well-rounded competitor than the cement-shoed 'traditionalists' of the world will ever care to admit, as demonstrated by the incredible resumé of independent matches he'll be leaving behind. Always a world-class athlete, he has been one of the scene's most popular stars for years. Now, he looks set to finally cross over into the mainstream.