20 Absolute Best Wrestlers In The World Right Now

7. Adam Cole

Adam Cole has spent his entire 11-year wrestling career preparing to become this precise version of himself, and it's reaping huge dividends as he enters 2020 amongst the planet's most critically revered wrestlers.

The occasional big bump fest aside, Cole played it smart on the indies, protecting his body with a softer, smarter style of wrestling while those around him were destroying themselves on a nightly basis. That self-preservation saw him enter WWE with a cleaner bill of health than many of peers, and now, with the black and gold brand flourishing, this charming, charismatic bastard is justifying his spotlight and positioning with big-match performances far and above his average indie/ROH level.

An excellent promo, character, and wrestler, Cole is the total package. He's a born star finally playing a starring role in a major wrestling promotion and while his size may pose problems on Raw or SmackDown, there's every chance that he's so talented he'll break the flawed NXT call-up system (if "call-ups" are even call-ups) anymore. Regardless, The Undisputed Era's leader is in the perfect place at the perfect time right now.