8 Most Improved Wrestlers Since Last Year's WWE Brand Split

8. Neville

A few months after the brand split, it was announced that the relaunched Cruiserweight division would be exclusive to Monday Night Raw.

It was expected that the new influx of talent from the Cruiserweight Classic would compete with some of WWE's existing main roster talents that weigh 205 pounds and under, namely Neville.

However, it wasn't until December's 'Roadblock: End of the Line' pay-per-view that Neville would finally reemerge, turning heel in the process. His return and new 'King Neville' persona took the Cruiserweight division by storm and he has yet to be dethroned as the Cruiserweight Champion since winning the belt at January's Royal Rumble event.

Although '205 Live' and the Cruiserweight division in general has struggled in recent months, Neville has often been praised for his work, particularly during his recent feud with Austin Aries.

The self-proclaimed 'King of the Cruiserweights' has completely revamped his persona as well as his in-ring style, and has found great success in doing so. Neville's match quality and mic work has been outstanding in 2017 and, despite being hidden away on 205 Live, he has to be considered one of WWE's most improved stars since the brand split.