10 Best WWE Stars Under 30

6. Rich Swann (25)

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Rich Swann is one of the best examples of how different the worlds between NXT and WWE are. When he steps out onto the stage in NXT, he immediately feels like a top star. The crowd goes crazy for him, and it’s hard not to get caught up in his infectious energy. On the main roster, he just doesn't quite have that same magic.

Which Swann is going to emerge over the next few years? Hopefully it’s the former, but if Vince McMahon keeps struggling with how to push the Cruiserweights, Swann may have some tough times ahead of him. However, the boss seems to already like his new champion more than T.J. Perkins, so he does have that going for him. Then there’s always the possibility that management could place Swann in a tag team or move him into the US Title scene.

At 25 years old, he's one of the youngest wrestlers on the roster, but is also one of the most naturally gifted. If he stays healthy, then he has a big upside that could see him rise near the top of the card by the time he turns 30.

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