10 Unexpected WWE MVPs Of 2020 (So Far)
Who saw 'The Viper' becoming the Greatest Wrestler Ever coming in 2020?
It's true what they say: you really never know what's on the horizon.
Just a few months ago WWE were preparing to put on a WrestleMania event to remember inside Florida's Raymond James stadium. You could argue we still got a memorable experience in the end, but no one expected the Show of Shows to be going down inside of the Performance Center with zero fans in attendance.
This unprecedented period we still find ourselves in has reminded people all across the planet that plans can change in an instant. On the bright side, though, unlikely stars can rise to prominence just as quickly.
As we've seen time and time again, a character can swiftly become a vital cog in the WWE machine if fans in the arena (or on social media at this time) and the company in general start to get on board with their consistently excellent work.
Whether you're a jobbing mid-carder, returning legend or even simply a talented star on the verge of greatness, a wrestler's world can rapidly change off the back of a few crowd-pleasing segments.
Much like it did for these ten unexpected WWE MVPs...
10. Drew Gulak
Early into his run as an official member of the SmackDown roster, it looked as though former Cruiserweight Champion Drew Gulak had simply been brought in as another body for Braun Strowman to steamroll.
Yet, things started to look up for the PowerPoint presenting performer in 2020 when Daniel Bryan clearly saw something in him and went out of his way to work with the seriously underrated character.
The pair put on an absolute banger at Elimination Chamber and this eventually led to Gulak training with Bryan going forward.
Since forming an alliance with D-Bry, Gulak has been given the freedom to show off his untouchable technique in between the ropes. Matches against other supreme workers like Cesaro, Shinsuke Nakamura and current-Intercontinental Champion A.J. Styles have all hammered home just how excellent the star can be when he's not used as chum for Vince McMahon's latest beefy pet project.
There was a brief scare a couple of weeks back when Gulak allowed his contract with WWE to expire after another instant hit with Bryan on SmackDown, but he quickly performed a U-turn and is back to being one of SmackDown's brightest stars in a truly dark period.