10 Wrestlers Whose Stock Has Risen In 2017

9. Aleister Black

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Aleister Black only debuted under his current name on April 1st, but the former Tommy End has already become one of NXT’s hottest commodities. Starting his WWE career with a decisive win over Andrade Almas, the past few weeks have seen Black’s boot introduced to the skull of many an enhancement talent, and he has already made his main roster debut by knocking Curt Hawkins senseless on a recent episode of Main Event.

The Dutchman is a star in the making, and his matches, although brief, are really getting him over with the crowd. Add his unique look, brooding personality, and imposing ring entrance to the equation and you have a wrestler capable of making serious waves throughout WWE. Black is already getting the buzz, and if the latest NXT TV tapings are anything to go by, he’ll soon have the push to match.

Black has been handled flawlessly thus far, and although he was a complete unknown to most WWE fans a few months ago, big opportunities shouldn’t elude him much longer. He’s already one of the most over men in Full Sail University, and there’s no evidence to suggest this won’t continue.

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