10 WWE Superstars Set For A Big Push Following WrestleMania 36

9. Heavy Machinery

Heavy Machinery
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The case for a greater Heavy Machinery push makes sense on at least three levels:-

1. Otis vs. Dolph Ziggler is seemingly over. The gentle giant pinned 'The Show-Off,' scored his revenge, and left with Mandy Rose in his arms. It was a genuinely sweet moment of babyface triumph for a character who has caught on to unexpected levels since transitioning to the main roster.

2. There's a gap near the top of the SmackDown tag team division. The unique finish to John Morrison vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Jimmy Uso means there's a chance the three times will extend their rivalry beyond WrestleMania, though it's equally likely that it's over. Step forward the most obvious babyface challengers to The Miz and Morrison after the New Day and Usos' failure.

3. Improvement. Tucker and Otis are both better performers than when they graduated from NXT, particularly the former, who now marries solid big man fundamentals with personality and athleticism.

As a tandem, they're still waiting for their big breakout match. That will come, though. Heavy Machinery bound for something bigger

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