10 WWE Wrestlers Who Grabbed The Brass Ring In 2019

Keith Lee has gone from relative obscurity on NXT to being Vince McMahon's new favourite thing in a matter of weeks.

After a stop/start run on the black & gold brand, Lee grabbed fan attention courtesy of a phenomenal feud and sensational series of matches with Dominik Dijakovic. They competed alongside Roderick Strong (who also has had a brilliant year and deserves a mention on this list) for the NXT North American Championship in the lead-up to this year's WarGames.

Lee showcased his astonishing athleticism, personality & presence both heading into and at the TakeOver event, personified by his arrival into the match itself; Lee takes out Strong before leapfrogging both Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly and nailing them with a double crossbody.

Nevertheless, the moment the boss fell in love with 'Limitless' was during the men's elimination match at Survivor Series. Lee was the final member of Team NXT in the match and eliminated Seth Rollins before eventually succumbing to Roman Reigns in an epic conclusion in which he almost pinned Reigns and undoubtedly gained many new admirers.

If grabbing the brass ring is about getting over and getting yourself noticed by those who matter, Keith Lee managed to do it in one night on the main roster.