10 WWE Wrestlers Who Need To Be Taught A Lesson (And Who By)

True greatness in the world of professional wrestling can only be achieved if you succumb to one undeniable fact. The moment you stop learning is the moment you stop growing.

Looking around the upper echelon of WWE's most successful stars, a pattern starts to emerge. Shawn Michaels went from colourful tag team competitor to cocky pr*ck single star and gradually moved into the main event scene. He followed that up with a complete image change from glamorous 'sexy boy' to the rebellious rendition of the Heartbreak Kid in D-Generation X. Finally, he redefined his character as a redemption seeking veteran with more crowd investment than anyone on the show, thanks to his tenure in the company and ability as a performer.

The 'HBK' of the early '90s would be dated and cringy in today's product but thanks to Michaels' ingenuity and understanding of his character, he never felt stale or unwatchable. That's just one example of how a performer can decipher what the ever changing audience wants and move with the times.

As for the current crop of WWE talent, there's no doubt that we are witnessing arguably the most physically talented roster of all time. However, their characters aren't all getting over to the level they could be, so here's a few lessons they need to be taught... and who should be teaching them...

Lesson: How to generate slimy heel heat.

Sasha Banks' recent return stirred up an emotional response from the WWE Universe as she turned on a newly injured Natalya, before pounding the Becky Lynch into next week with a steel chair.

So far, so good. This lesson then isn't one taught out of necessity but rather, it's one that could tip Sasha into a bracket of despicable heel this Women's division has been crying out for.

The Viper, Randy Orton has excelled in slithering through the locker room for well over a decade - striking at whoever will benefit him the most at that time. This unique presentation has evolved over the years from the younger almost manic Orton, resembling the rattle of the snakes he emulates, to the slower, methodically composed serpent we witness today. An array of malicious beat-downs and dastardly tactics have earned him countless World titles and a reputation as someone not to be taken lightly.

Sasha showed glimpses of this inner unsavoury reptile in her latest sneak attack on Nattie backstage (harkening back to Orton's attacks on Jeff Hardy and Triple H in the past) if she doesn't drop her game and continues to dedicate herself to being the uncompromisingly devious villain of the division, Sasha could pass this class with The Viper's very own seal of approval.