15 WWE Stars Who Will Make An Impact In 2016

4. Finn Bálor

Finn Bálor has established himself as the future of the WWE, all he needs now is to be treated with respect by the company's booking team and he can easily become a legend in the making. Years of experience all over the world has given Finn the opportunity not only to hone and perfect his craft, but to find himself in the art of pro wrestling. He's stated in the past that his "demon" gives him the chance to be somebody else when he walks through the curtain, and it's shown to give Bálor an edge to his persona that few can accomplish. Some critique his mic ability, but personally I think he's a decent talker, and he's proven on many occasion that he's a great candidate for media responsibilities. He's the perfect WWE Superstar, and though he'll likely remain atop the NXT mountain until after WrestleMania 32, this has to be the year that Finn emerges as WWE's next star. As for how to handle his debut, that's a tricky one, because the deck is going to be stacked with the likes of Reigns, Rollins and Cena taking up the main event scene for the latter half of 2016, so if Bálor gets hot-shotted into the title picture, he could easily get lost in the shuffle. Bálor would benefit from an immediate Intercontinental Championship win upon his debut, not crossing paths with anyone at the top to prevent them from ruining his momentum. Finn Bálor should not go anywhere near John Cena until at least a year after his debut, because WWE can't let the Cena train derail yet another push, especially one so valuable. Whatever way they handle his arrival on the main stage, Finn Bálor is going to leave a huge mark on both NXT and the WWE in 2016, and could easily be crowned WWE's best breakout star of the next twelve months.
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