25 Most Important WWE Stars Of The 21st Century So Far

9. Daniel Bryan

Without doubt the biggest star of 2014 so far, Daniel Bryan's huge surge in popularity sees him enter to top ten. In all fairness, Bryan's importance to the WWE cannot be underestimated, much like Chris Jericho. His 'Yes!' chants have become legendary, and will no doubt stand the test of time when people look back at the greatest catchphrases ever produced by WWE stars. He is very similar to Edge, in that his popularity is mostly born out of the desire to simply entertain the crowd. He has paid the price for that of late, having to undergo neck surgery in order to correct a problem. But when he returns, you can be sure that the WWE crowds all across the world will give him a very warm welcome indeed. Bryan is the face of the WWE during this transitional period for the company, and that is a massive achievement.