WWE's 53 Wrestlers Ranked From Worst To Best
39. Zack Ryder
Pros:
1. Managed to become incredibly popular all by himself with his Internet show
2. Has lots of charisma
3. Is a natural comedy character
Cons:
1. Was de-pushed severely by WWE management, possibly because he got over without them
2. Rarely appears on WWE programming anymore
3. And when he does, it’s to lose in quick fashion
Zack Ryder is a prime example of micromanagement on steroids: no one gets over unless Vince McMahon has something to do with it; otherwise you get punished for doing things on your own.
Ryder was directionless after his split with former partner Curt Hawkins. So, instead of waiting for a storyline to be given to him, Ryder did things his way by starting his own Internet show, ‘Z! True Long Island Story.’ Filled with tongue-in-cheek jabs at his employer and genuine comedy, Ryder’ popularity soared to such a point that fans were chanting his name, very loudly at times, and so WWE reluctantly gave him a push.
However, once his mid-card push reached its zenith, WWE punished him for doing things his own way and turned him into cannon fodder for other wrestlers. Ryder has been a glorified jobber for a very long time now, to a point where some worry that he might be future endeavored soon. Hopefully he won’t, because he has some genuine comedic skills and sustained popularity that make him a useful low or mid-card act.
Final Rating: **