Wrestlers Who Had The Best Year of Their Careers So Far

Twenty nineteen has been a huge year for professional wrestling. From the historic first-ever women’s Wrestlemania main event to the debut of All Elite Wrestling there has been plenty for fans to enjoy. Two thousand and nineteen saw NXT takeover more than ever before, new faces rise to the top, an intergender match main event an IMPACT wrestling PPV and the ratings war kick start. In the mix of all the action however, there were a select few who truly did have an incredible year, in fact, their very best to date!

Joey Janela

Signing with AEW Joey Janela has climbed the ladder and been a standout for the brand. Prior to being apart of All Elite, he was a growing name on the scene but AEW gave him an even bigger spotlight and so far he has been sure to make an impact and take advantage of the opportunities he has been given. Stepping in the ring with names such as Kenny Omega, Jon Moxley, and Shawn Spears he has competed in some truly epic matches that have put hardcore wrestling in the spotlight but at the same time he has proven to be more than a hardcore wrestler and shown he can step in the ring with some of the best there is and give them a real run for their money.

Bray Wyatt

Two thousand and nineteen was a huge year for Bray Wyatt. After being out of action for several months’ fans saw Wyatt make a huge return to action debuting a completely new look. With episodes of the Firefly Funhouse airing the WWE, universe was introduced to the new version of Wyatt, a children’s presenter with twisted intentions. We then saw the Fiend arrive and it became clear Bray was the master of character work and re-invention. After going years never truly being used to his full potential and having the best of bookings twenty nineteen saw the rise of Wyatt in a way, we could never have predicted. From becoming one of the most talked-about talents in the industry to one of the best characters Wyatt ends the year as Universal Champion and truly one of the best all-round talents there is in the wrestling world today.

Erick Rowan

For years Erick Rowan has gone pretty underrated and underappreciated getting lost in the shuffle and overshadowed by superstars he has stood alongside including Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper for example but twenty nineteen we really saw him come into his own and make an impact as a solo talent. Forming an alliance with Daniel Bryan we really did see the monster he is and he eventually took center stage. His role here was strong and important acting as the muscle but when Rowan attacked Roman Reigns and we saw a story built from this we saw a very dominant and standout performance and while his push didn’t last all too long I do believe there is great storyline potential moving forward and no one can take away how much he truly peaked in twenty nineteen.

Cody Rhodes

With All Elite Wrestling debuting this year and becoming the biggest rival for the WWE in years the competition has been higher than ever and at the forefront of the rating War and the rise of AEW has been Cody Rhodes. Taking control and becoming the face and heart of All Elite Rhodes has been the man to push boundaries, act as a rebel and lead AEW into a battle within the Wrestling world. From sending clear messages to the WWE such as destroying a throne during the debut PPV (clearly aimed at Triple H) to taking part in one of the biggest matches of the year against Chris Jericho, we have witnessed Rhodes prove to be a hugely important figure and incredibly talented star in the industry. Bouts against the likes of Darby Allen have further proved a point and there is no denying that he has become one of the biggest names in the wrestling world today.

Jon Moxley

After departing with the WWE in a pretty shock decision he wasted no time in showing the world what they had been missing out on for so long. Signing with AEW Moxley switched sides and joined the rival bran but has been on fire ever since and there is no denying he has had one of the best years of his entire career. Finally, not being held back or overshadowed Moxley has been given the opportunity to show what he is really about. Competing in fantastic show-stealing bouts against the likes of Kenny Omega and Joey Janela proving hardcore wrestling can certainly standout in modern-day competition. We also saw him breakout over in NJPW and win gold there too. He has become a leading top face in AEW and has had a big-time impressive twenty nineteen with a very very bright and big year ahead of him.

Kofi Kingston

No one quite had a turn around year like Kofi Kingston. Twenty nineteen was the year fans saw a veteran within the WWE peak after he was given the push the WWE universe had been waiting for for years. In the build to Wrestlemania fans truly got behind Kingston and this became one of the standout storylines of the year. Going into Mania Kingston finally received the push he has been deserving of for years and was crowned the new WWE champion. During his reign, we saw him take part in career highlights such as collision with Randy Orton who he went on to defeat and Kofi really did shine as the man who won over the hearts of the WWE Universe. Ending the year as one half of the Smackdown tag team champions its safe to say Kingston has had the best year of his entire career.

Two thousand and nineteen really did provide us all with some epic moments but the names above made sure to make the year theirs and end the decade on a massive high!