Most Likely To Succeed in 2010: Kofi Kingston
This was a difficult category to vote in, as there were a number of wrestlers from both TNA and WWE that have shown a tremendous amount of promise this year. But in the end, I think I have to agree with the readers here and go with Kofi Kingston. He seems like the only breakout star of 2009 that seems to have a long future with WWE and has a real shot at main eventing in 2010. Initially, I considered talent like Sheamus, John Morrison and Daniels, but here’s why they didn’t get my vote. Sheamus was pushed to the top way too soon. So far, WWE has done a lackluster job of pushing him as WWE Champion, and I have a feeling that they’ll sour on him like they’ve done with big men like Mike Knox. With John Morrison, I feel like WWE has a lot of work to do with him on the mic and as a character before he can take the next step up. Finally, I feel like Daniels, although a great talent, just doesn’t have the star quality to have a long run on the top of TNA’s card.
Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.
