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- Throughout the history of professional wrestling, babyfaces are generally the most popular wrestlers. Faces tend to engage with the fans when they make their way towards the ring, and when they cut promos after winning major matches and championships, they thank fans. However, some babyfaces' characters have grown stale, and wrestling fans have lost interest in them.
Wrestling fans are meant to love babyfaces, although sometimes there are good guys who don't have a way to get the fans behind them. On the other hand, fans usually hate the heels, but some villains are so good, that fans can't help but root for them. It's not just about being a face or a heel in wrestling, as fans will love anyone who does an excellent job and delivers an enjoyable product.
10 Wrestlers Who Changed Their Look With A Babyface Turn
These wrestlers had to freshen up their look after becoming good guys.Currently, in WWE, several wrestlers are very over and cause big pops wherever they go, and they are worth talking about. Let's take a look at the most loved WWE wrestlers right now.
UPDATE: 2024/03/03 14:30 EST BY TEVON KING
Throughout the history of professional wrestling, babyfaces are generally the most popular wrestlers. Faces tend to engage with the fans when they make their way towards the ring, and when they cut promos after winning major matches and championships, they thank fans. However, some babyfaces' characters have grown stale, and wrestling fans have lost interest in them.
Currently, in WWE, there are many babyfaces who have captivated the audience with their personalities and that is why some wrestling fans have gravitated towards them. Furthermore, not just babyfaces are loved by the audience, there are some heels that wrestling fans like and treat them like babyfaces with the reception they give them.
13 Rhea Ripley Shows Why Mami Is Always On Top
Mami Is Popular With The WWE Universe Despite Being A Heel
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2017-Present | 10/11/1996 | 5'7" | Women's World Champion (1 Time), WWE Raw Women's Champion (1 Time), WWE Women's Tag Team Champion (1 Time), NXT Women's Champion (1 Time), NXT UK Women's Champion (1 Time), Women's Royal Rumble match winner (2023) |
Despite being a heel and a member of the Judgment Day, Rhea Ripley is a popular figure amongst the WWE Universe. The Eradicator defeated Charlotte Flair for the Women's World Championship match on WrestleMania 39 Saturday.
Ripley has done a fantastic job as the Women's World Champion, and she has defeated the likes of Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, and Zoey Stark among others during her championship reign. Ripley's "Mami is always on top" phrase is popular with the WWE Universe.
12 Main Event Jey Uso Knows How To Work A Crowd
Jey Uso Is Looking For Success As A Singles Wrestler
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2010-Present | 11/22/1985 | 6'2" | WWE Raw Tag Team Champion (4 Times), WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion (6 Times), Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner (2021) |
Jey Uso is currently one of the biggest babyfaces in WWE right now. One-half of the longest-reigning Tag Team Champions in WWE history is now going solo after his twin brother Jimmy cost him the chance at dethroning their cousin Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in Tribal Combat at SummerSlam 2023.
Jey returned at Payback 2023, and he moved from SmackDown to Raw. It's interesting to see how "Main Event" Jey Uso will fare on his lonesome. He's never won a singles championship, but he could be the man to end Gunther's record-breaking Intercontinental Championship run.
He was close to ending the Ring General's Intercontinental Championship reign but his brother Jimmy cost him the chance to win the championship. The brothers may have a hotly anticipated one-on-one match at WrestleMania 40.
11 John Cena Returned To WWE In The Fall Of 2023
John Cena Is Currently Making Sporadic Appearances
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2001-Present | 7/23/1977 | 6'1" | WWE Champion (13 Times), World Heavyweight Champion (3 Times), WWE United States Champion (5 Times), World Tag Team Champion (2 Times), WWE Tag Team Champion (2 Times), Royal Rumble winner (2008, 2013), Money in the Bank WWE Championship contract winner (2012) |
John Cena returned to WWE on the September 1, 2023, edition of SmackDown, and he stuck around until Crown Jewel 2023 when he lost to Solo Sikoa. Ever since the WWE Universe returned to WWE in the crowds after COVID-19 in July 2021, Cena has been receiving huge pops.
Cena is being announced as "The Greatest of All Time" and that topic is always subjective. The 16-time WWE World Champion knows how to captivate an audience, and having Cena on the main roster is a big boost as viewership increases. With Cena being 46, fans are beginning to appreciate him more as he won't be around forever.
10 Montez Ford Is Currently A Member Of Bobby Lashley's Faction
Ford's Heel Run Was Brief
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2017-Present | 5/31/1990 | 6'1" | WWE Raw Tag Team Champion (1 Time), WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion (1 Time), NXT Tag Team Champion (1 Time) |
Montez Ford is an extremely talented and charismatic wrestler, and the fans have been noticing that in the last few months, and therefore his popularity has increased. In fact, on social media you can read frequent comments asking for a singles push for Montez Ford, and even other wrestlers have praised the work of the incredible high-flyer. Ford steals the show wherever he goes, and the fans pay him back with standing ovations and chants.
The Street Profits moved to SmackDown in the 2023 WWE draft lottery, and the former Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Champions have allied with Bobby Lashley. Montez Ford is an excellent in-ring performer, and working alongside the two-time WWE Champion Lashley could mean great things for Ford moving forward.
9 Sheamus Is A Veteran In WWE
The Celtic Warrior Is Currently On The Shelf
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2009-Present | 1/28/1978 | 6'3" | WWE Champion (3 Times), World Heavyweight Champion (1 Time), WWE United States Champion (3 Times), WWE Raw Tag Team Champion (4 Times), WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion (1 Time), Royal Rumble match winner (2012), King of the Ring winner (2010), Money in the Bank winner (2015) |
Sheamus is too over these days, in fact, you could say he's never been more over in his career. Since the formation of The Brawling Brutes and the fight night thing, people have been paying more attention to Sheamus, who has been delivering standout performances regularly, thanks to his hard-hitting style.
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8 Bianca Belair Is On Her Way To Becoming One Of The All-Time Greats
The EST Of WWE Is Unbeaten At WrestleMania
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2016-Present | 4/9/1989 | 5'7" | WWE Women's Champion (2 Times), WWE SmackDown Women's Champion (1 Time), Women's Royal Rumble match winner (2021) |
Admittedly, Bianca Belair is not as over as she was in 2022, as the booking and her repetitive character is slowly making fans get bored with her. Still, The EST remains one of the most beloved women not only in WWE but in wrestling in general. Belair is charismatic and connects with the audience, but fans love her mainly for her work in the ring, as her strength, athleticism, and technique make her one of the most complete female wrestlers of all time.
Belair was the longest-reigning Raw Women's Champion in history but the title has been renamed to its original name the WWE Women's Championship. Belair has the shortest reign with that title as she regained it at SummerSlam 2023 in a triple threat match from Asuka that included Charlotte Flair, but Damage CTRL's Iyo Sky cashed in her Money in the Bank briefcase and beat her for the gold.
7 Gunther Is Enjoying A Record-Breaking Intercontinental Championship Reign
The Ring General Is Showing No Signs Of Showing Down As Intercontinental Champion
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2019-Present | 8/20/1987 | 6'4" | WWE Intercontinental Champion (1 Time), WWE NXT UK Champion (1 Time) |
Gunther is a heel, but he is so good that many fans actually support him. Gunther is honorable and respects the sport and the fans as well, so the fans don't really have a reason to hate him. Besides, it's impossible to hate a guy who delivers a phenomenal match every time he steps into the ring. It should also be said that Gunther is already considered one of the best Intercontinental Champions in WWE history, and the fans love and respect him for bringing prestige back to the title.
"The Ring General" Gunther has done an outstanding job as Intercontinental Champion by bringing prestige back to the championship. Gunther has broken The Honky Tonk Man's record as the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion, and it's a record that stood for 35 years. Gunther was the right choice to break that record and whilst the storylines he has been featured in have been a mixed bag, there's no doubt that the in-ring matches have been high-quality.
6 Kevin Owens Hasn't Won A Singles Championship In 7 Years
The Prizefighter Headlined WrestleMania In 2022 And 2023
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2014-Present | 7/12/1984 | 6'0" | WWE Universal Champion (1 Time), WWE Intercontinental Champion (2 Times), WWE United States Champion (3 Times), WWE Raw Tag Team Champion (1 Time), WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion (1 Time), NXT Champion (1 Time) |
Kevin Owens has always been one of the most loved wrestlers by the fans, regardless if he is a heel or a babyface, he is a fan favorite. This is not surprising considering KO is an extraordinary worker in the ring and on the microphone, as he shines in whatever he does. Owens always cuts great promos and delivers amazing matches, showcasing his talent, and fans will always love those wrestlers who are very talented.
Kevin Owens returned to SmackDown in 2023, and he has been feuding with Logan Paul over the WWE United States Championship. Surprisingly, Owens hasn't held a singles championship since the United States Championship in the summer of 2017. The former Universal Champion is still continuing to produce excellent matches, and fans want to see KO excel.
5 Becky Lynch Is One Of The Biggest Female Stars On The Main Roster
Big Time Becks Will Be Looking To Dethrone Rhea Ripley At WrestleMania 40
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2013-Present | 1/30/1987 | 5'6" | WWE Raw Women's Champion (2 Times), WWE SmackDown Women's Champion (4 Times), WWE Women's Tag Team Champion (1 Time), NXT Women's Champion (1 Time), Women's Royal Rumble match winner (2019) |
Becky Lynch is undoubtedly the most beloved female WWE wrestler of today and is also one of the most beloved of all time. Lynch oozes charisma, has a good look, and her aura is unique, not to mention her work both on the mic and in the ring is outstanding. Plus, "The Man" is a history maker, she has broken down barriers and left her mark on the wrestling industry. How not to love Becky Lynch?
4 Seth Rollins Has Been A Dominant World Heavyweight Champion
The Crowd Sings Seth Rollins' Theme Song
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2013-Present | 5/28/1986 | 6'1" | WWE Champion (2 Times), WWE Universal Champion (2 Times), World Heavyweight Champion (1 Time), WWE Intercontinental Champion (2 Times), WWE United States Champion (2 Times), WWE Raw Tag Team Champion (6 Times), NXT Champion (1 Time), Men's Royal Rumble match winner (2019), Money in the Bank winner (2014) |
Becky Lynch’s husband, Seth Rollins, is also one of the most loved WWE wrestlers right now, and that is evident when thousands of people sing his theme song in every single show. Rollins is undoubtedly one of the most talented performers of his generation, he has had a brilliant, successful career, full of memorable moments, and has been a key player for WWE in the last 10 years. So, it is no wonder he is the favorite superstar of countless fans.
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Seth Rollins has had an amazing run as World Heavyweight Champion. While some of his title matches were outstanding, others were disappointing.Seth Rollins defeated AJ Styles at Night of Champions 2023 to become the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion. The Visionary has been a fighting champion and he has fended off the likes of Damian Priest, Finn Balor, and Shinsuke Nakamura, and he even defended the title against two-time NXT Champion Bron Breakker in NXT. Rollins' "Visionary" theme song is popular and the crowd continues to sing-a-long to it when he makes his way down the aisle.
3 Cody Rhodes Is Still Looking To Finish The Story
The American Nightmare Is The Top Babyface In WWE
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2006-2016, 2022-Present | 6/30/1985 | 6'2" | WWE Intercontinental Champion (2 Times), WWE Raw Tag Team Champion (4 Times), WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion (1 Time), World Tag Team Champion (3 Times, Men's Royal Rumble match winner (2023, 2024) |
Cody Rhodes was booed in AEW, but when he returned to WWE that changed. "The American Nightmare" defeated none other than Seth Rollins three times in a row, including a Hell In A Cell match that established him as a megastar.
Fans loved seeing Cody back in WWE in better shape than ever, loved his commitment to the company by wrestling with a torn pec injury, and supported him in his feud against the great Roman Reigns. Despite his loss at WrestleMania 39, Cody Rhodes is still having the best time of his career and the fans are loving it.
2 Sami Zayn Has Yet To Win A World Championship In WWE
Sami Zayn Main Evented WrestleMania 39
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2013-Present | 7/12/1984 | 6'1" | WWE Intercontinental Champion (3 Times), WWE Raw Tag Team Champion (1 Time), WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion (1 Time), NXT Champion (1 Time) |
Currently, in WWE there is no wrestler more beloved than Sami Zayn. This guy was always very talented, but it was his storyline with The Bloodline that made him a top superstar. Sami Zayn stole the show week in and week out with his character work and also with his in-ring performances, in fact, fans and some wrestlers recognize that Sami has been WWE's MVP over the last year. Under normal circumstances, Sami Zayn would not even be considered to dethrone Roman Reigns, but Sami was so over that WWE higher-ups had a serious discussion about it. Sami didn't defeat Reigns, but he beat The Usos to create an unforgettable moment.
Sami Zayn's popularity in The Bloodline saw him as one of the most over-stars in WWE history. At WrestleMania 39, Zayn and Kevin Owens ended The Usos' record-breaking 622-day reign as the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. They held the titles for five months with the Judgment Day's Finn Balor and Damian Priest beating them for the titles at Payback 2023. It's interesting to see what's next in store for Zayn as fans will want to see Zayn have a run as a World Champion.
1 LA Knight Is Still Receiving Huge Pops
LA Knight Hasn't Won A Championship On The Main Roster Yet
WWE Tenure | Date Of Birth | Height | WWE Accomplishments |
|---|---|---|---|
2013-2014, 2021-Present | 11/1/1982 | 6'1" | Million Dollar Championship (1 Time) |
Arguably, there's no one in WWE getting a bigger reception than LA Knight. The Megastar is thriving as a babyface, and he has won several big matches recently. He scored a victory over the inaugural Universal Champion Finn Balor, he won a Battle Royal at SummerSlam, and he defeated two-time WWE Champion The Miz at Payback 2023.
Knight is yet to win a championship on the main roster, but his time will come as a champion. Knight's receptions can't be ignored and he's one of the best merchandise sellers in WWE at this current moment in time.
