Alberto Del Rio. I don't get the overwhelming resentment towards him. This year especially he really stepped it up in the ring. He also convinced me that a Del Rio face turn could actually work and that he can fly without Ricardo's help (I miss that pair though, what's Ricardo going to do now? I don't envy the creatives there). You also can't deny what a natural champion he looks like.
Btw I think it was me who nominated AJ Lee for this. Can't remember why, I just think she deserves more credit sometimes.