I'll say it since he's returning in a few weeks...I've never been a big Batista fan, particularly when he's a face. I'm afraid he'll get a big "nostalgia" pop and be the same boring character he was during every face run he's had. Now, if he were to return and become a heel, there's a solid chance I'd be interested in him.
Guys who've been around: I never understood the love Zack Ryder got. It was interesting that he basically built himself around his Youtube show, but, once he got popular (and got the US Title), I just lost interest in the guy. It's like he just stopped developing. I also don't get the Kofi Kingston love. He's an exciting in-ring performer, but his character (if he even has a character) is just dull.
As for the past, I'd go with Scott Hall once he got to WCW (when he was Razor, he was actually entertaining...once he lost the characterization, his character just seemed silly) and I have to agree with those underwhelmed by "Hacksaw" JIm Duggan.
Oh, and X-Pac, of course.
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