WWE kicks off each year with a bang as January marks Royal Rumble season with WrestleMania shortly thereafter.

Fans should keep an eye out for a handful of promising talent.

The WWE likes to invest in bright, young names once the main-eventers have drawn the big bucks for WrestleMania in April.  The list of future stars includes some names fans would expect and some they wouldn't.
 
Dolph Ziggler seems to be on the cusp of becoming a perennial main-eventer.  But how long will it be until his first legitimate world-title reign?

Wade Barrett has risen from the ashes during his feud with Randy Orton.

Brodus Clay has funked his way into our hearts.  How long can he keep up the funk before what appears to be an inevitable "monster" heel turn?
 
Big Nasty and B/R Video are back to bring you a crystal ball that holds the answers to the WWE's future.

Just how bright is it?   
 

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