WWE.com has a new article and poll up discussing which up-and-comer will be the next WWE Champion. Big E Langston and Antonio Cesaro are currently dominating the fan polls at 31% and 48%, respectively.
Antonio Cesaro – 48%
Big E Langston – 31%
Roman Reigns – 10%
Cody Rhodes – 4%
Goldust – 3%
Ryback – 3%
Bray Wyatt – 1%
As you'll notice, not all of the potential future WWE Champions are newcomers, with long-time veteran and current tag team champion Goldust added to the mix. ECW legend Joey Styles wrote up the article on Goldust, stating "wrestling isn't a young man's game anymore" and listing his 20 title runs between WWE and WCW. The overwhelming favorite seems to be "Real American" member Antonio Cesaro, who dot com staff member Zach Linder actually lists as a former Ring of Honor, Chikara, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Pro Wrestling Noah talent.
It is interesting to note how well Shield strong-man Roman Reigns is doing in the poll, and that his tag team partners Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose aren't even listed.
