Top 5: Reigns, Miz, and The Best Promos Of 2017

One of the biggest ways wrestling has evolved during “the WrestleMania era” is the use of promos to sell the product. It’s gotten to the point where a performer needs to be just as good on the microphone as they are in the ring, and even a performer with the most basic in-ring abilities can shine thanks to their mic skills.

2017 left us with no shortage of amazing promos, and narrowing it down to a Top 5 was a very, very hard task! Thirteen made it to consideration, and all 13 are included here. Take a look and let me know if your favorite made the list.

5 – The Miz owns Enzo Amore on MizTV – WWE Raw – September 11, 2017

The Miz really lays into Enzo Amore in what are probably Enzo Amore’s last moments as a face. This obviously doesn’t hurt Enzo in the end, but is also The Miz at his finest.

4 – Chris Jericho challenges Kenny Omega for Wrestle Kingdom 12 – NJPW Power Struggle – November 5, 2017

Chris Jericho sets up his “Alpha vs. Omega” showdown with Kenny Omega in this surprise promo. Up to this point, many were speculating that we’d see this match on a cruise-ship in the fall. Now it’s taking place in front of over 30,000 fans in the Tokyo Dome.

3 – Roman Reigns “This Is My Yard Now” Promo – WWE Raw – April 3, 2017

Roman Reigns needed but five words to deliver one amazing promo, but it was arguably the strongest five words spoken by anyone all year.

2 – Alexa Bliss/Mickie James dueling promos – WWE Raw – September 25, 2017

Easily the year’s most underrated promo, Alexa Bliss is at her scathing heel best, and Mickie James was established as a legitimate contender for the Raw Women’s Championship in a matter of minutes. Mickie’s mic skills are one of the least appreciated things in all of WWE, and that’s a shame.

1 – T he New Day vs. Usos Rap Battle – WWE Smackdown – July 4, 2017

The New Day and The Usos were obviously given a ton of leeway on this Fourth Of July promo, and they delivered—BIG TIME. This was entertaining, but also very pointed. It’s the kind of promo where you either agree to get personal beforehand, or you profusely apologize afterwards.

Honorable Mentions

John Cena did some amazing promo work this year, delivering two very similar promos with Roman Reigns and AJ Styles. Both served the same purpose, although “Big Match John” came out on opposite ends of the results when the final bell rang on each.

John Cena vs Roman Reigns Contract Signing – Raw, August 28, 2017

John Cena & AJ Styles Royal Rumble Go-Home Promo – WWE Smackdown – January 24, 2017

The rest of the Honorable Mentions, in chronological order:

Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens’ Festival of Friendship – WWE Raw – February 13, 2017

Christopher Daniels’ pre-ROH World Championship win – ROH website – March 6, 2017

Big Cass Officially Breaks Up With Enzo Amore – WWE Raw – June 26, 2017

Kenny Omega closes out NJPW G1 Special In USA – New Japan – July 2, 2017

Kevin Owens headbuts Vince McMahon – WWE Smackdown, September 12, 2017

Smackdown puts Raw “Under Siege” – WWE Raw – October 23, 2017

“Woken” Matt Hardy debuts opposite Bray Wyatt – WWE Raw – December , 2017