Several ESPN writers have compiled a new article listing talents who they feel have been the most underutilized talents in WWE in 2017, and the list includes names like Dolph Ziggler, Finn Balor, Rusev, The WWE Universal Title and more. Below are reasons why two particular staffers chose Samoa Joe and The Cruiserweight Division as a whole:

Samoa Joe

After a strong two-year run in NXT, where he was champion twice, Samoa Joe has had difficulty making an impact on the main roster. Since his debut on Monday Night Raw on Jan. 30, Samoa Joe has gotten lost in the shuffle. He’s gone 3-3 in pay-per-view matches this year; only one of those wins came in a one-on-one match. Less notable still was his most recent “win” as a member of Team Raw in this year’s Survivor Series; Joe was the first member of Team Raw eliminated that night and was unable to eliminate any members of Team SmackDown. Considering his work in the past, Samoa Joe should be a bigger threat in the Universal title picture. (Meghan Tobin)

The cruiserweights

In 2016, WWE held the Cruiserweight Classic, a much-anticipated tournament that far exceeded expectations. Immediately thereafter, it introduced the cruiserweight championship, established the cruiserweight division and launched 205 Live to showcase a division that had captured the imagination and excitement of the WWE Universe. The company seemed to be heavily invested in the success of the cruiserweights, but that was a year ago.

In 2017, this division has been treated like a complete afterthought, despite tremendous matches and rivalries involving dynamic stars like Austin Aries and Neville; the former is already gone, and the latter is in purgatory after last appearing on WWE TV in late September. WWE even announced a new show, Mixed Match Challenge, scheduled to air live in the same exact time slot as 205 Live currently airs, so expect this trend to continue into 2018.

It’s unfortunate, because some of the best wrestlers in the company’s history have been cruiserweights, and some of the best wrestlers on the current roster are cruiserweights. While the wrestlers will shoulder most of the blame, the division is not struggling due to lack of talent. Ultimately, the company is responsible. (Greg Hyde)

Ember Moon to Defend NXT Title Against Absolution Member

As seen on WWE NXT last night, it was announced that Ember Moon will defend her NXT Women’s Title against Absolution member Sonya Deville on next week’s episode of NXT. Despite being a main roster member, Deville cut a promo on NXT last night saying her time is not yet done in NXT, and she is coming for Moon’s Title:

#Absolution‘s @SonyaDevilleWWE vows to defeat @WWENXT #WomensChampion @WWEEmberMoon NEXT WEEK! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/mEgX3SGikf

— WWE (@WWE) December 21, 2017

.@wwenxt We shall see what you got @SonyaDevilleWWE … #MythRises #Shenom #NXTWomensChampion https://t.co/JdiiK1DgH9

— Ember Moon (@WWEEmberMoon) December 21, 2017

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