2. Curtis Axel
Being a Paul Heyman guy means you need to be a main event guy. Rob Van Dam, CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar are guys that you know have their spot in the company. Axel winning the IC Title was nice, but not necessary. Why? Who did he face a month ago and at what point on Raw? Who did he face this week and at what point on Raw? If he holds the mid card title, holds the briefcase, and cashes in, he is IT. Axel needs this so he does not get associated with guys like Miz, Barrett, and other mid card guys. He needs this as much as anyone because he cannot go from Cena to Cara. Axel must be seen as important every single week and a briefcase makes you must watch. Curtis Axel was not involved in either ladder match, which is a HUGE mistake. Axel will get nowhere if he has to face Miz time and time again. Look at where Wade Barrett is. Axel could be used in a Punk/Lesnar angle but he really could use the briefcase to become the most important guy to watch for in the next year.