Breakthrough of the Year 2014

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LAST YEAR'S WINNER: N/A. This category last appeared in 2011, when Zack Ryder won.

 

The nominations have been counted, now it's time to vote for your breakthrough act of the year for 2014!

 

Who broke through in 2014? Feel free to give reasons for your choice below.

 

The shortlist is:

 

CHARLOTTE

 

 

Ric Flair's daughter who became a star in her own right on NXT this year.

 

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DAMIEN MIZDOW

 

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Caught on as a mega-popular face in the last few months of the year.

 

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DEAN AMBROSE

 

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Despite being US Champion at the start of the year, became a true singles star in 2014.

 

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FINN BALOR

 

 

New Japan star debuted in NXT and made a major impression pretty much straight away.

 

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LUKE HARPER

 

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Had some great matches with the Wyatt Family, then broke out in singles.

 

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PAIGE

 

 

Made her main roster debut the night after WrestleMania and won the Divas Title on her first night.

 

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PRINCE PUMA

 

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Breakout high-flying star of Lucha Underground.

 

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RUSEV

 

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Debuted at the Royal Rumble, dominated all year long, ended up US Champion.

 

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SAMI ZAYN

 

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NXT star whose popularity and standing grew throughout 2014.

 

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TYLER BREEZE

 

 

Selfie-taking heel star of NXT.