I usually agree with alot of your posts, but I disagree here.
They guy was arguably the 3rd most over singles competitor in the WWE around Wrestlemania last year. And he got there organically, solely through his in-ring prowess. No real singles storylines/feuds, and he did it as technically a heel, with the Real Americans.
May be my bias blinding me, but I honestly believe you give him a face turn and legitimate push, he could get right back to where he was in a few months time.
You can't tell me he wouldn't be able to do anything Ryback and Sheamus have been doing as upper midcard faces. Only difference is the wrestling would be 10x better.
And if you stop with the over scripted nonsense and let him talk naturally and just be himself, He'd be just fine on the mic.
He looked solid here. Confident, and clear spoken. I ain't saying he's the next Rock, but he'd more then good enough considering how much better he is in the ring then 99% of the Main Roster.
HOWEVER
I totally would be all for him and Balor putting on some 10 star matches, no doubt. :draper2