Nic Nemeth

[9.0] "A man who didn't become what he has supposed to be. He could have been what Cody Rhodes is today, albeit much more entertaining and talented. Dolph was the ultimate company man and the whole package, gave his all for the company which didn't treat him any better than Fandango besides throwing away 2 meaningless world title reigns and the then hotch-potch IC title."

[8.0] "For years, Dolph Ziggler was one of the most underrated wrestlers in WWE and a wrestler that I didn't appreciate at the time, but revisiting his prime years I realize all his wasted potential, definitely one of my all-time favorites"

[6.0] "A forever "What if? " case in Pro Wrestling for WWE fans, but it doesn't change what he ended up actually being. A good wrestler who could sometimes have great matches. But those matches were too few and far between. Nothing more, nothing less."

[10.0] "Dolph Ziggler is the most entertaining performer in WWE history, in my opinion. His execution of moves is the closest WWE has come to perfection. I don't know why they never gave him a chance to be the main event guy--he literally lacked nothing."

[10.0] "Easily my favorite wrestler of all time. He bring genuine emotion and feeling to many of his promos, and often makes me feel a way that no other wrestler can. He is the best wrestler of all time, and has been for a very very long time."

[10.0] "My first favorite wrestler, Dolph will always have a special place in my heart. He was so good in ring and charismatic as hell. The most underused wrestler of the 2010s easily."

[8.0] "Some of the best bumps/selling I have ever seen & that being over the course of many years. Incredible worker & always made his opponents look good while maintaining belief/charisma. Memorable IC Title runs & 2011 World Heavyweight. Easily couldve been a top guy in any company or era given the opportunity/booking"

[8.0] "IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN HIM! Dolph Ziggler is one of the most athletic and consistent performers of his era. Known for his incredible bumping and crisp in-ring style, he elevates every match he's in. Though often underutilized, his ability to sell, adapt, and deliver strong promos has earned him lasting respect from fans and peers alike."

[9.0] "I liked this guy a lot when i was a kid, he was a very good technician, and an amazing seller. WWE should've given him a lot more credit than this."

[9.0] "My Rating 9.4 It just amazes me when you see a talent like Dolph Ziggler starting his career as a member of Spirits Squad and then become the superstar he is today when he is given a chance. Seems like he is even more motivated to be the top guy now that he is wrestling on the independent wrestling promotions."

[10.0] "There isn'a thing this guy can't do. He's on the level of Kenny Omega and they are both better than Ospreay and Ricochet. There isn't a wrestler he can't pull a good match from. Deserved much better in WWE, but at least he won the World Heavyweight Championship."

[5.0] "Ziggler is very athletic and can bump his ass off with the best of them, but unfortunately, there's not much to his character in my opinion outside of that. His voice is very grating during promos and really lacks that "it" factor that guys of his size usually need to succeed. He can be a very solid mid-carder at times and can help elevate an up-and-coming talent but I don't view him much more highly than that."

[7.0] "He was my favourite wrestler in one day but we have to admit that he's responsible for how his career went even after leaving wwe he just proved more that he's just a B+ player which we can say wasted potential"

[8.0] "An underappreciated wrestler. Lots of charisma and in-ring skill. A wrestler that hardly disappointed, and yet, he was mostly an afterthought in WWE. That doesn't take from the fact that he has all what's needed in a great wrestler."

[7.0] "I always appreciated Dolph Ziggler, but the dude was in WWE way too long by the time he left. It's cool he left and is trying to make an impact (pun not intended) elsewhere, because he's a good wrestler and he was never going beyond the middle of the card in WWE. I think he did tend to oversell quite a bit."

[8.0] "Everyone says he is underrated and deserved better runs in WWE. I think he's a good mid-carder with 1 exceptional talent. He may be the best seller in all of wrestling. Very few people can make moves look so impactful and for that, he will always be better than the general mid-card talent."

[7.0] "Nic Nemeth, better known as Dolph Ziggler, has long been one of wrestlings most underrated in-ring performers. What sets him apart is his exceptional ability to sell for his opponents. Whether its taking a simple bump or a major spot, Ziggler has a unique talent for making every move look devastating. This skill alone has elevated countless matches, turning them into memorable bouts that stick with fans long after the bell rings. Throughout his career, Ziggler has delivered some of his best work outside the main event scene. Matches like his clash with Edge at the Royal Rumble in 2011 or his bout against CM Punk at the 2012 Royal Rumble stand out as prime examples of his ability to steal the show, even when he wasnt in the spotlight. His rivalry with The Miz over the Intercontinental title further solidified his reputation as a workhorse, consistently putting on high-quality matches that resonated with fans. Of course, Zigglers career hasnt been without its ups and downs. There have been moments when his character felt flat, and his promo skills have occasionally been hit or miss. But when hes on his game with the mic, he can deliver some truly compelling promos that remind everyone of his veteran status and charisma. His recent run in TNA has only reinforced his staying power, with his Ironman match against Josh Alexander serving as a testament to his enduring talent after more than 15 years in the business. While there have been times when Ziggler wasnt lighting up the wrestling world, its clear that when hes on, theres no one better than Nic Nemeth. His dedication, skill, and passion for wrestling have made him a standout performer, and his ability to still put on clinic-like matches after so many years is nothing short of impressive. Ziggler may not always get the recognition he deserves, but to those who have followed his career closely, hes undeniably one of the best."

[9.0] "Nic Nemeth is a fantastic wrestler that I've always rooted for and really enjoy watching. Ever since I was younger I always rooted for Nemeth back when he was Dolph Ziggler. He's a great talker and real fun and entertaining. his current stuff on the Indy's and TNA is going really good and I'm super excited to see what he'll do next."

[8.0] "Nic Nemeth was one of the most underrated wrestlers in the last 10 years. Now the fact of seeing him win gold in TNA, NJPW, etc. I'm so happy for him. Today Nic Nemeth can expose his real in-ring level, and his real creative level because he is a total package wrestler. He has everything : Still physically impressive despite he his 44. Has an amateur wrestling background, athletic and good in the ring. Nic can make us feel incredible emotions on the microphone or in his storylines and of course, how can we not mention his selling level. Nic Nemeth, 2024 always to show the world."

[10.0] "Dolph Ziggler in my view is one of the best of his generation and with a multitude of championships and accomplishments, he is also one of the most decorated to not quite reach the top of the card. Ziggler is a mix of Mr Perfect and Shawn Michaels with a Billy Gunn aesthetic, he's a fantastic arrogant heel but works well from beneath too as a fighting babyface (a transition similar to yet another bleached blonde Steve Corino). His promo work is deeply underrated too, often wildly passionate and compelling. Booking has always been the issue for Dolph, despite fighting his way up to World Championship status from cheerleader and caddy. Despite a great run on top of the mid-card, Ziggler has two of the least credibly presented world title runs in history and despite excellent promo work he became the boy who cried wolf as he lost title match after title match. As a fan, I wish Ziggler had left WWE a couple of years ago and moved on to a different promotion. But if he's happy carrying Goldberg to a fun segment and putting over Otis then I can't tell him he's wrong. 2024 Update: I wasn't happy to see Ziggler lose his job, of course, but the post-WWE run (which had dipped again after his NXT Championship reign) hasn't been a disappointment thus far. So far he has held five titles, including NJPW gold and two PWI recognised World Championships in AAA and TNA (his WSW title is also a fairly notable Australian title and SCX is a solid Indiana-based title)."

[10.0] "Almost everyone I know says that Nic should go to AEW, but I think TNA is quite suitable for him. I hope he can win the TNA World Championship. He didn't have a chance at WWE and has been in the second or third tier. It shows that he works hard in both TNA and the independent world. He really loves wrestling"

[9.0] "Going back to the old days of 2014, Dolph Ziggler/Nic was the first superstar I became a fan of in WWE and wrestling as a whole. He was definitely the showman and still is. I think his time in WWE was a huge waste of his potential to be one of the faces of the company, but now I'm happy that he's reclaiming all that and becoming a multi-champion in other promotions. He's an excellent heel and one of the best sellers I've ever seen in the business, truly solid and memorable wrestler."

[7.0] "Dolph Ziggler is very solid and one of the most underrated wrestlers of his generation, he always worked very hard and has been reliable in his entire career. He's one of the most genuine and unselfish guys in the industry. This guy puts other wrestlers over like nobody, his selling is simply outstanding, and he steals the show in basically every match he's in."

[6.0] "In WWE, I'd say Nemeth warranted a 7/10 rating, mostly for his earlier work, but in general he's been fairly lacking in my eyes for quite some time. His run in NJPW has been unimpressive and his work in IMPACT and AAA has largely been lacking. He is currently an incredibly weak promo, something I don't remember being so bad in his WWE run, and his selling has been almost Michaels/Hogan levels of bad in Japan. For his early career he gains some extra points, but for his admittedly short run outside he gets knocked down at least a point."

[7.0] "This guy is really really good at what he does and was criminally underused by the WWE in my opinion, one of the best sellers in the modern day business Ziggler/Nemeth can have a good match with most anyone."

[8.0] "One of my favorite wrestlers ever since I got back into wrestling in 2010. He sold me with his selling and his mat wrestling background and his series with Bryan in late 2010 cemented his place as new favorite wrestler and I've been a mark since. He knows how to tell a story just from his selling and has such a natural babyface way of selling. After his Survivor Series 2014 performance, he should have been a bonafide main event star but the powers that be just didn't want to pull the trigger. At least he had a great reign as IC champ during that time and brought some much needed prestige back to that title. I'm excited to see what he does in TNA and NJPW but he really needs to work on his strikes and get a new finisher because the Zig Zag / Danger Zone just is not emphatic enough to end matches, especially not in a promotion like NJPW."

[8.0] "The man had a lot of potential. He's one of those guys that had 95 potential but ended up with an 81 overall due to circumstances and even injuries. I wouldn't say he was ever one of the best worker in the world. But he definitely had potential to be one if he had the window and proper platform to showcase that work rate. We may or may not still see a glimpse of that in the future if he ever decides to go do indies or NJPW."

[9.0] "There isn't someone more underrated than Nic Nemeth / Dolph Ziggler. Maybe his character wasn't really interesting early in WWE, but he quickly showed how talented and priceless he can be for any company."

"Solid wrestler and decent promo. This guy had some silly gimmicks back in the day but if there's anything that really makes him stand out it's his selling skills."

[7.0] "He's a very, very solid wrestler who has it all aside from the one thing that really elevates a guy from being an solid worker to actual superstar (I know, WWE term but it's true.) I can't put my finger on what exactly he is "missing" but you look at somebody like Randy Orton, who isn't exactly the most exciting nor revolutionary wrestler, but it's a night and day difference between the two in regards to their ability to be a larger than life "superstar". Ziggler doesn't do anything overly exciting or noteworthy in matches, he's capable of having a good match and performing to a high standard, but he lacks that one thing. Now I'm writing this, I guess the one thing he's really missing is a good finisher? The Zig Zag just doesn't cut it, it's a very boring move and copying the Superkick isn't exactly going to do him any favours. Excited to see what he's going to do outside of WWE but he'll absolutely be doing the same old, same old moves and gimmick."

"I think Dolph was too nice to succeed, he had the talent and the skills needed but i guess he never fought his way backstage by stomping on others like big names did at his time. One of the bests, for sure."

[7.0] "Although he had been basically non-existent on WWE TV for a while, I sure am gonna miss Dolph's perfect selling every time he steps in the ring. With how over he was in 2016 as a babyface, I believe that he deserved more than the Intercontinental title because both of his World Heavyweight title runs were pretty lackluster, especially the first one (if you can even call it a reign). But because of his bad booking towards the last year or two of his stint, he doesn't get as high of a rating from me as he would normally."

[10.0] "A sad, silent end to a near 20 year long span with WWE for Dolph Ziggler just to be another budget cut. But one companies loss is another's to gain and there is much to be gained with Nic Nemeth. Has always been an undervalued performer and I can look forward now to see the matches I've always dreamed to see him wrestle against. Be it a singles run or a tag team with his younger brother Ryan, the man has yet to disappoint me."

[7.0] "Ziggler is an amazing athlete and phenomenal performer who can make so many people look good with his 10/10 selling and his fantastic heel work, but from around 2013-2017 Dolph Ziggler was an amazing babyface and it is such a shame he never was considered to really be a consistent main eventer as his feud with the Miz was very good and made smackdown in 2016 a must see, but now a days he is just kind of hanging around I think his inability to change characters or reinvent himself got in his way as he has been the same guy for the better part of 10 years."

[9.0] "Example of a great talker, even better wrestler and unfortunately an example of bad booking. This guy is a complete package, has the looks, has the physique, the in ring skills, mic skills but is severely underbooked. Has been a mid-carder for a long time now but still puts on bangers even now when he's way past his prime now. Sad to see how he puts so much into his craft yet is still underappreciated by WWE. Would have been a 10/10 if he was booked perfectly and company took advantage of his potential but still he deserves 9 for his dedication. I acknowledge him"

[7.0] "Severely underutilized and underappreciated, would have a higher score if his career was more consistently booked, but sadly it is what it is."

[6.0] "Take Billy Gunns look and combine him with Shawn Michaels athletic bumping ability and you got Ziggler. Fine for the IC title competition but I could never get behind him as being a big dog."

"Dolph Ziggler is an amazing wrestler. I think he is the best seller ever as he can make anything look good honestly. He is also always reliable when it comes to putting on a good match. You know that if Ziggler is in the ring, you're going to be entertained."

"His cash in and the survivor series match showcase that sky is the limit for this guy. He has largely played it safe himself (i.e. did not experiment with other companies), which is probably one of the reasons WWE hasn't really pushed him in a while. GOAT seller, All-time in-ring storyteller, cuts good promos once in a while."

[9.0] "Even with some sort of successes in his career, in overall looking this guy is underrated. After Survivor Series 2014 he is consistently involving in worse and worse storylines and constellations which makes him unable to show his very solid side."

[8.0] "An all around talent who is so good that it hurts him more than it helps him. Legitimate wrestling background as an amateur wrestler. I think he's still the record holder at Kent State for most career wins in the history of the school. Versatile in ring worker who can work with anyone on the roster, who has any kind of style, and have a great match whether he's the prima donna heel or the underdog babyface. Can put on match of the night candidates when given the proper time and allowed to. Great pacing in his matches, great timing, great facials, can bump real well, and his selling (while sometimes over the top) is some of the very best of the modern era. As a promo, I think he's excellent there too regardless of his role because wrestling is his passion at the core and the athlete in him makes him so competitive when it comes to it, and that side of him shines best on the mic."

[7.0] "A fantastic underdog babyface and a solid wrestler you'd always want around to elevate other guys. Very dependable despite not having the intangibles to make it to the top of the card, but Dolph realises this and knows his role and does it well."

[10.0] "My favorite underdog in my early teens during the 2012-2016 period. Although he had some main event moments and although we have witnessed some satisfying payoffs, he never really was given the main event spot he deserved. Yes, he is main event material. One of the best technical wrestler in the company, top seller, solid to memorable promos, good look, natural connection with the fans. Love this guy."

[7.0] "He's firmly cemented in the lower midcard now but 2012-2014 Dolph deserved multiple title runs. Him and Shelton Benjamin are my two biggest "what ifs" in pro wrestling."

[8.0] "What a good time WWE gave us with Dolph Ziggler about a decade ago, now he is just a shadow of his former self, but he was always a good wrestler who did his job."

[9.0] "The fact that this guy never stayed on top hurts, but I have to admit it was his fault. However, this is not something to consider here. He's excellent as a heel or face, has the best selling in the modern era in my opinion, in-ring and micskills on point, I can't see anything dull about Ziggler."

[10.0] "A phenomenal talent. We all know he can work, and oh that boy can sell. Go and watch his promo on how you can work so hard and receive nothing in the end. 11/10"

[10.0] "Imo always been extremely underrated. Whether it was in the ring or in the mic Dolph had always excelled and exceeded expectations. He survived the Spirit Squad gimmick and completely reinvented himself. Wish he got a longer world title run"

[8.0] "One of the best performers in the WWE ring today. He's very entertaining to watch and when he is given a chance, he's great on a mic too! He had a rough start, I personally am not a fan of Spirit Squad, but later a fine heel, and even later he along with The Miz defined the WWE IC Title. Today, his role is a bit different, he uses his selling abilities to push some new and/or smaller guys, which is fine by me, but I really would like to see him in the WWE Title picture, at least once before he retires. Overall, my favourite wrestler."

[8.0] "Ziggler is a wrestler I had to grow up to to appreciate. And there is something to appreciate; very good in the ring, especially at "selling" moves, hardly anyone can make an opponent's attack as devastating as Zigg, plus, Zigg is good with a microphone. From the perspective of recent years, it can be considered underappreciated, it is "thrown to be devoured" as the "first victim" for NXT players such as Nakamura, Corbin, Breeze and Roode. However, I hope that we will see his renaissance again, reign with WWE or IC title or tag team with Miz on, which probably many people are waiting for."