We are now closing in on the final weeks of the 2010s decade. It's time to brace ourselves for the 2020s - where the world of wrestling promises to offer plenty of change.
The 2010s marked another decade full of surprises and memorable moments in wrestling. Some household names like Randy Orton, John Cena, Triple H, and AJ Styles continued to shine as main eventers, while other wrestling icons took major steps back for various reasons (age, injuries, etc).
As we count down the final days of the 2010s, it's a fun time to look back on the five wrestlers who rose up big this decade - as well as five who faltered.
10 Rose Up: Finn Balor
Balor joined New Japan Pro-Wrestling in 2006, but he became a bigger household name here in the 2010s. In 2013, he fronted the legendary "Bullet Club" stable, emerging as their leader (his ring name was "Prince Devitt" at the time).
In 2014, Balor would sign with WWE, and he reported to the NXT brand. Two years later, Balor debuted on the main roster - becoming the inaugural Universal Champion at SummerSlam 2016. Unfortunately, a shoulder injury forced Balor to relinquish the title a day later.
Balor became a top main event talent in both NJPW and WWE in the same decade. Not many wrestlers can brag about doing this in two separate promotions.
9 Faltered: Rob Van Dam
The former ECW legend and WWE Champion had some success when he joined TNA, even winning the brand's World Championship on one occasion in 2010. But compare RVD's 2010s to the '90s and 2000s, and you won't see quite as much to celebrate.
RVD's time in TNA simply wasn't as exciting as what we saw in ECW and WWE. His short-lived return to the latter in 2013-14 didn't amount to much, either. At this point, you have to wonder if RVD is pondering retirement in the near future.
8 Rose Up: Kofi Kingston
Kingston was used as a part-timer during his first few years in WWE, even winning the United States Championship on one instance in 2009. But the 2010s marked a true turning point in his career, all for the better.
Along with Xavier Woods and Big E, Kingston formed the beloved "New Day" stable, one that figures to land all three in the Hall of Fame. Kingston also enjoyed an emotional and glorious run with the WWE Championship after defeating Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 35.
The WWE Universe always had a soft spot for Kingston, even when he wasn't at the top of the card. Now, he's among the company's marquee talents.
7 Faltered: Kane
In Kane's defense, it was always going to be hard to repeat all of the success and memorable moments he experienced in the '90s and 2000s. There was really nothing more he needed to accomplish once the 2010s rolled around.
He became the World Heavyweight Champion at the 2010 Money in the Bank pay-per-view, but truth be told, it was a lackluster reign that felt a little meaningless. The "Corporate Kane" and Authority allegiance dragged on for too long.
In the later years of the 2010s, Kane was used to put over younger talents like Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman. And now that he's entered a career in politics, it's safe to say that there are no more great chapters for Kane to write in his wrestling career.
6 Rose Up: Becky Lynch
Lynch had to work in various promotions across the world early in her career. She suffered a serious head injury in 2006, which jeopardized her career. But when Lynch signed with WWE in 2013, it changed the direction of the women's wrestling division forever.
"The Irish Lass Kicker" dazzled with incredible in-ring work and a charismatic persona. But it was her attempted heel turn at SummerSlam 2018 that catapulted Lynch to the top of the wrestling world.
Rather than become the villain, Lynch became the new No. 1 babyface in the women's division. She took part in the main event of WrestleMania 35, winning a triple threat match against Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey. Lynch has earned her self-proclaimed "The Man" moniker because she has completely changed the wrestling landscape here in the 2010s.
5 Faltered: Mick Foley
Foley left the WWE in 2008 after working on commentary, and he joined the rival TNA promotion shortly after. But Foley's run with the company wasn't anything spectacular nor memorable, and he was out by 2011.
The WWE Hall of Famer would return to Vince's promotion soon after and even took part in the 2012 Royal Rumble. After WWE went back to the brand split in 2016, Foley was also the general manager of Raw for one year, but it didn't exactly go as well as we had hoped.
As much as we all love Foley, he probably should have just retired from in-ring competition by the time the 2010s had rolled around.
4 Rose Up: Seth Rollins
After a three-year stint in Ring of Honor, Seth Rollins signed with WWE in 2010 and reported to Florida Championship Wrestling (later NXT).
Rollins was the frontman of The Shield, the most beloved and successful WWE stable of the decade. Once the trio split, he embarked on a main event singles push, even winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 31.
Since joining WWE's main roster, Rollins has won two Universal Championships, two WWE Championships as well as the 2019 men's Royal Rumble. He's also a triple crown champion. If that's not rising in a single decade, what is?
3 Faltered: The Undertaker
The Undertaker transitioned to a part-time role here in the 2010s, and though he's put on a handful of clinical matches, this decade simply doesn't match up with what he accomplished in the '90s and 2000s.
There was the heartbreaking WrestleMania streak stopper against Brock Lesnar. There was a disappointing WrestleMania 33 showdown against Roman Reigns, as well as a disastrous bout with Goldberg at Super ShowDown 2019.
The two matches against Triple H last year (at Super ShowDown in Australia and Crown Jewel) left a lot to be desired, too. From 2014 onward, it was not the greatest stretch run in Undertaker's legendary career.
2 Rose Up: Daniel Bryan
Bryan worked for various promotions during the 2000s, including WWE and Ring of Honor. But when he made a full time return to WWE in the 2010s, Bryan took the entire show to another level.
He became the brand new No. 1 babyface, around the time when John Cena was losing his status as the "the guy." Bryan headlined WrestleMania XXX and became the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, in what turned out to be a career-defining victory for the ages.
Head injuries forced Bryan to retire in 2016, but he'd make an emotional return to the ring two years later. At the tail end of the 2010s, you're looking at a five-time World Champion as well as a Grand Slam Champion. Without Bryan, it's impossible to know what WWE would have looked like today.
1 Faltered: Big Show
The World's Largest Athlete enjoyed two World Heavyweight Championship reigns this decade, and he even headlined Survivor Series 2013. So no, it wasn't a disastrous decade for Big Show by any means.
But his run as the World Heavyweight Champion just didn't feel right, and WWE failed to book him with the right opponents. That's not Big Show's fault by any means, but it's hard to find many highlights for him in the 2010s, especially in the second half of the decade.
Since 2015, WWE has really just been using him to help put other superstars over - namely Braun Strowman. Injuries have limited his in-ring action since 2017, and it's only a matter of time until the future Hall of Famer retires.