"sports illustrated" described ziggler as "phenomenal in the ring, with the ability to carry an entertaining match with practically anyone on the wwe roster. his mic work is top-notch... and there is a genuine believability in his work." he is also noted for his "elite" ability to sell for his opponents. jim cornette praised ziggler and stated, "i knew he was a good athlete, [but] i never dreamed he was going to be the second coming of curt hennig."