I thought he was better in XXX, but I still didn't like him. He's just boring to me. his matches are good. and he's good wrestler. But personally I'm just not really entertained by him. In the ring..sure, not especially though. I'd watch a Daniels match more for who his opponent is. Plus abowen33's love for him, adds to my hate.
To me Daniels is the definition of SOLID. I can't really knock him in any way. But IMO, he's does nothing great either.