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With SummerSlam fast approaching, we are entering the final few months of 2020. It has been a whirlwind year so far, with so many peculiar happenings. WWE has been confined to the Performance Center for their shows since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the product being pretty inconsistent in that time.
We have still received some great moments, as many deserving Superstars earned Championships in WWE. Drew McIntyre has been a popular Champion and so was Asuka before she lost her RAW Women's Championship to Sasha Banks. And there are another few stars could capture gold by SummerSlam, with Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton vying for the World titles on their respective brands.
However, there are a host of hungry WWE Superstars who are ready to break through and win titles. Some haven't won one in years while the others are relatively new to WWE. The fans though are completely behind them. It would be in WWE's best interests to push some of these names towards various title pictures.
They might hold the key to an upturn in ratings, as we head into a challenging final third of the year.
Here are five WWE Superstars who fans want to see hold a title by the end of 2020.
#5 Kevin Owens
After a stellar couple of years on the Championship front, Kevin Owens has not won a single title in WWE for over three years now. This is an utter travesty, considering his talent and all-round ability. Owens is constantly a highlight of RAW, even in his usual role nowadays merely as the host of his talk-show, 'The Kevin Owens Show'.
His competitive match against Randy Orton on RAW was a sign in the right direction but as of now, KO's primary role is to boost other Superstars around him. That is a responsibility only given to the best and most capable stars in WWE, but there has to be a time when he himself is elevated.
Hopefully, after SummerSlam, Owens gains more prominence once again. He could challenge Orton again if he wins the WWE Championship from Drew McIntyre at the event. Another option is a United States Title program with Apollo Crews, a possible vehicle for KO to return to his more ruthless side.
Despite an up-and-down few years, Kevin Owens remains relevant purely thanks to his own abilities. And the fans still love him. WWE must give KO the spotlight and allow him to shine like the excellent babyface he can be.
#4 Bianca Belair
There are several talented women on RAW who have their fair share of supporters. Fans have been behind Ruby Riott and, particularly, Liv Morgan recently. And it seems like the two of them are set to enter the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship picture soon.
But in terms of females on RAW who aren't close to contention, Bianca Belair might be the most popular one. She is an excellent athlete and has everything one needs to be a successful WWE Superstar. Belair is one of the most charismatic women in all of WWE, someone who should be a major hit on the main roster.
Belair became a star through her sensational performance in this year's Royal Rumble Match. Following her debut at WrestleMania, she hasn't done much. But now, the EST of WWE can finally sink her teeth into a proper story, alongside the Street Profits against Zelina Vega, Andrade, and Angel Garza.
Last week, we saw her attack Vega during a Twitch stream in her house, demonstrating her commitment to the story. Once this feud concludes, Bianca Belair should be pushed into the title picture. She would be one of the most popular RAW Women's Champions ever if WWE are to pull the trigger on her in the coming months.
#3 Mustafa Ali
It is pretty unfortunate that WWE does not see anything in Mustafa Ali. He can become a bonafide Superstar, one who transcends wrestling. Ali is a true reflection of everything that a great modern WWE Superstar should be. He is good at heart, can cut a good promo, is excellent in the ring, has the ability to make people feel, and is actively fighting for good.
Ali is one of the best babyfaces WWE has, but he is somehow stuck on Main Event just weeks after his return on RAW. After an electric start to his WWE main roster career on SmackDown, Ali seemed to be line for a WWE Championship match before injury struck.
He did get a title match but was merely a secondary player in the larger 'KofiMania' storyline. The former 205 Live star has had a rough time since then and after plans for the 'SmackDown Hacker' gimmick were seemingly shelved, Ali is now on the Red brand. Hopefully, WWE does give him something to do.
Mustafa Ali spoke about how him winning the United States Championship would represent a lot, considering his "face and name". He should be in a position like that by the end of the year. While his obvious capabilities as a wrestler cannot be denied, the message that could be sent with Ali as a Champion in WWE is bigger than anything else.
#2 Naomi
One of the most widely-supported Superstars recently, Naomi has always been a popular figure in WWE. She is amazingly athletic, capable in the ring, and can get over with any crowd. After an ill-advised Karaoke segment on SmackDown, there was an outpouring of support for Naomi, with #NaomiDeservesBetter trending on Twitter.
And depending on what happens in the tri-branded battle royal on SmackDown, Naomi could possibly be going into a title program with Bayley at SummerSlam. Whether or not it happens, expect WWE fans to remain vocal for the two-time SmackDown Women's Champion.
Her consistency over the past eight years warrants many more title reigns, which she, unfortunately, hasn't amassed. Naomi is one of the most popular WWE Superstars, as evidenced by the reaction to her surprising return during this year's Royal Rumble Match after a six-month hiatus.
There is a lot of stock in a Naomi title push in 2020 and with the support she has, seeing her be the one to end Bayley's long title reign on the Blue brand would make for a brilliant moment. WWE need to get that SmackDown Women's Title glowing once again.
#1 Big E
One of the most popular WWE Superstars today is somebody whose push is just getting started. With Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston out due to injury (Kofi Kingston has been given time off and written off TV for some weeks), it is time for Big E to take over the spotlight all on his own. And the fans cannot wait to see where he goes, following over five years of being part of the ever-consistent New Day.
Big E has it all. He is strong, quick, sharp, witty, and charismatic. The eight-time Tag Team Champion has everything going for him. And with an open book in front of him, it is up to Big E to become an absolute star on his own.
While his persona has not changed from the goofy and fun-loving giant he has been, Big E's improved in-ring game leads us to believe there are big plans for him. While a program with AJ Styles over the Intercontinental Championship is extremely mouth-watering, Big E is 100 percent WWE World Title material.
He might be one of the very few names who would not be booed if he defeated "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, the likely next Universal Champion. Big E is definitely going to be a star. It is just a matter of how far WWE is willing to go with him. If the fans had their way, he would likely be the face of SmackDown.
Either way, Big E must become a singles Champion in WWE before the end of the year. He is leaps and bounds ahead of what he was pre-New Day, both in terms of performance and public perception. The world is ready for Big E as the Universal Champion in 2020.
