WWE Superstars who will win gold in 2019

Depending on the division, several titles within the WWE often see four or more title changes in any given year. The United States and Intercontinental Championships have both already changed hands four times in 2019, and the year isn't technically half over.

This year has also seen four different teams claim the SmackDown Tag Team titles, as the Bar started the year off with the titles but lost to the gimmick team of Shane McMahon and the Miz. They then lost the titles to the Usos a month later while the Usos dropped the titles to the Hardyz on the SmackDown after WrestleMania 35.

The Hardyz, as we all know, were forced to relinquish the titles shorty thereafter due to an unfortunate injury to Jeff Hardy. And with that, the Planet's Champions became the fourth team to win the right to be called SmackDown Tag Team Champs.

Since the nature of some titles is to change hands frequently throughout the year, it offers a handful of superstars the chance to become a champion at any given point. Due to the insane and chaotic nature of the new 24/7 Title, that belt and its eventual winners aren't going to be included here. There could be five changes between now and Monday's Raw.

Titles used to have more meaning, but with the new reality of constant title changes, that meaning has diminished greatly. The new title furthers that idea. Despite that, there will be several WWE superstars who capture gold in 2019. Here are seven bets to win titles before the end of the year.

#7 The Kabuki Warriors

The Kabuki mask Asuka wears to the ring helped lead to the team's new name

NXT-version Asuka could have already won the Women's Tag Team titles by herself. But since NXT and the main roster are two different entities, Asuka lost some of the aura that built her as an undefeated juggernaut.

It wasn't her fault at all, but the main roster is booked by someone who doesn't even watch NXT. Even though that may be the case, it's already become apparent that Asuka and Kairi Sane are two of the best performers on SmackDown. Because of that, they have already netted wins over the current champions, the IIconics, in various matches.

They did not have a bout at Money in the Bank or even on the following SmackDown, but a showdown is clearly doing to happen soon. It might be on another episode of SmackDown or at Stomping Grounds, but the best bet is that the Kabuki Warriors will claim the tag titles before SummerSlam.

Ricochet

If Mr. McMahon actually hears the crowd's reaction to Ricochet during his matches, then a title reign is definitely in the future of 'the One and Only.' He routinely wowed the crowd before Money in the Bank and did so during the match. Some of the bumps he took were among the hardest in the history of the match.

And if any further proof of his popularity was needed, despite losing, his stock rose even higher on Raw in a fantastic encounter against Cesaro. Both men are great at what they do, and Cesaro was the perfect man for Ricochet to hit moves off of.

Since he's likely not destined for the Universal Championship any time soon, that leaves him to battle for the US Championship or the Raw Tag Team titles. His team with Aleister Black was disbanded during the Superstar Shake Up, so that leaves him likely challenging for the US Championship within the next few months.

Rey Mysterio did just take the title from Samoa Joe, but he's injured again and might have to drop the belt back to Joe or someone else. Joe would be a great foil for Ricochet, and like Cesaro, would be someone that can usually work well with any size star.

Ricochet might not win it right away, but he's already incredibly over with the audience due to his move set. That will hopefully press Creative to give Ricochet a title reign at some point in 2019.

Ember Moon

'The She-nom' is more than ready for a title reign and it might come in 2019

Ember Moon was actually in the running to win the Money in the Bank ladder match for the ladies, but a decision was reportedly made last minute to have Bayley win instead. While either choice was fine in my book, it still means that Moon has yet to win a title on the main roster.

Bayley just won the SmackDown Women's Title at MITB, but before that, the title had already changed hands three times since March. While a couple of those were due to the main event of WrestleMania, it still stands to reason that it is a title that could see as many as four more women win the title in 2019.

'The Hugger' will likely have a decent reign, but Flair is already looming with her nine title reigns. She already won the title twice this year, albeit for extremely short reigns. Bayley will likely have to fend off a line of competition including Flair, Moon, Mandy Rose and many others in order just to retain her title.

Because she'll likely have a big match at SummerSlam, she could feasibly lose it there or shortly thereafter. Few women outside of Flair (before this year) and Ronda Rousey have had lengthy reigns as champs, so Bayley will likely not finish the year holding the title.

Moon is certainly a possibility since she was already in the discussion to win the briefcase. The SmackDown ladies' division is one of the deepest divisions in WWE so it shouldn't be a shock if someone like Moon hoists a title in 2019.

The Viking Raiders

The time is running out on the title reign of Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins

Much like the Kabuki Warriors, the Viking Raiders have already run roughshod over every opponent put in their paths. They've crushed teams like Bobby Roode and Chad Gable and they have also toppled Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder.

The current champions are likely transitional ones, and due to the immediate booking that the Raiders have enjoyed, it might be to get the belts around their large waists. If you watched any of their matches in NXT, from the ones with Street Profits, the Undisputed Era or the duo of Black and Ricochet, then you know they will put on a great match regardless of the opponent.

One problem that might stand in their way is 'the Chairman' and how he decides to continue booking the unique team. Will he tire of them quickly and turn them into the next Ascension? Will he let them run with the titles like the Authors of Pain were doing before Akam got hurt?

Outside of the Usos and the Revival, the rest of the division isn't exactly formidable. For that reason and the likelihood of the Usos winning the titles later in the year, it probably means that the Viking Raiders will be the ones to beat Hawkins and Ryder.

Charlotte Flair

She's already won it twice this year and the year isn't even half over

As mentioned on the Ember Moon slide, Flair has already won the title twice this year. That might seem impressive to record followers, but she only held it for two weeks in the first reign without a successful defense and only for five minutes the second time. Those are reigns more akin to the US Championship and not a top title in the company.

Had she held the belt for months on end, it would be a different story. The fact still remains, however, that she is the Roman Reigns of the women's division in WWE. She rarely loses, and when she does, it's usually either because of extreme outside interference or because she competed in a match where pin-fall wasn't the only way to win (TLC match, Triple Threat).

Since she will likely continue to be in the title picture for the rest of the year, it isn't too hard to figure out that she will win the title again at some point in 2019. She had two title reigns last year but they were spread out. In order to fast-track her to break her father's record of 16 title wins, she will win another title this year.

Andrade

'El Idolo' could capture gold as soon as Super Showdown

Even prior to Money in the Bank, Andrade was settling into a feud with Finn Balor over the Intercontinental Title. He beat Balor on Raw when he initially was moved to Mondays during the first night of the Superstar Shake Up. He was shifted back to SmackDown to resume being a member of the blue brand.

If he hadn't already provided enough proof that he was a future champion, then his performance in the Money in the Bank match solidified that. Practically every one of the young guns (him, Ali, Ricochet) looked great in the match and they were involved with a lot of the memorable spots.

The feud was essentially resumed after the PPV when it was announced this week that he would be facing 'the Demon' Finn Balor at Super Showdown in a couple weeks. While 'the Demon' doesn't usually lose, it could happen on June 7th if WWE is serious about trying to create another huge Latin star. It could also happen on a SmackDown against normal Balor as well.

It didn't happen with Alberto Del Rio, and Mysterio, although still in good shape, is still somewhat injury-prone. Andrade has already proven that he can be that man and since the title has already changed hands four times this year, he can certainly add his name to the list of Intercontinental Champs.

Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre was one of the huge favorites to walk out as 'Mr. Money in the Bank.' But due to WWE's willingness to cater to Brock Lesnar, he and the rest of the battle-scarred field missed out on an accolade that any of the competitors would have earned.

He's always stated that his goal was to become Universal Champion, and that needs to happen this year. Lesnar will hopefully fail in his cash-in, otherwise it will continue the cycle of low ratings for Raw and possibly SmackDown.

McIntyre and Rollins have battled each other several times over the last year and a half and he is one of the few men who is believable as Universal Champion. Once again, Lesnar could completely muck up the whole situation, but WWE's end game could be having McIntyre retire Lesnar and win the title at WrestleMania 36.

While that would be a star-making moment for 'the Scottish Psychopath', do you really want to sit through another Lesnar title reign, regardless of the brand? McIntyre is a star and needs a run with the Universal Title to help sell that. It should happen this year.