3 reasons Kofi Kingston should win the WWE championship

One of the most compelling stories leading into this year's WrestleMania is the possibility that Kofi Kingston could become the WWE Champion for the first time in his career. He was a mid-carder in WWE for years, winning multiple titles including the Tag Team Championship, United States Championship and Intercontinental Championship but has never won the big one. Some thought the time would never come but now at the age of 37 Kofi has the biggest chance of his career to finally win the big one and become WWE Champion for the first time.

Many stories could take place if he wins the WWE Title and all of them would lead to something bigger than just one moment at WrestleMania. While if that moment happens it could be one of the best Mania moments ever and that right there is a big enough reason to give him the title there should be a bigger picture involved.

These 3 things would make Kofi's reign on top not just be about one moment but about an entire thought out story.

#3 Xavier Woods can win the Money In The Bank match

Xavier Woods is the least likely of the New Day three to get a singles push but him winning a big match in May could make him the best pushed out of the three. Woods winning the Money In The Bank ladder match while his best friend is the WWE Champion would in storyline cause tension between the two men. Woods wouldn't have to win the belt but just having him be in contention for it makes him a bigger star all around.

Teasing jealousy in a faction is one of the easiest and best stories to complete and could end with Kofi retaining his title or a shocking turn from his buddy Woods. The possibilities are endless for this storyline.

#2 To set up a New Day split and triple threat match

The Shield triple threat match back in 2016 wasn't the best. It wasn't a bad match in any way but the brand aspect of it came off more important than the participants involved. A New Day triple threat match could be different.

Kofi is the obvious babyface in the story and it could either be his two evil friends attempting to snatch the title he worked so many years for or one of his stablemates turning on him and the other staying by his side. Similar to the relationship between Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose after the Shield broke up.

It is fairly obvious that these three would have a great match as they are all great performers but they would also be able to create an emotional, believable story behind the match in the build-up and the shows leading up to the match.

#1 To make Big E a main event star

There is no doubt that if you look at the New Day through Vince McMahon's eyes, Kofi is not the person he would like to push to the top of the company. Vince famously looks for how big or tall someone is to push them rather than talent so out of the New Day, Big E is the person who will most likely get pushed to the top in the long term. Big E has been a lovable giant during his time in the New Day but he could be so much more if they let him.

Kofi is, of course, a lovable babyface and Big E could be the giant heel who attempts to dethrone Kofi. The story is simple and one that has been done a million times before by WWE. Have Big E turn heel on Kofi and beat him for the WWE Championship.

While this may anger some fans of Kofi it is the logical next step in both men's careers. Big E is four years younger than Kofi and has a lot more marketability at least for what the WWE looks for. However I don't think he should turn on Kofi immediately and instead wait until they can have a match on a big show.

Kofi winning the title at Mania and celebrating with his New Day partners Xavier and Big E will be a great moment. So I think Big E should turn heel around SummerSlam time and have a big blowoff match at the PPV. Not all stories have to have a happy ending and having heel Big E come out on top over his former partner is not only a great story but makes a new main event heel for the company this summer.