10 Biggest WWE rivalries that are destined to happen in 2019

Judging by the quality of rivalries that have transpired in 2018, WWE could be looking to bring some serious alterations by the time WrestleMania 35 hits our screens.

With the Royal Rumble set to start the Road to WrestleMania, the fans will be expecting something special this time around.

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Considering that the viewership has coerced the management to take things seriously, more attention towards wrestling than entertainment could prove fruitful in the longer term.

Moreover, there are rumors that Vince McMahon would be interested in merging both the brands which would lead us to the end of the brand extension.

Well, keeping the Fox deal and other implications in mind, let's dive deep into the future and anticipate what could be in store for us in 2019.

Here are the 10 biggest rivalries that are destined to happen in 2019.

#1 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Vs. A.O.P for the RAW Tag-Team Championships

Judging by the quality of the tag-team division on Monday Night RAW, we are bound to have a very poor 2019 if no serious alterations are made.

With the company promoting a return for Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in 2019, there's a genuine possibility that their arrival is celebrated, with both best friends becoming tag-team partners.

Assessing how they were put on the shelf, returning back to the squared circle as red-hot babyfaces make more sense than ever, now.

Considering that they both need a fresh start, diving straight into the tag-team division and vowing to make things more engaging in that spot would make them more of a bigger deal.

There's no denying that their days in ROH were special and with both superstars returning back with such momentum, they could run riot with a monstrous force like A.O.P.

#2 Dean Ambrose Vs. Samoa Joe for the Intercontinental Championship

Let's just be honest here - Dean Ambrose has not worked very well as a heel on Monday Night RAW, and it's all set to go downhill from here.

There's no denying that the Lunatic Fringe is one of the most talented individuals in the business and could have brought more depth to his character had he received the freedom.

However, it would be ideal if he turns babyface again and gets into a solid feud with someone like Samoa Joe.

If history is any indication, it was the Samoan Submission Machine who was responsible for putting Ambrose on the shelf and still remains one of the most dangerous men in the industry.

With Ambrose running places with the Intercontinental Championship, Joe could very well seize the opportunity and finally claim gold for the first time on the main roster.

Everything about this feud could be terrific. Joe needs someone to catapult him to the top of the mountain and he is very good at making things personal with his opponents.

#3 Braun Strowman Vs. Lars Sullivan

A genuine reason why this would be one of the most headlining feuds of the year is due to the adulation Vince McMahon has for guys with an enormous physical stature.

We have seen the Boss do something of that stature with Braun Strowman before when he locked horns with Big Show and Kane and headlined many events.

With Lars Sullivan destined to be the real deal on the main roster, his dominance could very well be tested against the Monster Among Men in Braun Strowman.

A fine reason for the audience to be invested in this feud would be two monsters colliding against each other, with both of them wanting to destroy each other at any cost.

Since the Monster Among Men plays more of a babyface now, he could be successful in garnering more heat for Lars Sullivan than any other superstar on the main roster.

#4 Rey Mysterio Vs. Andrade 'Cien' Almas for the United States Championship

It's a damn shame that despite making a tremendous impression, in the beginning, Andrade 'Cien' Almas has been lost in the shuffle on SmackDown Live.

With many rumors speculating that Vince McMahon was planning to push him to the moon, the Mexican Sensation certainly has to travel on the other side of the tracks to prove himself.

Considering that 2019 could be his year, a fantastic feud with Rey Mysterio could be enough to propel the former NXT Champion to the top of the food chain.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, Rey Mysterio possesses all the credentials that would prove beneficial in the long run for Almas.

While both the competitors have locked horns on the blue brand, the fans are genuinely expecting the company to plan a feud between the two, possibly with a prize on the line.

#5 The Wyatt Family Vs. SAnitY for the SmackDown Tag-Team Championships

A genuine reason why 2019 could be special for tag-team wrestling is due to the return of factions that have left a solid mark on the division before.

One of them is the Wyatt Family. While many would have preferred to see Bray Wyatt in singles competition, his cult leadership makes television more engaging and edgier.

The Eater of Worlds is destined to make a solid impression in 2019 and with Harper and Rowan also looking to return, the company could restructure the Wyatt Family again.

If there's a faction that could genuinely get the best out of SAnitY, it is the Wyatt Family. Both the forces have all the credentials to make the most of their opportunities and run riot in the WWE.

It's time for the creative team to put their best foot forward and make things special in the tag-team division.

#6 Daniel Bryan Vs. Finn Balor for the WWE Championship

After making a solid statement by turning heel to win the most coveted prize in sports entertainment, Daniel Bryan will be entering 2019 with a bang.

His character work has been phenomenal and the WWE Champion is receiving genuine heat for what he is bringing to the table on a weekly basis.

Considering that Fox Sports are expecting Vince McMahon to focus more on the wrestling aspect of sports entertainment, a feud of this sort is the one to look for.

It's a damn shame that Finn Balor hasn't been utilized the way he should have had, but the former Universal Champion looks destined for great things in 2019.

If a possibility of moving to the blue brand comes up, Balor would certainly make the most of the situation and lock horns straight with one of the greatest performers in WWE history.

This match has to be everything that the wrestling fans love. Two superstars who understand the technique better than anyone else around them. This one could be special.

#7 Ronda Rousey Vs. Asuka

While many fans have been disappointed with the creative booking of Asuka, it seems like 2019 could be something special for the Empress of Tomorrow.

After dethroning Becky Lynch, Asuka is now in a top position on the blue brand and would only look to solidify herself as a fighting champion.

Speaking of a fighting Champion, Ronda Rousey has also garnered the adulation of legions of WWE fans and is only looking to improve herself as the year commences ahead.

Considering that she's rumored to lock horns with Becky Lynch and Charlotte at WrestleMania 35, her next move must definitely be someone as strong and technical as Asuka.

This bout has always been a dream match for many wrestling fans and would certainly get the best out of both, with the Empress receiving some legitimate attention and spotlight.

Whether they fight for a prize or not, seeing these two beat the absolute hell out of each other would be really really terrific.

#8 Drew McIntyre Vs. John Cena

After dominating last year, Drew McIntyre looks dead set to dethrone all the other 29 competitors and win the prestigious Royal Rumble match.

While his chances of grabbing the top prize at the Show of Shows still remains unknown, the Chosen One will certainly look to make a gigantic statement in 2019.

Considering that his character has always been disrespectful to superstars whose ages have taken the best of them, a feud with John Cena would be absolutely fantastic.

Judging by what transpired between McIntyre and Kurt Angle, something similar could transpire here if WWE indeed is serious on pushing the Scottish Terminator to the next level.

The former NXT Champion is one of the biggest things going in professional wrestling today and a feud with the Cenation Leader would propel him to unimaginable heights this year.

#9 AJ Styles Vs. Triple H

Looking at how his current altercations with Vince McMahon have transpired, 2019 looks set to be the year where AJ Styles finally becomes the pit bull he was destined to be.

There's no denying that the Phenomenal One is one of the most relentless performers in the business, but he needs something huge to boost his credentials in 2019.

If the feud continues to push the former WWE Champion to the limits, a heel turn looks like a definite possibility which would eventually lead to a feud with the Authority.

With Styles already getting the better out of Vince's son at WrestleMania 33, a classic feud with Triple H would be absolutely stellar and could make things more interesting for the Phenomenal One.

This will be a big one. If the company wants to unleash the real AJ Styles, then a feud with Triple H could run riot in the entire WWE.

#10 Seth Rollins Vs. Kenny Omega

While nothing has been confirmed as of yet, there's a genuine possibility that Kenny Omega stops the show at the Royal Rumble and takes WWE by storm in 2019.

There's no denying that Vince McMahon is doing everything in his power to convince him to join the squared circle, a marquee feud with Seth Rollins could be in for the future.

The Architect has always been fond of the Cleaner and has openly stated about his yearning to lock horns with the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion.

In a bout where both competitors would look to prove their versatility, the fans will be the real winner in this one.

Both the superstars have all the credentials to deliver some of the greatest matches in the company's history, and with Rollins riding high on Raw with his momentum, he definitely could be a genuine opponent for Omega.

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Edited by Alan John