10 Feuds that can make 2019 a better year than 2018

The year 2018 has been a roller coaster year for WWE right from the Royal Rumble to the Survivor Series PPV that transpired last week. The two vital cogs of a feud are the matches, and the storytelling and both have been exceptional throughout the year.

While we were fortunate enough to view a few heated rivalries and feuds such as - The Shield brothers imploding, Samoa Joe and AJ Styles, Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy, Shield and The Dogs of War, Daniel Bryan and The Miz, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair to name few. While these feuds have been the marquee rivalries of WWE this year, there are lots of feuds that WWE has still not touched.

WIth the annual Superstar Shake-up usually taking place after WrestleMania every year, there are lots of entertaining feuds that are available on the cards.

Here are ten such feuds that can make 2019 a better year than 2018 in terms of quality of matches and storytelling:

#10 Becky Lynch vs Asuka for the SmackDown Live Women's Championship

Becky Lynch is probably the hottest act in the business right now, and also the SmackDown Live's Women's Champion. She has been red hot since her heel turn, and the main reason for this is the WWE Universe's unwillingness to turn on her.

While the fortunes have changed from bad to good in the case of Becky Lynch, it has turned from good to worse for 'The Empress of Tomorrow'. Asuka took NXT by storm with her undefeated streak, and 510 days run as the NXT Women's Champion.

Her initial main roster run seemed promising as she was the sole survivor in the Women's five-on-five elimination tag team match, and went onto win the Royal Rumble, and challenge Charlotte Flair. Charlotte won the match at WrestleMania and in the process Asuka's undefeated streak and the aura that surrounded her ended.

A feud with 'The Man' Becky Lynch can put the spotlight back on Asuka once again. With Charlotte's heel turn, SmackDown Live lacks a quality babyface other than Asuka to challenge Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 35.

#9 Finn Balor vs Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship

After a heel turn on SmackDown Live, The 'New' Daniel Bryan is destined for some greater things in WWE. Bryan gave a low-blow to the former WWE Champion AJ Styles to win the championship, and in the process ending the 'Yes' movement.

While Daniel Bryan is the top star on SmackDown Live, Finn Balor is barely a lower mid-card Superstar on RAW. The Demon moniker is the only thing that has kept him relevant in WWE.

A move to the blue brand, and feuding with Daniel Bryan can be the first step in the redemption of Balor's career. He is a far too talented wrestler to be wasted on the sidelines. With the Good Brothers on the SmackDown Live roster, there is a whole new scope available for WWE to explore with Balor.

A timely heel turn by the current WWE Champion is just what the doctor ordered as his character was getting stale. If booked right, this rivalry can be the best of 2019.

#8 Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade Cien Almas for the United States Championship

Andrade Cien Almas's growth in WWE has been exponential. From debuting on NXT television to winning the NXT Championship from Drew McIntyre, and putting a 5-star match with Jonhhy Gargano.

Earlier this year, Almas debuted on SmackDown Live, and he has put on some great matches against AJ Styles, Rusev, Daniel Bryan, Jeff Hardy, and Sin Cara, but he has never been involved in a full-fledged storyline or a program on the blue brand. A feud with Rey Mysterio over the United States Championship can be the way to go for Almas.

Rey Mysterio made his impressive return to WWE by defeating the United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura, and he is currently in a feud with Randy Orton. Rey can challenge Nakamura for the United States on grounds of winning the non-title match, and win the US title. This title win can be the one last title run by the legendary underdog before putting over Almas and passing the baton.

#7 The Usos vs Authors of Pain for the RAW Tag Team Championship

While the SmackDown Live roster is flourishing with great Tag Teams like The Usos, New Day, The Bar, and Sanity. RAW, on the other hand, lacks credible Tag Teams other than The Revival to challenge the Authors of Pain for the RAW Tag Team Championship.

A move by The Usos from SmackDown Live to RAW can freshen things up in the Tag Team division. The duo had one of the best rivalries with New Day in 2016 and were the sole-survivors to lead SmackDown Live to its lone victory in Survivor Series.

Akam and Rezar along with Drake Maverick are one of the physically gifted duos and must be booked like a million dollars. A good feud is needed for this booking to happen. The Usos can be the Tag Team that can elevate Authors of Pain with such a feud.

#6 The Bar vs. SAnitY for Smackdown Tag Team Championship

The Bar and Sanity are two of the best tag teams on the blue brands. While the Bar has had feuds in the past with New Day, and The Usos have won the SmackDown Live Championship. A rivalry with Sanity can be the best thing that can happen to the Tag Team division.

Sanity debuted on the main roster earlier this year, but have not had any significant feud or program since then. A shot at the SmackDown Live's Tag Team Championship can be the way ahead for them. This feud can take place after the Superstar Shake-up as the presence of tag teams such as The Usos and New Day have hindered their chances at the gold.

The Bar along with Big Show can be the right match for Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, and Killian Dain. This feud can raise the bar in WWE.

#5 Ronda Rousey vs Charlotte Flair for the RAW Women's Championship

This match can be the set up for a battle between Four Horsewomen's

Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair was a highly rumoured to happen at WrestleMania 35, and Becky Lynch was supposed to face Ronda at Survivor Series, but due to an untimely injury to Becky, Charlotte replaced her to represent SmackDown Live.

Ronda and Charlotte facing each other at Survivor Series hindered the chances of them facing each other at Mania, but the booking of the match has confirmed that this rivalry is far from over.

Charlotte Flair can win the Mixed Match Challenge along with Jeff Hardy to enter at No.30 and win the Women's Royal Rumble to challenge Ronda for the RAW Women's Championship at The Grandest Stage Of Them All.

We are currently living in the women's revolution era, and two women main-eventing WrestleMania can be the cherry on the cake for this revolution.

#4 Brock Lesnar vs. Drew McIntyre

The year 2018 has the been the year of Drew McIntyre. From making his debut on the night after WrestleMania 34, then becoming the RAW Tag Team Champion along with Dolph Ziggler, nearly ending the career of Kurt Angle, and winning the Men's five-on-five elimination tag team match for the RAW team.

McIntyre has established himself as the top heel when he assaulted Braun Strowman in a show of dominance, and the only thing left for McIntyre in the red brand is to go beast hunting. Brock Lesnar defeated Braun Strowman to become a two time Universal Champion.

Drew McIntyre can become the new Paul Heyman guy to take down Brock. WWE may not book this feud for WrestleMania as they have plans for Seth Rollins to win the Universal Championship at The Grandest Stage Of Them All.

This feud can happen after WrestleMania, and Paul Heyman can turn on Brock for losing the Universal Championship.

#3 The Undertaker vs. Aleister Black

This can be one hell of a debut for Aleister Black

In many ways, Aleister Black is the second coming of The Undertaker. He possesses a similar mystique, and his hard-hitting styles look as realistic as The Undertaker's.

Black is rumoured to be called up to main roster any time soon, and what better way for him to make a debut than facing The Undertaker at The Grandest Stage Of Them All. The Undertaker can give an open challenge on RAW or SmackDown, and Aleister Black can be the Superstar to accept the challenge and set up this feud beautifully.

It is heavily being rumoured that match at WrestleMania 35 will be the last time the WWE Universe sees The Undertaker appearing in in-ring competition. The Phenom can bid adieu by putting over a young star in a retirement match at Mania. This feud is highly anticipated by the fans too.

#2 AJ Styles vs. Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship

Ever Since Seth Rollins' return from the knee injury, a match between the Phenomenal One AJ Styles, and 'The Architect' Seth Rollins has been highly rumoured to happen, but due to the brand split and both men featuring in different brands, this match never happened.

But 2019 can be the year that this feud finally takes off. Seth Rollins is highly rumoured to main-event WrestleMania 35 and win the Universal Championship from Brock Lesnar. With AJ Styles losing the WWE Championship, there is nothing much left for AJ to do on SmackDown Live, and a move to RAW is definitely on the cards for him.

These events can mean only one thing, and that is two of the best professional wrestlers in WWE facing each other over the Universal Championship. The promos and the matches of this feud can burn the shows down. Fans will be invested in an AJ vs. Seth feud.

#1 John Cena vs. Velveteen Dream

John Cena has successfully transitioned from a wrestler to a movie star. The more John stays away from WWE television, the more it feels like a real possibility that his sports entertainment days could be coming to an end.

The number of Cena appearances in a year has started decreasing, and 2019 can be the year John Cena finally competes in WWE. With the creative power John has in WWE, He can handpick a wrestler to retire him from professional wrestling, and there is a high probability that John will handpick his favourite NXT star Velveteen Dream.

John Cena considers Velveteen Dream as the future of WWE and has shown his interests in facing him one day. This feud can go a long way in the career of Velveteen as well. Dream has put on great matches in NXT but never got to win the championships. A win over the man who was the face of WWE over a decade can skyrocket Dream' career.

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