3 Wrestlers Finn Balor must face in 2019

Finn Balor is a highly talented wrestler, and he is one of the best in-ring performers of the WWE. Currently, Balor performs on Raw, and he is currently in a feud with Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre. He faced McIntyre at TLC and won the match. Therefore, he has achieved a good momentum before Royal Rumble. He is certainly a top candidate to win the Royal Rumble match.

Balor was a popular name in Japan, and WWE signed him in 2014. He became a massive name in NXT, and his 'Demon King' persona became popular amongst fans. He won the NXT title and became the longest reigning NXT champion. He had exciting feuds with the likes of Samoa Joe, Neville, Sami Zayn, and Kevin Owens.

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Subsequently, Balor moved to the main roster in 2016 and he defeated Roman Reigns in his debut match to qualify for the Universal Championship match against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam. He went on to become the first ever Universal champion, but he had to relinquish the title due to an injury. Nevertheless, he has not been in the title picture for over two years.

2019 could turn out to be an important year of Balor's career. He has been in the red brand after his main roster debut, and he has faced most of the wrestlers of Raw. Hence, he might move to Smackdown Live after Wrestlemania 35. Smackdown is called the 'Land of opportunities,' and he could get a big push.

Here we discuss 3 superstars Balor should face this year.

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#3 Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio returned to WWE last year, and he could have an astonishing feud with Finn Balor. Currently, Mysterio is in a feud with Randy Orton and defeated the latter at TLC. Rey Mysterio made his WWE debut in 2002, and he became a top star of the company. He is swift in the squared circle, and he is known for his high flying ability.

He won several titles in his career. He won the WWE world championship three times, Cruiserweight title, Intercontinental title twice and the tag team titles four times. He also won the 2006 Royal Rumble match. Rey Mysterio and Finn Balor are high flyers, and both superstars are adept in the squared circle. They are competent of providing an enthralling feud.

#2 Daniel Bryan

The WWE champion Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan is the current WWE champion, and he is one of the best technical wrestlers in the WWE. Finn Balor could be an ideal opponent for Bryan, and both the superstars are capable of stealing the show. Bryan defeated AJ Styles at TLC, and his current title reign is stupendous. He will face AJ Styles again for the title at Royal Rumble.

Daniel Bryan is a gifted talent, and his achievement is noteworthy in WWE. He made his WWE debut in 2010 but struggled to get momentum in his early days, but his popularity reached sky-high when his Yes! chants became popular. He won the WWE world title five times, Intercontinental title once, US title once and the tag team titles once. Moreover, he also won the Money in the Bank in 2011. As a matter of fact, Bryan is a Grand Slam champion.

Bryan turned heel recently, and he has established himself as a top heel of the blue brand. Presently, Finn Balor is a face, and he can certainly provide an intense rivalry with Daniel Bryan. The two superstars never locked horns in the past. Hence, it will be a fresh rivalry for the WWE Universe.

#1 AJ Styles

The Phenomenal One

AJ Styles is the leading superstar of Smackdown Live, and he is the best candidate to have a feud with Finn Balor. In fact, Balor and Styles fought once at TLC in 2017. The match was undoubtedly impressive. Balor won the match, but there was no build up. They could have an interesting rivalry if Balor moves to Smackdown Live.

Styles had a great feud with Daniel Bryan recently, and he will face Bryan again at Royal Rumble. Styles' achievement is awe-inspiring in WWE.

He is regarded as one of the best wrestlers of this generation and he has proved his worth as a WWE superstar. He won the US title twice and the WWE title twice. As a matter of fact, his last WWE title run was memorable, and he held the title for 371 days.

Balor and Styles stole the show when they locked horns in 2017. They are proficient in the ring, and their rivalry could end up as the 'Feud of the Year'.