3 wrestlers who need to become Universal Champion in 2019

2018 was an average year for WWE, as the ratings were substandard. Brock Lesnar was the Universal champion when the year started, and he finished the year as the Universal Champion. However, the title changed hands once when Roman Reigns won the Universal title at Summerslam. In fact, only two superstars held the Universal title last year.

Brock Lesnar won his first Universal title against Goldberg at WrestleMania 33. He held the title 504 days before Roman Reigns pinned him at Summerslam. It was the longest world title reign in recent history. Nevertheless, he did not defend his title regularly.

Roman Reigns was expected to hold the title for a long period, but he had to relinquish the title due to leukemia. Subsequently, Lesnar won his second Universal title at Crown Jewel when he defeated Braun Strowman.

Lesnar is scheduled to defend his title against Braun Strowman at Royal Rumble, but he is supposed to fight in UFC this year. Hence, he might not have a long title reign.

Raw is stacked with highly talented wrestlers, and several superstars are capable of becoming the next Universal Champion. Here we discuss 3 superstars who should be the Universal Champion this year.

#3 Drew McIntyre

The Scottish Psychopath

Drew McIntyre is certainly a top contender to be the Universal Champion this year. He is an important superstar on the red brand. Currently, he is having a feud with Dolph Ziggler. McIntyre had an impressive steel cage match against Dolph Ziggler this week, and he won the match.

McIntyre made his WWE debut in 2009, but he did not have any notable success in his first run. He was released in 2014.

Afterwards, McIntyre earned his name in independent circuit and made his return to WWE in 2017. He became the NXT Champion and provided some top-notch matches in NXT. Then he came to Raw after WrestleMania 34. As a matter of fact, he has been a top guy of the red brand, and his character has developed significantly.

McIntyre won the Raw Tag Team Championship with Dolph Ziggler last year. He also won the Intercontinental title once in his first tenure. He could be a breakout superstar this year, and he will be aiming to win the Universal title.

#2 Braun Strowman

The Monster among Men

Braun Strowman is expected to have a good year, and he has a huge chance to hold the Universal title. Strowman has been in the Universal title picture over one year, but he has not managed to win the title.

He is set to face Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble, and it will be interesting to see if he pins the champion. Meanwhile, he lost to Brock Lesnar at Crown Jewel, where the two superstars locked horns for the vacant Universal title.

Presently, Strowman is out of ring action due to an injury. Strowman is a popular name in WWE, and he has become a dominating character. His stature is remarkable, and he is an impressive performer in the squared circle.

Strowman won the Raw Tag Team titles at WrestleMania 34. He also won the Money in the Bank contract and the Greatest Royal Rumble last year. Only a handful of superstars have pinned Brock Lesnar, and Strowman could be a believable candidate to pin the current Universal Champion.

#1 Seth Rollins

The Kingslayer

Seth Rollins is certainly the best choice to be the Universal Champion, so he is number one in this list. 2018 was an astonishing year for Rollins, and he will be determined to do better this year. Seth lost his Intercontinental title against Dean Ambrose at TLC, but he is one of the favourites to win the Royal Rumble.

Seth Rollins is undeniably one of the most gifted wrestlers in the WWE, and he has provided several awe-inspiring matches in his career. Rollins made his main roster debut with the Shield and the stable achieved unbelievable success. However, he obtained plenty of success in his singles career.

Seth Rollins was the inaugural NXT champion. Subsequently, he won the Intercontinental title twice, US title once, tag team titles four times and the WWE title twice. He also won the Money in the Bank once, which he cashed in at WrestleMania 31. As a matter of fact, Rollins is a Grand Slam champion.

Rollins has won all the major titles in WWE, but he has not managed to hold the Universal title. Roman Reigns was the face of the WWE, but he left the company due to illness. Therefore, Rollins could become the face of the company if he manages to become the Universal Champion this year