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Over the last few years, WWE has actually done a pretty good job with their World Titles, as they're no longer being passed around every three to six weeks. Sure, while a champion like Brock Lesnar isn't really appreciated by the WWE fans because he's never around, you could make the argument that the Universal Title has been made more important because of that.
On the other brand – SmackDown Live – AJ Styles has been their World Champion ever since WWE restarted the brand split. Currently, Daniel Bryan holds the blue brand's title, and he's been a fantastic heel champion so far.
So with WWE protecting their main titles better than they have in several years, it could be the perfect time for them to crown a first time ever World Champion, which they may very well be planning to do at the upcoming WrestleMania 35 show.
With all that in mind, here are four WWE stars who could get their first World Championship win before the end of this year.
#4 Andrade
WWE has desperately been trying to find a top level Hispanic superstar for several years, and they might have found one in Andrade. Of course, those of you who watched him in his pre-NXT days know what he's capable of, and anyone who followed him during his NXT run knows that he's a fantastic wrestler.
Andrade proved that he can be a fantastic heel World Champion during his reign as the NXT Champion, which is where he finally hit his stride. He could do the same on the main roster if given the opportunity by Vince McMahon.
It does look like WWE is grooming Andrade for a top-level position, as he's been in a featured feud with Rey Mysterio for several months. In fact, don't be surprised if WWE books them in a mask vs. hair match at WrestleMania, which could really take the former NXT Champion to a new level.
#3 Braun Strowman
At this exact same time last year, Braun Strowman was one of the hottest stars in WWE, and it looked like he was on the verge of becoming the company's newest main event Superstar. However, the booking of the "Monster Among Men" hasn't been the best over the last year, and unfortunately, he's cooled down significantly as a result.
Don't be surprised if Strowman ends up being one of Seth Rollins' early challengers if the ex-Shield member ends up defeating Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at the upcoming WrestleMania 35. In fact, I wouldn't even be surprised to see him take the title from Rollins as a heel.
At this point, WWE might as well turn Strowman heel and let him have a run with the Universal Championship, as he could be the full-time version of Brock Lesnar. On top of that, he'd probably fare better as a heel World Champion.
#2 Samoa Joe
Former NXT Champion Samoa Joe just recently won his first main roster title, as he was able to win R-Truth's United States Championship. Of course, many people are hoping that this will be the prelude to Joe getting a WWE Championship run on the main roster, which would probably be fantastic.
If he exceeds expectations as WWE's United States Champion, then that could mean one of two things: either they keep him as the US Champ long term, or they get the belt off of him so they can put the WWE Championship on him. Obviously, they could just have him hold both titles at the same time, but that wouldn't be necessary unless WWE just randomly decided that they never want him to lose.
Either way, the future looks bright for Samoa Joe, barring injury of course. Does the bright future involve a World Title run? Only time will tell, but we all know that he certainly deserves one.
#4 Kofi Kingston
At this point, it's pretty safe to say that the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania, while it hasn't officially been announced yet, is going to be Daniel Bryan defending against New Day member Kofi Kingston.
It's also quite clear that WWE is doing the Daniel Bryan "B+ player" storyline with the former WWE Tag Team Champion, and we all know how that ended back at WrestleMania 30.
You can say whatever you want about Vince McMahon, but for the most part, if there's a big demand for something at a WrestleMania event, the WWE Chairman ends up giving the fans what they want on that night, and I fully expect him to do more of the same at this year's event.
Don't be surprised if you see Kofi Kingston walk out of WrestleMania 35 as the new WWE Champion, which will be quite a moment if/when it happens.
