5 Best male WWE Superstars of 2019

The new year is approaching fast, as we are just a few days away from 2020. With a new year, it will be the start of a new decade as well, and WWE will be looking forward to building some new stars in the new decade.

2019 was certainly a memorable year for WWE. A lot of positive changes happened this year. The women's revolution took a step further at WrestleMania 35, where a triple threat match for both Women's Championships closed the Showcase of Immortals. New Women's Tag Team Titles were introduced in February, while SmackDown found a new home on FOX. NXT, the developmental brand, also moved to USA Network, going head to head to with WWE's new rival, AEW.

Several male and female Superstars climbed to the top of the ladder this year. In this article, we take a look at the five best male Superstars of the year.

#5 Kofi Kingston

Arguably Kofi Kingston has had his best year in WWE thus far, winning the WWE Championship for the first time since joining the company eleven years ago. The New Day member enjoyed a dream run for six months, which began at the Grandest Stage of Them All, where he won the coveted title beating Daniel Bryan.

KofiMania commenced earlier this year at Elimination Chamber, as Kingston replaced an injured Mustafa Ali in the Elimination Chamber match for Bryan's tite. With an impressive performance inside the steel structure, Kingston gained momentum, getting huge support from a myriad of fans even though he fell short of becoming champion. Kingston eventually defeated Daniel Bryan to become the WWE Champion at WrestleMania 35.

Keeping the title around his waist for six months, Kingston was certainly a fighting champion, defending the belt against several different opponents. However, the epoch-making title reign came to an end on the FOX debut of SmackDown, where he lost to Brock Lesnar. Kingston, however, is currently one half of the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, and he will end the year on a high note.

#4 Ricochet

Not too long ago, Ricochet made his debut on the main roster. He has become a prominent name of the Red Brand, making him one of the top male Superstars of the year. The Resident Superhero is certainly one of the breakout stars of the year and has established his name within a short period.

Ricochet, a former NXT North American Champion was a significant name on Wednesday night's premier show for WWE, and he continued the momentum upon his arrival on the main roster. With his high-flying ability and swiftness in the squared circle, Ricochet quickly became a fan favourite, winning the United States Championship within a couple of months after making the main roster debut.

Ricochet has been booked well and has emerged as one of the biggest babyfaces on RAW. Making a noteworthy impression this year, it will be interesting to see whether the Resident Superhero takes another leap forward to win the WWE Championship in 2020.

#3 Brock Lesnar

While making this list, we can't avoid mentioning the current WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar. There is no doubt Lesnar remains a contender for this prize every year, as he is certainly the most dominant Superstar of this decade.

Even though Lesnar hasn't had the best year of his run since returning in 2012, he still won two world titles. The Beast Incarnate was the Universal Champion when the year started, and he will close the year as the WWE Champion. He suffered two losses against Seth Rollins this year, which isn't usual for The Beast Incarnate.

After dropping the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 35, Lesnar made an abrupt return and won the Money in the Bank contract, which he soon cashed at Extreme Rules to win back the Universal Championship. Lesnar, however, didn't hold the belt for a long period, as he lost it to Seth Rollins at SummerSlam. The Beast set his focus on the WWE Championship, and he won the title on the season premiere of SmackDown on FOX. Following his victory over Kofi Kingston, Lesnar also became an eight-time World Champion.

#2 Seth Rollins

Despite getting jeered by the fans in the latter part of the year, Seth Rollins has had an incredible year, probably the best year of his career. He replaced Roman Reigns as the face of WWE. Staying in the title picture for a major part of the year, Rollins wore the Universal Title around his waist twice in 2019.

Rollins had a brilliant start of the year, winning the Royal Rumble for the first time in his career and earning a ticket for the Show of Shows. He became The BeastSlayer at WrestleMania 35, slaying The Beast Incarnate, and he did it again at SummerSlam. Nevertheless, his popularity started to wane after SummerSlam, and he lost the title to The Fiend at Crown Jewel. With a heel turn a few weeks ago, Rollins is trying to rejuvenate his character. Given his last run as a bad guy in 2014, Rollins is expected to do a great job as a heel.

#1 Bray Wyatt (The Fiend)

Without a shadow of a doubt, Bray Wyatt deserves the number one spot in this list, considering his spectacular run in the past few months. After returning with a new gimmick earlier this year, Bray Wyatt took WWE by storm and got the reward, winning the Universal Championship. The Fiend is not only one of the greatest creations of WWE this year but also this decade.

Bray Wyatt, the host of Firefly Fun House, has been entertaining, and has done a fantastic job portraying The Fiend as well. Making his long-awaited in-ring debut at SummerSlam, The Fiend made a strong statement beating Finn Balor. Wyatt's alter-ego immediately entered the Universal Championship picture, as he quickly became a crowd puller. The Fiend won the title at Crown Jewel and defended it for the first time at Survivor Series.

There is no denying that it has been the year of Bray Wyatt, and he is anticipated to excel more next year. Given his indomitable persona, the reigning Universal Champion is unlikely to lose the title anytime soon.

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