5 SmackDown superstars who deserve a WWE Championship run

Whenever Daniel Bryan loses his new WWE Championship, it might get recycled like he'll want us to do.
Whenever Daniel Bryan loses his new WWE Championship, it might get recycled like he'll want us to do.

#1 Kofi Kingston

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Will Kofi's snub on SmackDown lead to a title match at 'Mania?
Will Kofi's snub on SmackDown lead to a title match at 'Mania?

The meteoric rise that Kofi Kingston has experienced over the last month has been fun to watch. We always knew how talented he was, but it was usually only showcased in tag team matches, skits and spots to stave off eliminations in Royal Rumble matches.

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But the talent and athleticism have always been there and it appears he might finally be getting his due after 11 years.

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Although he recently was replaced in the title match at Fastlane with Kevin Owens, it is likely a storyline device to help build a potential match at WrestleMania 35 with Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship.

It's a shame that the spot was originally supposed to be for Mustafa Ali, but you can't fault a guy like Kingston for running with the ball when it was given to him.

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Some superstars spend their entire careers without ever winning the big one (Roddy Piper) yet seem like they should have.

Kingston may have to wait a few months for his chance at glory, but I wouldn't be too surprised if we see a pancake-themed WWE Championship belt replace the new eco-friendly belt.

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Edited by Riju Dasgupta
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