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The one thing that gets wrestling fans more pumped up than anything is a title change, as witnessing your favorite superstars finally reaching the highest level is a large part of the reason fans tune in every week. Now that we are almost halfway through 2019, we are going to see many more of your fan favorites become champions - but the question is who?
WWE is at a stage where they need to refine their content, as their ratings, fans' perception of the product, and overall reaction to their booking decisions suggest that there must be some change; one step in the right direction would be if some deserving performers get a chance to win the richest prize in sports entertainment.
Let's take a look at who those superstars could be.
#1 Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman is the unluckiest big man in WWE at the moment. He has shown Vince McMahon that he can be everything the boss asks for and more; however, unfortunately for Strowman, McMahon isn't interested in what the former Raw Tag Team Champion is currently able to offer. Strowman has come agonizingly close on many occasions, only to leave empty-handed. So, the question is: why has this once-prominent main-eventer fallen so far down the card?
Going by the bunch of near-misses that have defined his career, 2019 may very well be the year that he breaks through and wins a championship - maybe even the elusive world championship. Furthermore, rumors have also stated that McMahon sees Strowman as the company's mascot; even though that does not bode well for his main event status, it is an indication that the Chairman has not forgotten about The Monster Among Men.
#2 AJ Styles
AJ Styles is possibly the best thing about WWE in this dire time, as The Phenomenal One has shown his class in every single program he has been involved in, and that remains a rare feat in professional wrestling, especially in WWE's recent history.
Therefore, at this point in time, I think it would be wise to consider AJ Styles as a future champion. There is also the possibility that he reunites The Club, and ascends into a leadership position on the main roster; turning heel would also provide this angle with a boost, which could help rejuvenate Raw.
#3 The Usos
Forget about their 'Ucey Hot' segment from Raw last week, and remember that The Usos are too good of a tag team to not be considered as one of the best duos of the last decade, and possibly of all time. Every storyline they are a part of feels special, and churns out good-to-great matches.
The Raw tag team division is in such a hot mess right now with Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins at the wheel; it is hard to take Ryder and Hawkins seriously, since the company has not done anything to establish them as credible champions, and there is no indication that things are going to be different anytime soon.
Therefore, the writing is on the wall for this one - The Usos will climb to the top of the Raw Tag Team Championship picture and give some much-needed direction to the division. It would be tempting to root for the up-and-coming tag teams such as The Viking Raiders, but there has to be a legitimate obstacle in their way, and The Usos are the best candidates for that postion, at least for the time being.
#4 Charlotte
Charlotte Flair seems to be getting a lot of backlash this year. Do you know how much people hate to give this former champion the credit she earned just because WWE has pushed her so hard the last few years?
Flair is without a doubt the best wrestler in the women's division, and possibly one of the best in the world; while many out there will vouch for Becky Lynch, Bayley or Ember Moon, Flair is in a league of her own. When she is champion, the division strives to dethrone her, which is the kind of intensity that should always exist.
With all that said, there is every reason to believe that WWE's golden girl will be champion again by the end of this year - and it could very well happen at Money In The Bank next Sunday.
#5 Aleister Black
Aleister Black has been hailed as the next Undertaker by many fans down in NXT and on the indie scenes; but while we all know that it's highly unlikely that a superstar in this day and age will fill The Phenom's shoes, it is truly the highest compliment out there for a young wrestler.
Black has everything that is needed to be a top star - from his ice-cold demeanor to his unmatched striking ability in the ring, everything about Black screams 'Superstar'. In 2019, we could see that charisma rewarded in the form of a championship. On Smackdown Live, WWE can have him earn his way up the ladder through the mid-card level, sharing the ring with workhorses such Finn Balor and Andrade; or, Black could be propelled straight into the WWE Championship picture. Black could be in line for a huge push if WWE plays their cards right.
