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WWE programming, over the last few weeks, has become quite interesting, possibly because of the addition of new creative people backstage, which includes Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff, while Vince McMahon's promotion could also be on their toes due to the emergence of AEW and their new show that is going to air soon.
WWE needs momentum to stave away competition from AEW, and they will have to keep producing exciting shows on both brands, as well as PPVs.
One massive PPV remaining in WWE's calendar is Survivor Series, which will take place on November 24 and is the penultimate PPV for WWE in 2019. Survivor Series sets the tone for feuds that could begin ahead of next year, and will be an important PPV going into Royal Rumble in January.
We could see some surprises and exciting matches at the show, as well as young Superstars who could get their big break at the show by being a part of huge matches. Let's take a look at 5 Superstars Vince McMahon could push before Survivor Series 2019:
#5 Ricochet
Ricochet has had quite an astronomic rise on the main roster since moving to RAW earlier this year. In no time, he became a Superstar that fans loved, and then won the United States title when he defeated Samoa Joe at Stomping Grounds PPV.
He then had a feud with AJ Styles and eventually lost the title to the former WWE Champion. It seems like WWE have high hopes for the former NXT Superstar, who could challenge for the top titles on WWE in the near future.
We could perhaps see him winning back the US title and feuding with the likes of Baron Corbin, Cesaro, or even Styles once again. The fans love him and WWE officials backstage seem to love him which means we'll get more of Ricochet!
#4 Ali
If things had gone his way, Ali would possibly have won the WWE Championship and had one of the best storylines in recent years. Ali was set to get a gigantic push by Vince McMahon and co. earlier this year, which would have ended with him winning the WWE title at WrestleMania 35.
Injury robbed Ali of a match with Daniel Bryan, and Kofi Kingston was the Superstar who benefitted from the former 205 Live Superstar's injury.
Ali could very well get another opportunity at rising to the top which could happen with strong performances in the King of the Ring tournament. Ali could maybe go all the way and win the tournament, following in the footsteps of legends like Bret Hart, Kurt Angle, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Triple H, who all won the tournament and went on to have legendary careers.
Although a feud with Kofi for the WWE Championship doesn't seem like it will happen as both are babyfaces, we could maybe see him feud for the Intercontinental title, and win it, which will be his first title in WWE.
Ali's good showing has opened up opportunities for other former 205 Live Superstars like Cedric Alexander and Buddy Murphy, and winning a title could pave the way further for these Superstars.
#3 Cedric Alexander
One Superstar who has got a push recently is former Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander, who was moved to WWE RAW earlier this year, and has come to prominence over the last two months, teaming with Roman Reigns, and then feuding with Drew McIntyre.
Reports suggested that Raw executive director Paul Heyman was responsible for his push, which Alexander spoke abour recently. In an interview with Pro Wrestling Sheet, Alexander spoke about Heyman's role in helping him develop as a wrestler.
"He's (Heyman) really helped me feel more comfortable. He saw a match I had with Bobby Roode months ago on an episode of Main Event and he was a very big fan of it. He's given me pointers on how to project myself better to fans and small little show business quirks. Because that's one of the things I'm not 100% comfortable on sometimes, so talking in front of a camera is something that Paul has definitely helped me get more in tune with."
Alexander, like Ali, is in the King of the Ring tournament, and good performances there could perhaps give him a push and possibly challenge for the US title on RAW in the near future.
#2 Sasha Banks
Sasha Banks is exactly what the WWE RAW Women's division needs at the moment. Becky Lynch, who set high standards during her feud with Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair, has not had memorable feuds since winning the RAW Women's title at WrestleMania 35.
Banks, who returned to RAW two weeks ago and attacked Natalya, has set up a feud with Lynch, which could result in a match between the two at Clash of Champions for the RAW Women's title.
One-half of the first-ever Women's Tag Team champions returned to WWE television as a heel, which has set up a mouthwatering clash with Lynch, who has become one of the most-loved babyfaces in recent history.
There were reports that Banks was unhappy at WWE, which could possibly indicate why she was thrown into a feud with Lynch almost immediately after she returned to WWE, but it also shows that there aren't too many options for WWE in RAW Women's division.
Ronda Rousey had kept things interesting for a year, before Becky took over, and it is possibly Banks' time now, and I feel that she will defeat Lynch and win the RAW Women's title, and possible set up a match with former tag team partner Bayley for Survivor Series in a Champion vs Champion match.
#1 Braun Strowman
For over a year now, many fans and wrestling writers have predicted how Braun Strowman could win a top title in WWE television, but that day is yet to come. In fact, Strowman has yet to win a singles title, having only won two RAW Tag Team titles in his time in WWE.
Strowman revealed that he was frustrated and spoke to Vince McMahon about his future, who had a conversation with him, revealing his future plans for The Monster Among Men.
"I was like, ‘Vince, what is going on? I’m miserable.’ And he talked me off a ledge. He was like, ‘Look, big man, I want you for the long haul. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing right now. I care about what you’re doing ten years from now. I’ve invested in you, you’re one of my guys. Don’t worry. You’re fine'," said Strowman about his conversation with McMahon.
He then revealed that the WWE Chairman had a conversation with The Monster Among Men for 45 minutes just before RAW and eased his fears about his future in WWE.
Strowman is set to take on Seth Rollins for the Universal title at Clash of Champions, and even if he doesn't win the title off Rollins, we could see him win it in the near future as Vince McMahon is set to give him an almighty push very soon.
