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WWE 2K19 will hit the stores this Friday, with wrestling fans around the world itching to get their hands on the latest instalment of the WWE 2K series.
Since the WWE's partnership with 2K, the games have become more relevant on WWE television, with the company regularly advertising the game's release and also holding several events to promote the launch of the game.
A big part of the WWE's promotion of the game has been the unveiling of the cover star. The likes of The Rock, Stone Cold, Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar have all graced the cover in recent years, and current WWE champion, AJ Styles has been handed the privilege for this year's edition.
The cover star is always specially selected by the company and it has become something of an honour for a superstar to be placed on the cover. With that in mind, and to celebrate the release of WWE 2K19, let's take a rather optimistic shot at guessing which superstar could be next in line to grace a WWE 2K cover.
#5: Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair may be struggling to get the crowd on her side at the minute, but it is clear from the WWE's recent booking of her that they consider her as the top female star in the company.
Flair is wrestling royalty, and she is also one of the most accomplished female performers in the history of the business.
Given the company's current penchant for making history with the women's division, Charlotte Flair has to be considered a prime candidate for next year's WWE 2K cover.
Flair is also rumoured to be headlining next year's WrestleMania alongside Ronda Rousey, and if that is the case, then you can expect Charlotte to become one of the company's biggest focus points throughout 2019.
#4: Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan's return to the ring has been the feel-good story of 2018, and while his initial booking has not been the strongest, there is plenty to suggest that he will go on to become a main-event figure once again in 2019.
Bryan is clearly held in high regard by 2K, with the company creating a mode on the game focused solely on Bryan's career in WWE 2K19.
The game has, thus far, been well received by critics and there has been plenty of love for Bryan's game-mode. If the game proves to be a success financially, the company could credit that to Bryan and decide to go with him as the cover star of next year's game.
#3: Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman may be one of the biggest heels in the WWE right now but the former Wyatt Family member is still one of the most beloved wrestlers in the WWE.
Strowman's run as a face throughout 2017 saw him become one of the top names in the company, and it feel as though it won't be long before the company decides to have him change back.
Strowman has the potential to become the biggest babyface in the company, and if that transformation takes place over the course of the next 12 months, then you can guarantee he will be leading candidate for the cover of WWE 2K20.
#2: Roman Reigns
Frankly, it's a wonder Roman Reigns has not been on the cover of a WWE 2K video game yet.
Whether fans like it or not, Reigns is seen as the biggest star in the WWE by the company themselves and if he isn't on the cover of the video-game next year, then you can guarantee he will be on it in 2021.
Reigns' popularity has picked up in recent months thanks to his reunion with The Shield, but he still remains as one of the most divisive figures in the whole industry.
#1: Ronda Rousey
At the time of writing, it still remains unclear as to just how long Ronda Rousey is planning on sticking around in the WWE.
While initial rumours suggested she had signed a contract for several years with the company, later reports suggested that she had in fact only signed a deal through to WrestleMania 35.
Rousey is the biggest name in the WWE at the moment, and the company have already shown that they intend to rely on her quite heavily for their marketing going forward.
Rousey has universal appeal and her face on the cover of a video game is guaranteed to not only attract wrestling fans, but also casual viewers and non-fans alike.
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