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WWE is a business, full of employees, both on and off-screen.
With Superstars on RAW, SmackDown Live, 205 Live, NXT and NXT UK, it's no wonder why the company struggle to give every member of the roster a deserved push.
There are some stars though, that have been very outspoken about their time in the company, with current RAW Superstar Dean Ambrose being known to be leaving the WWE after WrestleMania.
Reportedly frustrated with his character on-screen, the self-proclaimed Moral Compass of the WWE certainly isn't alone with his grievances, and probably won't be the only high-profile star to depart in 2019.
Here are five WWE Superstars who could leave the company this year, and if they do, where they should head to next.
#5 Mike and Maria Kanellis - Ring of Honor
Mike and Maria Kanellis' tenure in WWE has not been easy.
Mike genuine substance abuse problems have caused the pair serious problems, but so have the WWE's lack of any sort of push.
Appearing at the Money in the Bank 2017 pay per view, it seems that the Kanellis' have had no moments of note in the near-two years since their debut.
The pair were certainly a much bigger deal in Ring of Honor, and a return to the indie promotion doesn't seem that farfetched.
The couple were reportedly denied their releases from the company earlier this year, and whilst Maria denied that she'd asked for her release, fans quickly spotted that she said nothing of her husband.
With their WWE Network special also cancelled at the last minute, it may be time to say goodbye to love in 2019.
#4 Tyler Breeze - All Elite Wrestling
NXT call-ups have always been hit or miss, but there is perhaps no Superstar who has lost more by being summoned to the main roster, than Tyler Breeze.
In NXT, Breeze was a solid mid-card act, briefly dabbling in the main-event, and entertained fans with his vain, Prince Pretty gimmick.
On RAW though, Breeze struggles to get any air-time at all and is almost always on the losing end of things.
Joining AEW would, of course, be a risk, but could lead to a revival for Breeze in 2019, as fellow former WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes knows how it feels to be under-used by the company.
With AEW already receiving a great reception from fans (despite not actually having had a single match), Breeze's gamble could definitely pay off.
#3 AJ Styles - AEW/NJPW
When AJ Styles joined WWE at the 2016 Royal Rumble, fans were rightly shocked.
The poster child for TNA, Styles brought his incredible skill to WWE at an ideal time, and in his career has held the WWE Championship twice, one of these reigns for over a year.
Signing a three-year contract with the company, it's well-known that the Phenomenal One's contract is coming to an end soon, and it's also well-known that negotiations have been slow.
If he doesn't re-sign, there's no shortage of promotions that would be happy to sign him, such as AEW, where Styles' huge star would help bring a WWE crowd into the new company.
Or perhaps he should return to New Japan, where he had some of his best ever matches.
One thing seems for certain though: Styles won't be going back to Impact Wrestling.
#2 The Revival - AEW
They may be the reigning RAW Tag Team Champions, but things still don't seem easy in the relationship between The Revival and WWE.
For months, the pair were made to take losses, often embarrassing ones, which should've built to something, but left fans frustrated with how the popular tag team have been treated.
After reportedly requesting their release, the WWE allegedly asked for a few more months to turn things around for the team, which may have led to their rapid championship victory on this week's RAW.
Whilst this win is huge, it may be too little too late, as the team of Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder have made their feelings about the company very clear.
Much like Sasha Bank's push against Ronda Rousey, this push seems to be nothing more than appeasement, and they'll have to lose the gold eventually.
#1 Shinsuke Nakamura - New Japan Pro Wrestling
The WWE arrival of Shinsuke Nakamura received the pomp and ceremony it deserved.
Debuting in NXT in 2016, the King of Strong Style did wonders for the promotion after the departure of Finn Balor, including being a two-time NXT Champion.
Joining SmackDown Live in 2017, Nakamura has received stop-start pushes, winning the 2018 Men's Royal Rumble, but losing at WrestleMania 34.
And despite being a two-time former US Champion, his second reign lasted days, whilst his first went under the radar.
Returning to New Japan could be the right choice for Nakamura, who will be able to show more personality on the mic in his homeland.
And with the promotion allegedly talking to Nakamura about a return, and his contract in WWE coming to an end soon, this could be very likely.
