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2020 has been quite a challenging yet interesting year for WWE. And throughout these last ten months, it's already been made quite clear that WWE isn't really hesitant to push some of the more underutilized Superstars from the present-day roster, or at least give them the TV time they deserve.
One of the more recent examples of that is Zelina Vega. The former Thea Trinidad has mostly worked her entire WWE career as a manager for Andrade. However, in recent weeks, we saw Vega receive quite the push and even challenge Asuka for the RAW Women's Championship on two different occasions.
Other underutilized Superstars such as Cedric Alexander, who didn't have a proper direction on RAW, was paired with The Hurt Business. Whereas, on SmackDown, Otis has made a lot of noise and even won the Money in the Bank briefcase.
In these final two months, WWE still has a few more big pay-per-views on schedule, including Survivor Series. While the company's creative team will aim to keep things as fresh as possible, the WWE Universe should definitely be on the lookout for some of their favorite Superstars to receive an unlikely push.
This article lists five currently underutilized WWE Superstars who could follow Zelina Vega's footsteps and receive a push in 2020.
#5 Erik could be pushed by WWE after Ivar's injury
With his tag team partner on the shelf, former RAW Tag Team Champion Erik could break out as a huge singles Superstar during this period of time.
While Erik and Ivar have competed as a tag team mostly throughtout their careers, this would be the perfect opportunity for the wrestling world to see what The Viking Raiders are capable of as singles competitors.
In recent weeks, the WWE Universe was treated to another unlikely but exciting singles run from tag team veteran Jey Uso, who showcased his skills as a singles performer with perfection.
So much so, that the former multiple-time tag team champion came agonizingly close to winning the WWE Universal Championship from his cousin Roman Reigns at Clash of Champions 2020.
With Erik absolutely killing it on RAW Underground right now, he seems more than ready for a single run on the main roster.
#4 Peyton Royce could be a huge addition to the WWE RAW Women's Division
The break-up of The IIconics surely wasn't appreciated by majority of the WWE Universe, especially given how over and popular the duo of Peyton Royce and Billie Kay were with the fans. That being said, this split could help the Women's division on RAW.
According to reports, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is seemingly very pleased with Peyton Royce and it is also to be believed that company higher-ups have been impressed with the work rate displayed by the Australian Superstar.
Peyton Royce has been with WWE for about five years now and hasn't exactly been exposed to the rest of the singles division.
It remains quite interesting to see in what way WWE utilizes one of the bigger fan-favorite Superstars after the disbanding of one of the fan-favorite tag teams.
While Royce has mostly been known for her work as a tag team player, one could certainly expect the Aussie star to keep up with her immense work on the main roster.
#3. WWE could finally decide to establish Murphy's place on the roster
Murphy has had a few solid months on the main roster. Whereas, earlier in the year, he seemed quite directionless, until Seth Rollins came to the man's aid and turned around his career in WWE for good. Or as one would say, for 'The Greater Good'.
To make things further interesting, Seth Rollins and Murphy also went on to win the RAW Tag Team Championships, while AOP was still a part of The Monday Night Messiah's faction, mind you.
Within these past few weeks though, Seth Rollins and Murphy's relationship has taken an ugly turn and it looks like, it's just a matter of when the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion will let loose on his Messiah.
With the on-going storyline with The Mysterio Family getting interesting by the minute, a match between Murphy and Seth Rollins also seems to be in the making.
WWE will look to end the Seth Rollins vs. Mysterio Family feud with a match between the heel Rollins and babyface Murphy.
On this occasion, a win for Murphy could pretty well be on the cards, given Rollins is seemingly set for paternity leave and if that indeed is the case, then the former Cruiserweight Champion will establish his place on the roster.
#2. Carmella could soon be thrown into the WWE SmackDown Women's Title picture
After weeks of speculation and teasing, WWE finally revealed Carmella as the mystery woman on SmackDown, on the latest edition of the show. 2020 wasn't the best year for the former WWE Women's Champion.
Having previously won the WWE Women's Money in the Bank briefcase in 2017, which eventually led to her winning the SmackDown Women's Title, Carmella failed to win this year's ladder match and earn herself another guaranteed shot at the either of the women's championships.
And, while things weren't exactly going her way on SmackDown, the Princess of Staten Island eventually went on a hiatus, only to be brought back under a new gimmick.
In recent weeks, the WWE Universe was teased with multiple vignettes on SmackDown, leading up to the speculation that Carmella might return to the blue brand with a new character, and that turned out to be the case after all.
The former SD Women's Champion could be thrown right into the mix, along with the likes of reigning champion Bayley and her arch-rival Sasha Banks. And in these final two months of 2020, Carmella could once again prevail as a top contender for the SmackDown Women's Title.
#1. John Morrison could be a future WWE World Champion
When John Morrison made his return to WWE, fans expected the former three-time Intercontinental Champion to tear through the rest of the roster, something that he was quite familiar with during his initial run with WWE.
However, that hasn't been the case so far. Morrison has been paired with The Miz and WWE also hasn't exploited the duo in the tag team division.
In recent weeks though, WWE has hinted towards the fact that John Morrison will be officially getting his hands on Otis' Money in the Bank briefcase. And if that indeed turns out to be the case, then Morrison will be in prime position to win a World Championship. Something that previously has been suggested and reported.
For someone as talented as Morrison, it would be disappointing to see WWE not use the former ECW World Champion to his full potential this time around and give him a proper WWE World Title run. Something that John Morrison deserves and the WWE Universe has been patiently hoping to see for a while now.
