5 Unexpected Superstars Who Could Be World Champions In 2019

In the world of professional wrestling, the goal is to be a World Champion. If you're not in the business, with the aspiration to be the best of the best, then you are frankly in the wrong business.

To hold a world championship in WWE is something truly special. It is the sign that the biggest wrestling promotion in the entire world trusts you to be the flagbearer for the entire company, and industry as a whole.

This year, we have seen the RAW Universal Title picture be dominated almost exclusively by Brock Lesnar, with his 500+ day reign ending at Summerslam at the hands of Roman Reigns.

On SmackDown Live, AJ Styles has carried the title since November last year, fending off opponents such as Samoa Joe and Shinsuke Nakamura.

Here are 5 superstars who could be World Champions in 2019.

#5 Elias

As unlikely as it may be, it's hard to deny the success that the musical sensation has had since debuting on Monday Night RAW.

Whilst Elias is yet to hold a championship in WWE, his performances and natural heel heat have caused the former NXT star to become one of the Red brand's most popular stars.

A Universal title win would be truly shocking, but could really elevate the singer-songwriter, and show just how unpredictable the WWE can be.

Elias is also no stranger to facing off against bona fide main eventers, as evident with his altercation at WrestleMania this year with John Cena.

#4 The New Day

As Tag Team Champions, the New Day have utilized the Freebird rule, allowing all three members to defend the titles.

But the question here is: could the Freebird rule be used for a singles championship?

Many fans have speculated that for one member to win a World Championship, the group would have to split, something that the trio have said will never happen.

Having all 3 as WWE Champion could lead to some interesting feuds, as the team could swap out the champion, based on their opponent's skills.

#3 The Rock

The People's Champion is recognizable by fans and non-fans around the world, and rightly so.

Not only a multiple-time World Champion in WWE, but he has also gone on to become one of the highest earning actors ever.

Recent rumors have suggested that he is a favorite to win next year men's Royal Rumble in January.

If so, it would be incredible to see the Brahma Bull re-enter the title picture, perhaps against his own family, current Universal Champion Roman Reigns.

#2 The Miz

Moving to SmackDown Live may have been the best thing to happen to the A-Lister.

After an impressive, though forgettable time on RAW as Intercontinental Champion, The Miz has rejoined the Blue Brand, and is hungry to be WWE Champion once again.

Feuding with the recently un-retired Daniel Bryan, The Miz has taken things to a new level of bad, using his wife Maryse to gain the upper hand.

Whilst many fans will want to see Bryan earn the number one contender's spot at WWE Super Show-Down, a win for The Miz may be just what the company needs, to put an established, notoriously safe hand back at the top of the food chain.