5 WWE main-roster Superstars that need to win a singles title by the end of 2019

We are about halfway through 2019 and what a year it has been for WWE.

A mixed-year to say the least, the company has enjoyed highs and lows, with falling ratings definitely being bad news.

On the other hand though, WrestleMania 35 has received rave reviews, as the show saw the crowning of beloved stars such as Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins and Kofi Kingston as Champions.

Plenty of Superstars have won gold over the past six months, but there are still some yet to taste Championship glory in 2019, though not for the lack of trying.

Here are five WWE main roster Superstars that need to reach for that brass ring and win a singles Championship by the end of this year.

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#5 Ali

Ali is yet to taste gold as part of the WWE.

With his incredible in-ring abilities and likeable personality, Ali has quickly become one of WWE SmackDown Live's most popular stars.

Being moved over from 205 Live late last year, the former police officer was seemingly on the path to the WWE Championship, before a concussion got in the way.

Replaced by Kofi Kingston (who would capture the title from Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 35), Ali's stars have dimmed since the unfortunate concussion, but all is not lost for the Illinois Superstar.

A big feud or two could see Ali rise back to prominence on the blue brand, and could even see him finally get a shot at singles gold.

A feud with Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor would be nothing short of a dream match, as the pair's incredible skills and mutual respect for one another could make for an epic feud culminating with Ali getting the gold.

WWE should strike the iron while it is hot.

#4 Heath Slater

The One Man Band really could do with a singles title win.

Heath Slater has been a veteran of the WWE's main roster for almost a decade, getting his big break in 2010 as part of the Nexus.

A side-character of the group, Slater's career has been mostly as a jobber, usually in a group such as 3MB, The Social Outcasts, Slater Gator and despite being part of the first SmackDown Tag Champions, he has done little in recent years.

A 24/7 title win for the One Man Band could be the perfect thing for Slater as he could finally gain a singles title and bring out some of his natural comedic charm.

With Slater currently hot on the heels of champion R-Truth, this definitely seems a possibility, though if Slater hasn't held the green strap at least once this year, then what hope is there that he'll hold it next year?

#3 Lacey Evans

Lacey Evans could hold gold at some point in 2019.

Lacey Evans may have only been on the WWE main roster for a few months, but the Southern Belle has done plenty in such a short time.

Appearing at the Women's Royal Rumble, the former Marine has continued to showcase her incredible character on RAW, feuding with 'The Man' Becky Lynch over the RAW Women's title, and it seems an eventual title win is guaranteed.

The only issue is that WWE seems to be taking their time in giving Evans the gold, and whilst patience is a virtue, they don't want to leave it too late.

Evans is already being compared to Charlotte Flair with the amount of title opportunities she has received, and if the title doesn't end up around the waist of The Lady of WWE by December 31, then the company will definitely have missed a big opportunity.

#2 Sami Zayn

It's been nearly five years since Zayn last held gold in WWE.

Sami Zayn may have held the NXT Championship for a cup of coffee, but The Underdog from the Underground hasn't fared that well on the main roster.

Jumping from the developmental brand in 2016, Zayn worked as a solid mid-carder babyface, and helped Braun Strowman get his big start as a singles star.

Turning heel and aligning himself with Kevin Owens has given Zayn's character a new edge, but today, over three years after his main roster debut, the Canadian is yet to taste Championship gold on RAW or SmackDown Live.

Now aged 34 years old, Zayn probably doesn't have too long left in WWE before he hangs up his boots or tries himself elsewhere, and a title win on the main roster would definitely be a feather in the cap of one of WWE's most talented stars.

#1 Drew McIntyre

McIntyre needs to ditch his henchman role to become his own star.

When Drew McIntyre was released from WWE in 2014, his career had seemed like a huge missed opportunity.

Returning three years later, McIntyre has fared much better, capturing the NXT Championship and becoming a huge presence on RAW.

The issue here, is that McIntyre seems to have fallen into a sidekick role for Shane McMahon, who according to reports, may be in line for a World title victory of his own.

Just a few months ago, most fans were sure McIntyre would be holding the Universal title soon, but now there have been a lot of doubters.

While Shane McMahon's storyline has kept McIntyre in the spotlight, he can't keep playing second fiddle forever.

If McIntyre doesn't hold the Universal or even the United States title this year, then there's a good chance he never will, as he is one of the most prominent heels in the company.

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