5 WWE Superstars who should get their first major title shot this year

Kofi Kingston received his first shot at a major title in WWE at WrestleMania 35. He's been with the company for over eleven years but never really got a fair shake in the main event scene of either RAW or SmackDown.

The New Day member capitalized on his first-ever shot, winning the title to cap off one of the best storylines of the last decade. While it was slightly rehashed from Daniel Bryan's own ascent to the WWE Championship picture a few years ago, the retelling of the angle was just as effective the second time around.

It's an unfortunate fact of the business, but not every star will get a shot at the top prizes in their respective promotions. Not every performer necessarily deserves that shot, but more often than not, there are loads of people who have never had legitimate chances at the top titles.

The title scene in WWE has been dominated over the last three years by AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar, and Roman Reigns. Wrestlers like Kingston and Bryan have had varying reigns and The Fiend is rivaling those mentioned above. But for others, it can be one shot at a title or no shot at all. Rusev had a shot at the WWE Championship and Styles during the height of Rusev Day but was unsuccessful. The same goes for Mandy Rose at Fastlane earlier this year.

On that note, here are five current stars who should get their first shot at major titles in WWE in 2020:

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#5 Aleister Black

Aleister Black

According to recent reports, Paul Heyman is very high on the prospects for Aleister Black. Black and Buddy Murphy have had two fantastic matches to showcase how good each man really is.

The Dutch Destroyer technically only has under a year on the main roster, but some stars just have it. His backroom promos might be a bit lacking, but once he hits the ring (and his opponents with the Black Mass), it's easy to see why he has Heyman giddy with joy.

Someone new has to emerge as the main event player on RAW and Black is someone that elicits a good response from the crowd. Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, and Samoa Joe are also likely to get their shots at glory some point this year, but they've had big title shots before.

Owens even had a run as Universal Champion. WWE should at least give the Dutch Destroyer a shot at the WWE Championship at some point in 2020 if they want to see a glimpse of the future.

#4 Mustafa Ali

Mustafa Ali

Like Aleister Black, Mustafa Ali has had a short tenure on the main roster at just about over a year. He's one of the most exciting in-ring stars and his promos are usually among the best that WWE produces.

While Kingston had a memorable run in 2019, his original spot in the Elimination Chamber match was earmarked for Ali. But due to an unfortunate injury just before the PPV, he had to be taken out of the match.

The Fiend is supposed to be a harbinger of chaos that tests the limits of his opponents' psyche. Throughout his time in WWE, Ali has been putting forth positive messages and is constantly linked to the light. He (Ali) also wants to change the perception and messages around "people who look like me."

A battle of wits and rhetoric would easily sell a potential Fiend - Ali feud because one man is the darkness while the other is the light. I don't know if Creative would give this type of shot to Ali but they have a ready-made story of redemption looking them in the face.

He's constantly talked about putting those lost opportunities behind him by looking to the future to write his own story. What better way to do that than by giving him a shot at the Universal Championship?

#3 Sonya Deville

Sonya Deville

Sonya Deville has been on the main roster for about two years now. In all that time, she's been paired with Mandy Rose as Fire and Desire. They've had a few shots at the Women's Tag Team titles and Rose had a shot at Asuka in March this year when the Empress of Tomorrow was SmackDown Women's Champion.

The likes of Alexa Bliss, Nikki Cross, Rose, and Lacey Evans have all had title shots in the past year. Some - like all mentioned above except Rose - even had multiple shots at gold in 2019. Through all of the title shots that have been handed out, none have gone to Deville.

With her physical style, she is a believable threat to any woman in the company. She has also picked up the nuances of pro wrestling quickly. Bayley has reigned atop the women on Friday nights, but she isn't going to hold the gold for all of 2020. The former Hugger appears to be headed towards a showdown with Evans soon, but either before WrestleMania 36 or after it, a title shot has to be given to Deville.

Newer faces, especially in the women's divisions, are desperately needed in all the title pictures throughout WWE. Even Ruby Riott had a couple of shots at Ronda Rousey last year but we knew how slim her chances were at dethroning the former UFC Champion. Rose and Deville could be headed for a break up soon but both women should get title shots at some point this year.

#2 Big E

Big E is criminally underrated

2019 saw The New Day as a main event level group with all three men contributing in the early stages of the year. Big E and Xavier Woods were just as instrumental in getting Kingston his title shot against Daniel Bryan as Kingston was himself.

The former Iowa Hawkeye has won both the NXT Championship and Intercontinental Championships during the earlier stages of his tenure with the company. He's primarily been used as a stalwart member of the tag division but when given the chance in singles competition, Big E delivers every time. Just go back and re-watch the gauntlet match from a few years ago. Bryan and he started things out in great fashion.

Since Kingston got his shot last year, he has been campaigning for Big E to get his in 2020. I cannot argue with the former WWE Champion because his teammate is one of the most entertaining and complete performers (in-ring and on the mic) in all of pro wrestling.

Big E could easily carry the main event scene on SmackDown because he's everything that a Champion should be - strong, physical, charismatic, and great at delivering promos. As mentioned in the previous slides, the title scenes throughout the WWE need different stars interjected into the respective scenes so as to not get stagnant. Big E would never let anything be stagnant due to his magnetic charisma and humor. Oh yeah, and he has a pretty great in-ring game as well.

#1 Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre

If not for Brock Lesnar, I think that McIntyre would have already won either the WWE or Universal Championship. He's big, imposing, dynamic, physical, and everything a top heel should be. But for some reason, he's been used in the mid-card and right below the main event. Since returning a year and a half ago, he's yet to receive a shot at the top prize on RAW.

During his return promo, he stated that he came back to the company to jolt the complacency out of the locker room. He also staked his claim at capturing the top title on RAW. With The Beast lording over the Red brand, the rest of the top heels have been left either in the secondary title scene or in the tag division.

Over the last few months, a lot has changed in terms of the dynamic of RAW's hierarchy. Alongside Lesnar (when he shows up), Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley, and AJ Styles are the main heels. McIntyre is usually added in that group, but battling against the likes of Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins is a misuse of his abilities. Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe look to be the main good guys (now that both Rollins and Styles are bad guys). Another big change is needed and that change is McIntyre becoming a force for good.

It could start with a win at the Royal Rumble (even if Roman Reigns may likely be winning) or with a possible dethroning of Lesnar as the dominant force on RAW. The Scottish Psychopath can give The Beast a run for his money because Lesnar isn't the only performer who is physical in WWE. If the calendar turns to 2021 without McIntyre at least getting a shot at the WWE title, then the time will be running out on his second stint with the promotion.

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