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It may only be August, and we may still be months away from 2019, but we all know how fast the wrestling world goes. One minute you're cooling down from an awesome TakeOver or pay-per-view, the next minute, you're prepping for WrestleMania.
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And whilst things such as pay-per-views and TakeOvers are guarenteed, there's plenty of shocking moments in recent years that have shocked fans to the core. Who would have thought we'd see the Ultimate Warrior return? Who could imagined that 17 years later, Vince McMahon would revive the XFL? Or how about the face of Impact Wrestling AJ Styles joining WWE, and becoming one of the most successful WWE Champions in recent memory? Here's five bold predictions that may happen in 2019...
#5 The Women main-event WrestleMania
This has been one speculated on for a while. In 2015, the WWE said that the women's revolution was kicking off, thanks to the amazing female talent in NXT, many of whom have made the jump to the main roster. With Superstars such as Ronda Rousey now in the mix, it seems that a female WrestleMania main-event may not be far off.
From a corporate point of view, it's definitely a decent idea. WWE would be able to promote female equality in their brand, and with someone like Rousey in the main event, there's definite star power. The question remains though, who would the Rowdy one face? Smart money says Asuka or Charlotte, two women who have proven to be strong warriors in the ring, as their encounter at this year's WrestleMania proved.
#4 Sami Zayn becomes WWE Champion
The Underdog from the Underground, Sami Zayn has made a big impact since debuting in WWE many years ago. Seen as one of the most natural babyfaces in wrestling (look at his feud with Kevin Owens) fans were shocked to see the Montreal-native turn on the fans, helping the man who he had fought so often.
Since turning, Zayn has proved that he can work as either face or heel. But could 2019 be the year he captures the ultimate prize. Asides one (very brief) NXT title reign, gold has alluded him in the WWE. I'd suggest having him win Money In the Bank, and cash in on a battered champion.
Zayn is currently out with an injury, but there'd be no better way to make a comeback, than win the WWE Championship.
#3 Kenny Omega joins WWE
Kenny Omega is easily, one of the hottest stars in Wrestling right now. The IWGP Heavyweight Champion is on a career-high, despite never appearing on WWE TV. He's always a name that comes up when people think of guest Rumble appearances and would breathe new life into WWE.
But what are the odds of him actually joining? Well, realistically, not great. Omega was employed by WWE over a decade ago, competing in Deep South Wrestling. Since leaving in 2006, he hasn't had many good things to say about DSW. In addition, Omega claims WWE made him several offers in 2014 and 2015, which he turned down.
So, don't expect him to join anytime soon, but in WWE, never say never.
#2 The Undertaker retires, and enters the WWE Hall of Fame
There is probably no-one in history, more deserving of a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame than the Undertaker. For nearly 30 years, the deadman has laid waste to his foes, and built an army of loyal subjects.
But time waits for no man, living or dead. And in recent years, the WWE universe has come to accept this: The Undertaker is old. For the past 10 years, we have seen less and less of the deadman, and now, we don't expect more than 1 match a year.
It seems now is the Phenom's time. His WrestleMania 30 match against Brock Lesnar should've been an epic battle, instead, it was a slow drag, a sad way to end 'The Streak'. Now, five years later, we as fans should prepare ourselves, to say goodbye to the last outlaw.
#1 WWE purchases Impact Wrestling
Every year, people say this will happen, but despite this, Impact find a way to survive. The brand has suffered a lot in recent years, as WWE has continued to grow. Even now, former Impact champions such as Bobby Roode, AJ Styles, Drew McIntyre and Lashley have turned to McMahon's welcoming arms.
So what would happen if WWE made the buy? Well, money is not an issue, Vince McMahon has more than enough. As for what they'd receive, who knows? The entire digital library of Impact would make great viewing for WWE fans who may never have seen Joe-Angle, or AJ-Roode. The contracts would probably come as well, leading no doubt, to some dream matches.
It'd be the biggest merger since the WWF bought WCW in 2001, and whilst fans say how it left WWE without competition, there'd still be plenty around if Impact was bought, just ask New Japan.
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