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There is a lot of potential in WWE this year, with several Superstars looking to break out. Some of them could win their first Championship as part of the company in 2021. The past year has been a difficult one, but there have been several shining lights for WWE. The coming year will look to be even more creatively fulfilling.
Some big names are yet to win a title either on RAW, SmackDown, or NXT, who could realistically become Champions this year. The foundation for each of these Superstars has been set. All of them are a few months of good, consistent booking away from winning titles in WWE.
2021 could build on some of the great things that were accomplished in 2020, particularly on WWE SmackDown. The Blue brand is once again the 'Land of Opportunity'. That is where all Superstars in focus currently reside, although some of them could move to WWE RAW.
Here are six WWE Superstars who are likely to win their first title in 2021.
#6 Sonya Deville could become a WWE Women's Champion in 2021
The first episode of WWE SmackDown in 2021 was an entertaining one, with the most notable moment being the return of Sonya Deville. Perhaps, WWE could have saved her first appearance back for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, but it is still fantastic to see her back on WWE TV. Deville could be set to have a huge year, after her impressive work in 2020.
The former MMA fighter truly broke out in WWE during her personal feud with Mandy Rose. However, Deville had to take some time off from WWE to handle a case regarding the scary incident she was involved in, a week before her big SummerSlam match against Rose.
Now that she's back, Sonya Deville will likely continue her excellent promo work on WWE SmackDown. She can feasibly match up to Sasha Banks and beat her for the SmackDown Women's Championship, with a move to WWE RAW also being a possibility. Deville could restart her story with Mandy Rose, or possibly reunite with her after the Instagram post saying they're 'good' again.
Either way, 2021 looks to be the year that turns Sonya Deville into a major star in WWE's women's division. She has shown that she's capable of holding a singles title, or at least the Tag Team Championship. WWE could do with some more talent in the women's tag team picture. Deville would thrive in whatever role she is given.
#5 Otis could win the Tag Team Championship with Chad Gable on WWE SmackDown in 2021
2020 seemed to be a very promising year for Otis in WWE, as he began a relationship with Mandy Rose and won Money in the Bank. However, things turned sour over time. Rose was drafted to WWE RAW and The Miz defeated him to become Mr. Money in the Bank. To add insult to injury, Tucker cost Otis the match and turned heel.
Losing everything he had going for him in WWE, Otis seemingly hit rock bottom in November. However, there is some hope for the former Heavy Machinery member. He is now in a tag team with his training partner, Chad Gable.
The two of them have bounced off each other pretty well so far, with some potential there for a successful run as a duo. Otis has been winning quite a bit on WWE SmackDown, turning his fortunes around after a disastrous second half of the year. He and Gable could do well together, as long as WWE remains behind them.
They might even have a chance to win the SmackDown Tag Team Championship if the fans truly get behind them. Otis may soar in 2021, thanks to The Alpha Academy.
#4 Dominik Mysterio could become a Tag Team Champion with Murphy or Rey Mysterio in his first full year as a WWE Superstar
One of the most impressive WWE rookies in 2020 was Dominik Mysterio, who looked like a star in his first few matches against the likes of Seth Rollins, and Murphy. While he has not been as prominent recently, the 23-year-old has a bright future ahead of him. 2021 could be a big year for the Mysterio family in WWE.
The bulk of Dominik Mysterio's 2020 went in his feud with Rollins and Murphy, before the Australian turned his back on his 'Messiah' and began dating Aalyah Mysterio. With Murphy now allied with the Mysterios, that gives more scope for Dominik Mysterio to taste Championship success this year.
The young star could win the SmackDown Tag Team Championship either with Murphy or his father, Rey Mysterio. It would be particularly heartwarming to see the father-son duo capture tag team gold together in WWE. Either way, things are looking up for Dominik Mysterio as he enters his first full year as a WWE Superstar.
It is extremely likely that his first title in WWE would be the Tag Team Championship - be it in 2021 or beyond - so he isn't shoved into the spotlight on his own too soon. Dominik and Rey Mysterio could set a new standard for tag team wrestling in the modern WWE climate.
#3 Ruby Riott and #2 Liv Morgan could win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship in 2021
There are very few true female tag teams in WWE, scattered across RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. One of them is The Riott Squad, Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott. The two of them reunited in 2020 and have been a solid presence in the mid-card in WWE's women's division since then. However, Morgan and Riott are capable of so much more.
The Riott Squad has been racking up several victories on WWE SmackDown recently, which should put them in line for a title shot against Charlotte Flair and Asuka. A victory over the two biggest female stars on WWE RAW would be huge for Riott and Morgan, making them more prominent than they already are.
Liv Morgan, in particular, has improved greatly over the past two years. She is one of the better in-ring workers in WWE, while Ruby Riott has generally been pretty solid over time. The two of them would be great in an 'Us Against the World' scenario, where they defend the Championship across all three WWE brands.
The Women's tag team titles have been passed around across main eventers being thrown together for way too long now and that should change soon. That change will likely come thanks to The Riott Squad, who might just be the best true female tag team in WWE today.
#1 Bianca Belair could win the SmackDown Women's Championship as soon as WWE WrestleMania 37
Out of every rising star who is yet to win a Championship in WWE, Bianca Belair might be the likeliest one to break her duck in 2021. The EST of WWE is the total package, with a killer combination of in-ring skills, power, and charisma. Belair is around the top of the card on WWE SmackDown but isn't quite at the level of Sasha Banks and Bayley yet.
That could very well change at the end of January, with Belair being one of the favorites to win the Women's Royal Rumble Match. She had an incredible performance in the Rumble last year, eliminating eight Superstars and lasting around half an hour. Belair would be a popular choice to win it this year.
Whether or not she wins the Royal Rumble, Bianca Belair should face the SmackDown Women's Champion, Sasha Banks at WrestleMania 37. The match between the two of them would be excellent, with their styles meshing perfectly. Banks can bump for Belair's powerhouse offense like there is no tomorrow.
WWE has a legitimate main event star in their hands with Bianca Belair, who is way too talented to be ignored for a big-time spot at WrestleMania. While it is unfortunate that she never won the NXT Title, Belair is likely to become the next SmackDown Women's Champions and break out on the Blue brand.
