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One of the most exciting things in wrestling is when a new star wins a major title. Sometimes it's exciting due to that star's previous potential or the fact that he or she dethrones a longstanding Champion. When those newer stars win titles, it shows a bit a faith from management, and for some, a portend that more could be coming in their wrestling future.
The Intercontinental, United States and both sets of Tag Team Championships changed hands more than five times each last year. With over 20 title changes in one calendar year, that means that several Superstars, both veterans and those newer to the main roster, will likely capture a title at some point in 2020.
Andrade and Buddy Murphy both recently won their first titles as members of the main roster. While Andrade took the United States Championship from Rey Mysterio, Murphy took immediate advantage of joining Seth Rollins' new faction. He and Rollins wrested the RAW Tag Team titles away from the Viking Raiders. Braun Strowman also won his first-ever singles title on the main roster by defeating Shinsuke Nakamura for the IC title on the latest SmackDown episode.
So who else is destined to carry a title at some point this year? Here are eight Superstars who will win gold in WWE at some point in 2020. This omits NXT and its titles and primarily features those on both RAW and SmackDown. The 24/7 title isn't included here either due to it's constant changes.
Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in the article belong to the writer and doesn't necessarily represent Sportskeeda's stand.
#8 Aleister Black
Both Ricochet and Murphy joined the main roster in 2019 and won titles. Neither was a former NXT Champion. Aleister Black was a former NXT Champ but has been brought along slowly during his early time on both RAW and SmackDown. While he is more than worthy of winning a title already, he has still been a part of mid-card feuds and squash matches.
An interesting rumor surfaced following the Royal Rumble claiming that at one point, Black was slated to not only win the Rumble but challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36. Even though McIntyre won instead, that's a huge potential sign of faith from the management that Black could be a big player in the near future.
He may have lost out on a huge star-making moment but that's not to say that he can't pick up some other gold. Black is clearly going to be a key player on RAW going forward, so he could easily pick up the United States Championship at some point in 2020. It could be a precursor to a bigger run atop RAW, so I think Black adds a US Championship to his trophy case this year.
#7 Charlotte Flair
Flair won the SmackDown Women's Championship three times in 2019 and once each in both 2018 and 2017. That's not to say she'll win multiple titles in 2020 but only to say that she is winning a title at some point this year. The announcers always have to say "the 10-time Champion" whenever she's in the ring for a match or a segment. They don't do that with many other current Superstars.
For that reason alone, and the fact that they want her to break her father's record, she will be picking up another major Championship in 2020. She may not be challenging her usual foes like Bayley or Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 36, but once business is done in April, all bets are off. Money in the Bank happens shortly after 'Mania and she could easily win MITB just like the Rumble.
She's always hovering around the title picture regardless of the show she is on, so look for the Queen to grab some major gold after WrestleMania. If she somehow doesn't win either the RAW or SmackDown Women's titles, she could even be thrust into a program in order to net her a Women's Tag Team Championship run. It would seem a little beneath her status since she's always booked so strongly, but it might be something else creative will want to add to her resume to prove that she's one of the best of all time.
#6 The Authors of Pain
Many people thought that since Akam and Rezar were now aligned with Seth Rollins that they would be the duo to pick up RAW Tag Team gold. Instead, the Monday Night Messiah and Murphy were the team to defeat the Viking Raiders.
Rollins is not in a major title picture since he was in it for most of 2019. He's now a full-blown heel and will be in some major title feud throughout 2020. At this point, it involves the tag team gold. But once he and Murphy lose those titles to a face duo, there will be a second team of dastardly heels waiting in the wings to win the gold back.
The AOP were RAW Champs once before but had injuries derail their first reign. They have been more than ready to run with the gold again but they've just needed a push and the right opportunity. If Murphy and Rollins lose the titles, it will either be to AOP or a face team. Either way, AOP should be RAW Tag Team Champs once more this year.
#5 King Corbin
A lot of people dislike King Corbin, but mainly because he is so darn good at his job. In an age where it is hard to be a true heel, Corbin stands out. The Undisputed Era are top heels in NXT but they are so good at their jobs that huge portions of the crowd still cheer for them. Being great before joining WWE also gets the group a lot of cheers.
If you look at his recent feuds, Corbin has been masterful in getting his opponents over. Seth Rollins was still popular during their feuds over the summer of 2019. Chad Gable made it to the finals of the King of the Ring and had the fans voraciously in his corner every time he faced Corbin.
With those types of reactions, what's the best way to get cheers for Roman Reigns? Pair him with the guy that everyone loves to hate. Because Corbin is not likely to win the Universal Championship any time soon, I think he'll find more success terrorizing the mid-card.
His arch-rival, Braun Strowman, just won the Intercontinental Championship and will have a lot of people gunning for him. By going after Strowman with his cronies, he can get a big match at WrestleMania while also giving mid-card Superstars a hated heel to get them over. I think he wins the IC title at some point in 2020, maybe from Strowman or someone else.
#4 The Street Profits
They are usually hanging out backstage in order to explain to the masses everything that's going to happen on RAW.
When Seth Rollins and Buddy Murphy drop their titles, it's going to either be to AOP somehow, back to the Viking Raiders or to the Street Profits. All they have to do is say "We want the smoke" and actually have a match and fans cheer. I think doing more in the ring would go a long way for them rather than being backstage hype men.
Ford and Dawkins are one of the few tag teams on the RAW roster and the tag titles get traded around a lot. It seems like their pursuit would be well-suited for either WrestleMania season or during the second half of the year.
It all depends on what's in store for 'Mania and if the titles are defended on the show. If they are defended, it also will be interesting to see if it's a match with only two teams or a multi-team match. Whatever the case, expect Ford and Dawkins get both the smoke and the tag titles in 2020.
#3 Roman Reigns
It's been over a year and a half since Roman Reigns has held a major title in the WWE. He was initially kept out of the title picture upon his return to allow him to slowly get back into the swing of things. It also helped him out by not immediately pushing him to the moon right away.
The second part of that strategy has worked as Reigns has been receiving perhaps the best receptions he's ever had from the crowd as a singles Superstar. It does help to be going up against one of the best heels in the company over the last few months in the form of Corbin. But the fact still remains that he is the golden boy and is going to be in a title feud sooner rather than later.
His feud with Corbin might continue until Elimination Chamber in March. I'm guessing that the No.1 contender for The Fiend at WrestleMania will be determined in a Chamber match. Wyatt cannot defend the title at that event because it would be five other people to torment rather than just one person at a time.
Reigns also always win matches with title implications. Oh yeah, and there's also the fact that he was originally slated to win the Royal Rumble in order to set up a 'Mania match with the Fiend. It might happen in Tampa (his home state) or it might happen the next month, but The Big Dog will have some gold around his waist this year.
#2 Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler has done it all in NXT. She's won the NXT Women's Championship on two occasions and she's ruled over the entire female roster with an iron fist. The Queen of Spades also defeated both Becky Lynch and Bayley at Survivor Series. Despite losing the Royal Rumble, Baszler notched eight eliminations before being tossed by eventual winner, Charlotte Flair.
The fact is that unless she challenges Adam Cole for the NXT Championship a la Tessa Blanchard, Baszler needs to move on from the Black and Gold brand. That means a move to the main roster. Lynch appears to be facing Asuka for the title one more time before she moves on to a different challengers. While it won't be Baszler, the two-time NXT Champ will be opposing The Man very soon.
Baszler was rumored to win her Rumble match before plans were changed and Flair won. The plan was for Lynch to defend her title - one that she's held for almost a full year - against the Queen of Spades at WrestleMania 36. It's time for someone else to run with the RAW Women's title and it might be Baszler who gets the honor. She's a ruthless Superstar who would pose an immense challenge to The Man. Lynch needs to do some other things and let someone else rule Monday nights. The Queen of Spades won't be without gold for much longer.
#1 Drew McIntyre
Unlike how Shinsuke Nakamura won the 2018 Royal Rumble and failed to win the WWE Championship, Drew McIntyre will be booked to make his victory worthwhile. Paul Heyman is behind the Scottish Psychopath which is why he was picked to not only eliminate Lesnar but also win the whole match.
McIntyre has long been more than ready to run with the ball on RAW, but for whatever reason, he was never given the chance as a major Champ since returning in 2018. That started to change when he began to mention on RAW that he'd never received a major title shot. It would have been nothing had he mentioned it once but he consistently said it each week until the Rumble.
Brock Lesnar exists in the WWE hierarchy as an unstoppable monster or the ultimate obstacle. Once a Superstar topples The Beast, they are a made man. Rollins and Reigns were already made men when they defeated Lesnar but they were still propelled further into the history books by taking titles from The Beast.
If WWE wants to treat McIntyre like the Superstar that we've all been seeing since his return, then he's winning the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. He's more than deserving of the title and Lesnar usually takes time off from the company after 'Mania. It's McIntyre's chance this year and he'll make good on the opportunity by winning his first major title.
