5 WWE Superstars who deserve title runs in 2021

What will WWE do in 2021? Some skeptics will jump to claim that we will only see more of the same, but there are others that are hopeful of a new beginning for the company. A beginning where WWE builds on their momentum from 2020 and uses it to make 2021 the greatest year in pro-wrestling history.

And what a year it could be if WWE continues with the polarizing storytelling they have been showcasing lately. In fact, from Bayley's epic run as SmackDown Women's Champion, to Seth Rollins vs. Buddy Murphy, this has been a year that has truly hit harder than any other in recent memory.

With that being said, and the road now being paved for the future of the company, here are five WWE Superstars who deserve title runs in 2021. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and be sure to tell us who you think deserves a title shot next year.

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#5 Andrade (WWE RAW)

Andrade is more than deserving of WWE's top honor.

Andrade hasn't been seen or heard from on WWE television in weeks. A lot of that probably has to do with the real-life firing of his former manager, Zelina Vega last month. Unfortunately for Andrade, it has left him directionless and has hurt the momentum that WWE spent so much time building up the last few months.

Fortunately for Andrade though, WWE seems to have plans for his real life fiance, Charlotte Flair alongside him going forward. Not only would this instantly elevate Andrade to the top of the card, it would also give the company a chance to explore their relationship on screen.

If this does end up being the case, one can reasonably expect the former United States Champion to earn his long-awaited title shot by the middle of next year. In all honesty, Andrade would be one of the best heel champions in the company, and it's amazing that the company hasn't tried this already.

#4 The Fiend (WWE RAW)

WWE should give The Fiend the title run he has deserved for some time.

The Fiend has held the Universal Championship twice, but neither reigns turned out to be good. Of course, a lot of that has to do with factors outside of WWE's control. However, the stain on The Fiend's character is still there for everyone to see. That's why WWE needs to fix things in 2021 and give him a good run.

Whether that happens in the main event of WrestleMania 37 or later on in the year, The Fiend needs to have a title run that doesn't leave fans feeling cheated. Again, it's not really WWE's fault for going with Roman Reigns most recently, but it still hurt what was supposed to be a promising run for Bray Wyatt's sinister alter-ego.

In the end, WWE did what it had to do and deserves praise for making the transition as clean as possible. All that might be true, but The Fiend character is still one of WWE's top entities. He deserves to have a meaningful run with a title in 2021.

#3 Baron Corbin (WWE SmackDown)

King Corbin would serve WWE perfectly as a transitional champion.

Every time Baron Corbin gets near the top of the mountain in WWE, there is always someone to take him right back down to earth. A lot of people could say Corbin would never be deserving of the company's biggest prizes, but having him as a champion would do a lot of good.

For example, with WWE struggling to get new babyfaces over on Friday Night SmackDown, why not use Corbin as a measuring stick of sorts? Furthermore, why not make Corbin a transitional champion, and use his nuclear heat to get fans to accept a new champion with open arms.

Whether that lucky babyface is Big E, Murphy, Otis, or even Jey Uso, the reaction would be far beyond anything WWE has seen in the last few years. It might even play a huge role in helping build up the future of the company on SmackDown, which is what they should be focusing on in 2021.

#2 Lacey Evans (WWE RAW)

WWE needs a champion like Lacey Evans right now!

Why hasn't WWE given Lacey Evans a run with the women's title yet? Some fans may think she doesn't deserve the honor, but she has all the makings of a top Superstar. Furthermore, between her polarizing personality and military background, she would be one of the best Women's Champions in a long time.

Evans is not on the same level as the likes of Charlotte Flair or Becky Lynch, but she could get there if WWE would just build to it. In all honesty, WWE probably should have made Evans champion a long time ago. However, doing it in 2021 could be a way to make the women's division a focal point again.

Lacey Evans is one of those rare Superstars that has a legitimacy factory, and it's going to help WWE. It's would also up the game of the entire RAW women's division, which is what they need with several top Superstars still missing. Hopefully, 2021 is the year it happens and Evans takes her rightful place as champion.

#1 Aleister Black (WWE SmackDown)

Will WWE ever pull the trigger on an Aleister Black title run?

Aleister Black was one of the biggest Superstars in WWE on Monday Night RAW during the Heyman era, but he was quickly abandoned when the former ECW owner was ousted from power. Unfortunately for Black, the company didn't manage to do much with him and he hasn't been seen on television for a while now.

Of course, some of that might have to do with the fact that Friday Night SmackDown is a two hour show, but one would think they could find a use for him. In fact, it's getting to a point where fans are almost getting angry that he has been left off the show for such a long period of time.

In the end, what if WWE is able to eventually channel that anger into an underdog story for Aleister Black? A Daniel Bryan-type storyline with an anti-hero twist that allows him to maintain his brilliant character? If nothing else, Black deserves a run at some point next year, and WWE really needs to get him back on television to build to that.