WWE Mid-Year Awards for 2019 

Much of the beginning of 2019 led to these three Superstars claiming championships
Much of the beginning of 2019 led to these three Superstars claiming championships

Best Storyline - Kofi Kingston's eventual triumph

Although it took some confusing curves, Kofi's title win proved to be the best story of early 2019.
Although it took some confusing curves, Kofi's title win proved to be the best story of early 2019.

Throughout his run to the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania, Kofi Kingston reminded us that it had been 11 years before he had received a title shot. During those 11 years, many Superstars came and went (Wade Barrett, Alberto Del Rio) with getting title shots. But not Kingston.

The first big chance came when he replaced Ali in the Elimination Chamber match. With that opportunity, he stole the hearts of the WWE Universe.

During the gauntlet match for the right to enter last, Kingston stole the show, proving that he had been overlooked for much of his career.

He continued to prove his mettle when he was forced to jump through hoop after hoop by Mr. McMahon, usually spewing the 'you're not good enough' diatribe used to get Daniel Bryan over.

But even though it started to seem just plain mean at points, after all of the tricks played on Kingston, he completed his 11-year journey.

At WrestleMania 35, he won the WWE Championship from Bryan, completing one of the best moments of 2019.

His teammates stood by his side throughout his entire journey and they were even forced to jump through hoops. It was a great showing of friendship and a well-deserved accolade.

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