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WWE has a rich history when it comes to world title runs, and every minute, several fans keep clamoring as to which Superstars deserve to be on the top.
WWE's roster is stacked to a point that not every in-ring talent gets a frequent chance to be the World Champion, let alone be booked for a title feud.
Just like any other period in WWE history, currently, there are certain stars who can bring a lot more to the table if they get a chance to become the top Champion on any brand. Moreover, winning a World title would definitely further their own careers as well.
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Here are 5 WWE Superstars who desperately need a world title run in WWE.
#5: Finn Balor
Finn Balor is a kind of talent who was touted to be one of the biggest WWE stars of the current generation.
Balor's initial NXT run was successful, and he was booked to rise to the occasion as the first-ever Universal Champion. Unfortunately, injuries have riddled the path of Balor's in-ring career in recent years.
Although he returned to NXT at the end of 2019, Finn Balor re-inventing himself has only worked to a certain extent so far. Initially, Balor turned heel and embarked on an impressive series of victories. He also faced numerous NXT talent for titles, but eventually ended up wandering aimlessly in search for gold.
Moreover, the Demon King persona was Balor's trump card, and without that, he just doesn't stand out in the NXT crowd.
Balor is currently 39 years old, but he still hasn't properly recovered from losing the Universal Title in 2016. Not only does he need to bring back The Demon King gimmick in order to stand out, but it is that very gimmick which can serve as an interesting backdrop for his path to regain the Universal Championship.
Given how he was written off from the main roster in the first place, a Demon Balor vs. The Fiend match for the Universal Title sounds like a perfect storyline on paper.
#4: Big E
Several WWE fans have always wanted Big E to be a top Champion. Although the powerhouse has been an integral part of The New Day, the trio's unity, as well as Big E's tag team obligations, have prevented him from embarking on a long-term singles run.
When you look at Big E, he ticks every department necessary for someone to become a World Champion in WWE. Being big and athletic is the perfect recipe to succeed under Vince McMahon's regime. But Big E has also honed his microphone skills over the years.
Recently, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston's injuries gave WWE the perfect opportunity to build Big E as a singles Superstar. On SmackDown, he is being pushed adequately so far, which definitely indicates that there might be a title run for him in the near future.
But WWE is a place where any talent can become stagnant if he or she goes too long without winning a title. And that scenario may apply to Big E if the company doesn't have a clear vision for his future exploits.
#3: Shayna Baszler
Just like Finn Balor, Shayna Baszler was a top dog during her initial stint on WWE NXT. But as is often the case with NXT Superstars on RAW and SmackDown, making a transition to WWE's main roster hasn't been smooth for everyone.
Although Baszler has been in a major World title feud with Becky Lynch earlier this year, the entire angle was stripped of its potential due to various factors leading up to Lynch's pregnancy announcement.
Since then, Baszler has still been billed as a top star in WWE, but she hasn't exactly been in the World title picture due to several reasons. The Golden Role Models are doing a good job as the top Champions, and Baszler might just be too strong of a competitor for both Sasha Banks and Bayley at this point in time.
Regardless, the Queen of Spades has claimed to face the RAW Women's Champion after SummerSlam. And even then, it is impossible to say if she will become a World Champion due to a massive roadblock called Nia Jax.
Baszler is stuck in a weird position where she absolutely needs to justify her billing by becoming a top Champion on the main roster. But she is being deliberately booked around the World title picture, and not directly in it.
#2: Sonya Deville
Out of all the entries in this list so far, Sonya Deville is the one who went above and beyond to sell herself as a top star in WWE recently.
Her promos have been absolutely excellent since Fire & Desire broke up, and Deville has already become one of the most interesting characters for the company in recent memory. You could argue that the booking may not justify her efforts, as it is hard to predict if Sonya Deville would be as popular if it wasn't for her own ambition.
Deville is set to face Mandy Rose in a "Hair vs. Hair" Match at WWE SummerSlam. And regardless of what the outcome may be, a World title run should be in the books for the former star soon.
Unlike several up-and-coming WWE stars, Sonya's recent efforts have quickly catapulted her ahead of her own peers. And it might be a missed opportunity if WWE doesn't strike the iron when it is hot.
Moreover, Sonya Deville has been involved in a feud with Mandy Rose for quite a while now. And in all that time, it has become apparent that keeping Deville out of the World title feud or relegating her to an inferior angle after SummerSlam would feel nothing but unnatural.
#1: Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley's career has been relatively better ever since he joined forces with MVP. Instead of a cheesy love triangle, Lashley roams around with The Hurt Business and beats up any WWE Superstar whenever he wants to.
Lashley even faced Drew McIntyre for the WWE title recently, and he was equally matched with the Champion until Lana arrived and ruined things for her onscreen husband during that bout.
So a World title rematch should definitely happen sooner than later because Drew McIntyre has been unstoppable since this year's WrestleMania. And Lashley was the only one able to match his intensity.
Even though Lashley's stint with The Hurt Business has been good so far, it's starting to feel like MVP is the one benefitting from his professional relationship with The All-Mighty.
MVP is set to face the United States Champion, Apollo Crews, at SummerSlam, and Lashley isn't even booked on the card. This feels unusual because it has already been established that Lashley is far stronger than every Superstar involved in the U.S Title picture currently.
Lashley's dominance has been brought back to a point where it feels that he should definitely become a World Champion. And if WWE doesn't pull the trigger on it soon, The All-Mighty might be stuck in the mid-card for the foreseeable future.
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