Predicting WWE's next set of Champions

WWE has entered a pretty unique period right now, producing live shows without an audience. The success of the two nights of WrestleMania has filled some hope amongst the WWE Universe that the company will be just fine.

The current crop of Champions is a pretty stellar list, including some stars who have held the titles for a while. Some of them only won their belts in the past month as well. Despite the varying lengths of their respective title reigns, every Champion is a reliable and important piece of the WWE puzzle.

It will be intriguing to see who will climb to the top of each mountain on RAW and SmackDown, especially with the strength of the likes of Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman among others.

This article will look at who might dethrone every current Champion in WWE.

#9 WWE Women's Tag Team Champions: The IIconics

The former champions could be back in the hunt.

There isn't exactly a whole lot of teams who are lined up to challenge Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross at the moment, although they have done quite well to already have a couple of title defenses under their belts.

But aside from any possible thrown together duo, the Champions don't seem like losing their titles any time soon. Asuka may be headed for a push, while Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose aren't a duo anymore. The only other proper female tag team on the WWE roster is one that hasn't been seen in months.

The IIconics were last on WWE TV in November and there have been rumblings that they might be repackaged upon their return. Peyton Royce and Billie Kay have held the Women's Tag Team Championship before, with their reign actually ending at the hands of Bliss and Cross.

This would be a solid feud, one that would ideally kickstart this division.

#8 RAW Tag Team Champions: Andrade, Angel Garza, and Austin Theory

These three are already a featured part of RAW.

Zelina Vega has been one of the best performers in WWE over the past couple of months. Recently though, she has been all over the place on Monday Night RAW. Those in charge of the Red brand are evidently high on Vega since they brought a couple of new and relatively inexperienced names from NXT just to keep her on TV while Andrade was absent.

And as a result, WWE has built La Muñeca a brand new faction. Angel Garza and Austin Theory are now here to stay, alongside the current United States Champion. While they don't have an official name yet, this faction is now a prominent part of the Red brand during the post-WrestleMania season.

Their role could only grow from here, and they will get better with experience. Garza and Theory have already challenged the Street Profits for the RAW Tag Team Championship, but Andrade could provide them with the edge to end up with the belts.

Once he drops the US Title, these three could dominate the RAW tag scene, possibly under the Freebird rule.

#7 SmackDown Tag Team Champions: Heavy Machinery

An unlikely rise is set to be completed.

After winning over the love of his life, Mandy Rose, there is only one direction Otis could go - towards some Championship gold, along with Tucker. He might be a part of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match but expect Heavy Machinery to return to tandem action in the near future.

The current SmackDown Tag Team Champions are The New Day, who have a number of teams to go through at the moment. The likes of Lucha House Party and the Forgotten Sons could challenge Kofi Kingston and Big E, but neither is over enough to dethrone the 8-time champs.

Meanwhile, Heavy Machinery might just be the most over team on SmackDown, aside from The New Day themselves, and maybe The Usos. A match between the two fun-loving teams would be a sight to see, especially a face-off between Otis and Big E.

This might also lead to the much-discussed New Day heel turn, even if only to drive as much fan support for Heavy Machinery as possible.

#6 United States Champion: Apollo Crews

One of the most surprising parts of this unique period for WWE is the sudden push for Apollo Crews. He wrestled a long match against Aleister Black on the night after WrestleMania and is now a part of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, after defeating MVP.

Crews is somebody who has always had the talent to go far in WWE, but he has lacked a bit of personality. With his current rise on RAW, it would be smart to pair him up with a manager. MVP would be a splendid choice for that role, offering his services to Crews after putting him over in the ring.

It would be a great pairing and might just be what puts the former Uhaa Nation on the map. And with the relative lack of upper midcard babyfaces on the Red brand, Crews could be in line to defeat Andrade for the United States Championship.

Other options for the next US Champion include Rey Mysterio, who has already faced Andrade multiple times, and Kevin Owens, whose recent absence suggests that he might not be on RAW for a while.

#5 Intercontinental Champion: Cesaro

It is a genuine shame just how underappreciated Cesaro is by WWE management. He possesses all the tools to be one of the biggest stars in the company. The Swiss Superman is a phenomenal wrestler and is one of the strongest men on the roster.

Cesaro also has a subtle charisma and a likable personality, which have shone through on external platforms. He is currently part of the Artist's Collective, essentially playing bodyguard to the Intercontinental Champion, Sami Zayn.

He has been featured quite a bit on SmackDown, alongside Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura. But it is time for the 6-time Tag Team Champion to turn face and break out on his own. Cesaro is already insanely popular everywhere, aside from the office.

His victory over Drew Gulak on the kickoff show of WrestleMania Night 1 might be a slight move in the right direction. There is an opportunity waiting, with Zayn riding high as the IC Champ, despite being a "manager". Perhaps, one of his own artists could end up humbling him. The 'Cesaro Section' would love it.

#4 SmackDown Women's Champion: Sasha Banks

Right now, we are all waiting for the partnership between Bayley and Sasha Banks to reach its breaking point. It could come at any time and even though she will not be in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, the future looks bright for her.

After years and years, it seems like the much-anticipated showdown between Banks and Bayley is in the works. There have been several seeds planted, most notably at WrestleMania, when Bayley refused to help her best friend in their Fatal-5-Way title match.

The Legit Boss could return to the title scene, especially with the 'Hacker' gimmick flying around on SmackDown and threatening to expose fake friendships. Sasha Banks is another Superstar who is excellent in pretty much every department but remains overlooked at times.

Hopefully, her time arrives in the near future. She looks like the next SmackDown Women's Champion, which would make her the second female grand slam Champion in WWE history. In the immortal words of Michael Cole, "It's Boss Time"!

#3 RAW Women's Champion: Shayna Baszler

She is still the biggest threat to The Man.

Yes, Shayna Baszler has already been beaten by Becky Lynch. But she doesn't seem done with The Man. Not by a long shot.

The former two-time NXT Women's Champion will be a part of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match and history suggests that she might come away with the briefcase. Since 2018, the winner of the Women's Elimination Chamber match has gone on to win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match as well.

Besides, it may boil down between the Queen of Spades and Asuka. But even if it doesn't, Baszler could very well return to the title picture and choke Becky out to win the RAW Women's Championship. The nature of her defeat at 'Mania suggests that Baszler could emerge victorious once and for all.

Whether the fans like it or not, that may be the likely direction we see the RAW Women's division heading. Becky Lynch has been the Champion since last year's WrestleMania, so her defeat must be monumental. And unless Ronda Rousey returns, Shayna Baszler might be the best option for the job.

#2 Universal Champion: Bray Wyatt

Braun Strowman only won the Universal Championship at WrestleMania, but it already feels like his reign is on borrowed time. His first title defense will be against Bray Wyatt at Money in the Bank. And while he will probably retain the title against him former leader, the story might not end there.

The Monster Among Men might defeat the Firefly Fun House version of Bray Wyatt, but The Fiend is a whole different story. That could be the eventual conclusion of the story, with Wyatt's terrifying alter-ego regaining the Universal Title.

The Firefly Fun House Match against John Cena at WrestleMania was a resounding success, one of the most creatively-fulfilling segments in WWE history, doing wonders to rejuvenate The Fiend after his damaging defeat to Goldberg. And the story of this feud between him and Strowman could further his stock.

Also, with Roman Reigns not likely to return to WWE programming any time soon, having The Fiend rule Friday Night SmackDown is a pretty solid idea. Even if it means cutting Braun Strowman's run short.

#1 WWE Champion: Aleister Black

Drew McIntyre has had a stunning 2020 so far, despite the setback of having his big moment take place without any fans in attendance. He is the current WWE Champion, defeating Brock Lesnar in the main event of WrestleMania Night 2.

McIntyre will defend his title against Seth Rollins at Money in the Bank, a match he is likely to win. Also on the card, Aleister Black is the overwhelming favorite to win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. And his steady rise on RAW suggests that he is set to be a main-event player as the year progresses.

The current climate might mean that part-timers like Brock Lesnar and Edge do not return for a while, meaning that McIntyre might be dethroned by one of the regular faces on the Red brand. From those options, Black is probably the best choice.

His likely briefcase victory would serve as a major boost, as the Dutch Destroyer heads towards the WWE Championship. A big-time title match between Drew McIntyre and Aleister Black also seems like one of the biggest matches WWE can offer at the moment.

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