3 WWE Superstars who might disappoint in 2019

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2019 is on the horizon and fans can't wait to see what WWE has in store for them throughout the next year. 2018 was a kind year for many talented individuals in WWE like Becky Lynch and Drew McIntyre, but some stars like Shinsuke Nakamura and Bobby Roode would want to forget 2018.

I don't know of the plans that WWE has in store for fans in 2019, but I can assure you one thing, i.e that many of the WWE Universe's favorites will not be able to live up to the expectations of their die-hard fans

The WWE Universe really appreciates the effort WWE stars put in every night to entertain them, they have high expectations from stars who they love the most. Unfortunately, given WWE's crowded roster and questionable booking, many stars fall below fans' expectations and fans are underwhelmed and let-down by their heroes.

2019 will be no different. With all of that said, let's look at 3 WWE stars who are most likely to disappoint fans.

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#3 Finn Balor

The Demon is barely around on television these days

The plight of Finn Balor is extremely arduous and difficult to discuss. He oozes charisma, passion and talent, he has all the tools a top star needs, but he just can't seem to break the glass ceiling that is preventing him from reaching the pinnacle of WWE.

Balor has been a victim of WWE's 50-50 booking and stop-start pushes. WWE officials push him on one occasion and then bury him soon after. For example: At TLC 2017, Finn Balor defeated AJ Styles in a classic match. Unfortunately, the next night, he lost clean to Kane after 3 Chokeslams. His feud with Baron Corbin was one of 2018's worst and he even lost to Corbin a few times clean during their atrocious feud.

He got his Universal title opportunity this year against Roman Reigns, but he lost. He hasn't been near the Universal title scene since. Balor is the first ever Universal Champion, but I doubt that he would be able to grab hold of that very title in the foreseeable future.

Balor's puzzling booking makes me feel that he will have yet another disappointing year in the WWE.

#2 Bobby Lashley

This new duo hasn't done either of them any good

When Bobby Lashley returned to WWE after a lengthy hiatus on the night after WrestleMania, fans were delighted and ecstatic to see Lashley back. It was an opportunity for WWE to right the wrongs from Lashley's initial WWE run. The rumour mill began running hot for a list of possible dream matches for 'The Dominator'.

However, few would argue with me when I say that Lashley's return has been a complete bust and an absolute failure. WWE has completely botched his return by not giving him the attention and spotlight he needs.

Lashley's mic skills are extremely weak, which is the reason why he was paired with Lio Rush, who himself is one of the most annoying and irritating characters fans have ever seen on television. He was placed in meaningless feuds with Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, both of which saw 2018's most awful moments and segments come to life.

When Lashley turned heel and aligned with Lio Rush, he still ended up losing big matches against the likes of Seth Rollins and Elias.

If a heel turn couldn't change his fortunes, then I don't know what will. Lashley had a forgettable 2018 and I don't think that 2019 will be any better.

#1 Braun Strowman

The Monster Among Men still hasn't broken the glass ceiling

Braun Strowman is a talented wrestler and a great entertainer for a man of his size, but he still hasn't reached the heights many fans had expected him to. The blame rests on his massive shoulders and his odd booking.

Strowman played second-fiddle to Roman Reigns throughout 2017 and 2018. He was always overshadowed by Reigns and was denied the spotlight he deserved. He did battle with Brock Lesnar for the Universal title on multiple occasions, but he failed to capture gold and was defeated clean by Lesnar every time they went one on one. He won the Money in the bank contract this year, but that still wasn't enough to earn him his first world championship in WWE.

Strowman can also be blamed for his current position. Backstage reports indicate that Strowman has discipline issues that are preventing him from becoming Universal Champion. It would be a shame if he never wins that title as he really deserves every bit of it.

However, WWE's current booking makes me doubtful that Strowman will achieve much success in 2019.