#1 Drew McIntyre (Universal Championship)
Drew McIntyre returned to WWE with intensity and poise. Moreover, his character has drastically improved. Initially, McIntyre worked on NXT, becoming champion. In subsequent months McIntyre debuted on Raw, teaming with Ziggler. Since then their partnership has steadily deteriorated.
At WWE Crown Jewel Dolph Ziggler entered the WWE World Cup and lasted until the finals. However, lost to Shane McMahon. Throughout every match, McIntyre was at ringside, in support of his friend. Nevertheless, an implosion seems inevitable. When will McIntyre realize his destiny?
Brock Lesnar is the current Universal Champion but seems headed to UFC again. Therefore, a new champion is needed. That new champion should be McIntyre. Agreed, Strowman deserves similar success. However, there is no reason why Strowman and McIntyre could not feud together for the championship, considering their recent history, (watch the video below). Ultimately, it depends on who defeats Lesnar.