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2021 has been an intriguing year for WWE. The company started producing shows on a closed set. Now they are back on the road and going in a new direction. WWE President Nick Khan has been restructuring the company, including revamping NXT.
2022 promises to be a blockbuster year for WWE. The company has already announced its pay-per-view schedule, which includes multiple stadium events. WWE is going big with the world, finally getting back to normal after the pandemic.
That being said, 2022 could be a breakout year for many WWE superstars. Let's take a look at five current WWE superstars who could become world champions in 2022.
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#5. Cesaro could become WWE Universal Champion in 2022
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Cesaro is currently on SmackDown. To have any chance of becoming a world champion, he needs to topple Roman Reigns. If one man can do it, then it's The Swiss Superman.
The WWE Universe has been calling for it for years. The only person against it was WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. McMahon was vocal about Cesaro when he appeared on Broken Skull Sessions on the WWE Network a few years ago. He claimed Cesaro lacked "it" but hoped it would come someday.
Fellow WWE superstar and former tag team partner Sheamus believes Cesaro will become a world champion someday:
"Cesaro will become a world champion, and he’s got the perfect opportunity. He has been on a roll, but that’s because the reigns are off. The shackles are off. Now he’s able to do his stuff, he’s able to do what he wants to do, and he’s a very exciting dude to watch. The stuff he can do is unbelievable." (h/t ewrestling)
Right now, the SmackDown roster isn't heavy on challengers for the Universal Championship. It can be Cesaro's chance to finally make 2022 his year.
Maybe the former Andre The Giant Memorial trophy winner can set his sights on winning the Royal Rumble. The Cesaro Section will soon rise.
#4. Liv Morgan could become WWE RAW Women's Champion in 2022
In recent times, if anyone has organically captured the WWE Universe's attention, it's Liv Morgan. Morgan has grown into her own on SmackDown. It seemed like she was destined for stardom, but ended up being drafted to RAW.
Liv Morgan could use that momentum on RAW to make next year hers. Morgan is destined for stardom, and the WWE Universe can also see it too. We need to see Liv raising the RAW Women's Championship above her head in 2022.
#3. Apollo Crews could become WWE Champion in 2022
Apollo Crews has had something of a resurgence in the last year. There is no denying Crews is a gifted talent and has the tools to become one of WWE's top stars. He has champion written all over him, and it would be a crime if the company didn't allow Crews to shine at the top of the card.
It is just a matter of time before Apollo Crews takes the next step and challenges for the WWE Championship. 2022 could be his year to break out.
#2. Baron Corbin could become WWE Universal Champion in 2022
He loves to get under the skin of the WWE Universe and does it so very well. Baron Corbin holding a world title is probably long overdue now after pulling off Constable Corbin and King Corbin characters and giving it his all.
As Happy Corbin, it's a real chance for WWE to pull the trigger. There's no doubt Corbin could be a great heel champion that would rile up every city WWE visits. The heat he receives is old school.
He's put in the work over the years, and 2022 could be the real making of Corbin becoming a world champion.
#1. Bron Breakker could become a WWE world champion in 2022
Bron Breakker is a star in the making. He could just be the answer WWE is looking for when it comes to their next big superstar. Bron, the son of Rick Steiner, has been making waves since his debut on NXT 2.0.
He has the look, charisma, ability, and everything that makes him a champion. It's just a matter of time before he becomes NXT Champion and, maybe, a breakout star on the main roster in 2022. A world title for Bron is definitely on the horizon.
