5 Superstars who need to become WWE Champion or Universal Champion very soon

In WWE, there are no prizes richer than being WWE or Universal Champion.

The top titles on their respective brands, both titles have been held by some of wrestling's biggest stars, including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, The Rock and Roman Reigns.

Though everyone on both brands hopes to one day hold either the WWE or Universal title, only a select few will do so.

That doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of Superstars who fans have campaigned for to become a World Champion, but these cries seem to have fallen on deaf ears.

For some Superstars, it is clear that if they don't win either title soon, then they never will.

Here are five WWE Superstars who need to become WWE or Universal Champion, before their window closes.

#5 Rusev

The Bulgarian Brute has never held the WWE or Universal title, despite many fans hoping for a World championship push for Rusev.

Debuting on the main roster the night after WrestleMania 30, Rusev's WWE career started strong, having an undefeated streak and United States title reign, both of which were broken by John Cena at WrestleMania 31.

Since then though, the Super Athlete has received stop-start pushes, and though his Rusev Day chant was massively over with the crowd for a year, the Bulgarian Brute never won a World title during this time.

Look at his most recent United States title reign as evidence of his pushes being stopped just as quickly as they begin, capturing the star-spangled strap in December last year, only to lose it the next month to former champ Shinsuke Nakamura.

Teasing leaving the company for a while now, it seems 2019 is now or never for the Bulgarian Brute's WWE Championship reign.

#4 Samoa Joe

The reigning United States Champion, many fans hope for more for Samoa Joe.

From the moment Samoa Joe stepped foot in WWE, business picked up.

Debuting as a face, the former TNA star would turn heel quickly, capturing the NXT Championship, and becoming the first man to hold the title twice.

Joining the main roster in 2017, Joe has been impressive, but despite high profile feuds, has yet to win either the WWE or Universal Championship.

That hasn't stopped the company from teasing this, as Joe feuded with Brock Lesnar for the Universal gold when the Beast was champion, and with AJ Styles during his year-long reign as WWE champion.

The current United States Champion, the spot on top of the mid-card is a good place for the Samoan Submission Machine, but there is no shortage of fans who feel that Joe could become a top heel Champion.

#3 Baron Corbin

Will the former Constable dethrone Seth Rollins.

I know what you're thinking, but please, hear me out.

When Baron Corbin replaced Kurt Angle as the acting General Manager of RAW, the change was a breath of fresh air for the lone wolf.

Cutting his hair and donning a waistcoat, the Constable was an effective heel authority figure, in a time where it is very difficult to get fans to boo heels.

Having Corbin upset Universal Champion Seth Rollins would be a true shock, and Corbin could do wonders as the top heel on Monday Nights.

Or even having Corbin jump ship to SmackDown could prove to be effective, as it was on the blue brand where he last held championship gold.

Whatever way Corbin goes, having a genuine heel who fans want to boo is never a bad thing, and could help solidify an opposing babyface.

#2 Cesaro

The Swiss Superman recently returned to Monday Night RAW after splitting with his partner in The Bar Sheamus.

Debuting on the WWE main roster in 2012, Cesaro had and still has a lot going for him.

His incredible physique is matched only by his superhuman brute strength, and with the ability to speak five languages, the Swiss Cyborg is a great representative for the company overseas.

The only issue is that Vince McMahon doesn't see Cesaro as a top guy.

Instead, the Swiss Superman has wallowed in the mid-card and tag division, only briefly getting a main event push, and never on his own (Elimination Chamber and Money in the Bank matches).

Now 38 years old, fans have to wonder how much longer Cesaro has left in him as a wrestler.

Hopefully, his recent split with Sheamus will mean that the Swiss Superstar will finally get a World title run.

#1 Braun Strowman

Strowman has received multiple Universal title shots, but has never won the gold.

Braun Strowman is a true anomaly in wrestling.

Joining as part of the Wyatt family, the Monster Among Men became a singles star following the 2016 Brand Extension and got over strongly with the fans.

Despite some awkward heel periods, Strowman has become a fan favorite, which is why it is so shocking that his only title win in WWE came with a child at WrestleMania 34 and lasted only a day.

Many thought Strowman winning last year's Money in the Bank would've guaranteed him a World title reign, but he came up short.

After Roman Reigns was forced to vacate the Universal title, many thought this would be Braun's time to shine, but he was overlooked in favor of former champion Brock Lesnar.

Now, many fear Strowman's window has been shut, though some remain hopeful he will one day be World Champion.