5 Superstars Who Should Recieve a Title Run in 2019

While there are many titles in the WWE brand, not every superstar gets their chance to shine. Sometimes unlikely superstars like Jinder Mahal have a long Championship reign, while more admired superstars like Sasha Banks can't get a month with the belt.

The current roster may very well be the deepest pool of superstars in the company’s history. The WWE has five shows that feature championship belts, in addition to Main Event. There are so many superstars that many times, especially on the main roster, they get lost in the shuffle with no direction.

Becoming a champion and getting a memorable title run is what every wrestler hopes to achieve someday. The WWE championship is the premiere belt, but if the storylines and character are there, even a mid-card reign will elevate your status to the elite. Seth Rollins and The Miz were the most recent examples of raising the Intercontinental Title as the most popular championship on that brand.

Below we will highlight five superstars who should get a title run in 2019.

#5 Elias – Intercontinental Champion

Back in NXT, Elias was a good performer, but nothing special. Since debuting on the main roster, he has taken off. Elias is one of the hottest acts in all of WWE. His character has shown that the WWE Universe truly “WALKS WITH ELIAS!”. His heel performances generate some of the most natural adverse reactions from the crowd, while his recent face run was cheered.

Elias is a pretty good worker in the ring. He has a look that Vince McMahon loves, and he is athletic enough to pull off some sweet spots. His storytelling during matches is also pretty good.

There was a rumor that before some unfortunate events with Roman Reigns and other stars, that Elias was slated to win the IC title. It’s sad that he didn't get the belt, but also shows that WWE is aware of the drawing power that Elias has. With notable wins over big superstars, including John Cena, 2019 is the perfect time to revisit putting a title around the waist of Elias.

#4 Andrade – United States Championship

The United States Championship was the most underwhelming solo championship in all of WWE in 2018.

Andrade is equipped to reestablish some credibility to the United States Championship. He is capable of putting on a phenomenal performance with just about anyone. If you are unfamiliar with his time down in NXT where Andrade and Johnny Gargano won Match of The Year for their TakeOver: Philadelphia encounter, then the recent rivalry with Rey Mysterio is a reminder of just how talented he is.

Along with the talent, Andrade has the look and charisma to have a successful championship reign. The homages to the late Eddie Guerrero and ‘tranquilo’ taunts are captivating. With Zelina Vega as his mouthpiece, Andrade can continue to elevate his character as a top heel in the company.

It has been a while since WWE had a latin Superstar hold gold, and Andrade is the perfect man to change that. A successful mid-card championship would put him in position for a run with the WWE Championship later on. If given the proper storyline and screen time, Andrade has the potential to be the best Latin-born WWE Superstar since the man he is currently feuding with, Rey Mysterio.

#3 Finn Balor – Any major title

Finn Balor was the inaugural Universal Champion for one day. And not even a full 24 hours. Since his return from that unfortunate injury, he has fluctuated up and down the card. He has taken part in the main event of RAW on many occasions, was the iron man in last year's Royal Rumble, headlined this Royal Rumble, and challenged for the IC title a few times. On the flip side, he has never won any title challenge, been in meaningless rivalries, and he has often been without a direction.

No matter what has happened, the WWE Universe has not wavered in support of Finn Balor. Balor Club has one of the most significant followings in the business. The crowd goes wild whenever his music hits.

Everything about Finn Balor from his charisma to his in-ring ability says he would make for an excellent champion. All Balor needs is one championship reign with any of the four solo titles on either RAW or SmackDown to prove to the higher-ups that he is indeed an ordinary man capable of extraordinary feats.

#2 The Velveteen Dream – NXT Championship

The Velveteen Dream is one of the most over superstars on any brand. He has everything you look for in a superstar. At just twenty-three, he has the potential to be the face of the company in the future.

This past week WWE treated us with some special shows from the NXT brand; Halftime Heat and Worlds Collide. Both of these shows featured The Velveteen Dream, and they both were excellent. The Dream walked out of the fifteen man Worlds Collide tournament as the winner, providing him the opportunity to challenge for any championship in NXT, NXT UK or 205 Live.

With the title opportunity in hand, now is the time to give The Dream the spotlight at the top NXT. Tommaso Ciampa has had a fantastic reign as the champion, and even defended the title against The Dream recently. With that said, it is Dream's time to prove that he can headline a company.

#1 Samoa Joe – WWE Championship

Samoa Joe is one of the most decorated call-ups from NXT, being one of only two men to win the NXT Championship twice. His run on both RAW and SmackDown Live has seen him challenge for the WWE Championship and Universal Championship multiple times, but ultimately faltering each time.

Joe is one of the best talkers in the business, consistently delivering stellar promos. He captivates the audience with his aura and the tone of his voice. As far as heels go, there aren’t many that can carry a storyline quite as he can.

Joe is also a great performer in the ring. He moves like a man half his size, doing Pele kicks like a cruiserweight. His in-ring storytelling is also top notch. He parlays his ruthless persona into using any means necessary to destroy his opponents.

The one knock on Joe would be the lack of a quality finishing move. He used to have the Muscle Buster, but since the unfortunate injury to Tyson Kidd, he has virtually retired the move. He does have the Cocina Clutch which is a great submission move, but having a top-notch move to get a pin is necessary. Joe has the size and athleticism to introduce a devastating new finisher to his repertoire. If he debuts this to win his first title, that only adds fuel to the torch that Joe can already carry.

Edited by Kishan Prasad