5 WWE Superstars who accomplished the most in 2019

Despite having a great year, Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar won't be on our list
Despite having a great year, Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar won't be on our list

3. Kofi Kingston

Kofimania ran wild for a better part of 2019
Kofimania ran wild for a better part of 2019

Kofi Kingston is the kind of guy who is always there but never really 'there'. In his 13-year long WWE career, Kingston won multiple championships, but never carried that elusive World Title over his shoulders.

Things were about to change, however, when by sheer chance Kingston entered the Elimination Chamber in 2019 (replacing an injured Mustafa Ali at the last moment). Kingston had a great outing and was the last man eliminated by eventual winner AJ Styles.

This was the moment Kofimania took off and much like they did with Daniel Bryan in 2014, fans rallied behind Kofi Kingston. The momentum carried Kofi Kingston all the way to WrestleMania where he would challenge Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship. Kingston made history by becoming the first-ever African-born WWE Champion, 30th Triple Crown, and 20th Grand Slam winner.

He had stellar matches thereafter, including his revenge bout against Randy Orton. Ultimately the high-flyer lost the WWE Championship in rather unceremonious fashion to 'The Beast' Brock Lesnar. However, he immediately bounced back by becoming a 4-time SmackDown Tag Team Champion. Overall, 2019 has been an unforgettable year for Kofi Kingston with fans unlikely to soon forget Kofimania.

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Edited by Michael McClead
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