Predicting the Next 5 WWE Champions

#2 Aleister Black, WrestleMania 35

Second NXT alumni to win the Royal Rumble, Aleister Black

Aleister Black had a strong showing at NXT Takeover: New Orleans where he became the NXT Champion. He was defeated by Adam Cole at the following Takeover, and then kept off television for some time. He was a surprise entrant in the 2019 Royal Rumble, eliminating Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Shinsuke Nakamura in the final four, earning his right to battle for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35. Finn Balor knew the threat that Black was to his championship, so he had Gallows and Anderson assault him backstage. After weeks of Black playing mind games with Balor, the WWE Champion knew he had to bring out his alternate persona to keep his gold. It was Aleister Black vs 'The Demon' Finn Balor at WrestleMania 35, with Black coming out on top after a hard-fought battle. He would hold on to that title for mere minutes until this man stole his crown...