WWE Mid-Year Awards for 2019 

Much of the beginning of 2019 led to these three Superstars claiming championships
Much of the beginning of 2019 led to these three Superstars claiming championships

Male Performer of the half year - Kofi Kingston

Kofi's win at WrestleMania 35 was important for many reasons.
Kofi's win at WrestleMania 35 was important for many reasons.

Prior to Kingston's current run, the New Day was the most entertaining act in the company. They always delivered in tag matches but none were thought of as singles stars above the mid-card.

When it came time to show the world that those perceptions were wrong, Kingston ran with his opportunity and Big E and Xavier Woods supported him at every turn. They even won a gauntlet match in order for Kingston to receive his title shot at 'Mania.

The love affair started at the Elimination Chamber where Bryan started first and Kingston entered third, but they lasted until the final two.

Their showdown in that match lasted for almost 15 minutes and showcased not only what chemistry they had but that Kingston was more than ready for the next step.

With some good storytelling - but often strange - the crowd ate up every minute of his run to the title.

He paid everyone back by never giving up and pushing Bryan to the limit. Their match at 'Mania was almost 24 minutes long.

Matches of that length are the norm in New Japan but are usually saved for Triple H appearances. Kingston earned everything the right way and for that, he was the male performer of the first half of 2019.

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