10 WWE Superstars Most Likely To Become World Champion For The First Time In 2018
These formidable stars are on the hunt for gold.
The goal of any WWE superstar is always to become a world champion. Whether it's the WWE Championship on SmackDown Live or the Universal Championship over on Raw, this gold is highly coveted by stars who will do anything for the chance to wear the belts around their waist.
As 2018 gets going, it's inevitably a time to look forward to the year ahead. Much of 2017 was dominated by Brock Lesnar over on Raw and the Jinder Mahal experiment taking place over on SmackDown Live, but with Mahal gone from title contention and Lesnar seemingly destined to drop the belt at WrestleMania, the door is open again.
The likes of Roman Reigns and AJ Styles will almost certainly continue to be a part of the championship picture, but WWE is also likely to elevate some new contenders to the main event scene. There are dozens of top performers who have never had the opportunity to taste major gold during their time with the company.
Both brands have rosters packed with stars who will really benefit from spending time in the main event spotlight if the company is prepared to hand them their first ever world championship in WWE.
10. Elias
Rewind a year and the notion of the superstar then known as Elias Samson appearing on a list like this would seem ridiculous. He was faltering on NXT with a terrible gimmick as The Drifter. When he debuted on Raw in April, many observers scratched their heads at his rapid ascent to the main roster. Since then, he has proved everybody wrong.
Elias is now one of the most over heels in WWE. His weekly appearances to serenade the audience with snarky songs are a highlight of Raw and he has also showed an impressive level of intensity in the ring, with an explosive powerhouse style.
The top brass in WWE are clearly keen on Elias, handing him a major promo segment with John Cena in Chicago on Christmas Day, followed by a competitive match with the franchise player. Elias has shone in every opportunity he has been given since his call-up, so if the company finds a gap in its main event scene this year, Elias could be the heel to fill it.