10 WWE Superstars Most Likely To Become World Champion For The First Time In 2018

9. Bobby Roode

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Bobby Roode anchored NXT for more than half of 2017 during a formidable, consistent championship reign. He was called up to SmackDown in August and, after a feud with Dolph Ziggler, he has established himself as a reliable hand in the blue brand's upper midcard.

At 40 years old, Roode is a veteran between the ropes and the sort of performer who can absolutely be depended upon to consistently produce solid bouts. His entrance song is hugely popular with the WWE Universe and the entire 'Glorious' gimmick is capable of popping the crowd, even if they aren't hugely into the match.

If WWE wants to pull the trigger on Roode, they would be wise to do so as soon as possible given his age. After a year in NXT, he's entirely on board with the WWE style and he's capable of filling all manner of slots due to his proficiency as both a babyface and a heel. He will be a valuable champion for WWE.

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