10 Wrestlers Who Will Win Their First WWE Title In 2018

5. Kairi Sane

Kairi Sane
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Is this one too obvious? If Ember Moon holds onto the NXT Women’s Championship all the way until NXT TakeOver: Dallas, the winner of the 2017 Mae Young Classic absolutely must be the one to challenge her over WrestleMania weekend. Ember vs. Kairi Sane is the best women’s match available to NXT right now.

Many expected the Pirate Princess to go straight from the MYC into title success in NXT, but it is clear that her road to the top will be a little longer than first expected. That road will end with a championship however, that almost goes without saying.

Those comparing Kairi Sane to Asuka are doing both women a major disservice. The two are completely different competitors, with hugely different styles, looks and presences. Sane is a far more vulnerable competitor than the Empress of Tomorrow, and she will eventually prove to be a fantastic babyface champion - whether that is on NXT or the main roster remains to be seen.

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