Top six WWE superstars most likely to become World Champion in 2026

The WWE roster has a select pool of stars who can win a World title soon.

WWE is known to assemble some of the best in-ring competitors from all across the world. In today’s landscape, there is a select pool of WWE superstars who have all the potential to thrive in the business, including becoming a future World Champion.

Here are six of the top WWE names from the current roster who are likely to achieve that feat in the global juggernaut in the near future:

6. Rusev

Rusev returned to WWE after years to have another dominant run. After concluding his rivalry with Sheamus, he made it clear that winning titles is his main agenda. With imposing strength, size, and dominance inside the ring, The Bulgarian Brute is a top name for winning a world title in his second tenure.

5. Bron Breakker

Bron Breakker is a frontrunner to become a future World Champion. The Wolf Dog has a rich lineage, peak physical shape, major wins, and impressive tenure so far that Paul Heyman has called him the ‘Next Big Thing.’ With two NXT titles and a spectacular run so far, there is no denying that Breakker will win the big one soon.

4. Penta

Penta has been captivating the audience with his impressive high-flying style and mesmerizing persona, leading the WWE Universe to say, “Cero Miedo.” He has all the tools to become a top singles star, which include immense potential to hold a future World Championship.

3. Dominik Mysterio

Dominik Mysterio has emerged as one of the most hated heels in history. Moreover, he has also proven his worth as a titleholder with his WWE Intercontinental title reign. In other words, he can be called the ‘Total Package’, and many WWE legends have also been proclaiming that he is a future World Champion.

2. LA Knight

LA Knight is one of the most popular babyface superstars in the company today. While he has yet to capture a world title, Knight knows how to captivate an audience with his ‘YEAH’ chants and in-ring performances. The Megastar is undoubtedly a future World Champion; it is only a question of when.

1. Sami Zayn

One of the top names who has been vocal about claiming a World title in WWE recently is Sami Zayn. The passion led him to capture the WWE United States title; however, Zayn is still laser-focused on his main goal. Should his reign prove to be formidable, the WWE Universe might witness him finally win the ultimate prize at a major PLE.

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