Well, it's almost always a face, because the face needs to win to set up the obligatory "take the title away from the evil heel" match at Wrestlemania.

I mean, look back at the recent winners:

2005: Batista
2004: Chris Benoit
2003: Brock Lesnar (as a face)
2002: HHH (as a face)
2001: Austin
2000: The Rock

So, basically, we can assume either Cena or Batista will lose their titles soon, and a face will emerge as champion. As such, I have a few guesses...

1. As much as everyone on the 'Net will hate this: Cena. He'll lose the title at the next PPV, win a title shot at the RR, and win the title back at WM

2. HBK: Setting up a possible HBK-Angle rematch for the title at Wrestlemania

3. Chavo Guerrero: Because it would be a nice touch, and with the two titles, Chavo's title match doesn't have to be THE main event

4. Undertaker: Give him a chance for one last title run, especially if Randy Orton wins Batista's title

5. Shelton Benjamin: the obligatory "up-and-comer getting his first title shot"

If I had to put money on it, I would say HBK

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