3 WWE Superstars who may be the next United States Champion

The WWE United States Championship is a mid-card title defended on the blue brand (SmackDown title). The title was inaugurated in 1975 and the inaugural champion was Harley Race.

The prestigious title has some rich history with dozens of Hall of Famers holding the title in the past. Just to name a few, Edge, Bret Hart, and Ric Flair.

The title currently rests on the shoulders of Shinsuke Nakamura. Nakamura is in his first title reign, and he won the title from Jeff Hardy about two months ago at Extreme Rules.

Given that Nakamura is a heel and coupled with the fact that SmackDown Live has a paper thin babyface roster, WWE doesn't have enough credible challengers for the current US Champion, which is why Nakamura is sparingly used on SmackDown Live these days.

Having said that, lets look at 3 WWE Superstars who could possibly dethrone the current US Champion, Shinsuke Nakamura.

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#3 Rusev

Rusev and Nakamura have some history

Rusev is one of the most over superstars on the blue brand, and the WWE Universe absolutely idolises 'The Bulgarian Brute'. In fact, Rusev was on the verge of defeating 'The Artist' on this week's edition of SmackDown Live before Aiden English cost him the match intentionally, and proceeded to assault him after the match.

You could expect Rusev to 'crush' English in the near future and then live up to his true potential as a singles star. Rusev would be red-hot after dispatching Aiden English and would've gained some serious credibility and momentum. This could earn him a well-deserved US title opportunity against Shinsuke Nakamura.

Nakamura would then lose his coveted title to the 'Bulgarian Brute' on the greatest day in WWE history - 'Rusev Day'.

#2 Andrade 'Cien' Almas

Almas is an incredibly talented star

There's no doubt about the fact that Andrade 'Cien' Almas is one of the most skilled in-ring wrestlers we've seen in recent memory. His ring work is amazing and he has undeniable charisma and passion for the industry. His lone weakness - his mic skills, is covered up by his manager, Zelina Vega.

Recent reports suggest that Vince McMahon and company are extremely high on Almas, which is why he has been booked so strongly on television. Almas has held his own against the likes of Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles in the first few months of his main-roster debut, which is a massive achievement for a young talent.

Although WWE seldom does heel vs heel feuds, I think that Almas could very well be the next US Champion, given that WWE management is so high on him.

#1 Aleister Black

Aleister Black has been inked for a main roster promotion

A few weeks priors to his match at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn, Aleister Black was mysteriously laid out in the parking lot. This could be a way of promoting him up to the main roster. Black is an extremely skilled talent and is destined for success on the main roster in the coming years.

Aleister Black's mystique is so reminiscent of legends like The Undertaker and Mankind. His aura and presence is such that he has been pin-pointed by many as The Undertaker's true successor. Black has worked his entire career in the WWE as a babyface, and it looks like WWE would book him the same way on the main roster.

As soon as Black is all rested up and healed, I expect him to jump ship to SmackDown Live, and target Shinsuke Nakamura.