#2 Elias
It's often said that a man makes the title but in some cases, a title could be the one making the man. Superstars like Elias can get a lot of rub and momentum with the IC title around their waist. It could help to elevate them from mid card status to upper mid card and possibly main event status in the near future.
Elias was recently feuding with Bobby Lashley alongside Kevin Owens but after the double turn, that feud too ended abruptly leaving him without an opponent or even a match at WWE Crown Jewel.
Elias got a shot at the title at extreme rules this year but failed to win the title. At present, he is directionless with no real feud. He has proved that he is talented enough to deserve a title run. An IC title run would be a much better option than being an enhancement talent for Apollo Crews.