4 Booking options for Jeff Hardy after his loss to Miz

Jeff Hardy is one of the best high-flyers of WWE right now. If it weren't for his own demons, he would have been a much bigger star. Nonetheless, the Charismatic Enigma has won eleven Tag Team Championships and six World Championships between WWE, ROH, and TNA.

On 16th April, he had defeated Jinder Mahal and won the United States Championship. Since then, he has successfully defended the title against the Modern-day Maharaja and Randy Orton in televised events.

It looked as if he would qualify for the Money in the Bank match. However, Miz would "no-sell" the Swanton Bomb and pin him to advance. But, what does WWE have next in store for him? Here, we predict four booking options for Jeff Hardy.

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#4 The United States Open Challenge

What about restarting the Open Challenge gimmick?

"Open Challenge" gimmick is the first thing which comes to anyone's mind if they think of booking the United States Champion. John Cena is one of the greatest modern-day United States Champion because of the same reason. It also allowed various underutilized wrestlers like Stardust, Bad News Barrett, and Zack Ryder to showcase their talents.

Then, why can't Jeff Hardy pull something similar? Superstars like Tye Dillinger, Sin Cara, and R-Truth are in a similar position. They are craving for television time but are lost in the shuffle. A match with Jeff Hardy will bring out the best in them.

However, none of them possesses a genuine threat in capturing the Championship. But, one person does have it. And, he is......

#3 Andrade "Cien" Almas

El Idolo might return and win the United States Championship

It has been over a month since Andrade "Cien" Almas made his last NXT appearance. At Superstar Shakeup, it was confirmed that he would join the blue brand. But, he is yet to make his debut. Right now, there aren't many options for him than challenging the United States Title.

Let's say Jeff Hardy starts his "Open Challenge" gimmick next week at Smackdown and opens the show. A salsa music plays in the background, and here comes Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega. The month-long hype surrounding his debut would be perfectly fulfilled.

The 28-year-old Mexican could even win the title with Zelina's interference. A shocking debut, new champion, and the babyface protected. Three birds with one stone!

#2 Samoa Joe

Samoa Joe doesn't have any clear directions after his loss to Roman Reigns

Another person who had shifted gears alongside Jeff Hardy to Smackdown was Samoa Joe. WWE's booking of the Samoan Submission Machine has been very peculiar. They could right all the wrong if they book him properly against the 'Charismatic Enigma.'

These two are no strangers to each other as they worked with each other numerous times at TNA. However, they never had a proper lengthy feud. Jeff's high-flying style of wrestling would complement Joe's grappling style fittingly.

We know that Joe should be in the WWE Championship race. However, it looks like Styles and Nakamura have a long way to go. Till then, he can take care of Jeff Hardy.

#1 A feud against SaNity

What a way to debut SaNity!

Like Andrade Almas, SaNity too has been missing from Smackdown and NXT. They were a destructive unit in the NXT locker room having feuded with Tye Dillinger, Authors of Pain and Undisputed Era. What better way to debut than to ambush Jeff Hardy on Smackdown.

Paige would later announce that they would face Jeff Hardy in a 6-Man Tag Team Match at Money in the Bank. The anonymity surrounding his partner would stretch all the way up to the show. Finally, the Usos would be revealed as his partner.

The team of Usos and Jeff Hardy could do wonders against SaNity. Moreover, the Usos have been left stranded after their feud with the Bludgeon Brothers got over. So, why not align them with Jeff Hardy?