4 WWE mid-carders who can become the next Jinder Mahal

There was once a time in WWE where we knew who the established main eventers were. You had your John Cenas and your Brock Lesnars, and aside from a few others, you pretty much knew that nobody else was going to ascend to the lofty heights of a World Title match. That was until Jinder Mahal came along and turned our world upside down.

The Maharaja was by all accounts a jobber a few months before his push, and then he became the WWE Champion. It’s a transition that few can really fathom right now, but it does give hope to those down in the midcard and beyond who may have previously thought that it would be impossible. So, you know, good for Jinder we guess?

Not everyone on this list is all too popular with the fans, but that doesn’t mean WWE sees things in the same way. After all, there’s a reason why all of these guys are still in a job, and it isn’t just to make up the bodies during lumberjack matches. We’re choosing to look at things from a positive perspective, so you may want to look back on this list in twelve to twenty-four month's time.

With that being said, here are 4 mid-carderswho can become the next Jinder Mahal.

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#1 Mojo Rawley

We may as well get hyped, guys

Please don’t exit the list just yet – even though we know how much you want to. The Hype Bro himself Mojo Rawley has been on an odd rollercoaster thus far in his WWE journey, with the peak of his tenure coming at WrestleMania 33 where he won the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Yes, it happened, and we’re all still trying to process it.

It was an unusual move, to say the least, but given that he last eliminated Jinder Mahal at the time, fans were starting to believe that he might just be next in line for a WWE Championship shot. After all, he had proven that he can beat The Maharaja, so thrusting him up into the main event picture may not have been so unrealistic after all.

Nowadays, Mojo has not really shown that same flair and it is not sure if he will actually get that push. However, there is still a chance. If Jinder could come out of nowhere to do it, there is no reason that he can't

#2 Zack Ryder

Ryder’s fanbase will never leave his side

The second of two Hype Bros on this list, Zack Ryder seemed destined to fulfill his potential following WrestleMania 32. Unfortunately, a combination of bad booking and a devastating knee injury left Zack on the outside looking in heading into Mania, meaning that he had to start all over again.

Ryder had once again started up his own YouTube series, which is what got him over in the first place back in 2011. He’s got the look, he’s got the experience, and he certainly has the fan support necessary to succeed – so why not take a risk? Take a look at his merchandise sales, and try telling us that he doesn’t deserve it. While it does not seem likely at this point, he could easily pull it off with the skills that he has.

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#3 Big E

Big E could be a marketing machine

All of the critics out there who said Big E had no personality: kindly come out of your holes and admit you were wrong. Since becoming a part of New Day, the former NXT Champion has shone through as the group’s core member, which is a fact that a lot of people will refuse to admit. Still, it’s the truth, and it has been for a long time now.

During his time as Intercontinental Champion things didn’t quite go as WWE had planned, but that’s because Langston wasn’t really given a platform to succeed. Now, having established himself in every department necessary, E can transform into the main eventer we all know that he can be. Just put some trust in the guy, and with Kofi and Xavier's support, he could be the next big thing.

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#4 Cesaro

Imagine the potential of Cesaro as a champion

We feel a bit like a broken record here, because Cesaro has been a potential main eventer for well over six years now. Unfortunately, he continues to linger in the mid card, and a part of the WWE Universe is starting to believe that it’s not just WWE’s fault. Still, the whole premise of “doing a Jinder” is being given the title without much of a build, right?

That would be the kind of thing that would work perfectly for Cesaro, especially if they used something like the MITB ladder match or the Batista title win from a few years back (Vince essentially handing him the title). We aren’t sure whether it would work better for him under a heel gimmick or a babyface, which is one of the big problems that faces the Swiss Superman.

However, if he can continue and win the title, he could easily become one of the foremost Superstars in WWE.