#3 Samoa Joe
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The resident villain of SmackDown Live, Samoa Joe has failed to win a single championship in over two years on the main roster. Samoa Joe's short yet interesting rivalry with Jeff Hardy seems to have reached its conclusion, and both superstars will move on to bigger things.
Samoa Joe was dissed by Jeff Hardy regarding his failure to capture a single championship in almost two years. Joe would look to end this sad streak and win his first ever championship.
Samoa Joe is one of the best talkers in the WWE right now, and his menacing personality facing off against The Bulgarian Brute will ensure some devastating encounters.
Joe needs to win a title soon and defeating Rusev for the US Championship will be an interesting decision. Joe carrying the belt like a deadly villain will be a great addition to SmackDown Live.