#4 Rey Mysterio becomes the US title #1 contender
Samoa Joe vs. Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 35 had all the makings of a quality match, but Mysterio suffered an unfortunate ankle injury just six days before the event, which meant he was not at 100 percent for WWE’s biggest show of the year.
The United States Championship match still went ahead despite Mysterio’s injury, and Joe easily retained the title by making his opponent pass out in an encounter which lasted just 60 seconds.
Since the forgettable ‘Mania match, Mysterio has fully recovered from his setback and he even defeated Joe on last week’s episode of Raw. Following the match, he posed on top of his son’s shoulders on stage, before signaling that he wants a title opportunity.
With Money in the Bank just around the corner, this match will almost certainly be added to the pay-per-view in the not-too-distant future.