5 potential challengers for U.S. Champion Damian Priest after Extreme Rules

#4 Sami Zayn vs. Damian Priest

Sami Zayn, a former two-time Intercontinental Champion, would have quite a contest with Damian Priest if they were to lock horns.

Having beaten Dominik Mysterio thrice in a row on SmackDown, Zayn is oozing with confidence. He could certainly put his hat in the mix to challenge Damian Priest for the United States Championship if drafted to RAW.

Sami will undoubtedly want to add the elusive U.S. title to his trophy cabinet to further his championship credentials.

#3 Apollo Crews vs. Damian Priest

Apollo Crews lost to King Nakamura on the August 13 episode of SmackDown, after an enviable 124 day run as the Intercontinental Champion. Since then, his momentum on the blue brand has suffered a dent.

In the last episode of SmackDown, Apollo was again unsuccessful in attempting to dethrone the King to reclaim the title. With the WWE draft scheduled for early next month, Crews will hopefully shift to RAW to challenge for the U.S. title.

Moving to a new brand and competing for a new title could be pivotal in stopping Apollo's downward spiral on SmackDown.