5 Smackdown Superstars who would be a better champion than Jinder Mahal

#1 AJ Styles

AJ Styles

AJ Styles is a complete performer. Comfortable on the microphone as well as an outstanding performer in the ring, Styles has everything one would need to succeed at the highest level in the WWE.

With only his age as a deterrent for an extended run with the championship (he's 40), Styles is someone who absolutely must occupy the top spot in the next year or so to maximize his value to the company whilst also elevating the championship.

What's even better is that the "Phenomenal One" can work as both a face or heel, providing the WWE enormous latitude for opponents and challengers to his belt and whether it's Kevin Owens or Shinsuke Nakamura, either cheering or booing him, both are potential feuds that the audience would love to see.