5 superstars that could have replaced Baron Corbin as United States Champion for Survivor Series 2017

#4 Rusev

Rusev in his peak

It is a real injustice that there is no place on the Survivor Series 2017 card for “handsome Rusev”. Before Braun Strowman was tossing ambulances, “The Bulgarian Brute” was destroying established superstars on a weekly basis. His undefeated aura, his massive intimidating physique and the emphasis put on his finisher made him a true monster heel. Once Rusev locked in the accolade on his opponent, fans knew it signalled the end of the match.

Rusev did exactly what Lana would yell in every match, he crushed his opponents. Although Rusev’s WWE career has not been at the peak most would expect it to be, “the super athlete” has undergone a metamorphosis through true comedic talent and the desire for the WWE universe to see the likeable big man succeed. Rusev has gone from a hated foreign heel to a lovable baby face. And that is the reason he would have been the perfect opponent for The Miz at Survivor Series 2017.

The highest point in Rusev’s career was entering Wrestlemania 31 on a tank with the United States Championship in hand. The United States Championship is quite significant in “the Bulgarian brutes” career. As it marks each time he rose to prominence again on the main roster.

Thus, having an opponent like The Miz. A superstar that will not forget to remind fans that the Intercontinental Championship is the most must-see championship in all of WWE. Taking on Rusev, a superstar that knows the impact of the United States Title on his career. There is a match certainly worthy of being labelled as a battle for championship supremacy.