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

#5 Shelton Benjamin

Shelton Benjamin was truly the Gold Standard in WWE in his prime

There is no greater feeling than nostalgia in professional wrestling. And WWE regularly uses this creative tool to get fans thrilled about the product. The returns of the WCW legend Goldberg and Olympic Gold Medallist Kurt Angle was evidently successful for the company. And over on Smackdown Live, the blue brand has its very own nostalgia athlete in Shelton Benjamin.

WWE made a smart decision by utilizing Benjamin’s returning momentum from the onset.To get rapidly rising talent Chad Gable off the ground. Gable was destined to wallow in mediocrity on the underutilized Smackdown Live roster. Until Shelton brought the Olympian up to an elite level which he could never have achieved with Jason Jordon. Although Benjamin is teaming with Gable, Shelton was built for one more title run with United States Championship.

Benjamin in his prime was truly the Gold Standard in WWE. His lightning quick agility and natural wrestling aptitude would instantly elevate any match. Thus, Benjamin as the US Champion would have made his clash with The Miz instantly feel as one of the bigger bouts on the card. The mid-card titles are the second most important belts in WWE. Thus, Benjamin as one of those champions raises the stock of the entire mid-card division. As a champion should.