#3: A rivalry with a former protege

A lot of times feuding with a superstar who was the top champion of the show less than two months ago is a major achievement in the career of a superstar. However, Rusev vs Jinder Mahal will not have the same prestige, considering Jinder was not the wisest choice for WWE Champion.
However, WWE is still trying to keep Mahal relevant and position him in the upper mid-card, a place where you can position Rusev as well. A face Rusev vs his former friend Jinder could be an interesting rivalry.
Rusev has some kind of a narcissist gimmick going in, so him taking the credit for Jinder's title reign and then confronting him will be an intriguing sight.
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