5 WWE Superstars who can surprise us with one last World Championship run

There are a lot of former World Champions on the WWE roster, some of whom seem unlikely to ever win the top prize in the company again. Many are still in their prime and have a World Title reign or two ahead of them, but these five WWE Superstars could still surprise fans with one last run as the top dog of the company:

#5. Rey Mysterio - WWE's greatest luchador still has a chance

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Rey Mysterio has been back with WWE for over two years now, and he has held a lot of importance in regular programming, whether it is RAW or SmackDown. It seemed as though WWE was keen to utilize Mysterio to introduce Dominik Mysterio as an in-ring performer.

That finally happened in the summer of 2020, and when looking back at his role in the last two years, it wasn't too bad. At one point, he even challenged Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship. He was never going to defeat Lesnar, but it's always a good spot to be in.

Unlike a lot of older Superstars, he hasn't been used solely to put over other Superstars, though he has helped elevate a few along the way. The idea of another Rey Mysterio WWE/World Championship run might seem far-fetched, but it's not out of the realm of possibility.

Rey Mysterio still has a while left with WWE, and he may even stay to continue to help his son Dominik climb the ranks. In 2020, it's more interesting to see Dominik Mysterio and his rise, but that doesn't mean that there isn't anything left for Rey Mysterio.

While we can only imagine it happening once crowds are back in full swing, the right story, right push, and right reaction can convince WWE to elevate Rey Mysterio to World Title contention again. And if the moment is right, a World Title win is possible.

Rey Mysterio has certainly done enough to warrant one last run with championship gold.

#4. Jeff Hardy - Can WWE's Charismatic Enigma rise to the top again?

One thing has been clear about The Hardy Boyz for many years now - WWE has always considered Jeff Hardy a bigger singles star. Matt Hardy had a few decent years in his return, but there wasn't much to make of it, and he eventually left for AEW.

Jeff Hardy, on the other hand, has had a more notable run. He hasn't been WWE's top star by any means, but he has been in good feuds and better matches. He even enjoyed a short run as Intercontinental Champion in 2020.

Jeff Hardy isn't exactly close to becoming a World Champion again in WWE, but you can never say never with him. While we admit that his in-ring style has slowed down (understandably so), his character is still something that resonates with the fans.

It's not out of the realm of possibility that WWE gives Jeff Hardy one last World Title run as a token of appreciation for his years of service. It doesn't even have to be a long reign.

#3. Jinder Mahal - Will WWE's Modern Day Maharaja rise to the top again?

Jinder Mahal has had a rough couple of years.

Jinder Mahal isn't the oldest WWE star on this list by any means, but he has been among the unluckiest in the last couple of years. In 2019, he suffered a ruptured patellar tendon that kept him out of action for nearly a year.

Jinder Mahal was seemingly regaining momentum, with rumblings about him getting pushed as Drew McIntyre's WWE Title opponent emerging. Even if that was the case, he wouldn't have defeated Drew McIntyre for the WWE Title.

But to simply be elevated to main event status again would open the doors for a future opportunity. However, another issue with his knee forced him into surgery and ended his 2020 prematurely.

Given the way Jinder Mahal was being positioned, it wouldn't have been surprising to see him getting a big push again. We're not sure what his role will be with the NXT India, but he still has far more value on WWE's main roster.

If WWE decided to continue pushing him as they were when he before his 2020 injury, then he could win one more World Championship.

#2. The Miz - WWE's A-Lister has a bigger chance than most

The Miz perhaps has the highest chance on this list of becoming WWE World Champion again. As of this writing, he is Mr. Money in the Bank after winning the briefcase from Otis.

Unfortunately for The Miz, he has two major things going against him. Firstly, his character alongside John Morrison has become too goofy for his own good, and secondly, Drew McIntyre is the WWE Champion.

It's hard to imagine a goofy Miz dethroning Drew McIntyre, but crazier things have happened in WWE. For now, most of us are expecting a failed cash-in, and WWE is well aware of that.

There could be a situation where he dethrones Drew McIntyre, but it wouldn't be a very long run, and he would be expected to drop it back after a short reign.

Even so, The Miz having one last World Title run is possible. While 2016 would have been the best time to pull the trigger, The Miz could end up having a gap of over 10 years between his first and last World Title run with WWE.

#1. Sheamus - Why WWE's Celtic Warrior may have one last shot

Sheamus, despite not getting pushed in recent years, is one of the most accomplished Superstars on the roster. He has won virtually every possible accolade in WWE except one - the Intercontinental Champion.

Once he achieves that, he will become a WWE Grand Slam Champion. He hasn't been the WWE Champion in five years, but the last time he did, it only lasted 22 days. Regardless, he's a four-time World Champion and a seasoned veteran.

His babyface turn in 2020 was interesting because, in all likeliness, it wouldn't have worked with a crowd. It's hard to imagine a crowd cheering for Sheamus over AJ Styles unless the story is right. But having no crowds has seen him enjoy an entertaining babyface run.

While we don't expect it to last long, he may have a small chance of becoming WWE World Champion one last time. It may seem far-fetched, but the right storyline and timing can lead to Sheamus achieving WWE's top prize again.

Edited by Zaid Khan