5 WWE Superstars who could defeat Andrade to become the United States Champion

The United States Championship scenario is a mess right now, to say in the least. Ever since the title made its way over to RAW in the Superstar Shakeup after WrestleMania 35, the title picture hasn't generated a lot of interest from the fans, despite the strong mid-card that the brand possesses.

A 30-day suspension, followed by an injury to current champion Andrade has led to the title getting even lesser screentime than before. However, a change of guard may be what is needed the most right now to make the title relevant again. So, without further ado, presenting to you the five WWE Superstars who can win the US Title from Andrade:

Honorable mentions: Humberto Carrillo, Ricochet and Aleister Black

While they are the likely contenders, none of them should win the title now.

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While Humberto Carrillo may seem to be the most probable candidate to dethrone Andrade, he isn't quite clicking with the fans. WWE should allow Humberto to build upon his character (similar to what Drew McIntyre did from December 2019) before giving him a title run.

Ricochet, on the other hand, is someone who desperately needs a reboot, as the whole superhero shtick isn't working well for him. With Murphy and Rezar out with injury, an alliance with Seth Rollins may be the best option for both men right now. Ricochet gets a complete makeover, while Rollins gets an ally. Even if this doesn't happen, Ricochet will most likely be in the tag division (with Cedric Alexander) for now, judging by his recent matches. So, he may not be the best bet to win the title from Andrade.

Lastly, we have Aleister Black, one of the most skilled wrestlers of the industry, and my personal favorite. Rumors suggested that he was a major contender to win this year's Royal Rumble and face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, so a US title is the least the Creative can offer. But, Black has a unique gimmick, which should be on the receiving end of some exceptional booking. Black should either go after the World Championship directly or win the Money in the Bank briefcase to bring the fight to the whole roster. A secondary title run may happen in the future, but a World title win will create an instant star out of Black, thus ruling him out of the US title picture.

With the honorable mentions done, let us begin.

#1 Rusev

What an unlucky man Rusev is. Someone who should have been a multiple-time World Champion by now is working a love triangle storyline for the umpteenth time in his career. When Rusev made his debut on the main roster, things seemed to be bright for him. The Brute even made his entrance on a Military tank at WrestleMania 31! But, all has gone downhill since then.

Rusev's best moments on the roster have come during his time as the United States Champion, and allowing him to win the title may help in making Rusev relevant again. Rumors suggested that Rusev is off TV due to him not signing a new deal, and if it is the case, WWE should prioritize Rusev's re-signing, as he is a wrestler way too talented to be let go. Rusev has got himself over with the fans time and again, and it's time that WWE realizes his potential and pushes him to the moon.

#2 Jinder Mahal

A monster push after WrestleMania 33 led to Jinder Mahal winning the WWE Championship from Randy Orton. For no fault of his own, Mahal was on the receiving end of a lot of criticism for his title win. Average feuds in the aftermath of the title win only made matters worse for the Modern Day Maharaja. But it is because of this very reason that Mahal is now one of the most hated heels in the business, having some real heat from the fans.

While WWE may never go for a heel vs heel feud, this one may prove to be an integral step in Andrade's face turn and eventual World Championship pursuit. Mahal, on the other hand, has always proved to be one of the best mid-card talents, and if booked well, can be used to put over many up-and-coming talents. This feud may be postponed a bit though, if WWE decides to play on 3MB's history and have Mahal challenge McIntyre for the latter's WWE Championship.

#3 Dominik Mysterio

Let me put it out there that this is a left-field choice. The last time when Dominik was on WWE television was at Survivor Series 2019, where he pulled off the 619 and the Frog Splash on Brock Lesnar. There have been rumors that WWE wants to debut Dominik in 2020, and while he may debut on NXT, what better way to have an impact by possibly winning the title in your first feud?

There can be many ways to this. WWE can renew the rivalry between Andrade and Rey Mysterio, with Andrade defeating Mysterio in a title vs mask match and retiring the latter. Dominik can then step up to avenge his father and win the US title. WWE can go a step further too, having Dominik win the title from Andrade, in his debut match.

While the second option may seem to be an unlikely possibility, stranger things have happened in the past in WWE. Remember when Santino Marella won the Intercontinental title after debuting from the crowd?

#4 Angel Garza

Another unlikely possibility, but not an impossible one. Angel Garza debuted on RAW as Zelina Vega's client after Andrade's suspension and has been impressing the crowd since then. Garza's gimmick is one that will have the same impact on the fans as a face, as it is currently having as a heel.

A few losses for the team can lead to tensions between Andrade and Garza, with Vega and Andrade kicking Garza out of their group. Garza can then come back for revenge, and after a grueling feud with the former NXT Champion, Garza will come out as the new United States champion. Not only does this free Andrade for the main event scene but also gives us a credible mid-carder in his place.

His relationship with Humberto Carrillo can work into a storyline as well, with Carrillo having his brother's back against Andrade. The brothers may even tag a few times, and when Garza gets his crowning moment, Carrillo snaps on him, turning heel. A major character change may finally allow Carrillo to find his footing on RAW.

A win-win situation for all involved.

#5 Kevin Owens

WWE hinted at Kevin Owens entering the US title picture, back when he helped the Street Profits by laying out the then US champion AJ Styles with a Stunner. However, that feud never materialized, and Owens was soon busy with Seth Rollins. After finally getting rid of Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 36, Owens (in a vignette) claimed to make RAW the Kevin Owens show again. Will winning the US title be the first step in that direction?

As already mentioned before, Andrade losing the title should ideally lead to him entering the World title picture. After Andrade's relatively long reign with the title, having a fan-favorite as the champion can certainly reboot the US title scenario. AJ Styles can return to feud with Owens over the title, and given how their rivalry in 2017 elevated the title, we can be nothing less than excited for it. Owens winning the title also opens up the title picture for heels like Bobby Lashley, Randy Orton, Shelton Benjamin, and Murphy (when he returns). We may also see the return of the Face of America gimmick of Owens, but this time as a face.

Which Superstar, in your opinion, should dethrone Andrade for the US title? Sound off in the comments section below!

Edited by Amar Anand