Clash of Champions 2019: 5 potential opponents for AJ Styles

#4 Rey Mysterio

Can you fathom the creative potential in this match?

After engaging in a feud with Andrade and losing in a 2-out-of-3 Falls match, Rey Mysterio teased his retirement earlier this month. Almost a fortnight ago, his son was seen persuading his dad and asking him to reconsider his retirement from WWE.

For days we didn't get any update. But earlier today, it was announced that Rey Mysterio will return on the next episode of Monday Night RAW.

It is highly unlikely that he will resume his feud against Andrade. Thus, it will be a good move to turn him into the direction of the United States Championship.

Mysterio achieved a milestone when he became the U.S. Champion for the first time in his WWE career at Money in the Bank, thereby becoming WWE Grand Slam Champion.

However, he had to vacate the title owing to his injuries. This time, his return can make for the perfect opportunity to introduce the masked Superstar back into the pool of challengers who have their eyes set on the title. And what can top Mysterio locking horns with AJ Styles inside the squared circle?

Mysterio is someone who defined high-flying moves in wrestling. His pace inside the squared circle and shocking transitions always take the fans by surprise. And he certainly deserves to have shot at the United States Championship title, especially when it will set up a dream match between him and AJ Styles.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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