Top 5 contenders for winning the World Cup at WWE Crown Jewel

WWE is returning to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia later this year on November 2. The Company would be inaugurating the WWE World Cup to find out who the best wrestling superstar is.

Most probably, it is going to be similar to the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, and the Greatest Royal Rumble, where the winner gets a trophy.

The event would also be featuring other feuds and title matches, so we won't consider the superstars who will already be embroiled in feuds at the event. Also, there are chances that the Owens and Lashley feud isn't going to be a one match contest, and would probably continue up to the event as well.

Such tournaments are created to provide momentum for the superstars, they use the rub in their future feuds, so we won't be considering any part timers. Lets go through the possible contenders.

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#5 The Miz

Miz's presence would make the World Cup a must see

The Miz and Daniel Bryan are set to face each other at WWE Super Show-Down, with the winner getting a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. With Samoa Joe likely being the winner of the no DQ World Title match, chances of Bryan picking up the win are higher. This leaves The Miz free to participate in the tournament.

The Miz would provide the star power the tournament will need, and a win would raise his chances of getting a future shot at the WWE Championship. Also, it would give him something to brag about.

#4 Andrade "Cien" Almas

Almas has the potential to be the next Mexican sensation

Almas debuted on the main roster on the SmackDown brand, and since then hasn't been featured in any major storyline. Although he has impressed one and all with his matches against the likes of Bryan, Rusev, and most importantly AJ Styles. With the rumors of Vince McMahon being high on him, a future push is being planned for Almas.

If Almas wins the World Cup, his push to the top could begin, and it might become the catalyst for his singles push so that he finally wins his first title on the main roster.

#3 Elias

Elias could be the next breakout star

Ever since Elias made his debut on the main roster, he has been in the limelight with his concerts and performances, but has been directionless in terms of feuds, except for his title feud with Seth Rollins.

Although he is one of the few who has fared better on the main roster than his NXT run. His ability to get a reaction from the crowd could make him the next breakout star.

At present, he is embroiled in a feud between Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley, and is just there because of John Cena tagging in with Lashley at the Super Show-Down. After the event, he would be free again to join the World Cup.

#2 Rusev

Rusev is one of the most over superstars on the main roster

Rusev has been organically over for a long period of time, and has a lot of fans in the WWE Universe. Infact, the Prince of Saudi Arabia is one of them, and he called in to ask Vince to put him back in the match with The Undertaker. WWE Crown Jewel is going to be held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It might become a home advantage for Rusev.

Rusev recently split with English, ending Rusev Day after he was attacked by English last Tuesday night. They would most probably face each other at WWE Super Show-Down and might continue their feud up till the World Cup. But clearly, Rusev is the one coming out as the victor and might win the World Cup in the process.

#1 Rey Mysterio

Rey has agreed to a two year deal with WWE

Rey Mysterio has reportedly signed a two year contract with the WWE, and is currently waiting for the creative to come up with a storyline for him.

WWE has recently teased a dream match between AJ Styles and Rey Mysterio for the 1000th episode of SmackDown Live, and he is certainly going to feature at the WWE Crown Jewel event.

Rey was last seen inside a WWE ring at the Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, and with WWE returning to the Kingdom, he might participate in the World Cup and even win the whole thing. Rey is a superstar who could light up the World Cup with his presence, and the win could be the best way to reintroduce him to the WWE Universe as a top tier talent.