4 non-US stars who could fill the last four World Cup slots at WWE Crown Jewel

The World Cup has been announced by the WWE to determine the best in the world. The tournament is set to take place during the Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia, and will feature only male superstars.

Even though fans were expecting the WWE to hold a tournament similar to World Cups in other sports, and feature superstars from different nationalities, such has not been the case as yet.

Currently, only superstars from the United States have been added to the tournament, and the four superstars who have already qualified are John Cena, Randy Orton, Kurt Angle, and Jeff Hardy.

We can only hope now that the WWE is going to add superstars from at least 2 or 3 other nationalities to fill the remaining four slots for the tournament. The WWE is not short on international talent, and they can use that to their benefit for the said tournament.

Lets take a look at 4 superstars who can be added to the tournament to make it more interesting and represent different countries to determine the best in the world.

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#4 Jinder Mahal

Jinder fits well into the Indian gimmick

Many superstars have seen a rise and fall in the WWE, but only a few have experienced it like Jinder Mahal. The one-time WWE Champion and United States Champion finds himself stuck as a filler on Monday nights at the moment.

Jinder is of Indian heritage, and born in Canada. He can be used by the WWE effectively in the World Cup to raise interest in the new title to determine the best in the world.

India is one of WWE’s largest markets, and Saudi Arabia is also home to a few Indians. Including Jinder in the World Cup will be best for business, and increase the interest in the event and the outcome.

#3 Rusev

Rusev of Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Brute is another superstar who is going in no direction at the moment. However, a breakup of Rusev Day means he will be taking on Aiden English for a few matches to keep the two superstars relevant till the creative figure out what to do with them.

Rusev has evolved into one of the better superstars on the blue brand, and has successfully become one of the fan favorites.

He is WWE’s one and only Bulgarian wrestler, and can be utilised in the World Cup to add flavor to an event which currently only features United States superstars.

#2 Finn Balor

The Irish Superstar

Just like Jinder Mahal, Finn Balor finds himself as just a filler on Raw. It is extremely painful to watch a man of his talent going nowhere in the company currently. The inaugural Universal Champion deserves a title on the main roster, and being labeled the best in the world will help his cause, and pacify the fans for some time.

The Irish born superstar has all the talent in the world, and can justify being in the World Cup without a doubt. Wrestling against the likes of Kurt Angle, John Cena, Jeff Hardy, and Randy Orton would feel natural for him.

Imagine a final between Randy - WWE’s greatest heel, and Balor - arguably WWE’s biggest babyface.

#1 Rey Mysterio

The tournament can do with some 619

Rey Mysterio is set to take on Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown 1000 to determine who will be the fifth participant in the World Cup at Crown Jewel.

Shinsuke is already the United States Champion, and does not need another title to his name at present, as he was also the last Royal Rumble winner.

Shinsuke has also not featured on any pay-per-view to defend his United States Championship since SummerSlam in August, and it is unlikely that WWE will again not make him defend his championship at such a major PPV.

Mysterio is returning to the company after a long time, and it is unlikely he will suffer the same fate as Big Show when he goes up to fight for a place in the World Cup. Hence, it is most likely that Mysterio will defeat Nakamura to cement a place in the World Cup, while a new foe will emerge to take on Nakamura for the US title at Crown Jewel.