4 Superstars who should be the next Intercontinental Champion

At WrestleMania 34, Seth Rollins became the third and final member of the Shield to capture the Intercontinental Championship, defeating Finn Bálor and then-champion The Miz.

In June, Dolph Ziggler upset the Architect to win the title, and successfully retained the gold in a 30-minute Iron Man match in the main event of Extreme Rules, before losing the title back to Rollins at Summerslam 2018.

Follow Sportskeeda for the latest WWE news, rumors and all other wrestling news.

But now with rumors of Rollins being injured, the future of the prestigious title is left up in the air. If Rollins does need to take a considerable amount of time off, the title will have to be vacated.

Even if Rollins will just need a few weeks away, a swift title change would do him wonders and could provide a breath of fresh air to the Red brand's mid-card division.

Here are four superstars who should be the next WWE Intercontinental Champion.

---

#1 Bobby Lashley

Lashley returned to WWE in April, on the night after WrestleMania 34

Earlier this year, Bobby Lashley returned to the WWE, after a 11-year hiatus.

Already a former ECW Champion, and a successful star in IMPACT, many fans expected Lashley to be rocked straight for a title.

Many fans speculated that the former serviceman would challenge then-Universal Champion Brock Lesnar for the coveted title.

Instead, Lashley has feuded with Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn, but with no title involved.

Most recently, he has crossed paths with former WWE Champion, Jinder Mahal.

A rather embarrassing feud with Zayn, in particular, a segment involving Lashley's 'sisters' have left many fans with a sour taste in their mouth.

Capturing the white strap would be a welcome change, and show that Lashley does mean business now that he is back in the WWE.

#2 Finn Bálor

Bálor tries to take the white strap from Rollins on an episode of RAW.

Joining the RAW roster as part of the 2016 Brand Extension, Finn Bálor was the first superstar to be called up from NXT as part of the draft.

In NXT, Bálor is considered as one of the yellow brand's biggest stars ever, holding the record for longest NXT championship reign, at 295 days.

Leaving the brand in 2016, Bálor made a huge first impression, becoming the inaugural Universal Champion, defeating former WWE Champion Seth Rollins to win.

Sadly, he would later be forced to forfeit the title a day later due to injury.

Returning last year, Bálor has impressed on RAW but is yet to capture a title on the show since his return.

He did compete for the Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania this year but came up short against Rollins this time.

Winning the IC title could not only give a new dimension to Bálor but also elevate the title, by having it held by a former top-champion.

Also, given the history between the Demon and the Architect, the two could carve out a great feud, if Rollins returns to take his title back from the Demon King.

#3 Elias

Elias serenades the WWE Universe

The self-proclaimed musical sensation has become one of the brand's most popular and must-see stars since joining the RAW roster last year.

Debuting in NXT, Elias was never put into a feud for any championship in the developmental brand during his tenure down there.

With his trademark guitar, hipster scarf, and catchphrases, Elias has become a fan-favorite for many who want to walk with him, despite his heelish antics.

Winning the Intercontinental Championship could be just the thing to keep the musician's momentum going strong, and it would be great to see such a popular and talented superstar add a championship title to his assortment of platinum records and Grammy awards.

#4 'Constable' Baron Corbin

Baron Corbin became the acting General Manager of RAW

What good is having power, if you can't abuse it?

A few weeks ago, Baron Corbin became the acting General Manager of RAW, replacing Kurt Angle, on the orders of RAW Commissioner, Stephanie McMahon.

Before becoming the GM, Corbin competed on SmackDown, with his towering size and lone-wolf persona allowing him to win the United States Championship at Hell In A Cell 2016, defeating current WWE Champion AJ Styles.

Corbin is also a former Money In the Bank winner but joins the likes of John Cena, Damien Sandow and Mr. Kennedy as those who failed to use the contract to capture a World Championship.

Since taking the reigns of RAW, Corbin has been far from impartial, featuring heavily in a feud with Balor, and having the Shield arrested this week on RAW.

It's not too hard to believe the former United States Champion could use his clout to add more gold to his office, regardless of what the fans may deem is fair.