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Sheamus' WWE United States Open Challenge has, unfortunately, only led to a few run-ins with Humberto Carillo thus far. Let us not despair, dear reader, because one can safely assume that it won't be Carillo who takes Sheamus' WWE United States Championship away from him.
So who are the likely contenders who could step up and give the current WWE United States Champion the fight of his life? Here are 5 stars from RAW who could step up and challenge Sheamus!
If you think there's a babyface from the WWE RAW brand that we may have missed out on, remember to leave a comment in the section below.
#5 Could Keith Lee return to WWE RAW with Sheamus on his mind?
Keith Lee and Sheamus have history and now that the latter is the WWE United States Champion, a feud between them makes all the sense in the world. We do not yet know the timeline for Keith Lee's return. But we do know that he's chomping at the bit for a chance to step into the ring and slug it out with the best in the business.
For Keith Lee to return and recapture the WWE United States Championship would launch him right to the top once again. And much like Sheamus, Lee too could start his own version of the open challenge, this time inviting heels like The Miz and John Morrison to come in and throw it down. Keith Lee is a fantastic sports entertainer and his matches with Sheamus would be incredible for sure.
Many have compared Keith Lee to Mark Henry in the past, and while he has a long way to go to achieve this level of success, winning the US Championship wouldn't be a bad way to start, right?
#4 Daniel Bryan can't be on WWE SmackDown anymore, so...
Some say that Daniel Bryan's WWE career is over and done with, following his crushing loss to Roman Reigns on SmackDown. Others say that this provides him with the perfect opportunity to ply his trade on another brand, namely NXT or even RAW.
There are a whole bunch of opponents waiting for him on both brands, but let's talk specifically about RAW at this time. Even though Daniel Bryan would be a perfect opponent for WWE Champion Bobby Lashley, he could take Sheamus to the limit in a United States Championship feud.
Daniel Bryan and Sheamus have history and more importantly, they can tell the story of the big bully and the underdog. It's a tale as old as time, told many times in WWE as well, but in this particular instance, it could make the RAW brand very interesting indeed.
Sheamus has been wrestling some extraordinary matches recently, and so has Daniel Bryan. Put the two men in the same ring and the result is guaranteed to be very good indeed.
#3 Shane Thorne may decide that Sheamus is a great way to make a good first impression
Sheamus may have his hands full when a former RETRIBUTION member decides that it's finally time for him to unmask and remind the world of his talent. This gentleman is Shane Thorne, whom you may know as Slapjack.
If anyone has caught him in WWE NXT, he/she is certainly aware of just how incredibly talented Slapjack is! Unfortunately, the RETRIBUTION gimmick was doomed to fail from the very start and he never managed to reach his fullest potential as a member.
Much like T-Bar and Mace, Shane Thorne could also take his mask off and answer Sheamus' open challenge.
Even if he comes up short after a competitive showing against the WWE United States Champion- Sheamus, it would still be a great way to remind the world exactly what Thorne is capable of. Does anyone remember the spectacular matches he had as a member of TM-61?
No gimmick at all may still be an improvement over having to don the persona of a RETRIBUTION member.
#2 Ricochet needs to remind the WWE Universe what he's capable of
The WWE United States Championship is something that Ricochet once held proudly in his grasp. Unfortunately, he has fallen so far down the ranks since then that he needs a spectacular performance to remind the world why he was dubbed 'one and only'. Can you believe that Ricochet was once booked to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship? How can you have someone this talented on the roster and not have a spot for him during a 3-hour-long show?
If he steps up to Sheamus next, to take him on and elevate the prestige of the WWE United States Championship, the ensuing fight would be absolutely tremendous. Ricochet is an incredible talent but what makes him unique is just how creative the man is. With a veteran like Sheamus, the two men can work out some really creative spots for sure.
Sports entertainment is all about those magical moments and when it comes to Ricochet and Sheamus; they could tell a fantastic tale!
#1 Damian Priest vs. Sheamus could be a good feud
Before we talk about a possible Sheamus feud, do check out this exclusive interview with WWE RAW Superstar Damian Priest. Priest had a lot to tell Sportskeeda when we caught up with him, regarding his big match at WrestleMania and much more...
Sheamus vs. Damian Priest is a feud that could be very exciting indeed - pitting the upcoming babyface against the seasoned Irish heel. Both men let their fists do the talking for them, but when it is necessary, they can cut mean promos as well.
This is a feud that Damian Priest needs to win, even if it stretches out for a whole bunch of weeks. Priest is clearly earmarked for success and for him to win the WWE United States Championship from Sheamus would establish him as the next big thing in the company.
In fact, it could be his stepping stone to the WWE Championship picture in due course of time.
