5 Potential opponents for Jeff Hardy

Jeff Hardy is currently in his first reign as the United States Champion. However, there are plenty of challengers ready to dethrone him. At Money in the Bank Hardy currently has no challenger. Ultimately WWE could be safeguarding him due to his recent injury. However, who could be a future challenger?

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With most of the SmackDown roster vying to become Money in the Bank (MITB), it leaves Hardy's future unset. Moreover, there are plenty of individuals not involved in the MITB ladder match who possess the talent to challenge Hardy. It just depends on who accepts the challenge.

Who will defeat Jeff Hardy?

#5 Shelton Benjamin

Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin were a decent tag team

Shelton Benjamin has been under-utilized since returning to WWE. Once a prolific member of both Raw and SmackDown, he achieved great success in the company. However, presently Benjamin requires direction. A direction which has a purpose and would be beneficial. After all, he certainly deserves it.

Performing everywhere during his career, he also boasts an amateur wrestling background. He is a former multi-time champion but has never been world champion. It is questionable why he has not reached that pinnacle. However, with his efforts recently on SmackDown Live it is evident he can still perform to a high standard, see his match against AJ Styles below.

With excellent aerial abilities, technical wrestling, and an intriguing ring presence he could be a future world champion. However, at present his best option would be to challenge Jeff Hardy. Historically the United States championship has been a platform for progression. Therefore, with Benjamin's ring credentials and experience he would match well with Hardy.

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#4 Eric Young

Eric Young has performed everywhere. However, he made his name in Impact wrestling (formerly TNA). At present Young works for WWE performing on the SmackDown Live brand. As the enigmatic leader of Sanity, he has been successful so far, refer to the video of Sanity in NXT.

Throughout his, career Young has progressed with the utmost entertainment value. He has been a multi-time champion, most notably the TNA World Champion. Young has yet to impact SmackDown with any significance. Therefore, his future is unset. What can we expect from Sanity?

Young and his group have the credentials for success. Therefore, WWE should invest in a decent story-line. One option would be to challenge Jeff Hardy. Young and Hardy are excellent performers and together could afford magical performances. Moreover, Hardy's extensive experience could elevate Sanity's credibility thus assisting their dominance.

Will Eric Young bring the United States championship home to Sanity?

#3 Tye Dillinger

Tye Dillinger is a hot prospect for WWE and was trained by fellow wrestler Eric Young. He would work in NXT before being promoted. At the Royal Rumble in 2017, Dillinger made a shock entrance. His performance was stellar until being eliminated by Braun Strowman. He currently performs on the SmackDown Live brand.

On SmackDown Live Dillinger has been used sparingly. Whether intentional or not, it is questionable. He has immense talent in the ring and on the microphone. Moreover, his recent match against Shinsuke Nakamura cemented his credibility, see the video below.

Dillinger challenging Jeff Hardy would be an excellent entry into championship success. Of course, they have never competed before. Therefore, their showdown could be epic. With Dillinger's solid ring credentials and popularity, he could pose a threat and provide a decent challenge for Hardy.

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#2 Xavier Woods

Xavier Woods performing on SmackDown Live

Xavier Woods is currently involved with the hottest faction perhaps in the industry, The New Day, see the video below. Debuting in 2005 he has worked for multiple promotions, most notably, WWE and Impact wrestling (formerly TNA). He is also a successful YouTube personality with his channel, UpUpDownDown.

Throughout his career Woods has primarily achieved tag team success, winning varied championships. As a member of The New Day, he has reached exponential success. However, compared to his fellow stablemates his championship success is lacking.

At Money in the Bank, a member of New Day will participate. However, fans speculate who it will be? Woods deserves a push in WWE and would be a perfect choice. Nevertheless, Woods could still challenge Jeff Hardy for example. With Woods challenging Hardy the entertainment value would be extensive. Moreover, it frees up Big E to challenge for the WWE Championship in the future.

Could The New Day bring new championships to the group?

#1 Rusev

Rusev was once a powerlifter and a rower. However, on May 30th, 2013, Rusev made his impactful debut on NXT television. Working in NXT until 2014, he would then progress to the main roster. At Royal Rumble 2014 Rusev would enter the match at number six.

Since 2014 Rusev has dominated on Raw and SmackDown Live. He has been United States champion twice and has become immensely popular. At present Rusev's popularity is soaring. Every week Rusev and Aiden English received immense cheers. Together they have created Rusev Day. It is impossible to watch an event without seeing their merchandise.

In previous months AJ Styles and Rusev have competed in excellent matches, see the video. However, the WWE Championship almost seems to elude Rusev. His popularity is insane and deserves recognition. Therefore, it could benefit him to gain once last United States championship to improve his credibility. Moreover, Jeff Hardy would be an excellent opponent.

WWE needs to make this happen.

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