5 potential opponents to challenge Seth Rollins for the Intercontinental Championship

Seth Rollins has been immensely successful since debuting in 2010. Overall he has achieved exponential championship success in the WWE. Most notably he has reigned as; WWE Champion, United States Champion, Tag Team Champion, and NXT Champion.

As the current reigning Intercontinental champion, he has accepted all challenges. He would defeat The Miz and Finn Balor at Wrestlemania to become champion. Since then he has lacked a decent storyline.

Throughout history, the Intercontinental championship has always been center stage, providing a platform for success. Effectively, names such as The Rock, Triple H, Bret Hart, and Chris Jericho could all owe their careers to this championship. Essentially the Intercontinental championship is a stepping stone to the WWE Championship.

Therefore, with Rollins requiring a challenge who could step up to the mantle. Will it be Elias or could it be Braun Strowman? WWE has plenty of options. Nevertheless, who can we expect to challenge Rollins next?

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# 5. Goldust

Goldust deserves one last story-line

Goldust is has wrestled for more than 20 years. During his career he has performed in; Japan, North America, and Europe for multiple promotions. Since 1995 Goldust has wowed fans with his unique character. Goldust quite literally possesses a career which would be difficult to match.

Goldust possesses the talent to equal his younger counterparts. Moreover, he seems to perform better with age. Furthermore, his ring credentials could match most on the roster. Therefore, it begs the question, why is Goldust rarely utilized?

Currently, Seth Rollins lacks decent opposition for the Intercontinental championship. Therefore, why not afford Goldust one last opportunity?. He is a former Intercontinental champion and can perform to a high standard. Furthermore, his experience would elevate Rollins' future career.

#4. Baron Corbin

Baron Corbin has yet to reach his full potential.

Unlike other talents, Baron Corbin has made his success solely in WWE. Nevertheless, that has not hindered his progression. Since his debut, he has become United States champion and won both the Money in the Bank and Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royale. However, since these achievements, he success has floundered.

During the Superstar Shake-Up Corbin was drafted to Raw from SmackDown Live. Since his arrival, he has lacked a definitive direction. This lacking direction is questionable considering his excellent credentials. He has good ring work and can perform excellently in vignettes.

Seth Rollins and Corbin match up perfectly. Moreover, they could provide the perfect feud for the Intercontinental championship. However, this feud would require a decent build and investment from WWE. Overall, Corbin deserves a decent storyline, and challenging Rollins would be the best option.

#3. Bobby Roode

Bobby Roode has garnered immense success in his career

Bobby Roode has worked for almost every major promotion in the wrestling industry. Initially plying his trade in TNA (now Impact Wrestling), he made his WWE debut in 2016. Since his debut, he has won the; NXT Championship and the WWE United States Championship.

During his reign as the United States champion Roode had excellent matches, most notably against Jinder Mahal and Randy Orton. Moreover, during this time he performed gloriously in the Mixed Match Challenge alongside his partner Charlotte.

Roode has garnered exponential during his career leading him to multiple championships. Moreover, Roode can adapt to any opponent. Therefore, with Seth Rollins requiring an opponent, could Roode add the Intercontinental championship to his resume.

#2. Finn Balor

Will Finn Balor reach his full potential?

Since his debut, Finn Balor achieved minor success, most notably becoming the first Universal Champion. However, Balor has floundered in recent years due to injuries and poor booking.

In Japan, Balor made an immense impact when he created Bullet Club. Nevertheless, he has failed to reach the same heights in WWE. Luke Gallows and Karl Andersen briefly reformed with Balor but it was ineffective. Unfortunately, this hindered Balor's progress.

Overall Balor is popular and has excellent ring credentials. He has performed globally with extreme success. Therefore, with a Universal Championship rematch stilled owed to him, only time will tell. Meanwhile, an excellent way to boost his popularity would be to feud with Seth Rollins.

Could we see a SummerSlam rematch for the Intercontinental Championship?

#1. Jinder Mahal

Could we witness a rematch from their epic clash in NXT?

Jinder Mahal re-debuted in 2016 and has progressed exponentially. At Backlash in 2017 Mahal received his first major push when he defeated Randy Orton for the WWE Championship. However, he eventually lost to it to AJ Styles.

On the most recent episode of Raw Mahal competed with Seth Rollins. Thier match was exciting and perhaps indicates the future. It could mean that WWE is leveraging Mahal to challenge Rollins for his championship. However, let us not forget Mahal is feuding with Roman Reigns. Could the Intercontinental championship factor in Mahal and Reign's feud?

Ultimately fans could argue that Mahal is undeserving to challenge Rollins. However, unlike Balor and Reigns, for example, he has never held this championship. Moreover, just imagine a rematch to determine the first NXT Champion. Therefore, WWE should allow Balor to his deserved Universal Championship rematch, and afford Mahal a shot at Rollins.