5 potential opponents who could dethrone AJ Styles

The WWE Money in the Bank pay per view saw AJ Styles beat his arch-rival Shinsuke Nakamura in the last man standing match.

AJ Styles will look for a fresh challenge now after finally putting an end to the rivalry with Nakamura. This was one of the longest sagas in the WWE, it started from Royal Rumble this year and continued for 4 months.

There is no denying the fact that AJ Styles is one of the biggest names in the history of WWE. AJ is the best thing that happened to SmackDown and it is indeed the house that AJ runs.

The big question is what's next in line for the WWE Champion? The main event scene on SmackDown has become more fascinating at the moment. The show that hosts a plethora of talents surely has some mouth watering cards on the way in coming episodes.

Now that the feud with Nakamura has finally come to an end, we look at some of the fascinating feuds awaiting 'The Phenomenal One'.

Here are five WWE superstars who can pose a serious challenge.

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#5 Rusev

Rusev Day!

Rusev has been in a revival mode lately. The famous ‘Rusev Day' chants has quickly become a trend. Rusev and his buddy Aiden English regularly feature in the tag team section.

For a star like Rusev big things are surely awaiting. The Bulgarian superstar was given the nod ahead of Daniel Bryan as he featured in the men's Money in the Bank ladder match.

However, Rusev not having won the contract and Styles looking for a fresh challenge, this match is certainly in the making.

Both Rusev and Styles are exceptional talents and they are huge fan favorites. So, this match will certainly be well received by the fans. Add Lana and English to the mix, the build-up will become more interesting. Rusev has undergone a rapid transformation and his new avatar has helped him to win over the fans.

Rusev's technicality and AJ's speed will make this a captivating contest. Given their fan following, one thing is sure - the atmosphere would be electric. Rusev deserves a boost, and handing him the belt will be good for business.

#4 The Miz

The Miz - He's Awesome!

The Miz has been one of the most loyal servants of WWE. He has been the number one heel face for quite some time now.

The Miz is an exceptional talent, and is a consistent performer. Apart from his exceptional in-ring talent, his ability with the mic is second to none. The Miz has everything in his arsenal to become a successful WWE champion.

Put Miz in any segment and it will become an A-lister, such is his potential. Miz failed to win the contract at Money in the Bank, this could be a blessing in disguise.

WWE has done remarkably well in keeping The Miz away from Daniel Bryan, this match is a WrestleMania prospect and till now WWE is holding their cards well. With Miz needing a new opponent and AJ looking for a new opponent, this match is never far away.

The number one babyface taking on the top heel for the ultimate prize is a scintillating concept. This match can never go wrong as both the opponents have enough in their CV to deliver something special.

#3 Samoa Joe

The Samoan Submission Machine

SmackDown Live made a huge statement when they secured the services of Samoa Joe in the latest WWE superstar shakeup.

With Samoa Joe in the show, it opened up possibilities of several dream contests. A feud with AJ Styles is certainly one of them. Since his arrival from RAW, Joe issued a serious threat to the likes of Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton, and AJ Styles.

Samoa Joe is an experienced wrestler and his in-ring performance is always praiseworthy. Joe vs AJ Styles is a dream match. The Samoan submission machine has everything to be a successful champion.

Since his WWE debut, Samoa Joe has not won any championship. So, it seems like WWE was readying him for the big stage. With Samoa Joe and AJ Styles on the same roster, the dream match is not very far away.

Samoa Joe vs AJ Styles is a main-event match and it could easily main-event SummerSlam, which is the biggest PPV after WrestleMania.

#2 Daniel Bryan

WrestleMania 31 - Yes! Yes! Yes!

Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles are two of the best superstars in WWE. New SmackDown manager Paige made a bold statement when she announced a dream main-event in SmackDown featuring two of the best - AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan.

The exciting match had a disrupt ending due to the intervention of Shinsuke Nakamura. So, the best is yet to come.

Daniel Bryan is the most loved WWE superstar alongside AJ Styles. Ever since Bryan's return from a horrific injury, fans all around the world are going gaga over a potential dream contest between AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan.

Daniel Bryan was feuding with Big Cass and it finally ended with a victory for Daniel Bryan in the Money in the Bank PPV. This frees up Bryan, and a hotshot like Bryan is always a main-event candidate.

Given the in-ring talents of both these superstars, this match could make its way into the history books.

#1 John Cena

Hustle. Loyalty. Respect.

John Cena is the most decorated WWE superstar of all time. John Cena has been the face of WWE for a long time.

John Cena won the WWE title for a record 16 times equaling the tally of Rick Flair. He needs one more title shot to surpass the tally of Rick Flair, WWE will make it happen sooner or later.

Last year's battle between John Cena and AJ Styles was a five-star match. It was one of the best matches that WWE had produced in recent years. Both Styles and Cena are big superstars and have the capability to produce dream matches every time they meet.

This match promises to be entertaining, expect plenty of Styles Clash, Attitude Adjustment, and submission moves. This match is a complete package and the WWE universe would love to watch this mouth-watering clash.

Cena is now a free-agent, this means he can appear both on RAW and SmackDown. So, the Cena vs Styles dream match is always on the cards.