5 reasons why AJ Styles is challenging Rey Mysterio for the United States Championship on RAW

Who will come out on top this time?
Who will come out on top this time?

#4 To put the title back on Styles

Will Styles become the Champion once again?
Will Styles become the Champion once again?

While this seems like an unlikely reason, for now, we can never be too sure what the creatives have up their sleeves for us.

Rey Mysterio’s first reign as the US Champion lasted only 15 days, after which he handed the title back to Samoa Joe. Post that loss, Mysterio was out of the US Championship picture, and immediately won the title when he returned to challenge for the belt again.

Being pulled from the brink of retirement by his son has given Mysterio hope, and he may aim for the top once again. On the other hand, The O.C. require at least one Championship belt to remain threatening on RAW, and the company may just hand that to them once again.

While Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson are the 'Best Tag Team in the World', they need something more to pose as a real threat along with Styles. RAW may be planning another short run for Mysterio as the Champion to get back in the groove and could allow Styles to win the title once again on RAW.

This would allow The O.C. to gain back their status while giving Mysterio a chance to get back in the mid-card scene. Styles could then go on to battle with someone like Randy Orton for the Championship.

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