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#4 Sheamus is atop RAW's mid-card after the Show of Shows
Leading up to WrestleMania 37, Riddle represented RAW as the United States Champion. He won the title at Elimination Chamber in a makeshift triple threat match, where John Morrison replaced Keith Lee. Riddle pinned Morrison and not Lashley, as we now know Lashley was slated to win the WWE Championship.
Sheamus won the title at WrestleMania 37, completely resetting the US Championship scene. His first challenger appears to be Humberto Carrillo, since he confronted the Celtic Warrior on the last two episodes of RAW. Carrillo exacted revenge for Sheamus' actions on the latest RAW and will presumably get a title shot at or before WrestleMania Backlash.
The RAW mid-card also features Damian Priest, Jeff Hardy, Ricochet, Angel Garza, Elias, Keith Lee (upon his return) and Mustafa Ali. However, Elias, The Miz and John Morrison can all shift between the mid-card and the tag team division. Elias has teamed with Jaxson Ryker more than once, whereas Miz and Morrison are former SmackDown Tag Team Champions.
Ali is in limbo after the dissolution of RETRIBUTION. He's long been an extremely talented performer both in the ring and on the microphone. His size, however, has likely kept him from consistent pushes during his time. The same goes for Ricochet, although Ali is arguably much better in promos than the One and Only.
Jeff Hardy is a veteran and a future WWE Hall-of-Famer. His exciting in-ring style has taken its toll on his body over the years, though. At this point in his career, he is best suited to putting over younger stars.
Sadly, Elias has never come across as more than a stepping stone for other performers. While entertaining, he has yet to win a title (the 24/7 belt doesn't count in this grading) on the main roster.
There is also potential with newer/younger stars like Priest and Garza, but they need the backing of Creative. Priest was booked well alongside Bad Bunny, but will it continue going forward? He's already shown that he's very good in the ring. Garza has charisma but struggled to stand out once his partnership with Zelina Vega ended.
The potential is there for some talented youngsters to make a lasting impact in WWE. Those superstars just need a push and faith from Creative.
Grade: B-
