WWE Clash of Champions: 3 possible foes for AJ Styles

The Phenomenal AJ Styles is the current WWE United States Champion. This marks Styles' third reign as the United States Champion and he has reigned supreme over all challengers thus far, mostly due to outside assistance from his comrades, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.

He won the US title from Ricochet at Extreme Rules and has held onto the prestigious title ever since.

In the aftermath of SummerSlam, The O.C. has been involved in a heated rivalry with Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins. Strowman has challenged Styles for the US title on two separate occasions, but the O.C.'s shenanigans led to Styles retaining the title on both occasions due to disqualification. Strowman and Rollins won the Raw tag-team titles from Gallows and Anderson last week.

Given Styles' keen involvement with Rollins and Strowman lately, he could defend his coveted title against either of them. However, Rollins and Strowman already have two matches scheduled for Clash of Champions.

They will defend their Raw tag-team titles against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode, before squaring off in the ring for the Universal Championship. Hence, Strowman or Rollins probably won't challenge for Styles' US title at Clash of Champions.

As every active main roster championship must be defended at Clash of Champions, Styles is bound to put the US title on the line at the upcoming pay-per-view. However, the million-dollar question is - who will he defend it against?

Today, we look at three of the most plausible challengers for Styles' United States Championship at Clash of Champions.

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#3 Cesaro

Cesaro is a former United States Champion

The King of Swing, Cesaro, was eliminated in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament against Samoa Joe. Cesaro put up a fight, but Joe was the better man on the night. Even though he hasn't pulled off many victories lately, the Swiss Cyborg has been impressive and looked strong even in defeat.

He has established himself as one of WWE's most hardworking and talented stars, delivering quality matches each time he steps in the ring. Although he currently seems to be a heel, the WWE Universe always shows great affection for Cesaro each time he graces the ring.

Cesaro and Styles are two of the most skilled in-ring performers in WWE right now, pitting them against each other almost guarantees an instant classic.

It's been years since Cesaro last held the US title, could he take it from Styles?

#2 Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio won the WWE US Championship earlier this year

The greatest little man in WWE history hasn't had the best of times lately. Rey Mysterio is currently experiencing a downward spiral, having lost to Andrade a couple of times.

The Master of the 619 contemplated retirement. However, his son, Dominick, prevented the legend's retirement, persuading him to fight on.

Even though Rey Mysterio is expected to team up with his son shortly, that's unlikely to be so soon.

For now, the masked luchador should target a man who he has never faced before - AJ Styles. Mysterio won the US title earlier this year at WWE Money in the Bank but was forced to relinquish it to Samoa Joe due to a shoulder injury.

It must be noted that Mysterio never lost the WWE US Championship and has every right to pursue it once again.

Mysterio and AJ Styles are two proud veterans who have accomplished so much in their careers - they have traveled all over the globe and beaten the top performers in pro-wrestling, winning countless championships.

Much to the surprise and displeasure of hardcore fans, these bonafide icons haven't fought against each other.

#1 Aleister Black

Aleister Black has been dominant as a singles competitor

One benefit of the wild card rule is that it allows for so many cross-brand dream matches. Superstars from SmackDown Live can face stars from Raw, and vice versa.

Aleister Black fights on SmackDown Live and AJ Styles performs on Raw. However, Black could easily challenge for the US Championship if he wishes to, using the wild card rule.

The ominous man from Amsterdam is currently undefeated in singles competition, having beaten the likes of Cesaro and Sami Zayn.

Black was last seen on the last SD Live before SummerSlam, where he made quick work of the aforementioned Sami Zayn. Given that Black wasn't included in the King of the Ring tournament, it suggests that WWE has bigger things planned for the former NXT Champion, which could see him face Styles in a dream match for the US Championship.

Styles vs Black would be a classic from an in-ring perspective and should have the fans on the edge of their seats throughout the match.

Although Styles would most likely come out of the encounter with the US Championship, an up and coming star like Black would certainly benefit from facing someone as proficient as the Phenomenal One.

Who do you think will eventually challenge Styles for his United States title at Clash of Champions?

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