Trick Williams currently holds the WWE United States Championship, which he won for the second time in his career at Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6.
With Williams’ recent forays into the Undisputed WWE Championship picture, there has been some speculation about the SmackDown star potentially dropping his gold and moving to the main event scene full-time.
If this does happen, there are a number of wrestlers who we could see hold the US Title after Trick Williams, establishing themselves as the blue brand’s secondary champion.
From rising stars to those one win away from the Grand Slam, there are rumors swirling surrounding several stars potentially winning Trick’s title.
Here are three stars who could become WWE US Champion after Trick Williams.
Johnny Gargano
Johnny Gargano is currently an ally to Sami Zayn, having interfered in numerous Undisputed WWE Championship matches in hopes of earning another shot at that title.
With Sami Zayn looking to remain champion by any means necessary, we could see him work his magic so that Gargano becomes occupied with the US Title.
Williams and Gargano have faced off once in singles action, with the US Champion coming out on top on the October 16 SmackDown episode.
A way to prolong his partnership with Sami Zayn, Johnny Gargano winning the US Title would have a lot of storyline potential.
Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre hasn’t wrestled in seven months, most recently losing to Jacob Fatu in their Unsanctioned Match at WrestleMania 42.
With McIntyre recently sharing footage of him training for his return, there has been a lot of speculation about what the Scottish Warrior does following his comeback.
Drew McIntyre is currently one title win away from becoming a WWE Grand Slam winner, with the US Title being the only championship he needs to win to achieve this accolade.
McIntyre winning the US Championship would not only bolster the Scottish star’s resume, it would also elevate the title, with a former Undisputed Champion holding it.
Cody Rhodes
Speaking of stars who need to win the US Title to be recognised as a Grand Slam Champion, we could see Cody Rhodes pivot and vie for Trick Williams’ gold.
Following Rhodes pulling the trigger and hitting Randy Orton with a Punt Kick to win their Last Man Standing match at Crown Jewel, we could see the American Nightmare dive deeper with this more aggressive character.
If Cody Rhodes does have a fully-fledged heel run, it’d be interesting to see him hold the US Championship, which he could use to test out and elevate stars who are lower down on the roster.
To do that, he’d have to dethrone Trick Williams.
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