Rusev Becomes No. 1 Contender For Kalisto’s United States Championship

Tonight on Monday Night Raw, there was a No. 1 Contender Battle Royal for the chance to face Kalisto for the United States Championship.

The ring was filled with several superstars and a few big names, but it was Rusev that eliminated Zack Ryder in the end and will face Kalisto at “Extreme Rules” for the United States title.

After the break up of The League of Nations, there were questions about how WWE would push the three members of the stable. The direction of Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio is still up in the air, but WWE has chosen to put Rusev back into the US title picture, which is the best idea they’ve had for the character for a long time.

The direction of Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio is still up in the air, but WWE has chosen to put Rusev back into the US title picture, which is the best idea they’ve had for the character for a long time.

It was the United States title that Rusev brought back from the dead during his initial run as a monster heel, but he’s been floundering as a character since losing the title to John Cena over a year ago.

Kalisto’s title run hasn’t been the greatest title reign, especially coming off Cena’s run last year, but Kalisto vs. ?Rusev is a great match-up of face vs. heel and strength vs. agility to give them the opportunity for some good matches. Hopefully, the title will be defended on the PPV and get off the pre-show.

Are you excited to see Kalisto vs. Rusev for the United States Championship?