5 NXT Guys Who Could Shock the World in Logan Paul’s US Championship SmackDown Tournament

Logan Paul recently won the United States Championship at WWE Crown Jewel 2023 against Rey Mysterio. While just a month has passed since he became champion, he is already putting his title on the line. The Maverick has announced a new eight-man tournament to decide the number one contender to face him for the US Championship. 

The list of competitors carries the names of Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, Kevin Owens, Dragon Lee, Santos Escobar, Karrion Kross, Austin Theory, and Grayson Waller. Interestingly, Logan Paul has said that the eighth competitor would be a mystery wrestler from the NXT division. Let’s take a look at the most probable candidates that will make the eighth contestant in the number one contendership match.

Carmelo Hayes

Carmelo Hayes has proven his mettle in the NXT division and has been its top man for a long while now. Mentored by John Cena, the NXT superstar recently posted an image on his social media, wherein he held the US Championship belt that his mentor popularized. 

Thus, Hayes wants to say that he can not only enter the competition but also win it and defeat Logan Paul afterward.

Bron Breakker 

Bron Breakker is perhaps one of the biggest draws from the NXT division who could totally ace the competition. 

He is known for his dominant reign as an NXT Champ and also holds wins against several notable names in the WWE. In fact, he has also defeated Ring General Gunther once. 

Tyler Bate

English professional wrestler Tyler Bate has made huge ripples in the NXT division. Taking inspiration from the Big Red Monster and Demon Kane, Bate brings equal parts of high flying and striking to the ring. 

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The former NXT UK Champion is currently red hot with his longtime rivalry against Pete Dunne. The number one contendership match to get a shot at Logan Paul is just the thing Bate could be looking for at the moment.

Axiom

Axiom may look like a Luchador at first glance, but he isn’t. Instead, he claims that he is a superhero from comic book pages. Regardless of this, he possesses the high-flying skills of a bonafide luchador who has the attention of everyone in NXT. 

Not saying no to any risks just like Logan Paul, he can also have a run in the number one contendership match.

Dominik Dijakovic (Dijak)

Dominik Dijakovic or Dijak has planted his feet at NXT for his formidable work ethic, and his methodical means to dominate his opponents. Operating in the ring like a well-oiled machine, Dijak outclasses his opponents without breaking much of a sweat. While he has appeared across various pro wrestling companies under different names, his familiar face shakes the hearts of every wrestler in the independent circuit.

Who among the above wrestlers do you think can enter the number one contendership match set by Logan Paul? Will the NXT qualifier be able to withstand competition against the likes of Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley, and Randy Orton?

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