5 Potential Challengers for the WWE Cruiserweight Title
The road to Wrestlemania has just begun, and already, all eyes are now set towards WWE's biggest event of the calendar year.
After another successful title defence at the Royal Rumble this past week, Buddy Murphy now needs some new challenges to his throne.
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Since he won the championship at WWE Super Show-Down in Australia, Buddy Murphy has been on a hot streak, defeating every single opponent to step in his way.
With over 60 days until Wrestlemania and two pay-per-views before, WWE has time to build some great storylines for Murphy's championship.
Here are 5 potential new challengers for Buddy Murphy's Cruiserweight Championship.
#5 Ariya Daivari - Wrestlemania
Called the "most underrated talent on the 205 Live roster" by Mustafa Ali, Ariya Daivari has never had a true opportunity on 205 Live. He returned in November after seven months away with injury and quickly became the mouthpiece to Hideo Itami.
However, on this week's episode, after he lost to Akira Tozawa, Hideo was put down by Daivari, ending their partnership.
With Itami leaving WWE, now would be the perfect time to build Ariya in time for WrestleMania.
Daivari is a natural on the microphone and his in-ring ability is nothing to laugh at either. With vicious grappling ability and hard-hitting strikes, Daivari would be a unique opponent for Murphy, who are yet to face off against each other.
The only possible hindrance to this matchup from happening is the fact that Daivari and Murphy are both currently working as heels.
Daivari could make a great babyface, as someone who has been overlooked since the Cruiserweight Classic in 2016.
This match could very easily be a career-changing opportunity for Aryia if given the chance to shine at the grandest stage of them all.