17 Former WWE United States Champions Who Never Won A World Title

17. Ricochet

Ricochet captured his first United States Championship last year at the Stomping Grounds pay-per-view event. The high-flying superstar beat Samoa Joe to seize the title. Unfortunately, he could not have a lengthy reign as champion as the creative team booked him to lose the belt to AJ Styles after just 21 days at Extreme Rules.

During his brief stay at the top of the midcard, Ricochet could not make much of an impact and his rivalry with 'The Phenomenal One' did not meet expectations. He then wandered without a proper direction on RAW, until the writers gave him a surprising push ahead of WWE Super Showdown 2020. The former NXT North American Champion defeated Bobby Lashley and Seth Rollins on an episode of the red brand to become the new #1 contender for the world title.

Unfortunately, he could not beat Brock Lesnar in Saudi Arabia and he soon found himself in the lower mid-card, losing a 24/7 Championship match against Riddick Moss.