5 exciting feuds WWE can revisit following the 2020 Draft

WWE can go in several different directions, following the Draft.
WWE can go in several different directions, following the Draft.

The past week has seen some massive changes to the rosters of RAW and SmackDown. There were a lot of Superstars who moved brands during the 2020 WWE Draft, particularly on Night Two. The impact each of them will have on their new brands will be varied, with some stars more likely to succeed than others.

A lot of it boils down to the storylines that present them on either RAW or SmackDown. There is potential in a few fresh feuds for WWE's biggest Superstars, but the company has the chance to revisit some previous rivalries that proved to be successful, either creatively or in the ring.

The WWE Draft has enabled quite a few of those feuds to be revived. For some, revisiting these rivalries would pen the next chapter of an epic and storied feud or serve as continuation of a hot program two Superstars shared years ago.

And for some others, it would be the opportunity to right the wrongs when they crossed paths with one another previously.

Let's take a look at five such feuds WWE can revisit, following the 2020 WWE Draft.


#5 Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Universal Championship

Their match at Royal Rumble 2017 was excellent.
Their match at Royal Rumble 2017 was excellent.

The best thing in WWE at the moment is Roman Reigns, who is thriving as the heel Universal Champion on SmackDown. His current rivalry with his cousin, Jey Uso, has seen some excellent and layered storytelling so far.

Their main event match at Clash of Champions was great, with another one set to happen at Hell in a Cell.

Following their 'I Quit' Match inside the Cell, WWE will likely have to set up multiple Universal title challengers for Reigns. Several Superstars could step up to the plate, including a couple of old rivals to the Tribal Chief. One of them is Kevin Owens, who had a feud with him over the very title Reigns is currently carrying, almost four years ago.

KO successfully defended the Universal Title against Reigns in a brutal No Disqualification Match at Royal Rumble 2017. That match proved how good their in-ring chemistry is. Owens could really do with a main event angle like this, after years of inconsistent booking.

As a babyface, Owens could do spectacular things alongside the evil Big Dog, even in defeat.

However, this would likely only be a one pay-per-view program because Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns each have more exciting options currently on SmackDown, especially when it comes to past rivalries.

More on them in a bit.

#4 Bobby Lashley vs. Braun Strowman for the WWE United States Championship

Is there a seismic confrontation in store on RAW?
Is there a seismic confrontation in store on RAW?

The upper midcard on Monday Night RAW is extremely crowded, with a sea of Superstars in the mix. The WWE Draft saw a lot of prominent names move from SmackDown to RAW, possibly freshening up the WWE and United States title pictures.

Bobby Lashley is standing tall as the dominant US Champion and could face competition from some of the movers in the Blue brand. Matches against Matt Riddle and Jeff Hardy sound exciting, but the CEO of the Hurt Business could take on a former rival, in the form of Braun Strowman.

His hands may be full right now, but the 'Monster Among Men' could challenge Lashley down the line. Once he is finished with Keith Lee, win or lose, Strowman could make his way towards Lashley and the United States Championship. The two behemoths had, quite literally, an explosive feud on RAW in mid-2019.

Strowman tackled Lashley through the set at one point and they faced each other in a Last Man Standing Match at Extreme Rules. A meeting between the two could cause similar chaos, particularly with Lashley's buddies around the ring.

#3 Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Universal Championship

One of the best feuds Roman Reigns could have.
One of the best feuds Roman Reigns could have.

Daniel Bryan has just returned to WWE on SmackDown, with a lot of options on what his next step is. A match against Roman Reigns is particularly mouth-watering. The story writes itself. Several factors make this match a 'must-book' for WWE. Reigns and Bryan are two of the most popular male WWE Superstars of this generation.

They have rarely even faced each other, with their last singles match coming at Fastlane in 2015. It was incredible, notwithstanding the barrage of hatred directed towards Reigns. The Tribal Chief has grown tenfold as a performer since that match over five years ago, while Bryan remains the timeless all-rounder he always was.

A possible Universal title match between them would eclipse that stellar effort at Fastlane, thanks to both stars donning perfect roles this time around. Bryan and Reigns are the best babyface and heel in WWE respectively, and a match between them would the ultimate clash between good and evil.

There is a lot of meat on the bone for this feud, with the fans' support of Daniel Bryan causing Roman Reigns to lose his popularity as a babyface upon winning the 2015 Royal Rumble Match.

A match of this magnitude could possibly go on to main event WrestleMania.

#2 Randy Orton vs. 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt possibly for the WWE Championship

The Fiend never forgets.
The Fiend never forgets.

This may or may not be for the WWE Championship, depending on whether Randy Orton defeats Drew McIntyre inside Hell in a Cell. After the event, he could immediately become a target of The Fiend. Bray Wyatt's alter-ego is based on avenging those who wronged him in the past, something nobody has done more so than the Viper.

Orton might be responsible for the ultimate creation of The Fiend, as his infiltration of the Wyatt Family sent the 'Eater of Worlds' into a downward spiral. He turned on Wyatt, burning his house down in the process. In that house were the ashes of Sister Abigail, Wyatt's biggest motivation throughout his WWE career.

This led to their disappointing WWE Title match at WrestleMania 33, which Orton won. Wyatt never truly recovered until The Fiend debuted on WWE TV and since then, he has been one of the top stars in the company. Now that he is on RAW, the path towards vengeance is clear. Alexa Bliss could direct proceedings for her new supernatural partner.

Wyatt went through a lot of mental anguish at the hands of Randy Orton so expect a storm of mind games to head the Legend Killer's way whenever these two feud. For him to truly 'heal', Bray Wyatt must destroy the Superstar who 'hurt' him the most.

He could possibly even take the one thing that was taken from him at WrestleMania 33, the WWE Championship, in the process.

It would represent a prophecy being fulfilled.

#1 Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

Fight forever.
Fight forever.

As mentioned earlier, Kevin Owens really needs to be elevated on SmackDown following his move during the WWE Draft. A Universal Championship program would be exciting, but what will truly satisfy the fans is the next chapter in KO's never-ending story with Sami Zayn. WWE, once again, has the perfect opportunity to showcase their brilliance alongside each other.

Zayn is the current Intercontinental Champion, having won the title he never lost in an excellent triple threat Ladder Match against AJ Styles and Jeff Hardy at Clash of Champions. He is at his best on the WWE main roster right now, serving as an annoying heel on SmackDown.

The Great Liberator is also back to his best in the ring, after spending much of the past year, including his first IC Title reign, as a "manager". It will be extremely intriguing to see the dynamic between Zayn, as a heel, and Owens, as a babyface. They seem as comfortable in their current roles as they were in the initial alignments of their feud.

That is why WWE must book a proper feud between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens for the Intercontinental Championship. Their chemistry is undeniable, whether as partners or as rivals, meaning the fans would be guaranteed to a couple of 'Match of the Year' contenders.

This would continue the renaissance of sorts for Intercontinental Championship, with its reputation of being the "workhorse title" being lived up to. Owens and Zayn have been linked together on WWE TV every year since they were both signed to the company. Whether as partners or enemies, they will never truly quit being in the business of each other.

They should continue to fight forever.

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