5 reasons why Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns shouldn't be title vs. title at WrestleMania 38

WWE was already looking ahead to WrestleMania 38 when Brock Lesnar made a shock return at the end of SummerSlam 2021. He immediately staked a claim to both Paul Heyman and the Universal Championship held by Roman Reigns.

The two had a title match at Crown Jewel in October, won by Reigns. The Usos interfered, as they have done in many of Reigns' title defenses. Even with that controversial loss to Reigns in Saudi Arabia, it was just the first match in a series of fights between the two.

Lesnar and Reigns were supposed to square off at WWE Day 1, but Reigns tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the show. To make up for that loss, the Beast was inserted into the WWE Championship match at the event and won the title.

The two are facing off in a one-on-one match-up at WrestleMania 38, which makes sense given the story that is being told. Lesnar lost the WWE title at the Royal Rumble but has a chance to win it back at the Elimination Chamber.

Some recent rumors have stated that WWE wants the match to be title vs. title.

Here are five reasons why Reigns vs. Lesnar should not be title vs. title at WrestleMania 38.

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#5. The feud started for the Universal Championship is one reason why Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns shouldn't be title vs. title at WrestleMania 38

When Brock Lesnar returned over the summer, it was simply to target Reigns and the Universal Championship. Their first showdown involved only that title as Reigns continued on his historic run.

The wrench that threw things off occurred at WWE Day 1. The second planned match between the two was off due to Reigns contracting COVID-19. The fans saw Lesnar inserted into the WWE Championship match instead.

Rather than having Big E retain or one of the original competitors win the belt, Lesnar shockingly won. It added another layer to the ongoing feud between the two top dogs in WWE.

Lesnar then lost the WWE title at the Royal Rumble after interference from Reigns. For that reason, the angle should continue featuring only the Universal Championship.

Reigns needs to drop his title as he has held it for over 500 days. The WWE title chase should be left for others to pursue. WWE has plenty of deserving stars to insert into that title picture.

#4. The story for WrestleMania 38 doesn't desperately need titles to be told

While the match at Wrestlemania 38 will certainly feature at least one title, it doesn't need titles to be told. Reigns and Lesnar have been rivals for years, dating back to 2015. Since then, the two have faced each other several times over titles.

Reigns has dethroned the Beast while the Beast has also put back challenges from the Big Dog. The main wrinkle this time is that Reigns is a heel, and Lesnar is the face.

The feud is also about Paul Heyman's involvement with both men. He has aligned himself with both men throughout the angle but turned on Lesnar at the Rumble.

For that reason, there is enough for a good story to be told. Heyman's betrayal was a good twist that added more to the story. The angle was good enough already without the need to add another Championship to fight for at WrestleMania 38.

#3. A Lesnar win at Elimination Chamber would be the third WWE title change on the Road to WrestleMania 38.

A win by Lesnar at the Elimination Chamber would mean the WWE title would have changed hands three times before WrestleMania 38.

The Beast won the title at WWE Day 1 and lost it at the Royal Rumble. Having two title swaps in the space of a month is rare.

The hot-shotting of titles is usually done more frequently in the mid-card or tag team divisions. If Lesnar walks into WrestleMania 38 with the WWE Championship, will he keep it, or will it change hands for the fourth time?

Major titles don't change hands often, making them more prestigious. That's why the AEW champs and Universal Champions have had runs of over 200 days. Making the Reigns/Lesnar angle title vs. title would slightly diminish the WWE title.

It's still one of the top prizes in pro wrestling, but the constant title changes have slightly hurt its credibility. Another change would only add to that.

#2. WWE can't have both of its major titles with a part-timer if Lesnar wins at WrestleMania 38

If the match becomes title vs. title, then either Lesnar or Reigns will walk out of WrestleMania 38 as a dual champion.

Reigns has already had a title run of a year and a half. He doesn't need another Championship. But the problem also exists if Lesnar wins the title vs. title match at the Show of Shows.

The Beast is is a part-time performer, only making a handful of appearances every year, and is not on TV every week. He's been at the forefront of WWE since returning at SummerSlam last year but is likely to go on a hiatus after WrestleMania.

If he wins both titles at WrestleMania 38 and leaves for a month or more, where does that leave the rest of the WWE roster?

Becky Lynch won both women's championships in 2019, but she was a full-time performer.

Both titles should be defended monthly by a full-time performer. Several worthy options could hold one of the Championships. Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles, Lashley, Big E, or Riddle would all be solid Champions.

A title vs. title match at WrestleMania 38 won by a part-timer would hurt the full-time stars.

#1. It deprives other stars of the chance at one of the major titles at WrestleMania 38.

One big problem with a title vs. title fight at WrestleMania 38 is that it puts both belts in one match. The two biggest male stars in WWE would get to fight over both titles.

Other big names like Rollins, Styles, Lashley, and McIntyre wouldn't get a chance for a Championship match at the Show of Shows.

Every star dreams of a huge match at WrestleMania, but not every star gets that chance. Cesaro had a featured singles match at last year's show, and it meant the world to him.

Reigns vs. Lesnar, while still a big-money fight, doesn't need both titles. They are stars in their own right. There is a lot of history to build on, but the match only needs the Universal Championship.

That way, other stars can battle for the chance to win or challenge for the WWE title. It's hard to work all year for a spotlight at WrestleMania only to not get it. Without the Undertaker's streak to challenge, there are only a few big matches for the remaining stars of WWE at WrestleMania 38.