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The WWE Universal Championship makes another reappearance at a WWE pay-per-view at WWE Summerslam 2017 as Brock Lesnar defends his title against Braun Strowman, Roman Reigns, and Samoa Joe in a Fatal Four-Way match.
It's a welcome change to see Lesnar defending the title in back to back pay-per-views involving superstars from Monday Night Raw following his victory over Joe at WWE Great Balls of Fire 2017, back in July.
This represents The Beast Incarnate's toughest challenge yet as he faces four legitimate monsters in the form of Joe, Reigns, and Strowman -- all of whom have been booked to look like they can topple Lesnar and ascent to the top of the WWE's red brand.
With the added stipulation that Brock and his advocate, Paul Heyman, will both leave the professional wrestling promotion should the WWE Universal Championship change hands, things are more intriguing than ever in terms of the top championship on Monday Nights.
So, without any further ado, here is our list of 5 possible finishes to the Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman vs Samoa Joe Fatal Four-Way match for the WWE Universal Championship:
#5 Jon Jones costs Brock Lesnar the match
If you've been following the world of MMA recently, you know that Jon Jones returned to defeat Daniel Cormier and become the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Immediately after the fight, he called out Brock Lesnar for a super fight. And now, there are rumours swirling around that "Bones" will be ringside for WWE Summerslam 2017.
So, there is a chance that he interferes in proceedings and costs "The Beast Incarnate" the WWE Universal Championship? It's unlikely, but certainly possible. After all, this makes the whole Brock leaving WWE thing more intriguing.
A UFC super fight between Lesnar and Jones could be on the cards and the build up to that fight might very well originate in Brooklyn when Lesnar defends his title against Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, and Samoa Joe.
#4 Samoa Joe chokes out Roman Reigns using the Coquina Clutch
While there were initial fears that Samoa Joe would be handicapped by the WWE's unwillingness to let him use his patented Muscle Buster finisher, the Samoan Submission Machine has quickly allayed those fears through his Coquina Clutch.
The chokehold has been booked strongly and is a worthy finisher to someone of Joe's calibre. It could also be the move that gives him his first major championship on the WWE's main roster.
It's hard to see Vince McMahon allowing either Brock Lesnar or Braun Strowman to pass out to the fearsome submission move but he might very well put his golden boy, Roman Reigns, in the firing line as a sacrificial lamb.
It doesn't seem likely that Joe will be given a run with the belt just yet but if he does end up with the win, it should be through the 'Clutch' on The Big Dog.
#3 Roman Reigns pins Samoa Joe using the Spear
Much like how the WWE won't allow Brock Lesnar or Braun Strowman to pass out under Samoa Joe's Coquina Clutch, it is just as unlikely that either "The Beast Incarnate" or "The Monster Among Men" will be eating the pinfall should Roman Reigns be given yet another big match win.
If the WWE does decide to put the WWE Universal Championship on "The Big Dog", the most likely victim to be pinned will be The Destroyer. Lesnar is protected beyond all measure and it wouldn't make sense for Strowman to be pinned so quickly after he has demolished Reigns for weeks on end.
While it would not be the ideal situation for Samoa Joe fans to see him on the receiving end of the spear, it seems to be the most logical option should WWE choose to go the Roman Reigns way.
#2 Braun Strowman pins either Samoa Joe or Roman Reigns
As we have established already, Brock Lesnar is untouchable. It doesn't matter if he loses the WWE Universal Championship or not, he will not be the one to be pinned or submitted. He's too well protected for that.
So, if Braun Strowman is the one to walk away from WWE Summerslam 2017 with the belt, either Samoa Joe or Roman Reigns will be eating the pinfall.
Strowman has already established his dominance by destroying both men on multiple occasions and it will be interesting to see if the WWE decides to let Roman lose to Braun yet again or if it's Joe's turn to face the wrath of "The Monster Among Men".
#1 Brock Lesnar retains the WWE Universal Championship
At the end of the day, the smart money is on Brock Lesnar coming out of WWE Summerslam 2017 with his WWE Universal Championship intact. Especially with this whole "I'll leave the WWE if I lose" business.
Lesnar has proven himself to be a huge draw and the company might just decide that "The Beast" is the best person to hold onto the belt until WWE Wrestlemania 34 next year.
If Lesnar does indeed retain his status as WWE Universal Champion, any one of his three opponents could be the victim of his fearsome F-5.
