The Universal Champion

3 feuds for Brock Lesnar if he decides to stay after WrestleMania 35

Brock Lesnar is the current Universal Champion who is undoubtedly a gigantic name of the modern era. The Beast Incarnate will face Seth Rollins at the Showcase of Immortals next month, and he will put the title on the line. It will be interesting to see if he retains the belt in New Jersey.

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There is no denying that Lesnar is a massive draw. Though he is a part-timer, he has been the Universal Champion for a long time. Considering he does not appear every week, it is undoubtedly exasperating for the majority of the fans.

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Brock Lesnar grabbed his maiden Universal Title at WrestleMania 33 when he conquered Goldberg. The Beast Incarnate held the belt 504 days which was the longest World Title reign in the modern era. He won the belt second time at Crown Jewel as he pinned Braun Strowman.

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It is uncertain if Lesnar will stay in WWE following WrestleMania 35. The current Universal Champion could be heading to UFC where he might face Daniel Cormier in the Octagon.

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Seth Rollins won the Royal Rumble match this year, and he is expected to slay the Beast Incarnate at Metlife Stadium. Moreover, the fans will love to see a full-time Champion who appears on RAW every week and defends the title regularly. However, Lesnar could stay in WWE after WrestleMania if Vince McMahon can induce him.

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Lesnar was expected to leave Vince McMahon's billion dollar company after he lost Universal Title last year at Summerslam, but he came back to reclaim the title at Crown Jewel. A similar incident is possible following the Show of Shows in New Jersey.

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Here we discuss three opponents Lesnar could face after WrestleMania if he decides to stay in WWE.

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#3 Bobby Lashley

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Lashley after winning the Intercontinental Title

Bobby Lashley could be a dream opponent for the current Universal Champion if WWE books the bout perfectly. Considering they have a similar background, they are evenly matched in a fight. As a matter of fact, Lashley was expected to cross paths with the Beast Incarnate after he returned to Vince McMahon's billion dollar company last year. Bobby Lashley is the current Intercontinental Champion as he won the belt after defeating Finn Balor this week.

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The Almighty Bobby Lashley won his second Intercontinental Title, and he is likely to continue the feud with Balor till WrestleMania 35. It will be compelling to see if Lashley keeps the belt after the Show of Shows next month.

Lashley has a stupendous amateur wrestling background like Brock Lesnar, and he has a successful MMA career. Lashley fought for several MMA promotions in his career as he has a remarkable track record. Hence, he could be a credible opponent for Brock Lesnar, and they could offer a memorable bout. Considering Lashley is well-built like Lesnar, he could be a believable candidate to go toe-to-toe with the Beast Incarnate.

#2 Seth Rollins

Rollins
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Seth Rollins is set to face Brock Lesnar in New Jersey, but they could extend the feud if the latter decides to stay following WrestleMania. Assuming Seth Rollins could become the next Universal Champion, Lesnar could ask for a rematch. Since Lesnar is not regular in every PPV, they could have a blockbuster rematch at Money In the Bank or Summerslam.

There is no denying that Seth Rollins is one of the best in-ring performers in WWE. The Shield member has achieved plenty of success after making his main roster debut. Rollins won the WWE title twice, Intercontinental Title twice, US Title once and the Tag Team Titles four times but he never managed to grab the Universal Title.

Lesnar and Rollins had a rivalry in the past, and they bring the best out of each other. With the swiftness of Rollins and Lesnar's proficiency in the ring, the two men provide great in-ring action. The rivalry could become more enthralling if the current feud extends after the Showcase of Immortals. It could turn out to be the Feud of the Year

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#1 Drew McIntyre

The Scottish Psychopath
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Drew McIntyre is undoubtedly the best choice for Lesnar after WrestleMania. Currently, McIntyre is a force to reckon with, and he is a top heel of the red brand. There is no denying that WWE is building him to be the future World Champion. The Scottish Psychopath stole the show on RAW this week as he dismantled Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose.

McIntyre did not have a fruitful run when WWE signed him in 2007. The Scottish Psychopath returned to WWE in 2017 after he earned his name in the independent circuit. He won the NXT Title, and he garnered plenty of attention for his captivating persona in the squared circle.

Since McIntyre's opponent is still ambiguous for the Showcase of Immortals, he could lock horns with an elite opponent of the red brand. The Scottish Psychopath could elevate his stature if he faces Brock Lesnar after WrestleMania. With McIntyre's sublime mic skill and dexterity in the squared circle, the rivalry could become compelling.

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