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The Undertaker shocked the world when he came to the aide of former nemesis Roman Reigns on June 24 episode of WWE RAW. Unclear as his intentions were, this author believes there is more to it than meets the eye.
That said, his return to WWE and the eventual match at Extreme Rules could just be the next step in setting up his next big singles feud.
Today, we look at 3 WWE superstars that could potentially face the Deadman at SummerSlam, later this year.
#3 Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre has come a long way from being a member of 3MB to the near-perfect heel that he is today. All he needs now is that monster push to help him become the main eventer that everybody knows he can be.
It has been widely reported that the Deadman has handpicked the Scottish Psychopath to be his next opponent, and their Extreme Rules tag team match seems to have been set up to result in exactly that.
A post-match beatdown of The Undertaker at the hands of McIntyre could set up the clash at the 'Biggest Party of the Summer'. With all the talent in the world, a high-profile feud like this can only help elevate the former ‘Chosen One’ to the main event scene, a position he thoroughly deserves to be in.
As a fan of what Drew McIntyre has become, I can go one step further and hope for him to beat the Deadman at SummerSlam. A victory over the legend that is The Undertaker can only further his stock and help him pick up momentum towards what could be an amazing Royal Rumble victory.
If Drew is to be in the main event of WrestleMania 36 (and he probably really should), a SummerSlam victory over The Undertaker would be a good place to start.
#2 Lars Sullivan
Lars Sullivan currently finds himself in a bit of a sticky situation on the card. Called up from NXT to continue as the monster that he once was, the past few weeks have been far from ideal for him.
Having missed out on a potential WrestleMania 35 match due to mental health trouble, it was good to see Sullivan back in the mix of things. However, his feud with the Lucha House Party has done him no favours.
Lost in the wilderness of the lower midcard, a high-profile feud can do the monster a world of good. Having the big man looks that Vince McMahon so badly craves, a feud with the Deadman could be just what the doctor ordered.
Lars need not even win the whole feud. Simply rubbing shoulders with one of the all-time greats, and taking him to his limit, could give Sullivan the push he definitely deserves.
The heat a heel like Lars Sullivan could garner by beating down The Phenom would be incredible. This could be WWE’s opportunity to create a monster heel that could rule the main event scene for years to come.
#1 Roman Reigns
Well, surprise surprise(or not)! Although The Big Dog may not need his status elevated any further, this feud can make sense purely from a storyline standpoint.
With WWE doing all they can to keep eyes on their product amidst tougher competition and dropping ratings, a high profile feud involving two of the biggest stars the company has could be just what they need.
It wouldn’t even be the first time The Undertaker has been unhappy about a WrestleMania loss and returned to set things right. Brock Lesnar too felt the Deadman’s wrath after pinning him at ‘Mania.
We could see The Undertaker turn on Roman Reigns and set up the sequel to their (largely forgettable) WrestleMania match. As unlikely as this may seem right now, one can never say never in the world of professional wrestling. We may still see The Undertaker stake claim to the yard that The Big Dog now calls his own.
