3 Factors that contributed to Seth Rollins' WrestleMania triumph

Why did the Chairman give us a new Universal Champion?
Why did the Chairman give us a new Universal Champion?

#2 Brock Lesnar could be leaving WWE

Will Lesnar leave for the UFC?
Will Lesnar leave for the UFC?

Brock Lesnar lost the Universal Championship to Roman Reigns at Summerslam last year, losing the belt after 504 days. Many people speculated that he might leave WWE last year. However, Lensar made a shocking return at Crown Jewel where he reclaimed the Universal Championship.

Lesnar appeared at UFC 226 where he confronted Daniel Cormier. The two men might fight this year, and Lesnar could be eyeing a longer-lasting return to the Octagon. Paul Heyman referenced this at WrestleMania by saying that Lesnar might catch a jet to "Las Vegas, where my client is ultimately appreciated." Moreover, Lesnar looked in great shape at the Showcase of the Immortals, and he could be preparing for an upcoming UFC stint. Following the loss at Metlife Stadium, Vince McMahon might not give him another contract after WrestleMania.


#1 Mr. McMahon wants a full-time Universal Champion

Rollins is a regular fixture of Monday Night Raw
Rollins is a regular fixture of Monday Night Raw

Seth Rollins is a full-time superstar who performs every week, while Lesnar is a part-timer. During his long reign as champion, he did not defend belt regularly - making appearances at only the most important pay-per-views and events. The WWE Universe was tired of a part-time Universal Champion who did not show up nearly enough to make the championship mean something. The ratings were sub-standard when Lesnar was Champion last year.

It is no secret that the ratings get affected when the champion does not compete and defend his belt regularly. As a matter of fact, Lesnar defended the Universal Championship only once after winning the belt at Crown Jewel. Lesnar fought Daniel Bryan at Survivor Series which was a non-title bout, and his only title defence was at Royal Rumble where he defeated Finn Balor.

Considering Rollins is not a part-timer, we will see the Universal Championship on RAW every week. Moreover, the Architect will defend the belt on every pay-per-view.

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