3 WWE Superstars who could replace Brock Lesnar as the next Universal Champion

#2 Drew McIntyre

A face turn could be very near for the Scottish Psychopath.

If there is one guy who deserves a stint as the Universal Champion more than anyone else on this list, it has got to be Drew McIntyre. The man carried the entire WWE on his shoulder along with Seth Rollins in the absence of The Big Dog, Roman Reigns. However, he seems to be a bit lost in the mix off late.

Given WWE had been building him up for quite long, the speculations of McIntyre replacing Rollins as the next Universal Champion was making rounds all over the Internet ever since Rollins' win at WrestleMania 35. However, it was not meant to be. Nonetheless, all is not lost yet as WWE could have him involved in a feud win Lesnar after SummerSlam.

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Furthermore, given WWE has always been a fan of good vs evil, babyface vs heel gimmick, a potential face turn for the Scottish Psychopath could be on the cards for the near future. Well, come what may, the former NXT Champion seems one of the strongest contenders to dethrone Lesnar as the next Universal Champ and WWE owes this one to him.

About the author

Shubham Kumar Singh has been with Sportskeeda Wrestling as a WWE content writer for six years. An engineer by education, he claims his passion for writing and wrestling led him to become a pro wrestling writer. His love for the sport stems from his childhood.

The first show he remembers watching was WrestleMania 2005. Shubham's favorite wrestler is John Cena due to his perseverance, humbleness, and never-die attitude. He puts utmost emphasis on thorough research, fact-checking, and unbiased reporting as a writer and a fan.

When not reporting about pro wrestling, Shubham is an avid reader who admires Fyodor Dostoevsky's work. Apart from that, he also ardently follows cricket.

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