5 challengers for the Universal Title at Survivor Series 2018 

Roman Reigns Universal Title reign has not been what fans had expected, as many felt that Reigns would have a great Universal Title reign that would rejuvenate Raw's stagnant main event scene, but with WWE trying to cram so many angles in one narrative, Reigns title run has been less than stellar. But that could be fixed with one simple decision, book a one on one feud for the Universal Title. But with Reigns defending his title against Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar in a few weeks time, we could see a new champion, but most likely Roman would come away as the champion. So who could challenge him next at one of the biggest shows of the year?

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#1 Bobby Lashley

Lashley could be a great rival for Reigns.

Bobby Lashley has been on a downward spiral ever since he returned to the WWE, as the man who was known to have rebuilt himself as a professional wrestler over on the independent scene was thrown into meaningless midcard programmes. But with the inclusion of Lio Rush Lashley has found importance once again on Raw, and having him challenge for a Wolrd Title would not be a bad thing at all, as the entire Raw roster has basically challenged Roman Reigns at this point. Depending on who is the champion at that point, Lashley taking on Lesnar, Reigns or Strowman would be awesome.

#2 Bray Wyatt

Wyatt could make an enormous comeback.

Bray Wyatt has been one of WWE's most misused characters over the last few years, as ever since he lost his WWE Title at Wrestlemania 33 Wyatt has never been booked as a monster heel by the WWE, and that is a shame. Wyatt has so much potential and by sticking him in meaningless feuds that don't use his gifts as a performer is a mistake, but now that the former WWE Champion has taken a break from Raw, on his return we could see him be given a push into World Title contention. Wyatt challenging for a World Title is long overdue, and its time WWE makes it happen.

#3 Kevin Owens

Owens is at the right stage to ascend to the main event scene.

Now while we all know that Kevin Owens is a great performer, his current position in WWE is disappointingly frustrating, as KO is possibly the best wrestler in the WWE, but is treated like a joke by the creative team. KO is a great heel that understands how to work a crowd, how to work a great match and how to make a programme work, so it is possible for Owens to find himself back in World Title contention? The answer is likely, as feuds with Reigns and Lesnar could be warranted depending on who is the champion at that point but KO going up against Strowman who is the man that took everything from him would be a story worth telling.

#4 Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre is the future of Raw.

Drew McIntyre has been experiencing some sort of a revelation over the last few weeks, as WWE has weaved in narratives that would possibly let McIntyre break out of his partnership with Dolph Ziggler and Braun Strowman. Therefore, McIntyre ascending to the main event scene to challenge for the Universal Title would be a decision no fan would protest against, as Drew has proved himself as one of the best in ring and character-driven talents in the WWE, and whether he challenges Reigns, Lesnar or Strowman it would be pleasant to see WWE give McIntyre a push on Raw that could see him become World Champion.

#5 Dean Ambrose

Ambrose's heel turn could warrant him a match.

Dean Ambrose's heel turn has been one of the more interesting angles on Raw, and by WWE consistently teasing that the Shield member would turn on his Shield brothers it makes for an interesting argument that Ambrose should be the one to challenge Reigns for the World Title. Ambrose has been a compelling challenger to a World Title in the past, as his journey to becoming WWE Champion was one of the best moments of the last few years, and now the man taking the same journey again as a heel would be awesome storytelling.