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Bobby Lashley won the WWE Championship on this week's WWE RAW after he virtually squashed The Miz in the main event of the show. Throughout the episode, The Miz tried his best to avoid wrestling Lashley. But after Shane McMahon announced the Lumberjack stipulation for the match, The A-Lister's fate was sealed.
Becoming the WWE Champion for the first time in his 16-year career, Bobby Lashley is now possibly heading towards a marquee match at WrestleMania 37. At The Show of Shows, Lashley could face his old-nemesis, Drew McIntyre. However, before that pay-per-view, we have Fastlane 2021, where Lashley will probably put his title on the line.
It wouldn't come as a surprise if several Superstars from WWE RAW claim a shot at the title. Also, it feels unlikely that Lashley will drop his title at Fastlane, as he's clearly being built up for big things at WrestleMania 37.
Here in this article, we will look at five possible challengers for WWE Champion Bobby Lashley at Fastlane 2021. Who would you like to see step up and challenge The Almighty? Do let us know in the comments section below.
#5 The Miz could seek out a contractual rematch against Bobby Lashley at Fastlane 2021
Bobby Lashley just decimated The Miz on WWE RAW to become the new WWE Champion, but The A-Lister still has a rematch on his hands. While it's not the most appealing of prospects, WWE can go in this direction for the upcoming pay-per-view. As hated and loathed as The Miz's character is, it cannot be denied that he's a pretty good in-ring worker.
His battles with Dolph Ziggler, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins for the Intercontinental Championship were highly-appreciated. If given enough time, The Miz can surely have a crackling encounter with Bobby Lashley at Fastlane 2021.
Many termed The Miz's recently concluded WWE Championship reign as laughable. To set the record straight, WWE should ideally let The A-Lister have a decent end to his championship pursuits on RAW.
It was possibly the last time we saw The Miz as a WWE Champion, and the fans would surely want him to perform well in what could arguably be his final match in the main event scene.
#4 Bobby Lashley and Sheamus can have an excellent encounter at Fastlane 2021
Sheamus might not be the logical choice to challenge WWE Champion, Bobby Lashley. But if his performance on the recent edition of RAW was any indication, he's having the best run of his career. Wrestling his friend turned rival Drew McIntyre in a nearly 30-minute classic, The Celtic Warrior put forth a tremendous showing.
Despite losing the match, fans have showered the former four-time WWE Champion with praise. In many ways, Sheamus is the most underrated Superstar on RAW at the moment. Yes, his previous reigns with the WWE Championship were mediocre at best, but the Irish Superstar has become a workhorse for the Red brand in recent months.
A showdown with Bobby Lashley at Fastlane 2021 would be the much-needed reward for the hard work The Celtic Warrior has done throughout 2020. With time running out in his career, Sheamus has the chance to prove all those critics wrong, who undermined his abilities during his early years in WWE.
The quality of the match is bound to be great considering how both Bobby Lashley and Sheamus are powerhouses capable of performing power moves with relative ease.
#3 Keith Lee returns and challenges Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship at Fastlane 2021
Keith Lee and Bobby Lashley are two performers who have insane chemistry that is yet to be explored by WWE. Back in November, the two wrestled in an encounter that ended with MVP interfering. Despite that, it became clear that the two shared a great dynamic in the squared circle.
Lee was recently scheduled to challenge Bobby Lashley for the U.S. Championship match at Elimination Chamber in a triple threat match, which also included Riddle. However, due to being injured, Lee withdrew from the bout.
With Lee's appeal slowly fizzling out due to lack of creative direction and long absences from television, having him wrestle Lashley for the WWE Championship could be the best way to re-introduce the former NXT Champion.
Lee has already proved his worth as a main event star with his spectacular showing against former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre at RAW Legends Night. It's now WWE's turn to give Lee a stage through which he can mount a successful comeback on the Road to WrestleMania 37.
#2 Braun Strowman can seek revenge against Bobby Lashley for squashing him on WWE RAW
Two weeks ago on WWE RAW, Bobby Lashley defeated Braun Strowman in a matter of minutes. The outcome surprised many fans as they expected The Monster Among Men to have a strong showing and even possibly win the match.
Now that Bobby Lashley has become the WWE Champion, the loss might be hurting Strowman more than ever. During this week's WWE title match, Strowman was one of the Lumberjacks. He conspicuously just stood there, staring at Lashley.
While WWE is heading towards a clash between Braun Strowman and Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 37, The Monster Among Men can collide with Lashley at Fastlane 2019. If one revisits their feud from 2019, they can understand the amazing chemistry both men have in the ring.
The two wrestled in a brutal Falls Count Anywhere match and a Last Man Standing match, both of which were well-received by fans and critics alike. If given enough time at Fastlane 2021, they can legitimately steal the show at the pay-per-view.
#1 Bobby Lashley can face Brock Lesnar in the first WWE pay-per-view to be aired on Peacock TV
Bobby Lashley will, in all possibility, defend his WWE Championship at Fastlane 2021. While many have termed the pay-per-view as nothing more than filler, it is also the first WWE pay-per-view that will air on NBCUniversal's Peacock TV. As a result, it makes sense if WWE has planned something major for the show.
The biggest surprise WWE can pull off is having Brock Lesnar return and challenge Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship. It's a match that fans have been waiting to see since Lashley returned to WWE in 2018. Even Lashley himself has made it known that fighting Lesnar is one of the prime reasons he signed back with the company.
The Beast Incarnate was last seen on WWE television at WrestleMania 36, where he lost the WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre. For the last few months, fans have been wanting to see him return. A clash with Bobby Lashley seems like the best way to bring back Brock Lesnar.
