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WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar is one of the most valuable names in the company. He has repeatedly headlined WWE PPVs and has several accolades to his names. Despite his sporadic appearances, Lesnar is a reliable name when it comes to selling out arenas and increasing the viewership. The ‘Beast Incarnate’ is one of the biggest names in the pro-wrestling business. Unfortunately, his in-ring career only has a few years left.
When Lesnar eventually leaves WWE, he will be hard to replace even though there are a few Superstars who can fill his shoes. But before he leaves, there are a few feuds involving him that must be boked in WWE. A rivalry with Lesnar will help push a few deserving Superstar further up the roster, especially when they belong to NXT. However, not everyone can lock horns with the ‘Beast’ himself and walk out with increased credibility.
Over the years, there are a few Superstars who have earned Triple H's trust to find themselves in this feud in the near future. In this article, we will take a look at five NXT Superstars who can feud with Brock Lesnar before the latter bids farewell to the art of professional wrestling. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#5 Keith Lee
Keith Lee quickly rose through the ranks in the last few months of 2019 and was dubbed as the breakout Superstar Of The Year. His performance at NXT TakeOver: WarGames and Survivor Series impressed several people backstage including Vince McMahon. Lee used his opportunity at Royal Rumble to leave a lasting impression and was subtly nodded by Brock Lesnar himself.
Seeing Lesnar and Lee inside the squared circle was quite good. The latter appeared to be a credible opponent against The Beast Incarnate. Although there was not much left for him to do during this encounter, it certainly planted the notion that a feud between both these Superstars will be epic in nature. Lee is dominant inside the ring and can stand tall in front of Lesnar. By the looks of it, even Lesnar seemed impressed and wouldn’t mind putting him over.
Currently, Lee is the NXT North American Champion and has been feuding with the likes of Dominick Dijakovic and Damian Priest. After he eventually drops his title, Lee will most likely move to RAW or SmackDown. Upon the arrival of the Moment Maker on the main roster, it will be interesting to see him feud with Lesnar – something that will help establish his character ahead of a huge push.
#4 Tommaso Ciampa
Tommaso Ciampa is one of the few names in the entire WWE roster who can be trusted to make any feud engaging. Although he has said that he prefers NXT over its counterparts, the creatives will eventually try to bring him on either RAW or SmackDown. However, that would have a huge impact on the bookings of both the brands.
Unlike other Superstars, Ciampa has already established himself as one of the main guys of the NXT roster. It would be difficult for WWE to use him simply to put others over, and reducing him to mid-card would be a huge mistake. The only way in which Ciampa can feud against the other big names of the company without overshadowing in the storyline is to have him turn heel. And we all know how incredible Ciampa is as a villain.
He could then be involved in a feud with Brock Lesnar, and the duo is bound to be involved in an engaging storyline. Ciampa is dedicated to the craft. He works very hard to make the feuds as believable as it can get, and his resilience will prompt Lesnar to invest more of himself in their feud. Another huge factor that Ciampa will bring along with himself is the sheer brutality.
Recently, we have seen a shift in the tone of the WWE matches where in-ring actions have started to take precedence over the drama. Ciampa is the one Superstar who can work the same way with Lesnar and engage in a brutal match that will push the ‘Beast Incarnate’ to his limit, even if there is no title on the line.
#3 Killian Dain
Ahead of NXT TakeOver: WarGames last year, we saw Killian Dain create absolute havoc backstage when he was feuding with Pete Dunne and Damian Priest. He is a legitimate powerhouse and can steamroll anyone who stands in his way. Currently, it feels like that there’s not a lot for him on the Black and Gold brand. But Dain might find a feud that he needs on the main roster.
In the coming months, both RAW and SmackDown will need new Superstars who can pose a serious threat to the reigning champions. Naturally, a few names from NXT will be called-up and Dain should be one of them. In the due course of time, WWE must book a feud between Dain and Brock Lesnar because he has what it takes to hang inside the ring while facing the Beast Incarnate.
Dain is a promising Superstar who can do a lot more with his current gimmick, provided he is booked strongly. A feud with Lesnar will help his cause even if he loses in the end. Dain deserves to gain more attention from the WWE Universe and this rivalry might just do the trick. If not, he will soon be lost in the oblivion.
#2 Pete Dunne
The former United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne needs no introduction. After his fantastic match with Adam Cole at Survivor Series 2019, Dunne found his momentum in the tag team division. He teamed up with Matt Riddle and their chemistry was loved by the WWE Universe. Currently, he is one -half of the NXT Tag Team Champions after Dunne and Riddle defeated The Undisputed Era’s Bobby Fish and Kyle O’Reilly.
Although Dunne seems to be enjoying his time on the Black and Gold brand, it is no secret that he is perceived as one of the most promising Superstars in WWE today. He has had an impressive run so far and could see himself in the world title picture soon. Given his built, strength, and in-ring maneuvers, he can easily be a good choice for facing Brock Lesnar.
Dunne can go toe-to-toe with the Beast Incarnate if he is booked just as strongly on the main roster. He is impressive and can earn Lesnar’s faith which in turn will help them in delivering an engaging bout. A match against Lesnar will help put Dunne in the spotlight and WWE would love to have a good wrestler with great promo skills rising to the top.
#1 Matt Riddle
This is probably the only feud in this list, which is nearly impossible to transpire in real life. But one can’t blame me for imagining a feud with Brock Lesnar and Matt Riddle, solely based on their history outside of the ring. We are aware that Riddle doesn’t hold back from sharing his true feeling about part-timers. He has taken shots at Goldberg, and the two were also involved in a brief backstage altercation.
After Royal Rumble this year, it was reported that Riddle was engaged in another altercation, but this time it was with Brock Lesnar. Prior to that, The King of Bros had said that he would like to retire Lesnar, and the latter wasn’t happy. A hint of real-life heat between the two Superstars will make this booking all the more enjoyable.
Lesnar is a cage fighter, and so is Riddle. The latter has beautifully adapted to professional-wrestling and delivers good matches almost every time. He would be great in a match against the ‘Beast Incarnate’ who has previously shown that he can wrestle well with Superstars of smaller stature. More than anything, the apparent heat between Lesnar and Riddle will account for an exciting storyline with a captivating build-up.
There are several WWE Superstars like The Undertaker who have never shied away from putting over the younger talents in the company. In the process, he has secretly helped several WWE Superstars. Hence, one can always hope that Lesnar would also agree to do the same for the next generation Superstars of the promotion.
