5 potential title opponents for Brock Lesnar

The Universal Championship is relatively new in WWE. Brock Lesnar is the current champion but sporadically performs. Therefore, fans are left wondering the future of both Brock Lesnar and the Universal Championship.

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In recent times Lesnar has defended against; Braun Strowman, Goldberg, Samoa Joe, and Roman Reigns. Therefore, who is left to challenge Lesnar? Also, with Money in the Bank approaching who could cash in on Lesnar?

Here are five opponents who could challenge Brock Lesnar.

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#5 Elias

Elias is arguably the greatest overall entertainer of Raw

Elias debuted for NXT in 2014 and eventually progressed to the Raw brand. On Raw Elias has garnered immense popularity through his excellent character efforts.

Nearly every week fans witness Elias performing on his guitar and degrading the home crowd. Overall, his character is achieving huge reactions from the audience.

WWE has afforded time and effort into Elias in recent months. Moreover, they have inserted him into stellar storylines. Although he worked with Braun Strowman, he deserves a decent spot to shine.

Therefore, with Brock Lesnar requiring an opponent, WWE could place Elias in this position. Furthermore, with Elias' excellent microphone skills he could match the tenacity of Paul Heyman, advocating for his client. Summarily, Elias has solid credentials to challenge Lesnar. Could WWE play it out in this way?

#4 Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins is 'The Architect'

Perhaps the best performer on Raw, Seth Rollins is generating an immense following. At WrestleMania 34 Rollins would defeat The Miz and Finn Balor to become Intercontinental Champion. Ever since then he has garnered exponential success. However, fans wonder what his future will hold.

Presently Brock Lesnar only sporadically appears for WWE. Furthermore, his absence has angered some fans. Therefore WWE needs to develop a credible feud for Lesnar to lose his championship. Could Seth Rollins fit the bill?

Overall Rollins has both the ring credentials and popularity to be successful in a feud with Lesnar. Moreover their history dates back to WrestleMania 31, when Rollins become WWE Champion. Although Rollins did not pin Lesnar, he certainly has the potential now. Could we witness Rollins dethrone Lesnar?

#3 Finn Balor

Finn Balor as the first ever Universal Champion

In Japan, Europe and North America Finn Balor has generated and garnered immense success. Nevertheless, since his WWE debut in 2014, his career has been seemingly uneventful.

At SummerSlam 2016 Balor became the first Universal Champion when he defeated Seth Rollins. However, he would sustain an injury which sidelined him for months. Since this injury, Balor has failed to reach the main event scene. However, he certainly deserves that positioning.

WWE has an immense opportunity with Balor, because of his popularity. He has excellent ring presence and can generate mass interest.

Moreover, WWE could portray Balor in his Demon character. However, WWE decides to utilise Balor as this would ultimately be best for business. Could Balor finally regain the Universal Championship?

#2 Kevin Owens

Could Kevin Owens topple Brock Lesnar?

Ever since debuting for WWE in 2014 Kevin Owens has developed exponentially. He has been Universal Champion, Intercontinental Champion, United States Champion, and NXT Champion. Effectively there is little left for Owens to achieve. However in recent months his progress has faltered.

Recently on Raw Owens qualified to participate in the Money in the Bank (MITB) ladder match. It has afforded him a much needed new direction. Notwithstanding, his participation will require immense effort to overcome the participants.

Brock Lesnar and Kevin Owens have competed together in the past. However, their confrontation was short-lived. Reviewing Owens' credentials suggests his ability to defeat Lesnar. Moreover he has been Universal Champion before. Will the WWE award fans with this epic championship match?

#1 Braun Strowman

Will Braun Strowman dominate Brock Lesnar?

Braun Strowman could easily be the most dominant wrestler in the WWE. His last year has been excellent in solidifying his popularity. Since winning the Greatest Royal Rumble, fans have been speculating about what WWE has planned for Strowman. It is evident WWE has invested in Strowman.

Brock Lesnar has competed with Braun Strowman in recent times. However, their encounter left little to desire. Although their efforts were honourable, the match booking was poor. Nevertheless, it would boost Strowman's popularity even further.

At Money in the Bank 2018, Strowman will participate in the Money in the Bank (MITB) ladder match. Will Strowman be victorious? Regardless of the outcome, Strowman has generated enough popularity that it is inevitable he will be champion. When and where will Strowman defeat Lesnar? Nevertheless, the future is looking bright for Strowman.