5 reasons why Bobby Lashley should retain the WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell

Drew McIntyre gets one last chance to dethrone Bobby Lashley at Hell in a Cell.
Drew McIntyre gets one last chance to dethrone Bobby Lashley at Hell in a Cell.

#3 Bobby Lashley should become Roman Reigns' equivalent

Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley
Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley

Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley are Vince McMahon's top dogs at the moment. While both of them are world champions of their respective brands, Lashley cannot match Reigns in terms of dominance and supremacy.

The Universal Champion hasn't been successfully pinned since his return in August. He has conquered stars like Kevin Owens, Braun Strowman, Jey Uso, Daniel Bryan, Cesaro, and Edge. Conversely, albeit through interference, Bobby Lashley was rolled up for the three-count by Kofi Kingston three weeks ago.

Moreover, his relatively short reign has allowed only a handful of competitors to challenge him. The Miz, Drew McIntyre, and Braun Strowman are the only competitors who have fallen to Lashley in world title matches this year.

RAW desperately needs the equivalent of Roman Reigns: a ruthless, brutal, dominant champion atop the food chain. The reigning WWE Champion ticks all the categories by possessing the necessary attributes and skills needed to become the Red Brand's most dominant champion in recent memory.

With Drew McIntyre, such dominance wouldn't be possible. Firstly, The Scottish Warrior is a babyface, while Lashley and Reigns are heels. For the most part over the last decade, the best world champions have always been the greatest villains.

Moreover, The Head of the Table and The All Mighty each possess allies that cover their weaknesses. Lashley and Reigns aren't the greatest talkers this industry has ever seen, but MVP and Paul Heyman carry out a significant amount of verbal communication on their behalf.

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