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With WrestleMania 37 just six weeks away, it feels like we are heading towards a Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre clash for the WWE Championship. During this week's WWE RAW, Lashley defeated The Miz to become the WWE Champion for the first time in his 16-year career.
Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre ended his rivalry with Sheamus in an absolute banger that saw The Scottish Warrior come up victorious. With The A-Lister out of the title picture for good, McIntyre would be gunning to win back the championship that Lashley cost him.
For the last few months, fans have been clamoring to see The Almighty in the main event scene. Now that he's the WWE Champion, he can have a marquee match against McIntyre at WrestleMania 37. While Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre is not a first-time match-up, their recent stints on RAW have been excellent.
Here in this article, we will look at five reasons why Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship should happen at WrestleMania 37. Do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
#5 Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 37 makes logical and narrative sense
It's abundantly clear that the WWE is building-up towards a Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre clash at WrestleMania 37. First, Lashley cost McIntyre his WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber 2021. After that, The All-Mighty himself became the new champion, while The Scottish Warrior ended his rivalry with Sheamus.
It's a logical progression towards the eventual clash between the two at The Grandest Stages of Them All. With no other possible challenger for the WWE Championship on the horizon, it's practically guaranteed we are getting this match at the biggest WWE pay-per-view of the year.
In the coming weeks, McIntyre will probably make his intentions clear of getting his hands on Lashley to win back his WWE Championship. While Lashley will also defend his title at Fastlane 2021, it's mostly expected that he will hold on to the title until WrestleMania 37.
While WWE is often criticized for not having long-term booking patterns, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre has proved to be the anomaly. The company is steadily building towards this clash, and it has improved the episodic quality of RAW.
#4 Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre's rivalry has produced some great matches in the past
Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 37 promises to be nothing less than spectacular if their previous encounters are any indication. Last year at Backlash 2020, McIntyre successfully defended his WWE Championship in a short yet wildly entertaining brawl against Lashley.
Apart from this, the two had some terrific matches during their time in IMPACT Wrestling in 2016. Out of those bouts, their Slammiversary 2016 main event stood out, where Lashley defeated McIntyre to win the IMPACT World Championship.
As a result, WWE fans can at least be guaranteed a tremendous showing from the two Superstars. Considering it's WrestleMania, the two will leave no stone unturned in their efforts to have the best match possible and deliver on the responsibility the company has thrust on them.
Regardless of the outcome, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre has the potential to steal the show. Their match will be an all-out war if the two are given more time than what they got at Backlash 2020.
#3 Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre will be a battle between two of the best-booked Superstars on RAW
Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre are arguably two of the best-booked Superstars on WWE RAW in 2021, so far. Despite losing his WWE Championship recently, McIntyre was the champion for the better part of 2020. His title defenses boosted his momentum to a whole new level.
Even The Scottish Warrior's finisher, Claymore Kick, is one of the most protected finishing moves in the company.
Ever since losing to McIntyre at Backlash 2020, Lashley's career has been on an upward trajectory as he has virtually run through everyone on RAW. Having recently become the WWE Champion, The Almighty is the only one who stands a chance against McIntyre, judging by their recent stints on RAW.
As a result, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre is the ideal WrestleMania 37 match. It only makes sense that two of the most dominant men in the company should battle it out for the most prestigious title at the biggest pay-per-view of the year.
#2 In Brock Lesnar's absence, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre is the biggest match WWE can book at WrestleMania 37
Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre is not just a match that fans want to see, but it's also the biggest clash from RAW that WWE can book in Brock Lesnar's absence. Under normal circumstances, Lesnar returns during WrestleMania season, attracting a lot of mainstream attention in the process. The Beast Incarnate is an extremely popular combat sports veteran whose fanbase surpasses that of many current WWE Superstars.
However, this year, it seems like Lesnar will not be back for WrestleMania. WWE has wisely allowed Lashley and McIntyre to take the mantle of leading the Red brand. Their presentation over the last year has prompted WWE to book them as top-tier Superstars.
In many ways, Lesnar's absence has proved to be a blessing in disguise for full-time Superstars. If Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre is a success at WrestleMania 37, WWE can slowly move away from its over-reliance on part-timers and focus on the newer crop of talent.
#1 Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre will lead to The Scottish Warrior getting his real WrestleMania moment
Out of all the reasons why Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre should happen at WrestleMania 37, this one is the most important. When McIntyre eliminated Brock Lesnar from last year's Royal Rumble and eventually won the match, he received a thundering response from the fans.
Many were waiting to see The Scottish Warrior vanquish Lesnar from the top of the card and usher in a new era. However, with the onset of the pandemic, WWE was forced to conduct WrestleMania 36 from the Performance Center with no fans in attendance.
Though McIntyre did win the WWE Championship in the main event, it was a bittersweet moment. Now that the fans are back for WrestleMania 37, it makes all the sense in the world for the company to give McIntyre the moment he very much deserves.
Lashley will likely remain the champion until The Show of Shows, which is why McIntyre must face him to accomplish his true WrestleMania moment.
Imagine Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre's clash ending with The Scottish Warrior pinning The Almighty after putting him down with the Claymore Kick. It would be an organic moment between the fans and a Superstar they adore. Most importantly, McIntyre will also be re-established as the face of the company for years to come.
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