5 Reasons why Lio Rush has been added to the Lashley vs. Balor Intercontinental Championship match at WWE Elimination Chamber 2019

#2 To paint Balor as the underdog

Balor is the ultimate babyface in WWE right now

Some may say that despite his size, Finn Balor is the favorite against Lashley if the two men are to take each other on one on one! But then, if you throw Lio Rush into the mix, his chances of winning drastically go down. And therefore, Finn Balor would step into this match as the underdog.

I think we need to look at Balor as a David taking on Goliath, as the build to Balor vs. Lesnar suggested. In every single encounter, Balor is the underdog taking on insurmountable odds. And yet with his heart and his hunger for success, he manages to overcome them every single time.

While Lio Rush may not seem like an imposing threat, his speed and Lashley's strength make a formidable team indeed. Which is why the outcome of this match could be anyone's guess really.

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