5 Rivalries for Brock Lesnar after WrestleMania 35

"The Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar is currently the reigning, defending, undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion of the world, and is all set to defend his title against none other than familiar foe Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 35 which takes place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on April 7th.

Now, while the match could go either way -- with Lesnar retaining or Rollins winning the Universal Title and becoming the new king of the RAW brand -- the 2019 post-WrestleMania season for Lesnar is undoubtedly a highly intriguing one.

It's indeed a well-known fact that Lesnar will likely compete in an MMA fight against UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier for the latter's title this year. However, irrespective of whether or not Lesnar ever steps back into the world of MMA, all signs point towards him continuing with the WWE, especially given the fact that the next 10 years are likely the final stretch of his in-ring professional wrestling career.

Today, we take a closer look at the likeliest rivalries Brock Lesnar could be booked in after WrestleMania 35...

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#5. Brock Lesnar vs. Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre is one of the few WWE Superstars who can match Brock Lesnar's physicality

This is, beyond the shadow of a doubt, one of the most interesting feuds the WWE could book Brock Lesnar in, after WrestleMania 35. Over the past few years, Drew McIntyre has truly turned his career around for good, and after returning to the WWE main roster last year, The Scottish Psychopath has established himself as a force to be reckoned with on Monday Night RAW.

Both Lesnar and McIntyre are physically well-matched against one another, and a rivalry between these two behemoths will most definitely capture the imagination of the professional wrestling fans as well as experts worldwide.

Perhaps the "X Factor" in this feud would be that if Lesnar is still the WWE Universal Champion after WrestleMania 35; McIntyre starting a feud with The Beast after 'Mania, and then dethroning Lesnar around August at WWE SummerSlam, would be the perfect launchpad to propel The Scottish Psychopath as a bona fide megastar...

#4. Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena

John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar was one of the greatest feuds of the Ruthless Aggression Era

Let's face it, most WWE fans who loved the "Ruthless Aggression Era" would vividly remember the legendary rivalry between Brock Lesnar and "The Doctor of Thuganomics" John Cena! Now, fast-forward to the here and now, and while Lesnar has etched his name in Mixed Martial Arts history as one of the true freak athletes to have competed in MMA, Cena is now a huge Hollywood star.

Regardless, Cena still continues to perform for the WWE on a part-time basis, as does Lesnar. And with that in mind, it only makes sense for the WWE to book "Super Cena" in a rivalry with The Beast Incarnate.

Once again, I'd like to add that the WWE Universal Championship may come into play here. However, unlike the Brock Lesnar vs. Drew McIntyre feud we discussed in the previous page, in a Lesnar vs. Cena rivalry, the title isn't really necessary.

In other words, even if Lesnar loses the Universal Championship to Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 35, a feud between Lesnar and Cena would be absolutely epic in the post-WrestleMania season...

#3. Brock Lesnar vs. Batista

Dave Batista and Brock Lesnar faced each other way back in their Ohio Valley Wrestling days in the early 2000s

Former WWE Champion and World Heavyweight Champion Dave Bautista aka Dave Batista was born on January 18th, 1969. The 6'6" one-time MMA combatant is widely regarded as one of the two most important WWE Superstars of the Ruthless Aggression Era -- the other being John Cena.

The reason I've mentioned Batista's birth-date is due to the fact that "The Animal" has lately been asserting that he plans on retiring from the sport of professional wrestling this year. Batista has stated in several out-of-character interviews that he turned 50 this year, and intends to make one last run in the WWE before he bids adieu to in-ring competition altogether.

Moreover, Batista has also often mentioned the fact that he'd like to feud with Brock Lesnar in the WWE, and perhaps even use a few shades of their respective MMA backgrounds in their WWE rivalry.

Now, although Batista is expected to retire after his WrestleMania 35 "No Holds Barred" match against Triple H; The Animal would most definitely consider engaging in a big-money feud -- this time against Brock Lesnar -- before retiring from professional wrestling...

#2. Brock Lesnar vs. Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan could make for a unique foe against Brock Lesnar

Before fans of The Beast Incarnate and supporters of the "Yes! Movement" duke it out in the comments section below, just hear me out. The professional wrestling rumor mill has lately been abuzz with banter regarding the possibility of Lesnar working on WWE's SmackDown Live brand.

Now, it's been confirmed by both the WWE as well as the FOX network, that WWE SmackDown Live will begin airing on FOX from October 19th, 2019. Ergo, it'll go from being aired on Tuesday nights, to being aired on Fridays. So, here's how these changes could end up giving us a feud between Brock Lesnar and Daniel Bryan.

It's rather undeniable that Bryan's purist professional wrestling style is more suited to SmackDown Live -- he's one of our favorite Superstars on the WWE's blue brand! Furthermore, with the higher-ups at FOX wanting WWE to bring Lesnar from the RAW brand to the SmackDown brand, the WWE Universe would finally get to see Lesnar and Bryan engage in a full-fledged feud -- glimpses of which were seen in their incredible "Champion vs. Champion" Survivor Series match which took place last year.

If Lesnar loses the Universal Title to Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 35, and then moves to SmackDown; a feud between WWE Champion Daniel Bryan and challenger Brock Lesnar would be -- to quote The Miz -- "Awesome!"...

#1. Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles

AJ Styles feuding with Brock Lesnar would be excellent

Akin to the rivalry we discussed on the previous page, a feud between Brock Lesnar and AJ Styles would be one that's likely to transpire on SmackDown Live. Lesnar and Styles engaged in an undeniably legendary back-and-forth battle in a "Champion vs. Champion" -- Lesnar held the Universal Title, whereas Styles was WWE Champion at that time -- matchup at Survivor Series 2017.

Assuming that Lesnar loses the WWE Universal Championship to Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 35, or drops the title before he moves to SmackDown this October; all signs point towards a potential feud between The Beast Incarnate and The Phenomenal One.

Lesnar vs. Styles is a professional wrestling fan's dream feud come to fruition, and should the former move from Monday Night RAW to SmackDown Live, the WWE would most definitely be looking to book these two veterans in a rivalry against one another.

Which WWE Superstars would you like to see Brock Lesnar feud with after WrestleMania 35? Sound off in the comments!