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This past Monday, Big E successfully cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and became WWE Champion. His achievement was much to the delight of fans and wrestlers alike. But who (who?) will step up to the New Day member and challenge for the title?
The company seems intent on pushing Big E as a true main-event star, so we can expect him to have a long run with the championship. He is set to prove himself in this role, with a variety of opponents gunning for him.
But it remains to be seen who will ultimately dethrone Big E. There are quite a few options for the spot. Several stars currently on RAW could be the next WWE Champion, as long as they stay on the Red brand following the Draft.
Here are five superstars who can defeat Big E for the WWE Championship. Who do you think will win the title next? Let us know in the comments below.
#5 Randy Orton could become a 15-time world champion at Big E's expense
Right before Big E's Money in the Bank cash-in on RAW, Randy Orton failed to win the WWE Championship from Bobby Lashley. He may have lost his latest title match, but one can never truly dismiss The Viper.
While he is currently one-half of the RAW Tag Team Champions, one cannot trust Orton to stay loyal to his partner for too long. RK-Bro is likely to explode in 2022. The WWE Championship could even be at stake to make it a bigger deal.
If this happens, expect Randy Orton to become a 15-time world champion. He may turn heel on Riddle and is a solid choice to end Big E's first WWE Title reign. Orton could even drop the belt to The King of Bros.
#4 Bobby Lashley might win back the WWE Title
Bobby Lashley lost the WWE Championship to Big E, but what if he wins it straight back?
If the company decided to keep the title on the New Day member only for the short-term, Lashley might once again reign supreme. He had a dominant run as WWE Champion, standing tall as the top star on RAW.
This might be a way to reunite The Hurt Business, with Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin coming back into the fold. The two of them have struggled badly since getting kicked out of the group at the start of Bobby Lashley's WWE Championship reign.
#3 Drew McIntyre can challenge for the WWE Title once again
Drew McIntyre owes Big E a thank you. Now that Bobby Lashley is no longer WWE Champion, he can once again challenge for the title. The Scottish Warrior would be an excellent test for the New Day member, early into his reign.
The two men are capable of a hard-hitting classic, especially if it is backed with a solid story. However, for that to happen, McIntyre might need to turn heel. His time as a babyface has run its course, at least on RAW.
While a move to SmackDown would be ideal for Drew McIntyre, turning heel to defeat Big E is not the worst idea.
#2 Brock Lesnar may defeat Big E if he fails to win the Universal Title
While Brock Lesnar is currently on SmackDown, a potential move to RAW has been teased. Whether it happens, or not, is another question. The Beast Incarnate does have the matter of a Universal Championship match against Roman Reigns to attend to.
If Lesnar fails to dethrone The Tribal Chief, he might move over to the Red brand and take on Big E. He might even win his ninth world title at the New Day member's expense, possibly leading to a more epic victory down the line.
It has been years since Brock Lesnar was last in a non-title program, so this is a real possibility. He can turn Big E, or anybody else, into a megastar.
#1 Xavier Woods could dethrone Big E to become the next WWE Champion
This might seem like a ludicrous idea, but Xavier Woods becoming the next WWE Champion after Big E is not impossible. It is completely linked with The New Day once again reunited on RAW. Woods, Big E, and Kofi Kingston have been together for close to seven years and have remained fresh throughout.
Their story is unique and heartwarming, as they share a bond that is very real. The New Day truly is a brotherhood. It was shown to the world when Kingston became WWE Champion. And with Big E now winning the title, only Xavier Woods is left.
This might lead to a fascinating story of friendship, envy, and hunger involving all three New Day members. The trio could clash in a triple threat for the ages, with Woods ending up with the WWE Championship. The best part about it is that neither man needs to turn heel.
Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods can remain friends while feuding over the WWE Title. Seeing three babyfaces in a world title triple threat match would be unique, but it would work so well.
With Big E seemingly being the long-term star, Woods does not need to hold the title for a full reign. The moment on its own would be worth it. Seeing friendship prevail in such a way would be worth it.
