5 Superstars who can replace Brock Lesnar in WWE

WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar has carved his niche in the world of combat sports with the help of his illustrious career. After a successful run in the world of MMA, Lesnar returned to the sports entertainment business and has been one of the most important names in recent years.

Although Lesnar has received a lot of heat in recent years owing to his sporadic title defenses and squash matches, he is undoubtedly one of the most important members of the roster. However, WWE can’t hold on to him for eternity and at one point they will have to let go of the ‘Beast Incarnate’.

In that case, Vince McMahon will have to find another Superstar who can work like Lesnar and can also guarantee the selling-out of PPVs. But it won’t be an easy decision. Accompanied by Paul Heyman, Lesnar has created a legacy for himself which will be extremely difficult to replicate and only a few deserve a shot at doing so.

In this article, we will take a look at five WWE Superstars who can replace Brock Lesnar in WWE once he leaves.

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#5 Drew McIntyre

The 'Scottish Psychopath' can be amazing in this role!

Brock Lesnar’s dominance in the 2020 Royal Rumble was successfully tackled by Drew McIntyre who initiated a feud with the WWE Champion after eliminating him with a Claymore kick. Since then, the two Superstars have been involved in a few altercations on RAW. They are now set to lock horns at WrestleMania 36 with the WWE Championship on the line.

McIntyre has had a promising run in WWE since his return to the company. He spent a lot of time on the sidelines, retiring the legends of the sport before he finally found himself involved in the title picture. Backstage reports also suggest that Lesnar likes McIntyre and is interested in putting over the ‘Scottish Psychopath’.

Once Lesnar leaves, McIntyre can very well be the one who will replace the ‘Beast Incarnate’ in the business. He looks intimidating and can also cut compelling promos, making him one of the best options included in this list.

Moreover, the creatives have a brilliant storyline on their hands to cement McIntyre in this role provided they use their ongoing feud to establish him as the eventual successor of Lesnar’s legacy in WWE.

#4 Big E

Big E can do more than throwing pancakes

Big E is one of the most entertaining Superstars in WWE today. He is rightly known as the powerhouse of The New Day and has enjoyed a lot of success in the tag team division. However, one might wonder how efficient Big E would be with a Single’s title wrapped around his waist. Given the fact that Kofi Kingston got his individual push last year, it is quite possible for WWE to try out the same with yet another member of The New Day.

Big E’s impressive in-ring skills coupled with his effortless work on the mic can help him become a dominant champion. He is also one of the very few Superstars on the WWE roster who can lock horns with Lesnar in a convincing encounter. He can match the strength of the Beast Incarnate and with the right booking, he too can become an unstoppable force like Lesnar after he leaves the WWE.

The biggest difference between Big E and Brock Lesnar’s character would be the fact that The New Day member can also work as a babyface. However, one can always imagine him turning heel and betraying his New Day brothers before pursuing a solo run. This would make for a great storyline and will also allow the creative to experiment with the most decorated tag team champions in WWE history.

#3 Keith Lee

'Bask in his glory'

Keith Lee has seen his position elevate on the roster since the latter half of 2019. His performance at NXT TakeOver: WarGames, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble impressed Vince McMahon who openly expressed his admiration for the NXT Superstar. In fact, Lee was put over by Lesnar and Reigns during their respective encounters with the ‘moment maker’.

Lee managed to impress the authorities enough to have himself involved in the title picture. He then defeated the Undisputed Era’s Roderick Strong to win the NXT North American Championship. He was one of the breakout stars of 2019 and it is believed that he is quickly becoming one of Vince McMahon’s favorite Superstars on the entire roster.

Based on his performances coupled with the backstage reaction, it’s fair to assume that a huge push awaits him in the next few months. Therefore, WWE can slowly build him up as an unstoppable beast before he becomes the first choice to replace Lesnar in the company. He has the kind of stature that is preferred by Vince and maybe that will play a huge role in scripting his future within the company.

#2 Rusev

The 'Rusev Day' shouldn't fade

After being away from WWE television for a long time, Rusev returned only to find out that his wife Lana has been having an affair with Bobby Lashley. This feud, which had countless dates, a divorce signing, and a wedding alongside the much-anticipated return of Liv Morgan, was not received well by the WWE Universe.

Despite the fact that this storyline managed to bring a lot of viewers on WWE’s YouTube channel, it did little to nothing to push any of the Superstars involved. Instead, the infamous rivalry between Lashley and Rusev went on for a little too long and had a disappointing end. This has unfortunately always been the case for Rusev.

He is often involved in good storylines but the creatives give up on him too soon. Rusev is naturally over with the crowd and WWE must make full use of his potential. The perfect way to go forward with the ‘Bulgarian Brute’ would be to build him up as an ideal replacement for Brock Lesnar and have him take over once the latter leaves. Not only will that save redeem Rusev’s WWE career but also it will help WWE in renewing their contract with him.

#1 Braun Strowman

The 'Monster Among Men' deserves better booking

Braun Strowman is one of the most dominant Superstars in the entire WWE roster today. Often billed as the ‘Monster Among Men’, Strowman has several jaw-dropping moments to his name. But his push rarely sees him walking out as the ultimate winner. He is often reduced to the role of a catalyst or he is used for putting over other Champions.

Ever since his arrival in WWE, Strowman has been underutilized despite being over with the crowd. This has now led to his popularity as well as his credibility being seriously affected. However, WWE can still redeem him before any further damage. He recently won the Intercontinental Championship and lost his first-ever Single's title to Sami Zayn within a span of few weeks.

WWE must avoid such booking decisions. Instead, they should rework his character and build him up like Brock Lesnar. He can be an intimidating Champion and can be involved in interesting feuds with the top Superstars of the company. If anything, it will finally start doing justice to the nickname ‘Monster Among Men’ that the commentators can't seem to get enough of every time he steps inside the ring.