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Brock Lesnar made a shocking return to WWE last Saturday at SummerSlam 2021 after Roman Reigns successfully defended his Universal Championship against John Cena in the main event.
Lesnar's return led to a massive pop from the fans in attendance at the Allegiant Stadium, proof of how much they have missed The Beast Incarnate for over a year. He last appeared at WrestleMania 36, where he dropped the WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre in the main event of Night Two.
After the explosive ending of SummerSlam 2021, we are now headed towards a feud between arch-rivals Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. The question now is - can Lesnar be the one to finally dethrone The Tribal Chief? And what if he does?
Let's take a look at five things that could happen if Lesnar defeats Reigns to become the new Universal Champion. Be sure to comment down and let us know your thoughts on the same.
#5 Paul Heyman betrays Roman Reigns and goes back to being Brock Lesnar's advocate
The most interesting aspect of the upcoming feud between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns is Paul Heyman and his dilemma. The former advocate of Lesnar, Heyman has aligned himself with Reigns as his "Special Counsel" since last year. Fans have since been wondering as to what would he do if he had to choose between the two superstars.
We might see him in a massive dilemma over the new few weeks or months. However, if Brock Lesnar ends up dethroning Roman Reigns as the new Universal Champion, it could lead to Heyman deciding to go back to Lesnar and betray Reigns.
This completely fits with the entire Paul Heyman character, as he would choose whoever is the winner of this heavyweight clash. WWE could maybe throw in a major swerve in the end, with Lesnar refusing to take Heyman back and instead destroying him with an F5. Imagine the pop that it would get!
#4 A possible character change for Roman Reigns?
Losing the Universal Championship to Brock Lesnar would be a huge deal for Roman Reigns and his current character. The entire Head of the Table gimmick works well because Reigns has the credibility of being the Universal Champion.
If he loses the title, he no longer has the claim to be the best. Even The Usos might stop acknowledging him as their Trible Chief. All this could lead to a possible character change for Roman Reigns.
It was previously reported that WWE does intend to eventually turn Reigns back to a babyface. This, however, might not be the best way forward as there is still a lot that he can do as a heel. A slight change in character might work in his favor, but the company should avoid a full-blown face turn for the foreseeable future.
#3 Finn Balor steps up to challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship
Brock Lesnar winning the Universal Championship could lead to a plethora of interesting match-ups for him on SmackDown. He is known to have some amazing matches against smaller opponents.
The top contender to step up to him after Roman Reigns would be Finn Balor. The former NXT Champion was pretty much robbed out of a Universal title match recently and could look to get back into the title picture soon.
The two previously faced each other back at the 2019 Royal Rumble when Balor challenged Lesnar for the Universal title but was unsuccessful in defeating him. However, he could make things interesting if he brings back his Demon King persona against Brock Lesnar this time.
#2 Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley at Survivor Series 2021 in a Champion vs. Champion match
Brock Lesnar becoming the Universal Champion could finally lead to the dream match between him and Bobby Lashley. The latter currently holds the WWE Championship on Monday Night RAW and has spoken on multiple occasions about facing Lesnar.
While many wanted to see The Beast Incarnate return and challenge him for his title at SummerSlam, that did not happen. However, WWE could still book this match with an interesting twist later this year.
It's entirely possible for Lashley to hold on to his title for a few more months. If that happens, combined with Lesnar winning the Universal title, we might see the two heavyweights face each other at Survivor Series 2021 in a massive "Champion vs. Champion" match.
#1 Big E could cash-in his Money in the Bank contract on Brock Lesnar to become the new Universal Champion
Who better than Brock Lesnar as the Universal Champion for Big E to cash in his Money in the Bank contract on? Fans have wanted to see him become a world champion for many years now. With Big E winning the men's Money in the Bank match this year, the chances of that happening are higher than ever before.
Truth be told, Lesnar defeating Reigns might lead to a section of fans being extremely unhappy about it. As excited as everyone is to see Brock Lesnar back, it won't be long before they get frustrated with yet another part-time championship run.
To counter this, WWE could book Mr. Money in the Bank to cash in his contract on Lesnar to become the Universal Champion for the first time. How massive would that be for Big E!
