Who is next in line to challenge the Universal Champion?
#4 Bobby Lashley
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Lashley vs. Lesnar is a match that many fans have yearned for
Even though Bobby Lashley was a prominent name in the independents and in the world of MMA, he's spoken time and again how he was hounded about a potential match against Brock Lesnar. Fans wanted the two to square off either in the octagon or in the ring, down the line. There was never an opportunity for these two bulls to collide. Until now, of course.
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Both Lesnar and Lashley are integral members of brand RAW at this stage. They're both exceptionally gifted individuals, who could bring elements from the MMA world to make their matches look supremely realistic. Theirs would be a believable contest.
At the same time, Lashley has just returned to the fold and it may be far too early to have him square off with a superstar like Brock Lesnar already. Therefore, we will pick some other probable contenders for the top spot.
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Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!
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