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At WrestleMania 37, Bobby Lashley successfully defended his WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre in a brutal match.
McIntyre dominated the champion throughout their in-ring battle. However, in its closing moments, MVP distracted The Scottish Warrior, and Lashley used the opportunity to grab his opponent in the Hurt Lock. McIntyre made a couple of impressive attempts to get out of the hold, but he ended up fading in the middle of the ring.
Lashley’s victory over McIntyre at WrestleMania added a lot of weight to his title reign. It is evident that the title will rest on Lashley’s shoulders for a while. Thus, it is the perfect opportunity for WWE to book several exciting feuds.
In this article, we will take a look at five WWE Superstars who can feud with Bobby Lashley after WrestleMania.
#1 Brock Lesnar (sets up a dream match at WWE SummerSlam)
The WWE Universe has waited for a match between Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley since the time they both arrived in the company. Owing to their combat sports background, it was not difficult to predict that a feud involving these two powerhouses will be booked somewhere down the line. WWE even teased the storyline on a couple of occasions but never really went through with the idea.
Much of it had to do with the fact that Lashley struggled to maintain his momentum in WWE. But things are different for him now. His successful title defense at WrestleMania proved that WWE wouldn’t limit him to a transitional champion. When he first won the title, Lashley had said that he wants to feud with Brock Lesnar before they get too old.
If Lesnar is to return for one final run in WWE, now would be the best time to bring him back. Brock Lesnar can deliver great matches and make his opponents look incredible in a match if he gets invested in the rivalry. He did it for Drew McIntyre, and he can do it for Bobby Lashley. The latter has been calling out Lesnar for years, and The Beast Incarnate could decide to end the comparison between the two superstars once and for all.
Lashley vs. Lesnar has been in the making for years, and the creative finally has a shot at scripting a memorable storyline. Lashley even liked the idea of engaging in a triple-threat match against Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar. A WWE Championship feud involving these three superstars, who share so much history with each other, would account for an epic rivalry.
#2 Drew McIntyre (restarts his hunt for the WWE Championship)
Drew McIntyre is one of the hardest working WWE Superstars today. He carried RAW throughout the pandemic era and delivered great matches, with and without the world title. McIntyre hardly lost any momentum after dropping the WWE Championship to Bobby Lashley at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view earlier this year.
The Scottish Warrior is not expected to bow out of the title picture following his loss at WrestleMania 37. It could take a while, but McIntyre is bound to find his way back to the WWE Championship on RAW. He still poses the biggest threat to Lashley’s title reign, and the latter can never afford to ignore McIntyre on the Red brand.
Despite a dominant performance, a distraction from MVP ended up costing McIntyre his shot at reclaiming the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. The finish to the title match protected McIntyre. He will not back down from challenging Lashley until the champion gets a clean win. It would be difficult for Lashley and MVP to escape successfully from a determined McIntyre.
#3 Sheamus (finally gets the main event match in WWE)
After Drew McIntyre, WWE Superstar Sheamus poses the next big threat to Bobby Lashley’s title reign on RAW. The Celtic Warrior attacked his former best friend and turned heel on the Red brand in his quest for the world title. Sheamus still has his eyes set on the gold, and he could be the next top superstar to engage in a title feud with Bobby Lashley.
In the weeks leading up to WrestleMania, Sheamus faced Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre for five consecutive weeks. Even though The Celtic Warrior couldn’t get a statement victory, he convinced the WWE Universe that he deserves a spot in the main event. A title feud with Bobby Lashley could finally earn him the much-deserved chance to prove his worth in the championship picture.
Sheamus defeated Riddle to win the United States Championship at WrestleMania 37. He could confront Lashley on the RAW after WrestleMania and challenge him for the WWE Championship in a champion vs. champion match, unless McIntyre insists on receiving a rematch first. Sheamus needs to prove himself as a dominant challenger against Lashley before he eventually loses his US title.
WWE RAW can definitely use an intense champion vs. champion match. Even if it is limited to a one-off encounter, a good bout with Lashley will add more credibility to The Celtic Warrior's current run on the Red brand.
#4 Braun Strowman (desperate need of good storylines in WWE)
WWE Superstar Braun Strowman is an entertaining performer, but he is criminally underused on RAW. The error with his booking is always the same. The Monster Amon wreaks havoc on the roster and gains momentum, but he is not involved in any meaningful storyline. As a result, he ends up being a victim of an underwhelming booking, but the creative have the chance to change that after WrestleMania 37.
Strowman has been desperate for a shot at the WWE Championship ever since he moved to WWE RAW. However, every time he demands a title match, he ends up getting in trouble with the officials. This time, he should be allowed to go after Lashley with full force. Strowman could use a brutal title feud to elevate his position on the Red brand.
Even if Strowman doesn’t win the title at the end of the feud, he will at least be involved in the WWE Championship picture. Strowman defeated Shane McMahon in a Steel Cage match at WrestleMania 37. He is looking strong, and he should now step up as Lashley’s next challenger on RAW. The two can deliver a short yet promising feud until the Money in the Bank pay-per-view next month.
#5 ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt (free to pursue world title on WWE RAW)
WWE Superstar ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt faced Randy Orton on Night Two of WrestleMania 37. Despite dominating his opponent throughout the match. The Fiend lost in the end after he was distracted by Alexa Bliss. The finish of this match created a lot of controversies as the WWE Universe struggled to understand what just happened. Fans will now have to tune in to RAW for answers.
Following an extended feud with Randy Orton, The Fiend could look for a change on WWE RAW. He would make for an exciting opponent against Lashley. The latter depends on brute force, whereas The Fiend does whatever he can to have the last laugh. MVP will also find it challenging when his business negotiations don’t work with The Fiend and Alexa Bliss.
The Fiend would be a tough opponent to beat in any title feud. However, he always makes for an interesting addition in a word title picture. It will also allow Bliss little room to explore a few challenges of her own in WWE. Her alliance with The Fiend shouldn’t limit her to his second fiddle. Bliss is capable of completely changing the dimension of the RAW Women’s Championship picture. Moreover, the duo would look strong at the top of both men and women’s divisions.
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