8 things WWE could do to ensure the "New Era" is a success

#7 Move on from Brock Lesnar

It's time for the "Beast" to go.

Since his return in 2012, Brock Lesnar has defeated the following talent...

1. Triple H
2. John Cena
3. Randy Orton
4. The Undertaker
5. Goldberg
6. Dean Ambrose
7. AJ Styles
8. Daniel Bryan
9. Roman Reigns
10. Braun Strowman
11. Samoa Joe

The only prominent star that he hasn't defeated in a singles match is Seth Rollins, and even then, Rollins took the pin in that Royal Rumble triple threat match in 2015.

It's little wonder, then, why nobody feels like a larger than life star in WWE's men's division anymore. Everyone has been sacrificed to Brock Lesnar and there's been little to show for it. Lesnar has smothered the roster for seven years, usually in the same monotonous matches, with a spark of brilliance only showing up occasionally. He's killed the potential for anyone else to become a star and to make matters worse, he hasn't been a demonstrable draw in a while, either.

WWE's women's division is the hottest thing in the company right now. There's far more excitement for the women's title matches at the Royal Rumble than their male counterparts.

Ronda Rousey may be undefeated, but she hasn't been placed a tier above the division as Lesnar has, with feasible rivals in Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and now, once again, Asuka. Sasha Banks might be getting in on the act too, beginning her own overdue rehabilitation. We'll see.

WWE needs to treat its men's division in the same way, like a free for all that anyone can make their mark in. To do this, the company needs to move on from Lesnar as its "conqueror."

There's finally a chance to course correct on the horizon, with an organically popular babyface in Seth Rollins. For the sake of the future, Rollins must defeat Lesnar cleanly and decisively at WrestleMania 35, so competition can once again return to WWE's men's division after seven years.