5 potential WWE Championship Matches for Big E

Last week on Monday Night RAW, Big E cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase, defeated an injured Bobby Lashley, and won his first WWE Championship.

The win saw the culmination of a long journey for Big E who has spent years earning his dues as part of the always-entertaining New Day. He even celebrated with Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, suggesting the group may reunite.

The victory was met with a wave of support for Big E, whose consistently entertaining presence on WWE has finally paid off. His victory was a feel-good moment that WWE will do well to maintain throughout his upcoming title reign.

While it remains to be seen just where Big E's first run will take him, there's no shortage of potential challengers for him. Given Big E is new to being a top singles star, there are plenty of fresh matches we can see him in for the first time.

This is an interesting time to win the belt with the road to WrestleMania very close. If Big E can deliver early on in his title reign, perhaps WWE will decide to give him a big-time match at the grandest stage of them all.

#5 Big E vs. Jinder Mahal

Mahal previously won the WWE Championship in 2017

While Big E vs. Jinder Mahal may not jump off the screen like a dream match, pairing Mahal, Veer and Shanky with The New Day could be a success. The two trios going at it creates the potential for several different pairings and matches.

This would be somewhat different from what we've seen out of WWE lately as both champion and challenger will be able to compete regularly in the build-up.

The charismatic, fun-loving New Day will also contrast well with the intensity of Mahal and his cronies. While this may not be a title-reign-defining bout, Big E and Mahal are comfortable in the main event and could put on a fun program together.

#4 Big E vs. AJ Styles

AJ Styles last won the WWE Championship in 2017

While Big E and Styles may seem like an odd pairing at first, it also holds a lot of potential.

Styles can boast that not only is he and Omos the best tag team on RAW, but that he's also far superior to the brand's new champ. Styles and Omos can then defeat Kingston and Woods to officially set up the bout.

Again, this one benefits from having multiple men on both sides of the equation. There are several singles and tag matches that can be made between these men, all of which are fresh and will be of high standard.

Additionally, Styles is one of the very best talents and having him take on Big E would be smart. Styles will ensure the match between the pair is exceptional, and a victory for Big E will add a ton of credibility to him as a new star in the company.

The bout could also continue to build intrigue around Omos as he can take out Kingston and Woods at ringside during the match. This will create intrigue in Omos and he can himself challenge Big E for the belt himself in the not-so-distant future.

#3 Big E vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg

Goldberg has won the Universal Championship but never the WWE Championship

While many may rather see Big E vs. Lashley in a singles match, there's no reason fans can't get both. Big E taking on Lashley in a singles match at Extreme Rules and winning due to a still-injured Lashley will only further cement the New Day member as a fighting champion.

The next night, Lashley can appear via satellite and inform Big E and The New Day that he will be out of action until Crown Jewel when he will once again challenge for the title. Big E can seem unimpressed at the lack of a new challenger in the weeks building up to the event in Saudi Arabia.

Lashley can then explain that Big E need not worry and introduce a fresh challenger who will complete their upcoming triple threat match. Goldberg can then storm to the ring and confront Big E to set up this potential match.

This bout could work as we could see Big E overcome two of WWE's top stars early in his reign, establishing him as a worthy champion. Lashley and Big E could also shoulder the load in the ring, allowing Goldberg to explode in short bursts which is his strong suit as his career begins to wind down.

#2 Big E vs. Kofi Kingston

Kingston last won the WWE Championship in 2018

Big E and Kofi have such a storied on-screen history at this point that it seems the perfect time to see these two square off.

While many are rightly reluctant to see The New Day break up, that doesn't necessarily need to happen to facilitate this bout. Instead, WWE could keep this feud friendly while beginning to stir up some tension within The New Day.

Kingston could win the number one contendership for the WWE title with Big E cheering him on before realizing what his victory means.

The build-up could hint at some cracks in the group, but with both men insisting that it's strictly business. This could also be intriguing for Woods' character, who can struggle to see his two closest allies at odds. The match itself can be surprisingly physical and intense.

#1 Big E vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Xavier Woods

Xavier Woods is the only member of the New Day to never win singles gold

If The New Day were to implode, the only acceptable pay-off would be for all three to headline WrestleMania.

The trio have carried WWE on umpteen occasions during their years together. They have enormous chemistry, and you can be sure that they will deliver on the grandest stage.

In the scenario above, Big E is a dominant champion who's upset that his peers are no longer supporting him, but arrogant enough to be willing to go it alone. Kingston can feel Big E took things too far and want to prove he is the superior singles competitor.

Woods could be upset at his stablemates for ruining what the trio built and feel he may as well be successful on his own now that it's every man for himself.

The trio can settle their differences in the main event of WrestleMania in a match with a huge story behind it, with each contestant being a viable option to win.