Projecting the best matches for Brock Lesnar in the next 3 years

Brock Lesnar – The Beast Incarnate

Brock Lesnar, for those of you who haven’t heard, had signed a new three-year contract during WrestleMania week with the WWE. That means viewers get to see the Beast Incarnate tear the house down for the next three years. It’s also great news for the WWE as Lesnar is arguably their biggest draw, even though he has very limited appearances every year. Lesnar, especially as of late, has been booked as a relentless monster who doesn’t stay down no matter what hits him. This opens a variety of booking opportunities, including powerhouse feuds, underdog sagas and more.

Judging by Lesnar’s latest run in the company (2012 onwards), he has three or four matches every calendar year (2012: 2, 2013: 3, 2014: 4, 2015: 2 so far). With three years, three SummerSlams and three WrestleManias are almost certain. To be safe, this article will only add one more match to every calendar year, and it would be featured in the third largest pay-per-view: the Royal Rumble. That means that the most ideal bookings for nine of Lesnar’s future matches will be looked at, starting with: (note: These are only opinion-based and have no certainty to actually take place)

Seth Rollins – SummerSlam 2015

This match is bound to happen. After losing his title in a spectacular series of events to Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 31, Brock Lesnar still has his rematch clause for his championship. He tried to invoke it on the Raw after WrestleMania, but Rollins had other plans, which caused Lesnar to throw a massive tantrum, in which he F5’d Michael Cole and a cameraman. He was written off television in an angle where Stephanie McMahon ‘suspended’ him. Lesnar will be back soon and he will be back with a revenge. What makes this match even more interesting is that Brock Lesnar wasn’t the one who was pinned at WrestleMania, it was the other competitor in the match, Roman Reigns, who took the fall. It would be an excellent match as Rollins is a great wrestler and Brock Lesnar simply needs to bring his presence.

Dolph Ziggler – Royal Rumble 2016

WWE have thrown Brock Lesnar into a random match before at the Royal Rumble. His match against The Big Show in 2014 seemed to be booked because the company had nothing else to do with him. That’s what this match might seem like. There are no proper reasons for Brock Lesnar to face Dolph Ziggler, and Ziggler doesn’t look like a legitimate threat to win. But it wouldn’t be a loss for WWE to have this match be booked. It would be a masterstroke, because Dolph always delivers. His character has also been made to be resilient, as highlighted at Survivor Series last year where he outlasted three men to win the main event for his team. Although it may seem pointless, this match should happen some point down the line because it would be a brilliant one.

The Rock – WrestleMania 32

WrestleMania 32 takes place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for which WWE plans to not only break its own attendance record of 93,173 from WrestleMania III, but also the all-time indoor attendance record of 108,713 (NBA All-Star Game 2010, also at AT&T Stadium). In order to achieve this, WWE is reportedly trying to bring in its biggest draws and legends to wrestle at the event. Shawn Michaels has allegedly turned down the offer, and Hulk Hogan has supposedly been given the nod by Vince McMahon if he is fit enough. The Rock will also be likely to work the event, and while it would seem logical to have him face Triple H, as a continuation from their short confrontation at WrestleMania 31, WWE would most likely want to book the long awaited Rock vs Brock match, which was actually supposed to happen at WrestleMania XXX, but could not due to The Rock’s health. This would arguably be the biggest draw for the event, and it could turn out to be a good match as well, if The Rock doesn’t show any ring rust.

Daniel Bryan – SummerSlam 2016

This match probably will not happen, and even if it can, the chances are extrememly slim. For one, Daniel Bryan’s career may be tragically coming to an end, as he mentioned this week on Raw. If Daniel Bryan does come back, WWE would be very careful with him and not book him any matches where he could be in danger. Brock Lesnar uses mostly suplexes, and that would mean terrible consequeces for Bryan’s already fragile neck. However, in a scenario where this match were to happen, SummerSlam next year would be ideal, as Bryan would likely be back by then (if he comes back), and in respectable shape. It also wouldn’t be too late for it not to have a great impact. It would serve for an excellent underdog story, and could tell an emotional story in the ring.

Cesaro – Royal Rumble 2017

Does one need to recite reasons for this match to happen? It’s a match made in heaven. One Paul Heyman Guy taking on a former Paul Heyman Failure. WWE won’t invest so much in this match to put it on a larger show, but it could still happen at a show like the Royal Rumble. It would tear the house down to say the least, and pound for pound Cesaro can stand up to Brock Lesnar. Brock could be used to effectively put over the Swiss Superman in this, or even win but make him look strong. Technically, Cesaro always amazes, and there’s no reason why he wouldn’t against Lesnar.

Randy Orton – WrestleMania 33

Everybody wants to see this match. Many people wanted Orton to return at the Royal Rumble this year and win it to face Lesnar at this year’s WrestleMania, but that crown went to Roman Reigns. This match is almost certain to happen, as WWE do listen to their fans at times, and there’s no better stage than WrestleMania. Having it this late could also be a good thing as Orton could be kept relevant, and it would also not be likely to take the main event spot, as there would be a lot of young talent at the time, such as Tyler Breeze and Hideo Itami from NXT. Both men could be made to look strong in this match, because their styles could gel together and they’re both around the same size.

Finn Balor – SummerSlam 2017

For Brock Lesnar’s last three matches, it would ideally be against men who are currently part of the NXT roster, starting with the fan favourite, future WWE Champion, Finn Balor. The Irishman would put on a performance similar to what Seth Rollins would, and the match would be similar too, which means it would be spectacular. Balor’s occasional creepy gimmick could also be used to try to taunt Lesnar, such as in the build up to his match with The Undertaker at WrestleMania last year. This match is a complete win-win situation, and it would be a huge draw as well, as Balor already has a great amount of popularity.

Baron Corbin – Royal Rumble 2018

Brock Lesnar’s second last match for the WWE should be against another dominant beast. Baron Corbin has been booked like a monster down in NXT, especially in his earlier days when he used to sail past opponents with ease. There is no denying that this would be a great, hard-hitting match. Although it might not be as big a draw as some of the other matches on this list, it would still likely be a success, and would be able to lead Lesnar into his final match well. Corbin could benefit greatly from a strong performance against the Beast, but not as much as the man who should be Lesnar’s final opponent.

Kevin Owens – WrestleMania 34

It’s in wrestling tradition that every wrestler loses his or her last match before retiring, mostly to help put the opponent over. Brock Lesnar must put someone over in his last match, and it must be Kevin Owens. The current NXT Champion is a mirror image of Lesnar, and this must be embraced. They have to collide and the future must win over the present, for the benefit of everyone. Lesnar can go out the proper way, and the future can be set in stone for a promising talent in Owens. It would be a brilliant match, especially since Owens is able to pull off many things a big man can’t. It would be the fitting end to the career of one of the greatest ever.

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