Three steps to restore The Fiend's momentum after the disastrous HIAC match

#3 Giving some big victories in his title reign en route to WrestleMania

The Fiend vs The Undertaker should happen at some point

With next year's WrestleMania in mind, The Fiend as a defending champion would make for an interesting dynamic. Due to the freshness of The Fiend gimmick, WWE has the opportunity to offer him a lengthy title reign with several mouth watering matches.

Initially, WWE can show The Fiend as a powerful champion who overwhelms every opponent. After dominating for some time, The Fiend can then engage in higher profile feuds.

Considering The Fiend’s attack on Kane, that could be a potential rivalry. That attack may also lead to a rivalry between The Fiend and The Undertaker at some point. Defending the Universal Championship against 'The Deadman' and coming out on top against one of the greatest wrestlers in history would make The Fiend the company's new face of fear.

Until the right person comes and dethrones The Fiend at WrestleMania, his Universal Championship reign should be a dominant one. Heading into WWE's largest PPV as the ultimate evil champion means that The Fiend would have unparalleled momentum, making him believable as the company's top Superstar.