WWE: 5 Things that will happen if Brock Lesnar loses the Universal Championship 

Brock Lesnar is one of the most intimidating forces known to man. Whether it's in the ring or within the Octagon, Lesnar has blazed a path of dominance as few have. In a few weeks, he goes up against Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship. For the first time in his career, he is the underdog.

And this is because people have become bored with his part-time appearances. Those who are aware of the machinations behind the scenes are aware that WrestleMania is the stage where big title changes occur. It's akin to the end of a season for a television show and subsequent the beginning of another one.

So, let's assume that he does lose the Universal Championship at WrestleMania. What are the changes that could occur in WWE following this titanic shift in power?

Let me list 5 scenarios here...

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#5 Brock Lesnar returns to the UFC

At UFC 226, Daniel Cormier became a two-division champion when he defeated Stipe Miocic for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Shortly after the fight took place, Brock Lesnar entered the octagon and shoved Daniel Cormier around, to the shock of the audience. It was clear then that there was money to be made from this massive fight.

Not long ago, UFC President Dana White was asked about Brock Lesnar's UFC future and this is what he had to say:

I think both guys really want it, Cormier wants it bad. I know Cormier wants it bad, and Brock wants it bad. So, when two fighters want to fight each other as bad as these two do, I think it's going to happen."

So, in my opinion, if Lesnar loses the Universal Championship, he will return to the Octagon. It could be for one fight, or for an extended run.

#4 A possible move to SmackDown Live

So, one of the things that has got many a tongue wagging in recent times is the fact that Brock Lesnar was advertised as one of the names on SmackDown Live following the move to FOX. The FOX move obviously happens in October this year, and rumours indicate that the show may be much edgier going forward. Lesnar could be one of the names bolstering the brand.

It's been quite a while since Brock Lesnar was a member of the blue brand as a full-time member. In fact, one may have to go all the way back to his very first run, to watch him compete under the blue lights. Lesnar did make a cameo on SmackDown Live nearly three years ago to defeat Randy Orton ahead of their big match at WrestleMania.

Another rumour that was doing the rounds is that FOX was keen on having Ronda Rousey on SmackDown Live. Because she's leaving after WrestleMania, WWE may be looking to strengthen the brand with Brock Lesnar.

#3 The Universal Championship becomes a weekly attraction

Everyone that reads this website is well aware that Brock Lesnar does not appear on WWE television on a weekly basis. Even though he holds the top prize on the biggest brand in sports entertainment, he chooses to come and go as he pleases, earning a big paycheck for his part-time appearances preceding a pay-per-view.

So, let's assume for a moment that he loses the Universal Championship at WrestleMania to Seth Rollins. There is no way that Rollins will not want to bring the title to RAW every week, and bring it the eyeballs it's lacked so severely.

So, the Universal Championship division could potentially become very competitive indeed. It would be like Kevin Owens' run or the brief run that Roman Reigns had with the Championship before he had to relinquish it owing to leukaemia.

It'll be really cool to see this.

#2 New names enter the Universal Championship picture

Ever since Kevin Owens lost the Universal Championship to Goldberg, the division has seen only a handful of competitors step up to the plate and challenge The Beast. But if the division does become more competitive, as has been mentioned on the previous page, new names could potentially challenge Rollins. I will try and list a few names here.

The first name that comes to mind is Drew McIntyre. McIntyre has been pushed hard since he returned to the company, and he's delivered on every occasion. So much so that he is likely to contest with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, and that's a spot that only a chosen few get.

I can absolutely imagine AJ Styles coming to RAW after the Superstar Shake-Up and making this his brand, considering he's done everything and more on SmackDown Live. Maybe the likes of Baron Corbin could also step up to the plate.

#1 A new Paul Heyman girl (or guy)

So, one of the things we can all agree upon is the fact that Brock Lesnar's appearances will decrease, at least for a brief spell, after WrestleMania. This is provided he loses the Universal Championship, which he will, in all likelihood. What becomes of Paul Heyman then, you ask? How do you keep one of the best minds in the business off television?

There were rumours not long ago that Paul Heyman may be aligned with Ronda Rousey. We know that he has been scripting for her and we also know that this is a marriage that could yield big results. Even if Rousey does not continue with WWE after WrestleMania, there are many other possibilities.

Asuka is the first name that comes to mind when you think of a potential Paul Heyman client, to my mind. The fact that English is not her first language has severely hurt her, especially as the SmackDown Women's Champion.

Whom would you like to see as Heyman's next client?