WWE SummerSlam 2018: Five potential endings for Brock Lesnar Vs Roman Reigns 

WWE SummerSlam is just over a week away, and while the build for the show has not been particularly inspiring, the WWE has done a good job at building some intrigue around the Universal title match between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns.

While the two men have met three times in the past, their encounter this time has a lot of potential twists and turns. Lesnar's recent fall-out with his advocate, Paul Heyman could play into the bout, while the threat of a cash-in could make the closing moments interesting.

Fans are likely to boo both men at SummerSlam, but that doesn't mean the WWE won't have something up their sleeves to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Let's take a look at five potential endings for Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns at SummerSlam 2018.

#1 Roman Reigns/Brock Lesnar Wins Clean

Can Reigns finally put Lesnar away at SummerSlam?

There are so many variables at play in the upcoming bout between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, that perhaps the ultimate curveball would be just to have one of the men win clean, with no interruptions from outside

The WWE has a habit of surprising us when Lesnar and Reigns meet in the ring, and as a result, the biggest surprise they could pull would be one of the men keeping the other down with their finisher after a normal match-up.

Lesnar once again defeating Reigns would be the biggest shock of the night, but Reigns putting Lesnar away with a single spear, or perhaps even beating him comfortably, could provide just as much of a shock on the night.

#2 Roman Reigns.... A Paul Heyman Guy

Could Roman Reigns do a deal with the devil to become Universal champion?

This option doesn't seem too likely, largely because Paul Heyman himself has teased it.

On an 'unaired interview' following last week's Raw, Heyman said that Reigns didn't stand a chance at SummerSlam before saying 'unless' and taking his own mic off, the implication being that Heyman knows a way that Reigns can overcome Lesnar.

Heyman has turned on Lesnar in the past, screwing him at Survivor Series 2002 and siding with The Big Show, which does mean that this is a possibility.

Reigns has been in desperate need of someone to talk on his behalf, and Heyman would be the perfect candidate. It would also mean that Reigns finally turns heel, which would give the fans exactly what they have wanted for the last few years.

The fact that this is such a great option is precisely why the WWE probably won't pull the trigger on it.

#3 Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman Reunite

Was Heyman and Lesnar's break-up a part of their plan all along?

Brock Lesnar's turn on Paul Heyman on a recent episode of Raw came as something of a surprise. The two men have been a duo since Lesnar made his return in 2012, and have a long history before that as well.

Heyman is renowned for his devious ways, and there is every chance that the two men have devised this whole situation to lure Reigns into a false sense of security.

Having Heyman return to help out Lesnar, perhaps with some new recruits as well, would be a nice twist and a clever way of keeping the belt on Brock.

Lesnar retaining the title would be a decision that further turns the fans against him, and perhaps get them on the side of Roman for when he does eventually lift the belt.

#4 Braun Strowman Cashes In

Could Braun Strowman finally win the Universal title?

Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns have been embroiled in a feud for the best part of 2018, but another man who has issues with both men is the current holder of the Money in the Bank briefcase, Braun Strowman.

Strowman has stated that he is waiting for Lesnar to turn up to cash in his briefcase, and he may not get a better opportunity than at SummerSlam.

While Strowman is a face, he is not shy about acting a little heelish at times, and seeing him come down and destroy an already beaten down Reigns or Lesnar to capture the Universal title would be a great way to end the night in Brooklyn.

#5 Kevin Owens Cashes In

Could Kevin Owens shock the world at SummerSlam?

Before the main event of the night rolls around, Kevin Owens and Braun Strowman will go one on one with Braun Strowman's Money in the Bank briefcase on the line.

The stipulation of the match means that Braun can lose his briefcase regardless of how he loses the match, which gives KO an advantage, given Strowman's recent temperament issues.

If Owens does win, then we could see him rise to the top of the pile in the space of one night. Lesnar and Reigns have experienced a cash-in during an encounter in the past when Seth Rollins cashed in during their WrestleMania 31 main event.

Owens current persona means that there is every chance that, if he wins the briefcase, he will cash on a prone Lesnar or Reigns during the main-event and become the first ever two-time Universal champion.