WWE Universal Championship: 5 Fresh challengers for the title

Who else would make the title picture feel fresh again?
Who else would make the title picture feel fresh again?

The Universal Title might be one of the unluckiest championships in WWE right now. This World Title has been held by legends, red-hot Superstars, and newcomers, but fans still feel that WWE is yet to find that one star that can cement the title as a fitting main event belt.

Moreover, one can't say that WWE has not tried to make RAW's top title a relevant championship over the years. From having the title main event Wrestlemania to making it the centrepiece of numerous dream matches, but nothing seemed to go according to the company's plan.

Nevertheless, now that Seth Rollins is a two-time Universal Champion, one aspect of his future title reign should be booked with the utmost care.

And that is Rollins' future challengers, as the group of Superstars that oppose the Universal Champion from this point onwards could be imperative to the RAW main event scene.


#1 The Miz

The Miz is overdue for a heel turn.
The Miz is overdue for a heel turn.

There might not be one wrestling fan in the WWE Universe that prefers the babyface version of The Miz over his classic heel persona.

The A-Lister is one of those Superstars born to play a particular character, and being the cocky, self-absorbed heel is what suits the former IC Champion the best.

The Miz and Rollins have clashed before for the IC Championship over the years, but we have never seen these two men try to outclass one another for a top-flight title.

Everything from their chemistry in the ring to their verbal battles on the mic, this potential war for the Universal Title would be a refreshing sight in RAW's main event scene.

Moreover, The Miz has been absent from the World Title picture for quite some time now. So, it would generate a lot of attention if WWE placed him in the main event to work his magic with Rollins.

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#2 Drew McIntyre

McIntyre needs to be in a World Title programme.
McIntyre needs to be in a World Title programme.

Who else thought that Drew McIntyre would be WWE Champion by now? Well, I'm sure most fans would answer positively, as WWE gave us enough clues to consider a possible World Title win for the Scottish Psychopath.

However, it was just after McIntyre's loss to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 35 that his push started slowing down. Many fans feel as if we never got to see McIntyre's full potential in the main event scene.

Nevertheless, let's leave the past in the past, and ponder over how awesome the main event scene would be if McIntyre was the centrepiece.

Strength, intensity, and sheer force, what's not to love when seeing a jacked-up athlete beating the living daylights out of his babyface counterpart? Moreover, the history between Rollins and McIntyre would make this feud an easy one to write for WWE.


#3 Cesaro

Anybody still got their 'Cesaro Section' signs?
Anybody still got their 'Cesaro Section' signs?

Cesaro might be the most gifted wrestler never to be a World Champion. Many feel that should not be the case, as the undeniable popularity Cesaro has garnered over the years makes it hard not to consider pushing him in that direction.

However, with the King of the Ring tournament coming up, could Cesaro push himself into the main event? The correct answer would be a resounding yes, but most of us have low expectations of anything like that even happening. '

Still, Cesaro would be a welcome addition to the main event scene. From having boatloads of charisma to exhibiting an unreal work rate, the former US Champion could be a real attraction on RAW if WWE books him right.

#4 Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt is a man on fire
Bray Wyatt is a man on fire

Who thought that Bray Wyatt would be a rejuvenated character in 2019? Many believed that WWE hurt Wyatt's credibility when he endured huge losses at massive pay-per-views such as WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series.

But to WWE's credit, they managed to make Wyatt a significant hit with wrestling fans once, as his new persona might have saved his career. Therefore, there is no need to beat around the bush, as Wyatt is a solid contender for Seth Rollins' Universal Title.

While most would pass up the idea of Wyatt rushing back in the main event scene, WWE could easily reintroduce him again into the title picture slowly. This would provide Wyatt with solid direction, and it can give RAW the shake-up it truly needs.


#5 Samoa Joe

Joe needs one more shot at the title.
Joe needs one more shot at the title.

Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe was a dream match every single wrestling fan desired. However, when we finally got the match, something felt like it was missing. Besides, one can't say that supporters did not advocate for Joe during the Summer of 2017, as the chants of his name filled every arena around the world.

This meant that WWE should've given Joe a chance to hold the World Title, but we did not see that materialise. Still, there is no reason why the WWE Universe couldn't see the former US Champion get another World Title shot down the line.

Everyone knows that Joe's WWE run can only be solidified when something of real importance has happened. Therefore, a war with Rollins would do the job of making Raw's main event scene fresh, and it would light up his career once again.

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