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After almost 16 months away from WWE, Brock Lesnar is finally back. The Beast made his emphatic return at the latest SummerSlam pay-per-view, confronting his arch-rival, Roman Reigns.
Although Lesnar didn't utter a single word to Reigns, it was clear that he has once again set his sights on the latter's WWE Universal Championship. This huge return has made the upcoming SmackDown episodes a must-watch.
Fans are excited to witness a brand new chapter in the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar saga.
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Their upcoming rivalry is going to be a lot different than the previous editions of their feuds. This time, Roman Reigns would be the heel.
Apart from these two men, the focus of this story is also going to be on Paul Heyman. It would be interesting to see who Heyman will choose between his two clients.
In this article, let's take a look at five things that must happen in the Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar rivalry.
#5. Brock Lesnar must have a mini-feud, which leads to a match at WWE Extreme Rules.
Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar is a high-profile contest. Therefore, the company can't afford to waste this match by booking it on any B-level WWE pay-per-view. With the announcement of WWE's return to Saudi Arabia, it almost looks confirmed that we are getting this match at the Crown Jewel pay-per-view.
But there is still plenty of time before we reach there. The company's current focus will be on hosting September's Extreme Rules pay-per-view. Only then would they start the preparations for their Saudi tour.
It is highly unlikely that WWE would have Reigns fight Lesnar at Extreme Rules. So, what could Lesnar do during this time?
Instead of keeping him on the shelf until Crown Jewel, Vince McMahon must book Brock Lesnar in some sort of mini-feud. The Beast can have a short program with any top SmackDown babyface like Big E or Kevin Owens. He might even compete at Extreme Rules to get back into the fold once again.
#4. Brock Lesnar must cross paths with Finn Balor.
Although Brock Lesnar has a history of directly getting title shots, it might just not be the case this time.
Finn Balor has been trying to get himself a Universal title match since last month. When he first got close to the Universal Championship, his opportunity was taken away by John Cena. A week later, Balor suffered a beatdown at the hands of the Samoan Bloodline.
With the Beast once again entering the main event picture, it further diminishes Balor's chances of getting a fair title opportunity. It is something that The Prince would not allow to happen at all.
Hence, we could soon see The Prince crossing paths with Brock Lesnar. The two men already have some past issues as The Beast made Balor tap out during their last encounter.
A program between Finn Balor and Brock Lesnar would provide a whole new dynamic to the Universal title picture. It would make things a lot more unpredictable, which would ultimately enhance the quality of this storyline.
#3. Brock Lesnar must run through the Bloodline.
The Usos have been acting as Roman Reigns' protective shield for the last few months. In his feuds against Edge and Rey Mysterio, Roman's cousins made sure that his opponents had to go through them first. While this strategy has worked well in the past, it might not end up being very good against Brock Lesnar.
The Tribal Chief might not prefer to directly face someone as physically intimidating as Brock Lesnar. That's why he might once again send The Usos to take care of his business.
In that case, WWE must allow Brock Lesnar to deliver a brutal assault on Roman Reigns' cousins. It will make things feel more personal between the two men. Through this assault, Lesnar would also ensure himself of a fair and square contest against Roman Reigns.
#2. Paul Heyman attempts to form WWE's new Two-man Power trip
Paul Heyman is an unbelievably smart person. He never lets his emotions overcome his judgment and always does what's best for the business. So, why would he want to lose the trust of either of his clients?
Instead of choosing between Brock and Roman, we might see Paul Heyman take an entirely different route. The legendary manager might try to convince his subjects to form a formidable alliance, similar to the Two-man Power Trip we had back in the day.
The idea of ruling over the WWE as a cohesive unit would definitely be thrilling for the two men. Do you think Heyman would be able to get his clients on the same page?
#1. Brock Lesnar must lose against Roman Reigns
Yes, The Beast must not dethrone Roman Reigns as the Head of The Table.
Right now, fans are exhilarated at seeing Brock Lesnar back in the WWE. A section of the WWE Universe also looks supportive of Brock Lesnar being the next Universal Champion. However, that must not happen.
Brock Lesnar's WWE career has been nothing less than legendary. He has numerous accolades to his name, including several World Championships. But at present, Brock is at that stage in his career, where he must put over other superstars.
Roman Reigns needs this victory a lot more than Lesnar. His reign as the champion has been tremendous so far, and it must not end in abrupt fashion. Roman should drop his title to a young star rather than losing it to an already-established name such as Brock Lesnar.
Hence, The Tribal Chief should be allowed to decimate The Beast in this upcoming contest.
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