#1 Braun Strowman might help Finn Balor to beat Brock Lesnar
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Brock Lesnar will defend the Universal title first time after winning it at Crown Jewel. Lesnar fought at Survivor Series, but it was a champion vs champion match. Finn Balor won the fatal 4-way match on Raw, and he earned a title shot at Royal Rumble. The Universal title could change hands at Royal Rumble.
Braun Strowman was the original challenger of Brock Lesnar, but he was taken out of the match by Vince McMahon. Afterwards, Finn Balor qualified to face Lesnar when he defeated John Cena, Drew McIntyre, and Baron Corbin. Balor could be a mismatch for Lesnar as the two men have notable size difference. However, Balor can pull off an upset if Strowman gets involved in the match.
Lesnar appeared on Raw this week where he attacked Balor. As a matter of fact, Lesnar assaulted Balor when he was having a match against Braun Strowman. Lesnar is scheduled to have UFC fight this year, and he could lose the Universal title. It will be a remarkable achievement for Balor if he manages to defeat Brock Lesnar.