3 Reasons why Bobby Lashley should lose the WWE Title at the Elimination Chamber and 2 he shouldn't

Bobby Lashley is a two-time WWE Champion, winning his second title nearly a year after his first. He has proved to be a superstar worthy of carrying the title, and his reign was well-received as compared to Big E, whose title reign was viewed as a poorly-handled one.

Lashley proved to be a legitimate world champion, and few superstars could credibly dethrone Brock Lesnar. He is essentially responsible for giving Lesnar the shortest title reign of his WWE tenure.

At Elimination Chamber 2022, The All Mighty will put the title on the line inside the Chamber against five other men - Brock Lesnar, Riddle, Seth Rollins, Austin Theory, and AJ Styles. It's a star-studded affair, and the chances of Lashley's title reign ending early are high.

We look at both scenarios and analyze why it could be good for him to lose the title, and why it isn't good for him to lose it:

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#3. Why Bobby Lashley should lose: Riddle vs. Randy Orton can be for the WWE Title at WrestleMania

There was a rumor from PWInsider that Riddle was one of the people originally scheduled to win the Men's Royal Rumble in 2022. While there were differing reports that didn't support this claim, it wouldn't have been surprising if the possibility was considered.

WrestleVotes then went on to report that there was a consideration to make the inevitable Randy Orton vs. Riddle match at WrestleMania for the WWE Championship. It seems a bit random, especially since The Original Bro is less than two years into his run on the main roster.

However, RK-Bro has worked. Not only does Orton seem to be having the most fun he has had in years, but his association with Riddle has helped elevate the latter and his popularity level has soared. He has gained popularity among a key fanbase that people often underestimate - the casual fans.

The reactions that they get are strong enough that they could easily continue their run as a tag team for another year before breaking up on time for WrestleMania 39. However, knowing WWE, they will likely cause an abrupt and premature break-up, as there seems to be no indication of any dissent between the duo just yet.

With that said, Riddle is one of the contestants in the Elimination Chamber, and it was in February of last year when he dethroned Bobby Lashley to become the United States Champion. While this was merely a stepping stone for Lashley to become the WWE Champion eight days later, it seemed to benefit both men in the long run.

Riddle dethroning him and becoming the WWE Champion would be surprising, although a bit unlikely. If he wins the title, then he should retain it against Randy Orton at WrestleMania.

#2. Why Bobby Lashley shouldn't lose: The potential for a separate WWE Title match at WrestleMania

WrestleMania should have two world title matches, and Bobby Lashley should enter as the WWE Champion for the second year in a row. Last year, he faced Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania and retained the title even though many people thought he wouldn't.

There should be two world title matches at The Show of Shows on two separate days. It makes no sense to have both world titles revolving around two top superstars while an entire roster of top stars misses out on the opportunity.

RAW has enough superstars for Lashley to face at WrestleMania, and by not having it be a separate match, it takes away the fun. We are, of course, referring to the potential title vs. title match that keeps getting thrown around.

While Brock Lesnar briefly mentioned it at first, there was an instant backlash at the idea of him heading into WrestleMania with the WWE Championship. It's much better for Bobby Lashley to enter with the title, even if he is losing it to another top babyface or heel. There are multiple men who can be involved.

#2. Why Bobby Lashley should lose: Seth Rollins is arguably more deserving of the top spot right now

Seth Rollins could possibly dethrone Bobby Lashley at Elimination Chamber, and you won't see many fans complaining if that happens. While some backlash is inevitable, it won't be nearly as much as it could if Brock Lesnar wins.

Rollins, on the other hand, is fully deserving of another world title reign. His last world title run ended on October 2019 to 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt, and he has been in world title contention on numerous occasions since then.

Just look at the last month, for example. Seth Rollins began January 2022 by challenging for the WWE title at Day 1 - a bout won by Brock Lesnar, who was added at the last minute. By the end of January, he was appearing on SmackDown to challenge for Roman Reigns' Universal title.

Rollins became the first man to pick up a singles win over Roman Reigns since December 2019, although it was a disqualification, ensuring that the title couldn't change hands.

His Royal Rumble performance truly proved that he has the momentum to carry the red brand on his shoulders again. He deserves to enter WrestleMania as the defending WWE Champion - something he surprisingly hasn't done before.

#1. Why Bobby Lashley shouldn't lose: Brock Lesnar winning will ruin everything

Brock Lesnar dethroning Bobby Lashley to regain the title would be the worst-case scenario. It could be argued that despite Lesnar's popularity as a babyface, fans would rather see AJ Styles or even Austin Theory pick up the WWE title over The Beast Incarnate.

The reason for this is the context. Brock Lesnar lost the WWE title to Bobby Lashley at Royal Rumble, and went on to win the Men's Rumble match himself. That should have been enough to secure the Reigns vs. Lesnar match at WrestleMania, and it did.

But WWE decided to take it a step further by adding Lesnar into the Elimination Chamber match - a completely unnecessary move.

The title vs. title bout is a bad idea, no matter how much WWE wants to elevate Roman Reigns. It will be his seventh WrestleMania main event, and it shouldn't come at the cost of Lashley.

Bobby Lashley retaining the WWE title would be a far better scenario than Brock Lesnar winning it back to make the bout against Roman Reigns title vs. title, winner takes all. Lesnar is an all-time great, but it appears as though he is one of only two stars who the company intends on making, while others are perceived as "lower" than them.

#1. Why Bobby Lashley should lose: Another superstar on RAW should dominate 2022

2021 was the best year of Bobby Lashley's wrestling career. It seemed to be decided early in the year that he would get his push, and we're not even sure that WWE intended to give him a nearly seven-month reign with the world championship.

However, nobody disputed the fact that Lashley deserved all the success he enjoyed. After his miserable storyline with Lana ended in 2020, MVP took Bobby Lashley under his wing, and from there, it has only been an upward trajectory.

He certainly deserves his second WWE title reign again, and it wouldn't be a stretch to say that he also deserves to walk into WrestleMania 38 with the title intact. With that said, other superstars can dominate RAW in 2022.

2021 was the year of Lashley on the red brand as he dominated for most of it, but usually, in WWE, these things are cyclical, unless your name is Roman Reigns or Brock Lesnar. Seth Rollins is only one among a few top names who deserve the top spot on Monday nights.

Perhaps the promotion can consider a different direction that doesn't involve Lesnar or Lashley.