3 WWE Superstars who could challenge Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2019

It is officially done. Brock Lesnar has cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on Universal Champion Seth Rollins during the main event of Extreme Rules 2019. Rollins had a gruesome bout against the team of Baron Corbin and Lacey Evans. Ultimately, the Beast Slayer has taken so much damage during the main event that he could not resist an ambush from Lesnar.

Lesnar is now a three-time Universal Champion and will head into SummerSlam as WWE's top champion for the third year in a row. At SummerSlam 2017, Lesnar defended his title against Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and Samoa Joe. At SummerSlam 2018, Lesnar lost his title to Roman Reigns, owing to an unintentional assist from Braun Strowman. However, who will the Beast Incarnate face at SummerSlam 2019? Let us take a look at a few WWE Superstars who could challenge Brock Lesnar for his Universal Title at SummerSlam 2019.

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#3. Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins will have some questions for the Beast Incarnate on the next episode of RAW.

Let's kick off the list with the most obvious pick. Even though the management explicitly said no one would get an automatic rematch clause, WWE has already backed down from it multiple times. Seth Rollins is the most obvious pick for being the Universal Title match at SummerSlam 2019 since the Architect has some questions for the Beast. WWE will most probably pull out the saga between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar from the previous year and apply it this year, with Rollins replacing Reigns.

Such a move could actually help Rollins since he lost his steam after winning the Universal title at WrestleMania 35 and a clean win against Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2019 would kickstart a credible reign for the Architect.

#2. Braun Strowman

Braun Strowman would be targetting the Beast at SummerSlam 2019.

You may like or hate him, but there is no denying that Braun Strowman was robbed of his title opportunity at Royal Rumble 2019. The Monster Among Men defeated Baron Corbin at TLC 2018 to earn himself a Universal title match at Royal Rumble against Brock Lesnar. However, due to "disciplinary issues", Vince McMahon stripped him of the opportunity to face the Beast.

Now, Strowman is back on the top of the Red Brand and has a no bigger opponent to face than the Beast himself. Yes, the matches between Strowman and Lesnar has never been the greatest and had forgettable chemistry together. However, at the moment, Strowman could be the hottest babyface on the RAW roster, thanks to a surprisingly good feud against Bobby Lashley.

WWE squandered Braun Strowman in his 2017 and 2018 runs. They should not repeat the same mistake this time.

#1. Finn Balor (with The Club)

It is only a matter of time before the Club adds Finn Balor in its ranks.

24 hours ago, Finn Balor would not have been anywhere near this list. However, there have been rumours floating around the internet that Finn Balor losing the Intercontinental Title to Shinsuke Nakamura clean was Paul Heyman's call and Balor may eventually join "The Club". In my opinion, that should happen as soon as possible.

As mentioned earlier, Braun Strowman lost his opportunity to challenge Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble 2019. Finn Balor was the biggest beneficiary from this incident since he earned himself the opportunity to face Lesnar at Royal Rumble instead. Balor had a commendable show against the Beast but could not get the job done.

However, with the newly formed "Club" on his side, the odds will be stacked against Lesnar. With AJ Styles as the United States Champion, it is only a matter of time before the Club lays its hands over all the titles on the Red Brand.

I’m told Finn losing was Paul Heyman’s call - the idea is having him eventually join the Club. https://t.co/doIAuBy0Fy

— Brad Shepard (@TheBradShepard) July 14, 2019