5 Brock Lesnar cash in scenarios that have nothing to do with Seth Rollins

Since Brock Lesnar’s surprising victory at Money in the Bank, he has spent most of his time on WWE television haunting Seth Rollins. The story makes sense given that Rollins took the Universal Championship off of the Beast Incarnate, besides which WWE still seems to push Raw as the “A show” for the time being and so would naturally want to spotlight a top draw like Lesnar there, in front of the most viewers.

But what if Lesnar stalking Rollins is a red herring, or WWE otherwise changes its mind? After all, this title opportunity isn’t bound by time, a specific brand, or a specific title, let alone a specific person holding a championship.

Is it possible Lesnar will cash in on someone else? This article takes a look at five different scenarios for The Conqueror to cash in his Money in the Bank contract that have absolutely nothing to do with Seth Rollins.

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#5. Brock Lesnar goes to war with the McMahon family

Brock Lesnar could find himself at odds with the McMahon family, starting with Shane

Shane McMahon is a far cry from the most popular Superstar in WWE today, but in terms of collecting high profile victories, he has more momentum than most of the roster. After winning the World Cup at Crown Jewel (albeit under questionable circumstances), Shane-O-Mac collected a tag title reign with The Miz, has gone on to beat his former partner twice, and most recently stole a win over Roman Reigns at Suoer ShowDown.

McMahon is as well positioned as anyone at this point to ultimately take the WWE Championship off of Kofi Kingston. If he did, Brock Lesnar could use his cash in to declare war on the McMahons, turning face, and offering fans the catharsis of seeing him decimate the boss’s son in one fell swoop.

The anti-authority gimmick is largely played out, but casting a monster like Lesnar in the role could both freshen the story device and the Beast’s character.

#4. Brock Lesnar challenges Walter

Walter could become the most intriguing target of all for Brock Lesnar.

Walter is a unique star whose brutal style got him over around the world, before arriving at the top of the NXT UK brand. While the hardcore fans who follow this product generally like his heel persona and ring work, NXT UK does have a problem. There is simply no one on the brand nor on the horizon who is positioned as a credible challenger to him.

Enter Brock Lesnar.

The idea of WWE using Lesnar on the NXT UK brand is pretty far out there, but unusual circumstances could call for unusual measures. August 31 will see the second NXT UK TakeOver special, and share the date with major events from not only New Japan (also emanating from the UK that day), but upstart AEW.

This is one of WWE’s more minor brands airing on the same day these other two top promotions will bring out their big guns. Nonetheless, with a feeling hanging over WWE that AEW in particular may be legitimate competition, it is conceivably possible WWE would do something huge to steal back the wrestling world’s buzz for this important day.

#3. Brock Lesnar cashes in on Kofi Kingston

In a swerve, Brock Lesnar could come for Kofi Kingston's WWE Championship, rather than the Universal title

While the idea of Brock Lesnar jumping to NXT UK for even a day feels far fetched, on the flip side of the coin, there is the most obvious path for Lesnar to follow if he were not to cash in on Seth Rollins. That would mean going after Kofi Kingston.

Lesnar teases that he might go after Rollins or Kingston upon first winning the briefcase. Out of a combination of swerving the audience, getting Lesnar on SmackDown upon the big move to FOX, or telling the logical enough story that, after enough low blows and chair shots, Lesnar chose a path of less resistance, it would make some sense for him to shift directions.

Lesnar going after Kingston would work well in telling a David vs. Goliath story as Kingston tries to get the title back. This cash in May also set up Big E to step up on his New Day teammate’s behalf and challenge the Beast as a guy with at least the size and strength to believably square off with him.

#2. Brock Lesnar holds out for WrestleMania

Brock Lesnar could convert Money in the Bank into another WrestleMania world title match

There’s a very real argument to be made that Brock Lesnar is the biggest name at WWE’s disposal, and part time legends like The Rock, John Cena, and The Undertaker are the only other guys in the conversation.

Given Rock and Cena are more entrenched in their acting careers than WWE at the moment, and The Undertaker is well past the point of reliably delivering in the ring, that makes Lesnar an immediately attractive option to headline big shows, including WrestleMania.

Money in the Bank has only been deployed at WrestleMania once before, when Seth Rollins used his briefcase to crash the party and force an impromptu Triple Threat with Roman Reigns and Lesnar at WrestleMania 31.

Lesnar could conceivably continue teasing cash-ins before finally using his opportunity to schedule himself a title shot at ‘Mania. It’s possible Rollins will still be Universal Champion by then, but it’s far from a sure thing.

#1. Brock Lesnar destroys Baron Corbin

Brock Lesnar cashing in on Baron Corbin could garner a very positive reaction from fans

Baron Corbin has become the unlikely de facto top full time heel on WWE Raw of late, including challenging Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship at Super ShowDown and at the upcoming Stomping Grounds PPV.

Corbin doesn’t feel like all that legitimate of a contender, but is certainly no less likely a champ than Jinder Mahal was when he won the WWE Championship two years ago. WWE could have Corbin pick up the upset victory over Rollins, by hook or by crook, only to come face to face with The Beast Incarnate.

Though Brock Lesnar is presently a heel, he’s the kind of monstrous presence who remains over with fans based on his awesome aura and physicality.

Cashing in on Corbin would be a hugely popular move, and one of the few ways to ensure fans were not only electrified by the moment of a cash-in, but actually happy to see Lesnar pick up the Universal Championship again.