5 dream matches for current WWE Champions that could happen in 2021: Brock Lesnar's return, Cancelled match from 2020

WWE currently has a stellar set of Champions on RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. Most of them won their titles during WrestleMania weekend, while others have held theirs for a long time.

The singles title-holders, in particular, look as good as ever in WWE. The majority of them have proven their dominance over their respective rosters, which makes for some exciting possibilities once their title reign is in danger.

With the return of regular crowds looming over the summer, WWE has quite a few dream matches up its sleeve for the rest of 2021. They range from blockbuster showdowns on RAW and SmackDown to potential classics on NXT.

Some of them have happened before, while a few others have been teased. Nevertheless, all of these dream matches would be fantastic. What a way for WWE to say "Welcome back" to the fans.

Here are five dream matches featuring current Champions that could happen in 2021:

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#5 WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar

Is Brock Lesnar on the horizon for The Tribal Chief?

This match has taken place multiple times in the past, even headlining two WrestleManias. But a new dynamic has been added to the story between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar.

The Beast has not been seen in WWE since he lost to Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 36. Since then, Paul Heyman was removed from his creative role on RAW and went over to SmackDown, serving as the special counsel to The Tribal Chief.

Heyman plays a different role alongside Reigns from his usual schtick with Lesnar. He has taken a backseat to the Universal Champion, but is an important part in making him even more of a legitimate star. But what happens when his original client returns to WWE?

Brock Lesnar could go multiple routes upon his return, which may come as soon as SummerSlam. He may appear on SmackDown and question Paul Heyman over his alliance with the Universal Champion. Seeing Lesnar as a babyface would be refreshing, while further cementing Roman Reigns as the biggest heel in WWE.

This is a dream match solely because of the Heyman factor and where his permanent allegiances may lie. Wherever he goes, Reigns would likely come out on top.

#4 WWE NXT North American Champion Johnny Gargano vs. Daniel Bryan

Johnny Wrestling would be a dream opponent for Daniel Bryan.

This match isn't the most likely one on this list, particularly because of the uncertainty surrounding Daniel Bryan's WWE future. His contract expired a couple of weeks ago, but Bryan could end up staying with the company.

If he does re-sign with WWE, The Leader of the Yes Movement can move to RAW or NXT, where multiple possibilities lie for him. The Black and Gold brand is less likely, but it does offer some dream matches for Bryan.

One of the biggest showdowns he can have on NXT is against Johnny Gargano. The two of them have been the purest babyfaces in recent WWE history and went on to prove their worth beyond in-ring brilliance.

Bryan has had his fair share of comedic fun while also excelling as a main-event heel. Meanwhile, Gargano has his own stable on NXT. The Way is among the most entertaining acts in all of wrestling, thanks to their comedic timing and several intriguing stories surrounding them.

Seeing Daniel Bryan interact with the likes of Austin Theory and Indi Hartwell would be as fun as the match he could have with Johnny Gargano. It would be one of the greatest in NXT history.

#3 WWE NXT UK Champion WALTER vs. Finn Balor

We nearly got this dream match last year.

Speaking of NXT, one match was scrapped by WWE due to the pandemic last year. Finn Balor and WALTER began a feud in March, but the travel restrictions put an end to it.

They were set to collide at TakeOver: Tampa Bay during WrestleMania 36 weekend, or at NXT UK TakeOver: Dublin later that month. But with all the uncertainty surrounding when WWE will return to the UK, the Dublin show has now been canceled.

Regardless, WALTER can still travel to the States and defend his NXT UK Championship against Balor. He faced Tommaso Ciampa at NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver. The Ring General could then come back for a big match against the two-time NXT Champion, with the two having unfinished business.

It would be a match for the ages, one of the few left for Finn Balor to have on NXT. He has gone on a stellar run since his return from WWE's main roster. The Irishman is the kind of opponent WALTER excels alongside, with the 'David vs. Goliath' dynamic fully in place.

This could be one of the greatest matches to ever happen under the WWE umbrella. That is the level Balor and WALTER are currently working at.

#2 WWE RAW Women's Champion Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch could return for SummerSlam.

WWE can do better at booking its women's divisions. Currently, just a handful of superstars look strong enough to challenge for the RAW or SmackDown Women's Championship.

This could be detrimental to the reigns of Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair, provided they remain Champions beyond WrestleMania Backlash. However, the RAW Women's Champion could receive a major boost later this year. She is pretty much a tweener, drifting towards the heel side more often than not.

This opens up the possibility of Ripley defending her title against a returning Becky Lynch, once crowds are fully back. The Man's WWE comeback seems more likely than ever, with a host of names she could face once she is back.

Lynch might want to go after the RAW Women's title, as she was not defeated for the belt. A match between herself and Ripley would be great, as was seen during the go-home episode of NXT before Survivor Series 2019.

The two stars had a good match, but it was interrupted by Shayna Baszler. Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley could pick up from where they left off and put on a classic for the ages at SummerSlam. It would be a marquee match - among the biggest WWE could book for the first pay-per-view in front of a full crowd.

#1 WWE Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar

The biggest dream match WWE can book in 2021.

As mentioned earlier, WWE could book Brock Lesnar's return in a couple of interesting directions. While a feud with Roman Reigns over Paul Heyman's services sounds exciting, it's this match that has gotten everybody talking.

Bobby Lashley has made it no secret that he wants to face The Beast Incarnate in a WWE ring, with the match being rumored for years. But now is the best possible time for the company to pull the trigger on this massive showdown. Lashley has never looked better.

If he retains his WWE Championship at WrestleMania Backlash, The All-Mighty could be looking at a SummerSlam title defense against Lesnar. This would be the biggest blockbuster match possible for 2021, let alone for August.

The two could engage in a slugfest filled with a lot of power moves and MMA-based counters. It would be a spectacle and a half for sure.

In fact, WWE could book Bobby Lashley and Roman Reigns as Brock Lesnar's first two opponents. He can win the WWE Title at SummerSlam, before taking on The Tribal Chief in a 'Champion vs. Champion' match at Survivor Series. We could get two massive dream matches involving The Beast Incarnate before the end of 2021!

Things are definitely looking up for WWE during the second half of the year. The return of fans would boost the product tenfold. Which of these matches excites you the most? Are there any other dream matches in WWE you would love to see later this year?