5 Superstars who should dethrone Brock Lesnar as WWE Universal Champion

At WWE Crown Jewel, with some help from the Constable Baron Corbin, Brock Lesnar became the first man in history to win the Universal Championship for a second time.

Understandably, many fans weren't happy with this, as Brock's first reign, lasting a whopping 504 days, had ended only a few months prior, a reign which had seen the red-strapped title disappear for months.

The Beast is yet to defend the gold, though is expected to have his first defense at the Royal Rumble, though is rumored to be holding onto the gold until at least WrestleMania 35.

There's no shortage of Superstars who hope to dethrone the Beast if nothing else, so they can be the ones who bring the Universal title back to Monday Nights.

Here are just five Superstar who could defeat Lesnar, and capture the Universal Champion.

#4 Bobby Lashley

Lashley with his hypeman, Lio Rush.

Ever since returning to the WWE on the night after WrestleMania 34, Bobby Lashley has been prominently featured, feuding with the likes of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.

But despite these big wins, Lashley is yet to win gold since returning, something the Almighty is painfully aware of.

Having Lashley face Lesnar would be a huge match, with both men having legitimate MMA skills, as Brock used to compete for UFC, and Lashley for Bellator.

Whether as a face or a heel, a Universal Championship reign for Lashley would certainly be entertaining, as the former ECW star has arguably the total package (sans promo skills, which are made up for by Lio Rush).

Lashley winning the gold would also certainly be a feel-good moment for the former Army Ranger, who returned after eleven years away, with big hopes that this run in the company will be just as successful as his last.

#4 Finn Balor

Balor became the first Universal Champion at Summerslam 2016.

Unlike most other stars on this list, Finn Balor has actually been the Universal Champion, being the first holder of the gold in 2016.

Unfortunately, an injury meant that Balor would have to surrender the title after just one day, and since returning, has struggled to stay relevant near the main event.

Receiving his re-match for the gold, albeit two years after he vacated it, was the closest the Irishman has come to the title in recent years.

So it would definitely be a huge moment for Balor to tear the title from Lesnar, perhaps busting the Demon out for their huge match.

Balor's win would definitely be an underdog story, which the company is rather desperately in need for, given recent events, as the company's resident Underdog Daniel Bryan has now turned his back on the WWE Universe.

#3 'Constable' Baron Corbin

Corbin holds the vacated Universal Championship on Monday Night RAW.

It may seem weird to have the Constable on this list, but hear me out.

At Crown Jewel, Corbin practically handed the title to Lesnar, when he attacked Braun Strowman from behind.

But despite being a part of Lesnar's victory, Corbin is still a competitor, and like every competitor, wants to be the top dog in WWE.

Calling himself the General Manager-Elect, Corbin certainly has ambition in the company, and could become the permanent GM of RAW, if he wins at TLC.

With Corbin as GM, it wouldn't be too surprising if he booked himself to the title, perhaps adding himself to a title match at the last minute, against an exhausted Lesnar.

As Universal Champion, Corbin would be the most powerful man in the WWE, a fact I'm sure he'd let al the fans know.

#2 Braun Strowman

Strowman has come close to being champion multiple times

Arguably the most obvious person on this list, Braun Strowman is yet to hold the Universal Championship, despite multiple opportunities.

The Monster Among Men got closest at Crown Jewel, though an interfering Constable blocked him in his tracks.

Now, Strowman is having to go through hoops, playing nice at Survivor Series just to get a shot at getting a shot to face Lesnar at the Royal Rumble.

Whilst I don't see the title switching hands at the Rumble, Strowman could still compete for it down the line, maybe by winning the men's Royal Rumble later that same night.

After all, Strowman is no stranger to Rumbles, winning the 50-man Greatest Royal Rumble in April, eliminating a record 13 Superstars.

Beating the Beast at WrestleMania could be the storybook ending Strowman needs on his epic odyssey to the title.

#1 The Rock

The Rock is

rumored

to compete at WrestleMania.

This will no doubt be divisive, but The Rock could easily be the man to beat Lesnar for the Universal Championship.

Despite being a Hollywood mega-star, the Brahma Bull is the favorite to win the men's Royal Rumble, a match he last won in 2000.

This would see a rematch of their epic bout at Summerslam 2002, though with the tables turned, as Brock was the hungry challenger then, but now, the defending champion.

Rock-Brock 2 would also draw huge publicity for Mania 35, as both men are well-known public figures.

Some reports have suggested that the original plan was for Rock to face his blood Roman Reigns for the title, though obviously, this has changed.

Despite this though, Rock could be the one to beat the Beast, and a short, fun run as champion could be just what RAW needs.