5 Ways Daniel Bryan can defeat Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series 

Even though it happened more than 24 hours ago, the world is still in shock with the events on this week's episode of WWE SmackDown Live. Everyone's favourite babyface tapped into his dark side and went heel. Moreover, he used a low blow to defeat AJ Styles. But now, a mountain of a man stands before him.

Daniel Bryan is slated to take on Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series. At first glance, this almost seems like a laughable contest. Bryan has always been booked as an underdog, and it is not believable for him to cause such a big upset.

But bear in mind that Daniel Bryan has gone heel and will do things he wouldn't have otherwise done. And with that in mind, I present 5 ways by which he could score an upset victory over Lesnar.

Of course, this is a fantasy article, so let me know your thoughts as well, in the comments.

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#5 AJ Styles helps Daniel Bryan win the match

The Phenomenal One may still be a loyal soldier for Team Blue

I'm sure you're questioning my sanity right now. Why will AJ Styles, the former WWE Champion, help Daniel Bryan out against Brock Lesnar? Didn't Bryan cheat to defeat him on SmackDown Live only a few hours ago, to cost him the title that he's defended so gloriously?

I ask you to think of AJ Styles' catchphrase at this time. SmackDown Live is the house that AJ Styles built. Even if someone in his very own house is opposed to him, a pure babyface like him would favour backing Bryan to someone from the other brand scoring a win.

This sense of loyalty could force AJ Styles to come out and help Daniel Bryan win. Mind you, Styles is not booked in the Survivor Series card.

#4 Daniel Bryan hits another low blow

Could Daniel Bryan make the low blow his thing?

Daniel Bryan is known for his vast array of technical moves. The low blow was never one of his best-known modes of offensive assault. And yet, this was the move that won him the WWE Championship in his recent outing. I think that Daniel Bryan could use this move to great effect at Survivor Series.

Any man who's ever felt a low blow knows that however beastly you are, it is guaranteed to bring you to your knees in pain. Even The Beast Incarnate is but a man. If Daniel Bryan were to hit him with a low blow, Brock Lesnar would have to sell the shot.

It would be absolutely amusing to see Brock Lesnar crumple to his knees with a low blow and take a pin from Bryan. But Bryan's recent shift in character may demand something like this to happen.

#3 Batista interferes to cost Lesnar the match

Batista vs. HHH Is off the cards, and he may want a new opponent

Evolution returned to WWE at SmackDown 1000. Batista and Triple H had a confrontation of sorts and the writing was on the wall. It was amply clear that Batista and Triple H would collide down the line for a clash, presumably at WrestleMania 35. And then Triple H got injured in his Tag Team match at Crown Jewel.

And that leaves Batista without a real opponent for WrestleMania. There's a lot of money to be made in a match between Lesnar and Batista, because of the similar ways they came up. Fans of the Ruthless Aggression Era must be salivating at the mouth for a clash of this nature.

The seeds for WrestleMania are sown at Survivor Series. Remember how Sting confronted Triple H just a few years ago?

Could Batista cause a distraction, causing Daniel Bryan to win?

#2 Paul Heyman turns on Lesnar

Why else would Paul Heyman help out Daniel Bryan at SmackDown Live?

It was very surprising to see Paul Heyman on SmackDown Live this week. There was no real invasion, but an integral part of RAW showed up on the blue brand. He would cause Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles to come to blows and ultimately cause the championship switch by the end of the night.

If you notice his actions, Paul Heyman put the pieces in place that led to Daniel Bryan's victory. Did he do this because he wants Bryan to be the next Paul Heyman guy as a heel? We've seen in the past how Brock Lesnar does not really value Paul Heyman's services as a manager.

Heyman will be working a full-time schedule for WWE while Brock Lesnar works a more limited schedule, going forward. Bryan and Heyman could be the perfect pairing for the long run. Could Heyman cause a distraction, causing Lesnar to lose this big match?

#1 Lars Sullivan gets called up, distracts The Beast Incarnate

This is a very scary sight, is it not?

There is always a call-up or two from NXT around Survivor Series. Remember how both the Riott Squad and Absolution were called up ahead of the Women's Royal Rumble? Lars Sullivan may be this year's call-up. Sullivan could cause a huge distraction, helping Bryan pick up a win.

Let's assume that the referee gets knocked out. Sullivan comes in and destroys Brock Lesnar. And then we learn that Sullivan has signed with SmackDown Live, as Shane McMahon's new beast.

This would build a lot of excitement to the eventual clash between these two forces of nature. The fact that the two men are on different brands will only increase the anticipation for their eventual match.

Do you think one or more of the possibilities that I've outlined in this article could come true?