Five reasons WWE still needs Brock Lesnar 

Believe it or not, WWE still needs Brock Lesnar.

Again, as hard as it is for The WWE Universe to understand this, the results still show that having Brock Lesnar on your roster comes with a certain number of benefits - the kind of benefits that WWE is not willing to give up, especially with the condition the roster is in. They are pretty much forced to rely on his services.

Of course, that's not a bad thing, and Lesnar truly is an assist to any show that he takes part in, but for one reason or another, The WWE Universe never seems to feel the same. In fact, the fans usually see Lesnar as a blight on the company on and someone that has taken its title picture hostage from time to time.

With that being said and Lesnar making his surprise return at Money in the Bank to put himself back in the title picture, here are five reasons why WWE still needs Brock Lesnar and while he will be a mainstay in WWE's squared circle for years to come. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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#5 To beat AEW

Brock Lesnar will help WWE leave AEW in the dust!

AEW held its first ever double or nothing event in Las Vegas, Nevada last month, and while the company did put on a pretty spectacular showing, they now face the daunting task of trying to turn that into a product capable of taking on WWE. The problem with that, however, is the fact that AEW has several deficiencies in their roster that WWE can easily take advantage of.

For example, it's no secret that Brock Lesnar carries a lot of name recognition with him for his time in The UFC and his previous stints in WWE, which gives him a lot of upsides! Think about it! AEW can have Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley, and even Cody Rhodes, but they still don't have a legitimate fighter like Lesnar.

In the end, that's going to be a huge deficiency that AEW needs to fix and will give WWE a huge advantage moving forward. Not only is that obvious by the legitimacy that Lesnar still brings to the squared circle, but also by his drawing power when it comes to big money pay per views.

#4 Measuring stick

Like it or not, Brock Lesnar is the measuring stick for WWE

Believe it or not, and most fans in The WWE Universe usually don't want to, but Brock Lesnar is truly the measuring stick of The WWE right now. Not only is that evident by him ending The Undertaker's streak and holding the title hostage for long periods of times, but also by just how much WWE relies on him.

In all honesty, WWE could have a superstar beat anyone else on the Raw or SmackDown Live roster and it wouldn't carry the same effect as it would if they beat Brock Lesnar. There is still a very big passing of the torch moment to be had here and WWE would be silly not to do that.

Both Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, who both defeated Lesnar for the Universal title at separate parts of their careers, have had major success after doing so. In fact, Reigns was carrying Monday Night Raw as the Universal Champion before his leukemia diagnosis, struck and the reason that happened is due to just how established of a star Brock is.

#3 Best heel in the company

Brock Lesnar is the best heel in WWE right now!

Another thing The WWE Universe needs to be hoenst about is the fact that Brock Lesnar is the biggest heel the company has right now, and to take him off of television would be absolutely disastrous. Not only is that evident by the ratings he pulls in, but also by the reaction he is able to solicit on a weekly basis.

Whether anyone wants to admit it or not, Lesnar is one of the best heels in WWE history and can make the audience hate him in a matter of seconds. Interestingly enough, it doesn't seem to have so much to do with his advocate, Paul Heyman anymore, but instead, with how many opportunities he receives.

Beyond that, just his natural aloof and cold demeanor, the big pay day he gets every time he walks into the building, and his dominance make him one of the most legitimate bad guys in WWE history.

#2 Roster problems

Without stars like John Cena, WWE needs Brock Lesnar now more than ever

WWE still has and will continue to have some roster problems until things shake out and some superstars are able to return to injury, but until then, WWE has to rely on who they have to fill the role. Unfortunately for The WWE Universe, one of the people available is Brock Lesnar, which means that he will most certainly continue to be a part of the title picture.

The WWE Universe should see this as a good thing. Lesnar is a great place holder until another champion is able to rise up to the challenge once again. Of course this doesn't mean Lesnar needs to win the title, but having him in the title fight gives WWE a level of legitimacy it wouldn't have otherwise.

Think about it this way, with Undertaker, Goldberg, John Cena and Triple H on part time schedules, the loss of Dean Ambrose and possibly Sasha Banks, plus the injuries that many superstars are dealing with, Brock Lesnar is WWE's only option for now. Beyond that, he is their best option to keep things on track for the time being.

#1 Fox deal

For WWE, Brock Lesnar is best for business

Fox Sports signed a new deal with WWE set to begin in October. While this doesn't mean a three-hour Smackdown, it seems like it does mean a new show for Lesnar to dominate. In fact, between the legitimate drawing power that Lesnar has, his mainstream appeal and the opportunity to try something new, it seems like the blue brand is the only place for him.

Beyond all that, Fox Sports would be crazy not to want Brock Lesnar on the blue brand in some capacity, especially with their intent of showcasing the sport aspect of it, and will most likely have him as their champion before long. Where this put everyone else on the blue brand remains to be seen, but Lesnar will be a centerpiece of the whole thing.

In the end, its the kind of move that is best for business and will really help Smackdown Live make a legitimate name for itself from the get-go. It will also be the perfect use for Lesnar and might even result in him putting someone else over on the blue brand when it's time for his reign to come to an end again.