Opinion: Rey Mysterio should have beaten Brock Lesnar at WWE Survivor Series 2019

There would hardly be anyone who would have forgotten Eddie Guerrero's victory over Brock Lesnar to claim the WWE Championship. It was a sight to behold. Eddie's celebrations after the win are one of the most iconic moments in the history of the business.

WWE had another opportunity to recreate that magic by having Rey Mysterio go over Brock Lesnar. The Ultimate Underdog beating the Beast Incarnate would have become the talk of the town. It would have further solidified Mysterio's already firmly cemented legendary status and would have given Rey one last hoorah with a major championship before he hangs up his boots. But unfortunately, that didn't happen.

Going into the event, this match was one of the best contests that had a very good build-up to it and the story was perfect. It is fathomable that Mysterio beating Lesnar clean does not make sense. But the build-up towards the match and the stipulation were all in line to give The Master Of The 619 a much-needed win after a lengthy lean patch. It would not have been a first if Lesnar was defeated with some external help. John Cena, Triple H, Eddie Guerrero, Seth Rollins have all used more than just fists and legs to keep the Beast down for a three count. Interference from Dominick, use of a lead pipe, chair shots, and a double 619 from the father and son duo proved to be ineffective as The Beast Incarnate ended the match with a single F5.

It was already against the concept of the Pay-Per-View that Brock Lesnar did not face Bray Wyatt and Adam Cole in a Triple threat match. Understandably, none of them could have taken a clean loss as it would have hurt their credibility. WWE had to find a way out and hence, three separate matches and all of them predictably winning them as well.

Though the WWE stands guilty of robbing people of a once in a lifetime match but having Rey Mysterio go over The Beast Incarnate would have healed those wounds to some extent. It would have provided WWE with a newer and fresher path. With Dominick also in the mix, this storyline had the potential to extend and excel.

Lesnar dominating his opponents in a one-sided fashion has become monotonous. Matches involving Lesnar have started to lack excitement because of the predictability factor. Moreover, Lesnar is a legit fighter, with a lot of accolades and credentials to his name. He doesn't need a belt around his waist to pull the crowd. His name is enough for that.

WWE had a perfect chance to pull off a swerve that would have resonated well with the fans. The company should provide the WWE Universe with jaw-dropping moments which would give them a reason to talk for years to come, like Lesnar beating The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 30. Having said that, this match had its moments. Dominick and Mysterio trying together to keep Brock down for the pin would remain one of the best moments of the show.