The old Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns saga is a rivalry that seems to have been going on for way too long and is still going on in 2022. However, the difference is that for the first time ever, it is being positively received by the WWE Universe.
Lesnar and Reigns first met in 2015 when the latter won the Royal Rumble to challenge the former for his WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Since then, the Beast Incarnate has always been a thorn in the side of the Big Dog.
However, the latest chapter of this rivalry has seen the narrative flip. Reigns is now the biggest heel in WWE, embracing the hate as the Tribal Chief. On the other hand, Lesnar is everyone's favorite to root for, especially against the Head of the Table.
Having contested two WrestleMania main events before, Lesnar and Reigns are set to complete the trifecta at this year's Show of Shows. However, instead of one world title being on the line, it will be both of them. Lesnar will defend his newly-won WWE Championship, while Reigns will look to keep his Universal Championship away from his rival.
In this list, we take a look at five reasons why WWE is booking a Winner Take All match between Lesnar and Reigns.
#5 On our list of reasons why WWE is booking a Winner Take All match between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns: There will be more eyes on the product
There is no doubt that Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns are the biggest stars in WWE today. Any one of them would elevate a match to another level. They are the company's biggest draws, and fans are always eager to see them compete.
So naturally, when both of them face each other, the interest in their duel will be astronomical. When you add not one but two world championships to the equation, the stakes and excitement couldn't be higher. Throw in the occasion such as WrestleMania, and WWE will be basking in the glory of the headlines.
#4 It will be a fitting conclusion to the slow-burn Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns rivalry
Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns renewed their rivalry when the Conqueror made his return to WWE at SummerSlam. He emerged to see his old advocate Paul Heyman allied with the Tribal Chief and the latter holding the title he held for so long.
The leader of the Bloodline was not too thrilled when Lesnar won the Royal Rumble and earned the right to face him at WrestleMania. However, with the Beast Incarnate also winning the WWE Championship, it will be a grand match and a fitting conclusion.
Lesnar will be out for blood having been betrayed by Heyman, and the payoff for that storyline will be epic to witness.
#3 Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns at Mania 38 is the best way to right the wrongs of the past
As good as Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns is now, it wasn’t always the case. In fact, the rivalry was despised by fans in the past, with the worst of the hatred coming in the main event of WrestleMania 34.
WWE shot themselves in the foot with their stubbornness in making Reigns the all-conquering hero a few years ago. The five-year experiment was a colossal failure, and the company switched gears and turned him heel.
Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns will head to WrestleMania in reversed roles this time, and that is something fans have backed. It may also be WWE making up for what they vehemently stuck by back in the day.
#2 WWE may be seeking a shake-up of the order with Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns
World champion versus world champion is something WWE does only when something big is in the works. In this case, neither champion can afford to lose, especially because this is pretty much the apex of stakes as far as WWE is concerned.
Whoever takes the win between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns will receive a major boost in credibility. As a double champion, that person will be the centerpiece of WWE, and any storylines from then on will have to involve him defending both championships.
It could also result in WWE having the champion keep one title and drop the other to a rising star to elevate them. This would ensure fresh faces and new champions and keep the product engaging.
#1 Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns is an explosive and unpredictable main event
Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns may be contesting the biggest WrestleMania main event in many years. WWE have a gold mine on their hands with these two superstars, and setting them on a collision course at Mania is what's best for business and for the fans.
More importantly, however, it is the first main event in many years where predicting the winner isn't a piece of cake. One can make a case for both Lesnar and Reigns to walk out of WrestleMania with both titles on their shoulders. WWE have the ultimate battle on their hands, and for once, the excitement is palpable.