Royal Rumble 2022 - 7 Potential finishes for Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley: Unexpected squash, Potential distractions, & More

#1. A no-contest for Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley's Royal Rumble match leads to polarizing reactions

A no-contest outcome for Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley could benefit or derail the bout's momentum at Royal Rumble 2022. WWE will likely rely on this finish if higher-ups wish to extend their feud. It might also come into play if the people in charge do not want either superstar to look weak following the match.

In a scenario where Lesnar and Lashley go all out to a point where neither man can compete further, a no-contest would create more anticipation for their subsequent encounter. Not only does this satisfy viewers who specifically tuned in to witness complete chaos, but it also leaves them wanting more.

However, a sudden no-contest to a highly-anticipated dream match sounds like the perfect recipe for some intense criticism from the WWE Universe.

While it would certainly be a bold decision both ways, the outcome could negatively impact the event's overall quality to a large extent — indeed not a promising start to this year's Road to WrestleMania.

With just several hours remaining before the Royal Rumble event, one can only hope that WWE higher-ups stay on the right path while booking Lesnar vs. Lashley, which on paper seems to be a dream clash with enormous box-office potential.