Top 5 Superstars Who Can Be The Next Universal Champion

The Universal Championship is the top prize in the wrestling industry today, but it lost its credibility due to the part-time champions like Brock Lesnar and Goldberg. Part-time champions hurt the credibility of the title in a big way.

At SummerSlam 2018, Roman Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar and finally captured the Universal Championship. After a really long time, there was a full-time Universal Champion.

As Brock Lesnar was a part-time wrestler when he was the Universal Champion, the value of the Universal Championship was really damaged. At one point, the Intercontinental Championship looked more prestigious than the Universal Championship thanks to Seth Rollins' incredible efforts and amazing in-ring performances.

Every Championship has to change hands after some time. The Universal Championship has been defended a few times since Roman Reigns became champion. The question in most fans' minds is "who will become the next Universal Champion by defeating Roman Reigns?"

These are the 5 Superstars who can be the next Universal Champion.

#5 Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens was one of the best Universal Champions

Kevin Owens lost the title to Goldberg, and it was after that the title became a part-time championship and lost its importance. Kevin Owens is undoubtedly one of the best Universal Champions that we ever had, and he deserves another run. His run as the Universal Champion was really entertaining.

Ever since losing the Universal Championship to Goldberg at WWE Fastlane, Owens hasn't received his official rematch yet. Owens is a worthy opponent and an incredible superstar. With his in-ring work and his amazing promo skills, he is one of the best contenders for the Universal Championship. If he becomes the Universal Champion he could make the title prestigious once again.

I would personally love that Owens once again turns Monday Night Raw into the 'Kevin Owens Show'.

#4 Bobby Lashley

Heel Lashley is a real threat to Roman Reigns

Bobby Lashley returned to the WWE on the Raw after Wrestlemania. Everyone expected big things from him upon his arrival but he was booked pretty badly. His feuds with Sami Zayn and Jinder Mahal damaged the image of Lashley. Making Lio Rush Lashley's manager was a perfect decision by the WWE.

This past week on Raw, Lashley turned heel by attacking Kevin Owens after their match ended and in the process, he made sure Owens won't be around. Lashley is a legit ass kicker and Lio Rush is a perfect manager who makes the fans hate Lashley. Lashley is a powerhouse and with his heel turn, he is a perfect contender for the Universal Championship.

Lashley picked up a victory over Reigns at Extreme Rules, and the two men had another match two weeks later over the number 1 contendership for the Universal Championship, which Roman Reigns won. Reigns and Bobby Lashley are currently 1-1 in terms of victories over one another, and a match between them makes a lot of sense.

A match between them would certainly be entertaining, and if Lashley wins the match it could establish him as a top heel on Monday Night Raw.

#3 Dean Ambrose

Dean Ambrose can be the next Universal Champion

Dean Ambrose returned to the WWE after a nine-month long break. The Lunatic Fringe returned on August 13, 2018, to help his Shield brother Seth Rollins against Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre.

Dean Ambrose walked out on the Shield past week on Raw, hinting towards a heel turn. This could perfectly create a feud between Reigns and Ambrose. Ambrose has always been supported by his fans, and if he turns on Reigns, the fans are likely to support the Lunatic Fringe.

There have been some speculations that Vince McMahon wants to do a triple threat match between the members of The Shield at Wrestlemania 35 for the Universal Championship.

It would be great to see Reigns and Ambrose fight each other for the gold, Dean Ambrose winning the championship from Roman Reigns can set up the feud between them and lead to a match between the Shield brothers.

#2 Drew McIntyre

The Scottish Psychopath could be one of the most dangerous champions

Drew McIntyre, who was once part of 3MB, left the WWE to work in other promotions. He worked harder than ever, improved his ring-work and promo skills and made a name for himself outside of WWE. He made his return to WWE as part of NXT. He became the NXT Champion and was one of the most dominant NXT Champions.

Drew McIntyre debuted on Raw as the partner of Dolph Ziggler and helped him become the Intercontinental Champion. McIntyre and Ziggler are currently the Raw Tag Team Champions and are feuding with The Shield recently with Braun Strowman as their partner.

Mcintyre hasn't been pinned in a match ever since debuting onto the main-roster scene this April. This shows that WWE is protecting him and see a future superstar in him. Winning the Universal Championship could certainly boost his career to the next level.

#1 Braun Strowman

The Monster Among Men certainly has all the abilities to be the Universal Champion. Braun Strowman turned heel by attacking his tag team partner Reigns in a match where they were facing Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre.

He is currently aligned with Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre, and is scheduled to face Reigns and Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at WWE Crown Jewel. There have been some speculations that the event is going to be canceled due to the pressure on WWE by the senators.

If the event will be canceled, this match might be shifted to Survivor Series. Braun could win the championship due to the interference of Ambrose, which will set up a feud between Reigns and Ambrose. Braun could then be challenged by different opponents and this will also open many opportunities for other superstars and Braun himself.

Who do you think will dethrone Roman Reigns and become the next Universal Champion? Please give your opinion in the comment section.

Edited by Gabby Duran