WWE Extreme Rules 2019: 5 things WWE did wrong at the PPV

#3 Brock Lesnar wins the Universal Championship, not the WWE Championship

Lesnar has always been chasing the Universal Championship

When Brock Lesnar won the Money in the Bank briefcase, it was something that a lot of fans didn't want to see. He put in minimal effort for maximum gain. It felt like a disservice to all of the participants of the actual match, but he is who management chose to win for some reason, so we have to deal with it.

Even though we probably aren't happy with Lesnar getting yet another title opportunity/win, it could have at least been freshened up had he pursued the WWE Championship and not the same old big red belt. We've been there, done that regarding Lesnar's disappearing act on RAW over the last seven years.

It was a huge blow to RAW last year during his reign and led to record-lows in the ratings. Having Seth Rollins win the title gave the show a full-time champion, but with Baron Corbin getting all of the title shots recently, it has bogged the show down. Fans would rather see other stars get a title shot instead of "the Lone Wolf".

Had they sent Lesnar after Kofi Kingston and the WWE Championship, not only would it have been a different storyline but it would have also provided a big boost for the blue brand. It could have also been a big deal if he was to hold the title until SmackDown moves to Fox.

How huge would it have been if he won the title at Extreme Rules but lost it on the debut episode on Fox? The ratings would certainly have popped. But instead, we're in for a story we've all watched and loathed twice before.