WWE SummerSlam 2019: 5 reasons why Seth Rollins is challenging Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship

Their paths cross again...
Their paths cross again...

#1. He's replaced Roman Reigns as the #1 guy

Great enemies, better friends.
Great enemies, better friends.

This one admittedly will leave a bit of a bitter taste in some fans' mouths. Yes, people have been whining for years now that Roman Reigns should not be in the top spot. When they pushed him the way they used to, there was a lot of rationality to it as well.

But with the leukaemia, it seems as though Rollins wasn't just a temporary replacement. The fact of the matter is that Roman Reigns' time in the ring is limited and whether that's 2 years or more, Reigns knows exactly what is at stake.

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He stated before leaving in October last year that when he did return, it was never going to be about championships, but more about inspiring people. With that said, Reigns may have taken a backseat in a very different role. Not that he'll never be World Champion again, but it's safe to assume that he won't be main eventing WrestleMania as often anymore.

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