Brock Lesnar's Best Opponents After WrestleMania Title Win vs. Roman Reigns
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Despite questions regarding his long-term future with WWE, Brock Lesnar beat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans on Sunday to retain the Universal Championship.
Lesnar needed to hit six F5s, including one onto a commentary table outside of the ring. He also opened up a big cut on Reigns' forehead that left the challenger a bloody mess by the end of the match.
Reigns looked to put Lesnar away with a spear, but Lesnar countered and hit the sixth F5 to earn the win:
With it looking like Lesnar will stick around for at least the immediate future, there are some intriguing potential opponents for him to face in the coming and months.known if Lesnar will take a hiatus with the title before returning at a later date, but if he is scheduled to defend the title at WWE's next pay-per-view, then there are some great options waiting in the wings.
Here is a closer look at three possible Lesnar opponents who would help WWE build on the momentum generated by The Conquerer's big WrestleMania win.
Bobby Lashley
Ten years after he last wrestled a match for WWE, Bobby Lashley could soon be back in the fold.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (h/t Raj Giri of Wrestling Inc) reported in January that Lashley was "almost for sure" going to sign with WWE after a successful run in Impact Wrestling.
Lashley had the makings of a future world champion during his first WWE stint, and although he enjoyed some success with United States and ECW Championship wins, he never managed to secure the WWE Championship.
The 41-year-old veteran has improved by leaps and bounds as a performer since leaving WWE, and his in-ring ability is now among his greatest assets.
Additionally, Lashley is 15-2 as a mixed martial artist, which gives him the type of credibility needed to be viewed as a legitimate threat to Lesnar.
Lashley would make a lot of sense as an opponent for Lesnar considering they both have MMA and amateur wrestling backgrounds and have yet to face each other in the realm of professional wrestling.
Few people can compare to Lesnar physically in terms of size and strength, but Lashley is among those who seem like they could truly give him a run for his money.
Lashley is a main event player who is seemingly ready for another WWE run, and going right after Lesnar would be the most impactful way to have him return.
Kevin Owens
With the Superstar Shake-up set to change up the Raw and SmackDown Live rosters soon, some top blue-brand stars could soon be on their way to Monday nights.
Among them is Kevin Owens, who has had major issues with SmackDown's leadership, making him a prime candidate to jump ship.
KO went from Raw to SmackDown as part of last year's Superstar Shake-up, but he enjoyed a ton of success on the red brand with a lengthy Universal Championship run.
Owens never had a rematch for the universal title after dropping it to Goldberg, which would make him a prime opponent for Lesnar.
It would also feel fresh since they have never had a televised one-on-one match, although they did lock horns at a house show last year.
While Owens isn't as physically imposing as Lesnar, he is a big brawler who also has the ability to go to the top rope or even mat wrestle due to his versatility. Owens is also a dastardly heel willing to pull out all the stops necessary to beat someone like Lesnar for one of WWE's biggest prizes.
When taking into consideration that potential for epic promo battles between Owens and Paul Heyman, there is a lot to like about a KO vs. Lesnar program.
Drew McIntyre
Former NXT champion Drew McIntyre is working his way back from an injury, but he could be an option to give Lesnar a run for his money.
According to WWE.com, McIntyre suffered a torn biceps in his title loss to Andrade "Cien" Almas at NXT TakeOver: WarGames in November, and no timeline was given for his return.
After a three-year hiatus, the Scotsman returned to WWE last year when he appeared in the crowd at NXT TakeOver: Orlando.
He quickly rose up through the ranks of the WWE developmental system and became NXT champion before long. He has progressed in all areas since his release from the company, and he now looks like a credible candidate to be a title contender on the main roster.
In terms of size, look and the "it factor," McIntyre is one of the few Superstars under a WWE contract who can truly compare to Lesnar.
At 6'5" and 265 pounds, McIntyre measures up to Lesnar well, and he would pose a true threat to The Beast's claim to being WWE's top guy.
McIntyre enjoyed success during his previous main roster run with intercontinental and tag team title runs, but he is now much better equipped to go for a world championship.
If McIntyre is ready to return, he has the makings of a legitimate contender capable of realistically pushing Lesnar to the limit.
WrestleMania 34: Brock Lesnar leaves Roman Reigns a bloody mess with savage elbow attack in title defence
The Beast was expected to return to the UFC after Conor McGregor got himself in trouble with the police
BROCK LESNAR left Roman Reigns a bloody mess after retaining his title with a savage elbow attack that left the WrestleMania ring soaked in Samoan claret.
The UFC heavyweight battered the challenger with suplexes and F5s but Reigns repeatedly kicked out.
Lesnar started early with a ram into the corner and hat-trick of German suplexes.
But Reigns hit back with two Superman punches that forced the champ out of the ring before a third felled the giant who was then barged over the top rope.
The Samoan star tried a fourth Superman punch but was caught mid-air and thrown over Lesnar’s shoulder in a belly-to-belly suplex.
Lesnar then went for then threw the ex-Shield man face-first onto the announce table and then into the ring, like a ragdoll.
The champ then shouted: “Suplex City, b****” and hit him with three more to take the total to six – and then a seventh that took Reigns out of the ring.
Reigns took control for the first time and landed a Superman punch and two spears before a two-count.
Lesnar looked set to be smashed by a third spear but the screams from manager Paul Heyman ringside sparked him into action and he landed a flying knee on Reigns’ face.
The Beast launched his first F5 of the night and went for the pin but Reigns kicked out.
Lesnar smashed him with a second F5 but Reigns kicked out after just a one-count, leaving the champ howling with rage.
WWE medics rushed into the ring to tend to Reigns' wounds
Heyman yelled: “Put him down” and Lesnar hit a third that was kicked out of.
Lesnar barked “mother f*****!” and threw Reigns outside onto the floor before the fourth F5 that shattered the stricken challenger through a table.
When the fifth F5 was survived, members of the crowd booed and Lesnar ripped off his MMA glove and rained elbows into his skull until he was a bloody mess.
Reigns jumped up – dripping in his own blood – and hit two spears.
But Lesnar caught him and hit another F5 that finally finished the bloodied mess left in the ring.
WrestleMania 34 Live Results: Who Left New Orleans On Top?
WrestleMania 34 Live Results: Who Left New Orleans On Top?
There are 13 confirmed matches for WrestleMania 34 between the kickoff and main show. New feuds will form and new champions will be crowned during the Showcase of the Immortals this Sunday, April 8. The WrestleMania 34 kickoff begins at 5 p.m. EDT with the main show beginning at 7 p.m. but the biggest storylines heading into the event involve the WWE’s biggest titles.
AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura will fight for the WWE Championship in a dream match on the biggest stage in the company. Nakamura and Styles have traded psychological blows in the weeks prior and the two superstars are looking to steal the show.
For the Universal Title, Brock Lesnar defends against Roman Reigns in what has been a hard-hitting feud. With Lesnar likely heading back to UFC, is the title a lock for Reigns to win?
John Cena comes out after the SmackDown Tag Team titles and is told by a referee something that upsets him. He starts to walk to the back when the lights go out and Elias comes out. Cena goes back to his seat but after some scathing words, John goes into the ring and fights Elia for a bit. The lights go out as Cena goes to the back and when the lights come up, Taker’s hat and coat shows up in the middle of the ring. Lightning comes down and the lights go out again, and when the lights come up they are gone. The Undertaker’s music goes on and the two legends get into a match. Most popular: Ex-Joint Chiefs Chair: I'm Extremely Concerned About Generals Serving In Trump Administration
Undertaker defeats Cena via pinfall after a Tombstone
Shane McMahon/Daniel Bryan vs Kevin Owens/Sami Zayne
KO and Sami blindsight Shane and Daniel before the bell rings and Bryan is tended to by doctors.
Shane starts the match fighting by himself but Bryan eventually rejoins the match
Shane/Bryan win after Daniel Bryan makes Sami Zayn submit with a Yes Lock
Alexa Bliss (with Mickie James) vs Nia Jax - RAW Women's Championship
Before the bell, Nia takes out Mickie James
Nia defeats Bliss via pinfall after a Samoan Drop from the second rope
AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura - WWE Championship
AJ Styles defeats Nakamura via pinfall after a Styles Clash
After the match, Nakamura hits AJ with a low blow
The Bar vs Braun Strowman/Mystery Partner - RAW Tag Team Championship
Strowman comes out and says that he waited to get to the arena to choose his partner and he picks a kid named Nicholas from the crowd.
Braun pins Cesaro after a Running Powerslam
Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar - Universal Championship
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