3 Superstars who can defeat Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 35
If it seems like Brock Lesnar has been the WWE Universal Champion for a long time, it's because Brock Lesnar has been the WWE Universal Champion for a long time.
A very very long time.
'The Beast' is in his second reign as WWE Universal Champion and has held it for a combined 563 days. Of the last 627 days, Lesnar has been champion for 563.
There is every indication that Lesnar will hold the championship until WrestleMania 35, notwithstanding his upcoming defence against Braun Strowman.
Strowman is a choke artist who has failed to capture the WWE Universal Championship on 5 occasions. There is no reason to expect this time to be any different.
But the hero conquers the monster, and someone must slay The Beast.
These 3 men would be fine choices.
#1 Finn Balor
Finn Balor is the first ever WWE Universal Champion.
The WWE had so much faith in him that he defeated both Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins in order to capture this championship. The WWE's faith was so much that they trusted him to establish the credibility of a brand new world championship. The WWE had so much faith in him that they trusted him to anchor the main-event scene of their flagship show at the very start of the brand split.
Finn Balor is the first ever WWE Universal Champion, and he held the championship for exactly one day.
The WWE had so much faith in him, and he was forced to vacate the championship due to injury.
He has not held the WWE Universal Championship since August 22, 2016. The closest he has come to holding it again was an excellent RAW Main Event against Roman Reigns, that is remembered more for the aftermath; The Shield reforming to thwart Braun Strowman's Money in the Bank cash-in.
It is time to change that.
Balor is one of the most popular superstars on the entire roster, despite his lacklustre booking. Imagine how the fans would respond if the WWE actually got behind him again?
This would be a classic David versus Goliath story. But that trope is so popular simply because it has worked so very well.