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Nov 4, 2018 3:31 PM
Who can be the successor to Brock 'The Beast' Lesnar?
There is a good reason that WWE puts the strap on Brock Lesnar, time and time again, making him the Universal Champion. Lesnar brings a sense of reality and viciousness into the ring that few others do. The unfortunate thing from WWE's perspective is that Lesnar's time may be running up. He's no young man and may have to pass the torch to someone!
This is especially necessary because nobody knows exactly how long Roman Reigns will be out. With Reigns gone and Lesnar working a part-time schedule, WWE needs a monstrous name that can carry the company through the years that follow. I will suggest some names here, in this article.
Of course, I would like to know if you think that one or more of these men could become the next Brock Lesnar. Could any of them command the same presence and aura that he does?
Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
#5 Killian Dain
Dain could potentially have a great singles career when he decides to go solo
Killian Dain is a part of SmackDown Live, as a member of the faction called SAnitY. While they were called up with much fanfare, the group hasn't really done much in the main roster. In fact, I'd say break them up and let them go their separate ways.
Killian Dain is the powerhouse of the group and nobody his size should be able to move as fluidly and as seamlessly as he does. He can do power moves with the same ability as his high flying moves. Dain is a superstar with a lot of potential, who could potentially become the next Beast Incarnate, if booked right.
Of course, Dain may have to branch out on his own and carve out a path of destruction. But if the company invests in him, they'll be compensated tenfold.
#4 Lashley
This does not make Lio Rush the next Paul Heyman
If you are judging Lashley by the way he's been booked on RAW, I'd recommend that you go and watch his Impact Wrestling heel run. Lashley is a beast in his own right and like Lesnar, also has legitimate MMA credentials to back him up. And now, he also has a hype man! One that can be annoying and entertaining to an equal degree for the whole WWE Universe.
Lashley vs. Lesnar is a feud that many have wanted to see. Lashley has gone on record to talk about it on numerous occasions. With Rush by his side, Lashley may be given a heel push and made into a top heel.
If Lashley does cross paths with Lesnar and destroys The Beast when the men clash, it could be a passing of the torch. This is, of course, provided the WWE Universe does not sour on him.
#3 Lars Sullivan
Could an NXT star take The Beast's place in coming years?
I've often been accused of not writing enough about NXT. So let me throw a name into the hat, in this article. I think that Lars Sullivan has all the tools to become the next Brock Lesnar. He has the look, the size and also the skills required.
Sullivan is one of those superstars destined to do well in the main roster. He has the look, he has the demeanour and he also has the power moves that The Beast Incarnate is universally known for. What he lacks is a mouthpiece like Paul Heyman.
In case Lars Sullivan were to be brought up to the main roster and fast-tracked to the very top, the sky would be the limit for him. Imagine Sullivan making his debut at WrestleMania and becoming the next Universal Champion, defeating the Beast Incarnate.
#2 Keith Lee
Keith Lee could be the next breakout star for the company if given the opportunities
Keith Lee has arrived in NXT and he is certainly the complete package. Much like Killian Dain, he can move much more swiftly than a man his size should be able to. He's been racking up the wins in NXT and it's clear that he'll be one of the top stars of the brand, in coming months. The question here is...could be become the next Brock Lesnar?
I have a feeling that he absolutely could. While he may not necessarily be as ferocious as Lesnar is, there's something about Lee that is absolutely affable. He may be able to connect with the WWE Universe in a way that not even The Beast can. There is no question about the fact that he is a phenomenal worker inside the squared circle, when the bell rings.
Special mention: Braun Strowman
Far too much damage has been done to Braun Strowman already
Look, a list like this without Braun Strowman mentioned does not make any sense at all. Strowman is the logical successor to Brock Lesnar.
Why is he a special mention then? Why is the 'Monster Among Men' not the top name in this list?
The answer is simple. Strowman has gone up against Brock Lesnar on far too many occasions and lost the match. He has not been portrayed to be the same level of Beast, as the Beast Incarnate has.
Of course, all of this could change in time. WWE just needs to move Strowman away from the comedy segments with ten-year-old kids at WrestleMania and book him as a truly dominant figure who can put away his opponents with utmost ease.
But for now, Braun Strowman does not make the list of possible candidates.
#1 Drew McIntyre
WWE certainly does have some big plans for McIntyre, in coming weeks
Drew McIntyre was always destined to be a top guy. Somehow his first run did not work out as planned, and McIntyre was slotted into a comedy act and subsequently released. The good news is that McIntyre is back and he looks better than ever.
McIntyre is one of the most protected superstars in the roster right now. It is very rare to see him lose a match and almost impossible to see him take a pin. WWE has some big plans for McIntyre in the weeks and months to come, and they want him to be a special attraction in the roster.
McIntyre may lack the MMA skills that Lesnar is known for but he makes up with it by being an exceptionally gifted in-ring worker. Lesnar vs. McIntyre may be a money feud.
Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.
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