10 Awesome Matches WWE Must Book By The End Of 2017
5. Brock Lesnar Vs. Finn Balor
WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar’s upcoming schedule looks relatively clear. ‘The Beast Incarnate’ will defend his strap against Samoa Joe at Greats Balls Of Fire, then likely face Braun Strowman at SummerSlam. He’s all-set for a big WrestleMania 34 showdown with Roman Reigns, meaning that they’ll likely be kept apart for the rest of the year, and that WWE will have to fill Lesnar’s dates with a handful of interim challengers before then.
Finn Balor would be a great shout to take one of those spots. While the Irishman has been involved in the title hunt lately, he never truly lost the belt in the first place, and is probably due a rematch. This makes pairing him up with Lesnar incredibly straightforward, and while Balor would likely need a few strong victories to restore the momentum he lost after being choked out at Extreme Rules, there’s plenty of time for that.
Lesnar’s date with Reigns might make the outcome predictable, but this should still be a great match. The size discrepancy would create a textbook David vs. Goliath story, and while Brock would probably dominate much of the clash, Balor’s speed and technique should create enough drama to keep the fans compelled.