Ranking Every Universal Championship Title Change From Worst To Best
7. Brock Lesnar Wins The Title In Saudi Arabia
WWE messed up big time when they booked Brock Lesnar to win the Universal Championship again after he had a never-ending reign with the title. They had a golden opportunity of crowning Braun Strowman, the most over babyface of the company at that time, as their new champ. However, Vince McMahon preferred 'The Beast Incarnate' over 'The Monster Among Men,' and Baron Corbin of all wrestlers cost Strowman the title.
This move drew nuclear heat towards the company. Still, they managed to win over the fans by reintroducing the fan favourite Finn Bálor in the main event scene. A dream feud between the Irishman and 'The Conqueror' ensured that the wrestling community forgets about the former Wyatt Family member's defeat.
Luckily, Lesnar's second reign as champion ended in 156 days as Seth Rollins pinned him at WrestleMania 35 to seize his maiden Universal title. Given that 'The Night Mayor of Suplex City' had some entertaining rivalries during this reign, it proved to be one of his best runs as champion.