The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion faced Lesnar in seven televised one-on-one matches between 2015 and 2022. Their latest battle took place at SummerSlam, where The Tribal Chief defeated his long-term rival in a Last Man Standing match.
Mantell, a legendary wrestling booker and manager, said on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s “Smack Talk” show that Karrion Kross is a suitable future opponent for Reigns. He also explained why WWE repeatedly booked the former Shield member against Lesnar:
Watch the video above to hear Mantell’s logic behind comparing Dexter Lumis to WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Who was responsible for the repetitive Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns booking?
The arch enemies faced each other at WrestleMania 31, WrestleMania 34, Greatest Royal Rumble 2018, SummerSlam 2018, Crown Jewel 2021, WrestleMania 38, and SummerSlam 2022. They also shared the ring in several multi-man matches.
Dutch Mantell believes former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon enjoyed booking Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns in the same match. However, he also thinks the creative team failed to come up with any better ideas:
Moving forward, Reigns will defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Drew McIntyre at Clash at the Castle on Saturday. It is unclear when Lesnar will appear on WWE television again.
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