Step 4) Roman Reigns vs Drew McIntyre for the WWE Universal Championship
– Royal Rumble
After defeating Braun, Reigns will need a new feud for the WWE Universal Championship. My guess is that we could see Reigns have a feud with Drew McIntyre.
I don’t think that Roman and Drew have faced off before in a singles match (if my memory and a quick google search is correct). This is a match that I think Vince McMahon would love to see on the PPV stage.
This match would end on a screwy finish of some sort to protect both guys.
Result: Roman retains via count out or disqualification.
Step 5) 2019 Royal Rumble Match
– Royal Rumble
If you read by booking steps article for the WWE Championship, you already know that I picked a Smackdown Superstar to win the Royal Rumble. Specifically, I think that it will be Daniel Bryan winning and challenging for the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania 35.
What that means is that Reigns’ challenger at Wrestlemania will have to get set up in a different way.
Result: A Smackdown Superstar wins the Men’s Rumble match.
Step 6) Roman Reigns vs Drew McIntyre for the WWE Universal Championship
– Elimination Chamber
Since their last match ended in a screwy finish, I have Reigns and Drew facing off again at the Elimination Chamber PPV event. This time, WWE might add a stipulation here to avoid another disqualification.
This time, Reigns will be winning clean. It will be a good showing from Drew, but Reigns will be walking out as Champion.
Result: Roman retains.
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