Finn Bálor’s last year has seen him experience the greatest peaks and valleys of his professional wrestling career. One year ago, he became the first-ever WWE Universal Champion by defeating Seth Rollins at SummerSlam 2016. He suffered a horrific shoulder injury in that match that kept him out for over six months, and when he finally returned, he missed out on chances to have a rematch for the title he never actually lost.
Bálor wrestled at SummerSlam on Sunday night, and brought back his “Demon King” persona for the first time since his injury. He picked up a big win by defeating Bray Wyatt (again), and Brooklyn and the Barclays Center were very much on board with all things Bálor. As the momentum is finally picking back up for the leader of the Bálor Club, he still has his sights very much set on regaining his Universal Championship.
During an interview with Inside The Ropes over SummerSlam weekend, Bálor said he not only intends to get his title back, but he’s champing at the bit to face Brock Lesnar for the belt. (Transcript via PWInsider.)
“I have to do it, I have to beat Brock Lesnar, I have to challenge Brock, he has the title that I never lost, and if I’m any sort of a man, I need to be a man and stand up to this guy. I ain’t afraid of him. I’m not gonna enjoy getting taken to Suplex City but I will enjoy that I am stood across the ring from Brock Lesnar saying, I ain’t afraid of you man, I’m gonna take you on….The match between Finn Balor and Brock Lesnar is probably the most interesting match the WWE hasn’t seen yet … I don’t know how he feels about me but I ain’t afraid of Brock Lesnar and i’m not gonna enjoy it [the match], but I ain’t scared of you!”
Most WWE fans agree that is a match they would LOVE to see, and it definitely is one of the most interesting matchups WWE could book at this point. They’re really into “first time ever” matches, and this would be a truly unique bout.
