The build for Finn Balor vs. Brock Lesnar hit a fever pitch as the WWE Universal Champion attacked his challenger during his match with Braun Strowman. In a match that featured a ton of interference from the champion, Balor managed to fight off both Lesnar and “The Monster Amongst Men” in a strong effort. As Balor came close to defeating Strowman, Lesnar entered the ring and pummeled Balor with an F5 for the disqualification.
Don't play games with @BrockLesnar, @BraunStrowman!#RAW @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/Jo3U2oOVdP
— WWE (@WWE) January 22, 2019
Advantage: @BrockLesnar.
Can @FinnBalor survive the #F5 if that same thing goes down this Sunday at #RoyalRumble? #RAW pic.twitter.com/6oJEwWhVBn
— WWE (@WWE) January 22, 2019
After the match, Lesnar would stare down a broken Balor and Braun Strowman as he walked up the ramp.
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