"The Ominous Man From Amsterdam" Aleister Black recently warned the Raw locker room that, instead of waiting for someone to knock on his door, he'll now be the one looking to pick a fight. Black made his intentions clear that it could be anyone on the roster who ends up on the receiving end of a Black Mass.
Who is on the menu for The Dutch Destroyer? Only Aleister has the answer to that! Meanwhile, all we can do is speculate on who Black will fight next. Without further ado, here are five WWE superstars Aleister Black should pick a fight with in 2020 and five he shouldn't.
10 Should: Seth Rollins
Last Monday, Aleister Black said he didn't blame either Seth Rollins or Buddy Murphy for his loss at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Rather, Black blamed himself for his own elimination because he didn't finish what he started. Possibly, Black is hinting on taking the fight to Rollins and his faction and finishing up his feud with Murphy for good.
Black may also join the likes of Kevin Owens and take the spot of the recently-concussed Samoa Joe in their fight against The Monday Night Messiah, AOP, and Buddy Murphy. The Ominous Man From Amsterdam isn't safe on the roster considering he humbled Murphy with three consecutive wins and now that same man he defeated has massive back-up.
Seth Rollins, who eliminated Black from the Rumble match, is a leader who calls the shots in his villainous group. By taking the fight to Rollins directly, Black would be looking to cut off the head of the snake and neutralize the threat.
9 Shouldn't: Mojo Rawley
Aleister Black should set his bar high on who he picks a fight with and it might not reflect well on his character if he's fighting for a lower-card title like the WWE 24/7 Championship. Although Black may just end up making the 24/7 Title division much more interesting and legitimate, he's better off fighting for mid-card championships and occasional world title opportunities in 2020.
Black might just squash Mojo Rawley for the WWE 24/7 Championship and end up making that title noteworthy in 2020. However, both Black and Rawley deserve better and it'd be a shame to see what would happen if R-Truth tried taking his belt back from The Dutch Destroyer.
8 Should: Andrade
When Andrade comes back from his 30-day suspension, he'd be a perfect candidate for Black to pick a fight with. The history between Black and Andrade is well-documented and it'd be nice to see them translate the chemistry they possessed in NXT to the main roster. A feud between both men over the WWE United States Championship has the potential to produce match-of-the-year caliber encounters.
Black could also find himself in a three-way rivalry over the US Title with Andrade and Humberto Carrillo. The Dutch Destroyer's real-life relationship with Andrade's manager, Zelina Vega, might also be touched upon in this potential feud.
7 Shouldn't: R-Truth
As previously mentioned, it wouldn't be a pretty sight to see what would happen if R-Truth and Aleister Black ended up on opposing sides of one another. In that same vein, if Black was looking to become a big-time heel in 2020, it'd make sense to go after this beloved WWE veteran as a means to attract heat from the crowd.
A heel turn for Black at this point in his career isn't necessary. The Dutch Destroyer should look to root out the villains and not the good guys in 2020.
6 Should: Shinsuke Nakamura
If Aleister Black is drafted to SmackDown Live during any of the drafts or Superstar Shake-Ups of 2020, Shinsuke Nakamura should be at the top of his list for pro wrestlers to fight. And if Nakamura gets drafted to Raw, it'd be a real treat to see him go toe-to-toe with The Dutch Destroyer.
In early 2019, Black and Nakamura battled in tag team competition. Maybe in 2020, the WWE Universe will get to see both men collide in singles action.
5 Shouldn't: Otis
Here is another lovable superstar that Aleister Black shouldn't step to in 2020. The only way it'd make sense for Black to battle Otis is if The Dutch Destroyer becomes a mega-heel and a serious bully looking to shut down this fan favorite of the tag team division.
But if The Ominous Man From Amsterdam were to turn heel, giving the big Otis a surprise Black Mass would be an excellent way to draw heat from the crowd. Otis and Black also find themselves on separate brands, making a confrontation between the two less likely unless one of them switches brands this year.
Hopefully, Otis will have Mandy Rose around to kiss his wounds if he ever does battle The Dutch Destroyer.
4 Should: Brock Lesnar
A showdown between Black and The Beast Incarnate has the potential to elevate The Dutch Destroyer from up-and-coming superstar to a main event player. The Ominous Man From Amsterdam should set a goal for himself that 2020 will be the year Black steps up and challenges WWE Champion Brock Lesnar.
Aleister may even step up to Lesnar just in time for this month's Super ShowDown event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Even if Black loses, he can still see his stock rise in the company after going toe-to-toe with The Mayor of Suplex City.
3 Shouldn't: Matt Hardy
The elder Hardy brother, Matt, is currently floundering in Raw's mid-card division. Considering Matt's recent lack of success in singles competition, Aleister Black wouldn't be gaining much by picking a fight with this Hardy brother. If Black picks on Matt, he'd risk losing a segment of his fan-base. And if Black isn't planning on turning heel anytime soon then he shouldn't step up to Hardy.
Matt Hardy isn't expected to last in WWE past 2020 considering that he reportedly isn't satisfied with how his character is being treated on television. On the way out, it'd make much better sense for a red-hot heel like Andrade to make a name off of Hardy rather than Black.
2 Should: "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt
If either man winds up being drafted on the same brand, a collision between The Fiend and The Dutch Destroyer might just be inevitable. A showdown between Aleister Black and Bray Wyatt has the potential to be absolutely epic. If these two dark forces of nature collide in a wrestling ring, the WWE Universe would be in for a real treat.
An encounter with The Fiend could definitely elevate Black to a permanent main event position. The Ominous Man From Amsterdam may even finish this feud as WWE Universal Champion.
1 Shouldn't: Zack Ryder
Aleister Black should only pick a fight with Zack Ryder if the Dutchman becomes a monster heel/bully within the year. And even if Black does become a heel, it'd be better for him to have long-term programs with pro wrestlers who aren't known to be jobbers. However, if Black does become a bad guy in 2020, it would be easy to attract a lot of heat from the WWE Universe by picking on the beloved Long Island Iced Z.
The Dutch Destroyer is currently on a roll in his current position on the roster and doesn't need to change his character to succeed. Black may spend the rest of 2020 mostly battling villains if his current character doesn't become stale in the meantime.
Black is currently undefeated in singles competition on WWE's main roster. A feud with Ryder would definitely be a big step backwards for The Dutch Destroyer.