GSP Loses... Then What?

I guess we have to consider this option.  Cesar Gracie Academy is en fuego.  Strikeforce champions Nick Diaz and Gilbert Melendez delivered dominant performances in defending their belts this last weekend.  If their teammate Jake Shields demonstrates similar tenacity against GSP, then we may crown a new welterweight champion in the UFC.

So, on April 30, if Shields walks away with the strap, what happens in that division?  Some options:

• GSP GETS AN IMMEDIATE REMATCH:  To be honest, unless Shields absolutely destroys St. Pierre, this is the most fair option.  One loss should not drop GSP more than one rung on the welterweight ladder.  
• A NEW CONTENDER EMERGES:  Many fans, myself included, want to see something more dynamic happen in the division.  Another option would be to give a top contender -- Jon Fitch, Dong Hyun Kim, or Carlos Condit -- a shot at the belt.  Though none of them are necessarily better than GSP, this course of action would bring some spice to the UFC.
• NON-TITLE FIGHTS FOR GSP: It could be interesting and controversial to force GSP to climb his way back to the top by taking fights with guys like Nick Diaz or Jon Fitch or Anthony Johnson.  None of these would be a walk in the park for GSP.  And, if he were to regain the belt, it would be all the more meaningful.

So, yes, no matter what happens, if Shields wins the belt, GSP is still top two in the welterweight world.  However, if Dana White wants to keep the promotion compelling and keep MMA fans on their toes, he should consider various courses of action.