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WWE looks set to present Shane McMahon and Braun Strowman squaring off for the first time ever at WrestleMania 37 in April.
In recent weeks on Monday Night RAW, Shane O'Mac has mocked The Monster Among Men, calling Braun Strowman "stupid" and mocking the former WWE Universal Champion's intelligence.
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While Shane McMahon's promos have left a lot to be desired, it appears that WWE is steadfast in granting Shane O'Mac a WrestleMania match once again.
McMahon has competed at 4 of the last 5 WrestleManias. Therefore, given the current proximity to the event, it's a safe bet that Strowman vs McMahon is going to happen at Raymond James Stadium.
However, recent history suggests that Shane McMahon's annual WrestleMania match will have a stipulation of some sort attached. Shane O'Mac has competed in a variety of gimmick matches at WrestleMania during his WWE career, and this year will likely be no different.
Let's take a closer look at 5 possible stipulations for Shane McMahon vs Braun Strowman at WWE WrestleMania 37.
#5 Shane McMahon vs Braun Strowman - WWE WrestleMania 37 (Falls Count Anywhere match)
Shane McMahon is no stranger to competing in a Falls Count Anywhere match at WrestleMania.
In 2019, Shane O'Mac defeated The Miz at WrestleMania 35 in a Falls Count Anywhere match. So, the prodical son could be considered a slight favorite should this match stipulation be added to his inevitable showdown with Braun Strowman on the grandest stage of them all.
During last week's "apology" to Braun Strowman on Monday Night RAW, Shane McMahon continued to insult The Monster Among Men. Initially, Shane McMahon shared the ring with Braun Strowman. However, after a "faulty microphone," McMahon decided to retreat up the entrance ramp to insist that he was not calling the former WWE Universal Champion stupid.
Nevertheless, Shane McMahon continued to insult Braun Strowman's intelligence, leading to The Monster Among Men chasing McMahon throughout the WWE ThunderDome before Shane O'Mac seemingly escaped by car.
It was subsequently revealed that McMahon was not in the car that left St. Petersburg, Florida, and that he was indeed still in the arena. In the eyes of the prodical son, this was just more evidence that Braun Strowman was "stupid."
Perhaps a Falls Count Anywhere stipulation is exactly what Braun Strowman needs at WrestleMania 37. McMahon can run all over Raymond James Stadium, but pinfalls will count anywhere, and Shane O'Mac won't be able to run forever.
#4 Shane McMahon vs Braun Strowman - WWE WrestleMania 37 (Cinematic match)
Cinematic matches were a staple of WWE programming in 2020. Due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, WWE was forced to be more creative in how they told stories in wrestling matches without paid fans in attendance for their shows.
This was especially prominent during last year's WrestleMania 36 event. The first WrestleMania show to be across two days, both nights of WrestleMania 36 featured cinematic matches.
Night 1 of WrestleMania 36 saw the critically acclaimed Boneyard Match between The Undertaker and AJ Styles. Whereas Night 2 of WrestleMania 36 saw The FireFly Fun House match between John Cena and Bray Wyatt. Both matches were huge hits with fans watching at home around the world and seen as real creative "victories" for WWE during a difficult period in the early days of the pandemic.
1 year later and the world is still coming to grips with what the "new normal" is going to be post-pandemic. WrestleMania 37 will see the return of live fans to a WWE event for the first time in over 365 days. Despite this, Raymond James Stadium won't be full. WWE will still be implementing social distancing policies and practices to keep fans, and performers, at the stadium safe.
Therefore, it is possible that WWE could continue the new tradition of creating cinematic presentations for The Showcase of the Immortals. Perhaps Shane McMahon and Braun Strowman could be a fun and interesting story to present in a cinematic fashion.
Braun Strowman previously competed in the Wyatt Swamp Fight at Extreme Rules 2020, which was filmed cinematically. Is Shane McMahon and Braun Strowman set to be WWE's next cinematic presentation?
#3 Shane McMahon vs Braun Strowman - WWE WrestleMania 37 (Steel Cage match)
Shane McMahon continues to run from Braun Strowman on WWE television. Last week on Monday Night RAW, Shane O'Mac continued to insult the Monster Among Men before being chased throughout the WWE ThunderDome.
Usually, when a heel in WWE continues to run from their opponent, there is only one stipulation to prevent this from happening, a Steel Cage match.
Depending on the rules agreed beforehand, the only ways to win a Steel Cage match are by pinfall, submission or escaping the cage. Perhaps the WWE Universe could witness a story in the coming weeks whereby Shane McMahon continues to mock Braun Strowman's intelligence, referring to the former WWE Universal Champion as "stupid." Then, every time Strowman tries to get his hands on McMahon, the "best in the world" is able to escape and flee from his recent rival.
Perhaps WWE Official Adam Pearce will use his authority and book Shane McMahon in a match against Braun Strowman at WrestleMania 37. Except this time, Shane O'Mac will not be able to run away from The Monster Among Men, because Shane McMahon will face Braun Strowman inside of a 15-foot high Steel Cage.
There has only ever been one Steel Cage match in WrestleMania history. That was when Hulk Hogan defeated King Kong Bundy at WrestleMania 2 to retain the WWE Championship. Could we be set to see the first Steel Cage match at WrestleMania in 35 years?
#2 Shane McMahon vs Braun Strowman - WWE WrestleMania 37 (Street Fight)
Shane McMahon has a history of competing in Street Fights at WWE WrestleMania. In 2001, Shane McMahon defeated his father, Mr. McMahon, in a Street Fight at WrestleMania X-Seven with Mick Foley as the Special Guest Referee.
Despite many within the WWE Universe not having high expectations for the match, Shane McMahon vs Mr. McMahon was a fantastic spectacle. The bout saw spots such as Shane McMahon's trademark elbow through the table and interference from Stephanie McMahon, Trish Stratus and even Linda McMahon too.
Fast forward 20 years later, could Shane McMahon be set to compete in a street fight at WrestleMania once more? Except, instead of facing his father, this time Shane O'Mac could be set to fight Braun Strowman.
It could also be argued that a Street Fight stipulation gives Shane McMahon his best opportunity to defeat Braun Strowman. The Street Fight stipulation allows Shane McMahon to utilize weapons and foreign objects to his advantage against Braun Strowman, something which will be crucial in cutting down the much larger and heavier Monster Among Men.
Perhaps we could see a scenario whereby Shane McMahon only accepts a WrestleMania challenge from Braun Strowman under certain conditions, one being that the match is a Street Fight. This could "level the playing field" in the eyes of Shane McMahon.
20 years after his last WWE WrestleMania Street Fight, could Shane McMahon be set to compete in another?
#1 Shane McMahon vs Braun Strowman - WWE WrestleMania 37 (Hell in a Cell match)
The WWE Hell in a Cell match has become synonymous with WrestleMania in recent years. Some of the greatest matches in WrestleMania history have taken place inside the Devil's Playground. Iconic WrestleMania Hell in a Cell matches include Triple H vs The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVIII and The Undertaker vs Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 32 in 2016.
Shane McMahon has been in 3 Hell in a Cell matches during his WWE career. Competing against opponents such as The Undertaker, Kevin Owens and D-Generation X, Shane McMahon has faced off against some of the best in Satan's structure.
Conversely, Braun Strowman has only ever competed in one Hell in a Cell match during his WWE career. This was against Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship in 2018. The match ended in a no-contest.
Considering all the running that Shane McMahon has been doing from Braun Strowman recently on Monday Night RAW, and Shane O'Mac's history with the match, it makes total sense that Shane McMahon could face Braun Strowman inside Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania.
Shane McMahon would finally be trapped and would no doubt "get these hands" in one of the most violent matches in WWE history. Furthermore, with the return of live fans in attendance at WrestleMania 37, could we be about to see Shane McMahon complete another spectacular dive off the structure? It would certainly be another unforgettable WrestleMania moment.
