5 Reasons why Otis should win the WWE Universal Championship from Braun Strowman at Extreme Rules 2020

Otis could be a great Universal Champion
Otis could be a great Universal Champion

#2 No alternatives for the time being

Otis is the best option right now
Otis is the best option right now

SmackDown has really been hurt by the lack of alternatives they have in their roster. Their biggest Superstar, Roman Reigns is currently out of the picture as he has taken an indefinite hiatus from the company due to the current COVID-19 crisis. This makes Otis a strong favourite.

This leaves AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan as the other two main event caliber Superstars.

The Phenomenal One, however, already holds the Intercontinental Championship, which leaves us with only Daniel Bryan. However, since he is a face and also doesn't hold the MITB, it becomes quite difficult to bring him into the fray against Braun Strowman.

In this regard, Otis seems like the best possible option since he holds the MITB and can cash it in at any time he wants. Since SmackDown needs a change of direction and there aren't many alternatives at the moment, Otis looks like the best possible option.

At this point, the company could do worse than put the title on Otis as there is a matter of intrigue with the Heavy Machinery member, which allows for...

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