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Braun Strowman is regarded by many as one of the top WWE Superstars in the world today, however, as of late, "The Monster Among Men" has largely been used only in comedy segments rather than being presented as a serious contender for a world title in the WWE.
The biggest concern for most Strowman fans is understandably the fact that despite being pushed as one of the two top Superstars -- the other being Roman Reigns -- on RAW; Strowman is yet to win a world title! However, not to sound 'cliched', but that's simply "symptomatic of a much bigger problem" with Strowman's on-screen character in WWE.
In case you happen to be a fan of Strowman, it'd be absolutely unsurprising if you're presently questioning the fact as to why the popular behemoth has been booked to compete in the "Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal"; rather than being featured in an important storyline.
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Today, we take a closer look at why Braun Strowman isn't being pushed ahead of WrestleMania 35...
#5 Because Braun Strowman isn't involved in any major storyline
I'd like to emphasize that what I mean by Braun Strowman not being booked in any major storyline, is that the WWE didn't really involve him in any of its important storylines which started on "The Road To WrestleMania" back in January of this year.
Now, because Strowman wasn't involved in any of WWE's top storylines for several weeks, it makes it increasingly difficult for the WWE's Creative team to add him into the mix in say the Universal Championship picture or even the Intercontinental Title picture for that matter.
Strowman's lack of involvement in any meaningful storyline while we've been on The Road To WrestleMania, is something that has truly hurt his on-screen character. Resultantly, Strowman is now stuck competing in just another run-of-the-mill multi-person matchup...Nevertheless, a few other factors seem to be even more important causes of Strowman's WrestleMania 35 booking...
#4 Because the WWE Universal Title picture cannot afford to get any more confusing
The reigning, defending, undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion of the world Brock Lesnar (*read in Paul Heyman's voice) is all set to defend his title against Seth Rollins on April 7th in the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at WrestleMania 35.
It's worth noting that Rollins wasn't the WWE's first choice to face Lesnar, and in fact, Lesnar wasn't even supposed to hold the Universal Championship! However, as they say, nature has a rather strange way of working things out: Roman Reigns was forced to vacate the Universal Title in October of last year, due to the unfortunate return of his leukemia, and Lesnar subsequently won the vacant title.
However, now that Reigns has returned to the WWE, and the top storyline on RAW is that of Reigns' Shield brother Rollins challenging Lesnar for the Universal Title at WrestleMania; adding another top Superstar like Braun Strowman to the title picture would only create chaos and confusion.
Ergo, as much as we want Strowman to finally capture a world title in WWE, he cannot be added to the Universal Championship picture at WrestleMania 35...
#3 Because another high-profile loss could hurt Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman is beyond the shadow of a doubt one of the most intimidating WWE Superstars of all time. However, just like in the case of Big Show and Kane -- who were once regarded as two of professional wrestling's most dangerous monsters, and were eventually relegated to mere lower-card Superstars -- Strowman too could suffer the same fate.
I vividly remember being legitimately intimidated by Masked Kane as well as the 7-foot 500 pound Big Show back in the day. Nevertheless, due to both Kane and Big Show losing one too many high-profile matches, particularly at pivotal PPV events such as the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series; their on-screen characters' credibility took a major hit!
Needless to say, the WWE is well aware of the fact that they have too ensure avoiding making the same mistakes with Strowman's on-screen character. Another high-profile loss at an event like WrestleMania, would severely damage Strowman and his monstrous aura...
#2 Because the WWE is focusing on rebuilding Braun Strowman
The vast majority of professional wrestling fans, as well as experts, have lately been of the view that the WWE is en route to ensuring that they re-establish Braun Strowman as a legitimate top Superstar on Monday Night RAW. Gone will be the repetitive comic relief segments, which instead would be replaced with Strowman once again being presented as a legitimate threat to the likes of Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar in WWE.
It's no secret that the WWE higher-ups view Strowman as a huge star, owing to which they'd continually matched up "The Monster Among Men" against fellow top dog (pun intended) "The Big Dog" Roman Reigns.
Regardless, with that being said, it's essential to note that Strowman hasn't really been booked as a top Superstar as of late. The solution? WWE needs to rebuild the momentum of Strowman's on-screen character, and said rebuilding isn't likely to happen all of a sudden this close to WrestleMania 35...Speaking of which...
#1 Because Braun Strowman is an absolute gem of a professional
Confused? I don't blame you! Here's the deal: Braun Strowman is a thorough professional, who has been widely revered for making the most out of whatever opportunities are accorded to him. While that obviously makes him an ideal employee, and would likely put him in line for a huge push in WWE; things aren't always that simple.
Owing to the constant reshuffling in the WWE Universal Championship picture, featuring Superstars such as Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and even Braun Strowman; the WWE has chosen to keep it simple at WrestleMania 35. The company has decided to go with a singles match for the Universal Title between reigning champion Lesnar and challenger Rollins.
It's obvious that adding Strowman to the mix doesn't make sense, however, Strowman will still manage to make an impact at WrestleMania 35. As a longtime fan of Strowman, one can only hope that Strowman's performance in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal impresses the WWE Universe.
Strowman simply is a phenom. Notwithstanding, in any business; timing is paramount. Right now isn't the best time for a monstrous Strowman push (pun intended), but post-WrestleMania 35, it's anything goes!
Would you like to see Braun Strowman win the WWE Universal Championship this year? Sound off in the comments!
