5 reasons Braun Strowman is defending his Universal Title in a handicap match at Backlash

#4 Create rift between Miz and Morrison going into Backlash

Are The Miz and John Morrison heading for a split?

Nothing lasts forever and unfortunately for fans of the Dirt Sheet, that just might include the ongoing bromance between The Miz and John Morrison. While the actual split probably won't happen for several months as the company tries to wait for the right time to execute it, a handicap match at Backlash is a great way to get the ball rolling.

"It that a challenge?" - @BraunStrowman @TheRealMorrison nods"Challenge accepted." - @BraunStrowman "Dammit." - @mikethemiz 😂😂😂 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/SDI1ddJrdx

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 23, 2020

At least that way, WWE has yet another intriguing storyline to play up at Backlash and it also forces the duo to choose between working to together to win the title and trying to win it themselves. If nothing else, that's going to be a very must see dynamic to watch play out at Backlash and fans should really enjoy it.

Maybe WWE doesn't go in this direction and has something else planned for the upcoming pay per view, but it would at least be fun to watch the company tease these two turning on each other for The Universal title. It could also serve as a red herring for something even more groundbreaking if the company players their cards right.

Another challenge by @TheRealMorrison to @BraunStrowman has been made. This time for #WWEBacklash! pic.twitter.com/ZKrwMysKin

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) May 23, 2020