5 WWE Superstars who desperately need a heel turn

#1 Braun Strowman

The 'Monster Among Men' can work well as a heel

Braun Strowman is one of the most popular Superstars in WWE today. For as long as one can remember, he has been booked as the ‘Monster Among Men’ on the WWE roster. But it was only this year that he finally found himself wearing the gold.

First, he won the Intercontinental Championship and then he won the WWE Championship. Things worked out in his favor at WrestleMania 36, and he now has the title that he has deserved for so long.

It’s not that Strowman has only spent his time on the sidelines. He has found himself in the title pictures several times in the past but would always come short in the final task. This time, however, he managed to win the title. But unfortunately, there’s a high chance that he will be used as a transitional champion.

Strowman undoubtedly deserves better, but if WWE are going to use him to put over other talents, they must do it without harming his character.

Therefore, a heel turn for Strowman will be the safest bet. First of all, even if he loses, it will not hurt his gimmick because the good guys are supposed to win. Secondly, it will help Strowman in exploring the depths of a rather different character and engage in rivalries that would not be possible otherwise.

But most importantly, it will allow the creatives to bill him as one of the biggest obstacles to all those who are reaching for the top. Strowman could turn heel after he eventually loses his title to Bray Wyatt.

Considering their history, the two Superstars can account for a brilliant rivalry, provided it’s booked properly.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

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