WrestleMania 36: Top 5 Superstars at the PPV (Day 1)

#4 Braun Strowman

The 'Monster Among Men' conquered Goldberg to win the Universal Championship

In what was a rather surprising turn of events, Roman Reigns pulled put of WrestleMania 36 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, WWE decided to replace the ‘Big Dog’ with Braun Strowman in the Universal Championship match against Goldberg. What happened next took the entire WWE Universe by surprise.

The ‘Monster Among Men’ squared off against Goldberg in a short match. Initially, the latter hit Strowman with three spears before trying to pin him. But Strowman was not ready to give up just yet. He went on to change the entire direction of the match when he found a way to stand up even after being on receiving end of four deadly spears.

A determined Strowman then subjected Goldberg to four Powerslams that allowed him to pin the champion and win the Universal title. It was an unexpected finish but Strowman has proved himself worthy of a dominant title reign for a long time.

Hopefully, the creatives will make the best use of this opportunity and allow the ‘Monster Among Men’ to have an unforgettable run as the Universal Champion in WWE.

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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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Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Zaid Khan