4 scenarios that could happen if Braun Strowman can't compete at WWE TLC

Strowman is scheduled to face Baron Corbin, though that match is now up in the air.
Strowman is scheduled to face Baron Corbin, though that match is now up in the air.

For the past year, WWE have pushed Braun Strowman in the main event of Monday Night RAW and Pay Per Views, with the Monster Among Men receiving multiple shots at the Universal Championship.

Whilst many expected Strowman to win the gold at Crown Jewel, it was Brock Lesnar who regained the title, thanks to a big assist by 'Constable' Baron Corbin.

At WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs though, Strowman has a chance to right this wrong when he faces Corbin in a TLC Match, where a victory for Strowman would guarantee him another shot at the Universal title.

That is, if Strowman makes it to the pay per view, as recent reports have stated that the former RAW Tag Team Champion is unlikely to work the show, due to his surgery.

Here are 4 possible scenarios that could happen at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs, if the Monster Among Men can't compete.


4: Corbin wins via forfeit

The Constable clearly wouldn't be opposed to an easy win.
The Constable clearly wouldn't be opposed to an easy win.

A sight that no-one wants to see, it would be very in-character for the self-proclaimed General Manager Elect to go ahead with the match, without Strowman.

This would see Corbin win via forfeit, though he may just retrieve the documents suspended above the ring, just to satisfy his own ego.

This victory, if you could call it that, would make Corbin the permanent GM of RAW, as well as one of the most powerful figures in all the WWE.

As the official RAW GM, Corbin would seemingly be unstoppable, able to book himself in matches at any time, and punish those who stand against him.

Hell, Corbin could even weasel his way into a Universal title match himself, perhaps when the Beast is weakened.

3: The match is postponed

Corbin hides behind new referee Heath Slater during RAW's TLC Match.
Corbin hides behind new referee Heath Slater during RAW's TLC Match.

This obviously, isn't the best idea, but the truth is that the WWE have put a lot of stock into this match, so to see if vanish without a trace isn't good.

So, why not wait? Wait until Strowman is 100%, and have the match, with the same stipulations at a later date.

If it was hosted on RAW, the company could advertise it well in advance, which would certainly help their falling viewerships.

The WWE Universe already got to witness a free-TLC match last week on RAW between the Constable and Seth Rollins, in what was a highly entertaining match.

Having another, whilst it may be a tad too soon, would certainly be entertaining, and there's no point rushing Strowman into TLC if there's a genuine risk to his health if he competes.

2: Kurt Angle returns to battle for GM spot

Angle was replaced by the Constable this year.
Angle was replaced by the Constable this year.

Corbin may have the chance to become the permanent GM of RAW at WWE TLC, but that's only because he replaced the former GM, Kurt Angle.

After feuding for months, Angle was seemingly sent packing before Survivor Series, so what could be a sweeter revenge than having the Olympian return at TLC, to foil the plans of the GM-Elect?

The match could be changed so it's just for the role as RAW GM, taking Lesnar and the title out of the equation.

Angle has proven himself that he can still go, and even competed in a TLC match with the Shield last year.

Whoever wins, could make a tournament of some kind for RAW, to decide a number one contender for Lesnar at the Rumble, perhaps Finn Balor, or maybe even Drew McIntyre.

1.Vince McMahon makes his presence known

The WWE Chairman of the Board could certainly shake things up.
The WWE Chairman of the Board could certainly shake things up.

There's something special when the Boss makes an appearance, and fans may love him or hate him, but none of us would be watching without him.

A return by the Chairman of the Board would certainly be interesting to see, and would lead to a lot of intrigue in what would happen on Monday Nights.

Whilst I don't see McMahon competing in the match itself, I woudn't put it past Vince, who has proven himself to be the toughest billionaire in recent history.

A Vince appearance could go so many ways, as McMahon may approve of the Constable's actions, seeing him like a younger version of himself, or could fire Corbin on the spot for injuring one of his biggest investments.

Regardless, having McMahon appear would definitely be great for the fans.

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