5 Booking mistakes that WWE must avoid with Braun Strowman's Universal title reign

#1 Underutilizing a deserving Champion

Braun Strowman has waited a long time for this opportunity

It is unfortunate that Braun Strowman only picked his first Single’s title on the main roster this year when he won the Intercontinental Championship. However, he soon lost that title to Sami Zayn.

Somehow, the stars seemed to be aligned in his favor and he walked out of WrestleMania 36 as the Universal Champion in one of the most shocking results of the night.

Having said that, none of that matters at this moment except for the fact that Strowman is now sitting at the top of the SmackDown roster, with a golden title wrapped around him. As a Champion, the ‘Monster Among Men’ must be used to his full potential before he eventually drops his title.

WWE should have him defend his Championship against the rising Superstars of the Blue brand, which will benefit everyone involved.

Moreover, it would be the right time to have him engage in a few good rivalries of his own – something that he can continue even when he is not the Champion. The WWE Universe always look forward to new, interesting rivalries in the making.

Strowman’s first Universal Championship reign will do more than enough to keep him over with the audience in the way he was over two years ago. This will ensure that Strowman finds some of the momentum that he has lost.

About the author

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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