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Since Braun Strowman lost the Universal Championship at SummerSlam 2020, things have been far from ideal for him. His WrestleMania 36 win against Goldberg suggested WWE might go all the way in pushing him as the face of SmackDown in Roman Reigns' absence. However, his run as the champion was hampered by lackluster rivalries. Eventually, a feud with The Fiend that saw him turning heel completely stalled his momentum.
In October 2020, Braun Strowman was drafted to RAW, and it finally felt like The Monster Among Men might rediscover his lost mojo. As it turned out, an unforeseen injury forced the WWE to run a kayfabe suspension angle for Strowman. It kept him out of action for a little more than two months.
On this week's WWE RAW, Strowman showed up and demanded a shot at the WWE Championship. In the main event of the show, Bobby Lashley virtually squashed him in a matter of minutes. It has made fans of the star skeptical about his positioning on the card. Many are wondering if he'll even find himself on the card of WrestleMania 37.
Here in this article, we will discuss five possible directions for Braun Strowman after his quick loss to Bobby Lashley on WWE RAW. Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.
#5 Braun Strowman and Keith Lee have some unfinished business with each other
Braun Strowman and Keith Lee had seemingly kick-started a feud in October-November 2020 that never reached its conclusion. The two had some fun interactions on RAW during the build-up to Survivor Series 2020. However, The Monster Among Men was written-off from TV due to an unforeseen injury, rendering their feud incomplete.
While Keith Lee is currently recuperating from an injury, fans can expect to see him back by WrestleMania 37. The two superstars can resume their feud from where they left, and it wouldn't require much of a backstory. WWE fans also want to see Lee do something of note at The Grandest Stages of Them All. As a result, WWE must wisely go ahead with a match between the two.
No matter who wins the clash, Braun Strowman and Keith Lee will surely put on a barnburner that seems deserving of a stage like WrestleMania 37.
#4 Braun Strowman can squash RETRIBUTION at WrestleMania 37, disbanding the group in the process
If there's anyone who has mastered the art of squash matches in the current WWE landscape, it is Braun Strowman. In 2016, and early 2017, Strowman's squash matches were some of the most entertaining segments on WWE programming. A part of James Ellsworth's success in the company must go to Braun Strowman as well. If not for The Monster Among Men, he would have never become a staple on TV.
Strowman is seemingly directionless on the Road to WrestleMania 37, and WWE must bring back the squash master version of Strowman to revitalize his career. It's a known fact that RETRIBUTION is one of the most poorly booked stables in WWE today. If not for Mustafa Ali, the stable would have been dissolved already.
If the company wants to save the careers of the other members of the stable, the faction must be dissolved sooner than later. There's no one better than Strowman to do the honors. Ali is possibly on the course of having a WrestleMania 37 clash with Kofi Kingston. As a result, the group being disbanded wouldn't hurt his character.
#3 Braun Strowman vs. Omos could be a fun fight between two giants
Braun Strowman is one of the most powerful men on WWE RAW and could have been the tallest if not for AJ Styles' henchman, Omos. While Strowman is 6 ft 8 inches, Omos stands tall at 7 ft 3 inches. If there's anyone against whom Omos must make his in-ring debut, it is The Monster Among Men.
Strowman and Omos are nowhere close to the WWE Championship picture at the moment. The company must find an area of conflict between the two Superstars and book their feud on the Road to WrestleMania 37. The two can legitimately have a clash of the titans and a fight for the ages if booked under the right circumstances.
If the company isn't very confident of thrusting Omos into a full-fledged feud at the moment, Braun Strowman and AJ Styles can embark on a rivalry on WWE RAW. A match between Strowman and Omos can be booked as a part of that feud.
#2 Braun Strowman can have a rematch with Bobby Lashley at Fastlane 2021
Yes, Braun Strowman did lose to Bobby Lashley on this week's WWE RAW. But the two have insane chemistry in the ring and are capable of having a much better and longer match in the future. Look no further than their 2019 feud where the two behemoths had a series of fun bouts that enthralled fans.
From their Last Man Standing match at Extreme Rules 2019 to a Falls Count Anywhere match on RAW, the two tore the house down whenever given enough time. Braun Strowman brought out the meanest avatar of Lashley since the latter's return to the company in 2018, upon which he was a part of some forgettable feuds.
Let's assume that Bobby Lashley wins the WWE Championship on next week's RAW. It leaves the door open for a title defense at Fastlane 2021 before WrestleMania 37, where he'll possibly face Drew McIntyre. As such, the company can book a match between Lashley and Strowman at the upcoming pay-per-view. The two could have a memorable bout for at least 20 minutes inside the ring.
#1 WWE could be building up to Braun Strowman vs. Shane McMahon
Braun Strowman confronted Adam Pearce and asked why wasn't he included in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match before the pay-per-view took place. Pearce revealed it was Shane McMahon who was running the show these days. A visibly furious Strowman then asked Pearce to tell Shane O' Mac to make it right, otherwise, things were not going to be pretty around RAW.
Even on today's RAW, Braun Strowman came out demanding a shot at the WWE Championship, after which Shane McMahon said that he must first defeat Bobby Lashley. However, Strowman lost to Lashley, and he now has more than one reason to be furious at Shane McMahon.
If these developments indicate anything, WWE seems to be heading towards a WrestleMania 37 clash between Braun Strowman and Shane McMahon. At the moment, a feud between the two doesn't sound very exciting on paper. But The Monster Among Men's dominance coupled with Shane O' Mac's daredevilry might give us an entertaining contest at The Show of Shows.
