5 Positives from Roman Reigns' absence

#2 Opportunities for upper mid carders

Lashley won against Reigns at Extreme Rules still didn't get a title shot

During Brock Lesnar's historic 500+ days title reign, his absence made RAW depend more on its other main event level talents and upper mid carders. This resulted in more and more mid card level talent migrating to upper mid card and subsequently the upper midcarders resonated and worked to reach main event level.

As discussed in previous slide, the plans for WrestlMania were already rumored to be Reigns against Rock or McIntyre, which meant no other superstar like Finn Balor, Bobby Roode or Bobby Lashley was going to win the title during this period. Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley were turned heel in order to get a shot at the title.

With Reigns out of the title picture, superstars are forced to level up, resulting in more opportunities for the upper mid carders like Finn Balor to win the title.