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Sure, there are many title matches at TLC and the stakes are high for all of the said matches. But in my mind, this is the most important match of all. This is because the stakes are the highest for this particular contest. Will we see the end of the Corbin era or will we see his reign of tyranny continue?
Factor in Vince McMahon's return on RAW and Braun Strowman's injury, and there are so many variables at play here. This is the one match to watch out for in the TLC card. While I will delve on the finishes for the contest, every minute of this clash should be intriguing.
As always, I invite you to leave a comment and let me know your thoughts on how this match could possibly go down. Who will go over when the match eventually goes down?
Here are 5 ways this match could play out.
#5 Bray Wyatt replaces Braun Strowman, goes over Corbin
I had a chance to catch up with Matt Hardy earlier this month and he told me that Bray Wyatt had taken time off from WWE to heal a few injuries following a car crash. Now, we all saw him return at Starrcade to answer Baron Corbin's open challenge. Why has he not made his return to TV then?
The answer could be staring us in the face. Wyatt may possibly be Strowman's backup in case he isn't able to make it back in time, as is being speculated. If Wyatt does return, I would imagine that he will defeat Corbin, ending his reign of tyranny forever.
Vince McMahon could then appoint a new GM on RAW, to replace Baron Corbin. And it could be the man I've mentioned in the following page.
#4 Kurt Angle returns in Braun Strowman's place and wins
This is an obvious choice, in case Strowman isn't able to compete at TLC. The fact of the matter is that Kurt Angle was sent away on vacation by Stephanie McMahon. She appointed Baron Corbin as the man to lead the brand. But under his reign of terror, ratings have tanked, away from storyline.
Kurt Angle and Baron Corbin have had a feud that has been many months in the making. They have not clashed in a singles match yet and it is only obvious that their tension will build to a boil in a singles environment at TLC. In case Strowman misses the pay-per-view, I cannot imagine a better replacement.
Vince McMahon could return to appoint Kurt Angle the General Manager of RAW once again. The WWE Universe should be thrilled if this happens.
#3 Corbin's stable is able to defeat Braun Strowman
Let's assume for a minute now that Strowman is able to compete at TLC. But at the same time, he isn't able to go long because of his rather legitimate injury.
WWE may decide to book an angle where Lashley and McIntyre help Corbin to defeat Strowman. This could build heat for a future payoff.
Will this mean that Corbin will retain power going forward? Yes, it does.
But it also allows someone like Balor or Ziggler to step up and put an end to Corbin in the weeks that follow. Wrestling is a fight-themed soap opera, and one must remember that the key is to keep storylines going for as long as potentially possible. This could be a pit stop with a payoff at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.
#2 Lars Sullivan helps Corbin win
We've all seen the vignettes. Lars Sullivan from NXT is coming up to the main roster and both brands are vying for his services. What if Corbin has already sought his services and booked him as his bodyguard?
What better way to make his debut than on pay-per-view, as the man who costs Braun Strowman this big match. It would kickstart a Strowman vs. Sullivan feud at once. It would be just the kind of start this talented NXT superstar needs to make it big in the main roster.
Lars Sullivan helping Corbin win is a believable scenario as Corbin will be the man who's going to be signing Sullivan's paychecks. It would add more firepower to a squad of heels that is already looking quite dominant on the red brand.
#1 Braun Strowman returns to win the match clean
Braun Strowman is one of the strongest booked characters on RAW. You can say that WWE has been inefficient when it comes to booking babyfaces, but let's admit that they've done a great job with the Monster. Strowman is one of the most protected superstars on RAW. It is rare indeed to see him eat a pin at all.
I can totally imagine him making a return, using every implement at hand, and defeating Baron Corbin. Even if the lackeys interfere, Strowman can put them away. After all, not everyone on RAW is dubbed as the 'Monster Among Men'.
Strowman would establish himself as the face of RAW in this case, in the absence of Roman Reigns. It would begin his ascent to the top of the food chain and the Universal Championship that has eluded him for so long.
Can anyone dispute the fact that he deserves the title?
