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It is pretty well known that Brock Lesnar will not be a part of WWE, in the lead up to the next big event- WWE TLC. Braun Strowman vs. Constable Corbin is the big match at the pay-per-view. In the absence of Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar, Strowman is the biggest star. Why was he written off the show, ahead of WWE TLC then?
In this article, I shall suggest 5 reasons why such was the case. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I'd love to hear your assessment of the current situation.
It is pretty clear that even though Strowman was busted open, it is all just a work from WWE. If not, the big match at TLC would be in peril.
What made WWE write the Monster Among Men off TV?
#5 To give him time to rest and recover
Braun Strowman is a Superstar who works the whole WWE schedule, performing at the highest level. Every Superstar needs time to rest and recover because this schedule can be absolutely maddening. There have been reports about Strowman working hurt at various points in his career, in the past.
By giving Strowman some time off to heal, he can come back refreshed and rejuvenated in due time. He will have to get back into the grind when he does return and maybe some time off is just what the doctor ordered for the big man. While this injury may be 'worked', I'm sure that he's suffered a few bumps and bruises along the way.
Let's hope that Strowman returns to full health very soon, and can get back on the road again. The Monster Among Men remains a favourite of the WWE Universe.
#4 To get babyface sympathy on him
Braun Strowman has become the top babyface on RAW ever since Roman Reigns took time away to deal with his malady. This is obvious from the fact that he was cheated out of the Universal Championship by RAW's top heel, Baron Corbin. The two men have been at odds ever since.
It is hard for the audience to sympathize and support a monster who simply cannot be stopped. Therefore, the only way to get sympathy for such a character would be for a team of beasts to team up and take him out unfairly, ahead of a big match. When the odds are stacked against Strowman, the crowd will begin to root for him.
Having Strowman look dominant every week could work against The Monster. Look at what happened with Roman Reigns, when he'd be pushed down the audience's throat.
#3 For Corbin to gain the upper hand
Constable Corbin is an absolute physical specimen. However, even he does not size up to the Monster Among Men. Let's be honest. There's no superstar in the entire RAW roster who matches up to the size and power of Strowman, in a singles match, unless your name is Brock Lesnar.
However, this beat down makes Corbin the favourite going into the match. Strowman could return to RAW, nursing an injury and Corbin could take advantage of it. We heard him say that he could not feel his fingers, didn't we?
Could Corbin actually dethrone Strowman and seize control of the RAW brand, going forward? I think that this certainly sets the stage for him to pull off the upset of the century.
I still do think Braun Strowman will win the match at TLC.
#2 For Strowman to not get his revenge next week
Think of the Braun Strowman character for a second now. He's a man who topples trailers and can perform superhuman feats of sheer strength. Had he been at full health, there was no way he would have allowed Corbin to step into WWE TLC at full health!
By writing him off television, at least for a few weeks, there's no way Strowman gets his revenge on Corbin, ahead of the pay-per-view. Remember that he only restrained himself against Corbin before this because Stephanie McMahon asked him to behave until Survivor Series was done and dusted. There was nothing stopping him from taking his frustrations out on Corbin, since then.
When Strowman returns, presumably right ahead of TLC, the reception will be massive. Maybe WWE can even make an angle out of Strowman not being able to compete at the pay-per-view event.
#1 To establish a brand new heel faction
Like I said, it's impossible to imagine Corbin take Braun Strowman out in singles combat. But what if the boss handpicks two employees and has them by his side as muscle, going forward? I think that is exactly what Corbin did on RAW this week. And this was particularly evident because Dolph Ziggler was missing.
Ziggler and McIntyre have been by each other's side for months now. To not see Ziggler as part of this pack was startling. I do believe that Ziggler's absence proves that WWE may have plans for Lashley, McIntyre and Corbin as a trio.
Exciting times lie ahead for every WWE fan. I would love to know how the match eventually plays out because of the high stakes involved in it.
Why do you think Strowman was written off RAW this week?
