5 reasons why Braun Strowman needs to be the face of WWE

In the last year or so, one man has grown in the hearts of the WWE Universe more than most would have imagined, including him - Braun Strowman. The Monster Among Men has won over the fans organically who grew tired of being fed a certain "Beast" and wanted a huge change (pun intended).

Strowman has been afforded several opportunities, including six opportunities at the Universal title since SummerSlam 2017, but the WWE haven't put the title on him yet, which hasn't been well received by fans all over the world.

With Roman Reigns out of action for a long time due to his Leukemia, WWE does not have a face of the company, the one single Superstar who is the heart and soul of the promotion and around whom the huge storylines on RAW and SmackDown revolve.

Brock Lesnar holds the Universal championship at the moment but it doesn't seem like The Beast will hold on to WWE's top title for long owing to his future UFC commitments.

A majority of the WWE Universe believe that Braun Strowman should be THE face of the WWE and RAW. Here are 5 reasons to back that argument:

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#1 Puts smiles on faces

Braun Strowman with his young fans

There's nothing quite like seeing a big man run riot and rampage everything and anything in his sight, in WWE. We've seen it over the years, from Big Show to Mark Henry, The Undertaker and Kane, and Brock Lesnar - WWE have often had big men who could tap into the sadistic pleasure that fans derive from watching these huge Superstars inflict pain on fellow Superstars.

But, Strowman is not all brawn (or should we say "Braun"); he is a smart pro wrestler who can weave stories and is not just about dominating his opponent.

Be it his match against Lesnar and Kane at Royal Rumble in 2018 or his match against Kevin Owens at Extreme Rules, Strowman can work different angles and not just use his might.

He is a fan favourite thanks to his great timing on the mic, as well as being a monster in the ring.

#2 Marketable

Strowman is an advertiser's dream

To be the face of the WWE, you've got to have the look; Stone Cold had it, The Rock had it, John Cena certainly had it, and despite many fans disagreeing, Roman Reigns was a hero for millions around the world. But the "face" of the company also has to be marketable as WWE has evolved from being just a wrestling promotion and has dipped its feet in several avenues.

Braun Strowman, with his huge presence (literally and figuratively), is a Superstar who fits the bill to be the face of the company. He has the charisma and the look to keep WWE at the top in the battle between wrestling promotions, and his big size will certainly get tongues wagging in the pro wrestling world as well as in mainstream media.

This will bring in more fans to the WWE, which in turn will help the company grow and keep the product interesting.

Strowman has shown a lighter side of him, that of a caring and compassionate Superstar; it no longer is only about what goes on inside the ring anymore.

#3 Good on the mic and in the ring

Strowman has become good on the mic

Inside the ring, Strowman has shown that he can mix it up and put on decent matches. Of course, he doesn't bring to the party what AJ Styles or Brock Lesnar can do, but his skillset is impressive, to say the least.

He is deceptively quick for a man his size, which is something unique for a big man in the WWE. Although his matches aren't fast-paced (which seems to be the trend, at least in the indies), each one of Strowman's singles matches are different.

Strowman has shown that he can tell a story well inside the ring.

Strowman has also improved on the mic as his promos have showcased his monstrous side, while his comedic timing has come to the fore as well.

#4 Hard worker

Braun Strowman is a hard worker inside and outside the ring

One thing that the harshest Roman Reigns critic will agree upon is that The Big Dog was one of the hardest workers in the WWE (which is now even more impressive considering he was working ill).

Braun Strowman is of the same ilk, working live shows, RAW, PPVs, engaging audiences at various WWE events (even travelling all the way across the world to promote shows), and it seems like he has shown no signs of slowing down. There were reports that were doing the rounds recently that Strowman arrived late or left early from shows, which irked some WWE officials backstage, but these are just rumours.

Strowman would be a big upgrade in this department from Brock Lesnar, who seldom made appearances on RAW and even missed most PPVs as he is a part-time worker. WWE's loyal fans want someone who is diligent and appears often on WWE programming to be the face of the company, and The Monster Among Men fits the bill.

#5 No real alternatives

Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns

It seems like the WWE felt that Roman Reigns would be the face of the company for a long time, having groomed him for that role for a few years. His illness has put a spanner in the works, even though WWE have several talented stars on their roster.

But this is not a job that ANY Superstar can take up. Think of the previous faces of the company - Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, The Rock, CM Punk - these were Superstars who had passionate fans and took the WWE to greater heights.

Strowman seems like the only man at the moment who fits the bill and ticks all the boxes that are required. Some may say that Seth Rollins or Drew McIntyre could also be contenders for that spot, but there may be a few issues with that. Rollins may not have the presence and the towering personality that is required to be "The Man", while McIntyre is very fresh, despite having a stint in the WWE previously.