5 reasons why Braun Strowman returned to the ring before WWE Royal Rumble 2019

#4 They didn't want him to lose to Brock Lesnar again

Let's face it. If Braun Strowman were facing Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble, he wouldn't be walking out with the win. For the third time in a row, he would succumb to Lesnar, and that would definitely ruin his mystique and make him lose his credibility.

In that way, WWE is probably glad that they removed Strowman from the match. Balor can take the loss in a much more credible way and won't be affected as bad as Strowman would be.

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#3 To put Balor over big time

Finn Balor is really being pushed hard as the underdog. We know that Vince McMahon doesn't go against any superstar on-screen unless he has really big plans for them. The fact that Balor is being pitted as an underdog and they're pushing that narrative means that they have big plans for him, even if he doesn't win.

The fact that he almost beat Strowman had it not been for Lesnar made him look really strong. Facing Strowman would also add credibility to him when challenging Lesnar on Sunday.