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WWE SummerSlam is officially in the history books, and what a huge show it was. In the main event, the Beastslayer once again delivered by conquering Brock Lesnar to win the Universal title, and it's safe to say there were plenty of incredible performances over the combined 12 matches.
One Superstar who didn't appear though, was Braun Strowman, as the Monster Among Men wasn't used at all during the PPV. This a far cry from last year's show, where Strowman demolished Kevin Owens in seconds during the night and was poised to become the next top star of the company.
Here are five things the WWE could have planned for the Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman.
#5 Join SmackDown Live
In 2016, Braun Strowman was drafted to RAW as part of that year's Brand extension, and in the three years since, the Monster Among Men has been a dominant force on the red brand. Crushing every opponent in his way bar a few, Strowman has done plenty on RAW, so it may be time for a change of scenery for the Greatest Royal Rumble winner.
Though the WWE's Wild Card rule allows some Superstars to compete on both brands, that ruling may be coming to an end according to rumors, meaning now could be the best time for Strowman to join the blue brand. With the upcoming launch of FOX's FS1 coming this October, the WWE will be wanting some big names and big stars to compete for SmackDown Live, and Strowman, whose size and ability has made him one of WWE's most recognizable stars, could do wonders on team Blue.
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#4 Join the tag team division
I'll admit, it took me several moments to remember who exactly are the reigning WWE RAW Tag Team Champions. Of course, the answer is the OC, as the team captured the titles recently on the red brand from The Revival. Though the win was big for the team of Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, it seems the gold has become an afterthought, as the duo are more involved with the actions of United States Champion AJ Styles.
It's no secret that the tag team division on the main roster hasn't exactly been the best recently, and adding Strowman to the mix couldn't exactly hurt tag wrestling. To his credit, Strowman is a former RAW Tag Team Champion in his own right, very briefly holding the gold for a day, when he won the titles with Nicholas from the Bar at WrestleMania 34.
With Nicholas preparing to go back to school in a couple of weeks, Strowman will clearly need a new partner, as a return to the red brand's tag team division could be exactly what the Monster Among Men needs.
#3 Turn heel
Though Braun Strowman started on the main roster as a heel with the Wyatt Family, it didn't take long for the Monster Among Men to gather a legion of fans. With the character being arguably a throwback to the giants of old, as well as Strowman having several fun catchphrases ("Get these hands", "I'm not finished with you" etc), Braun has quickly become one of the most popular stars in WWE today.
But what good is all that popularity, if WWE won't even use you? Perhaps it is time for the Monster Among Men to return to his heel roots on Monday Night RAW. One scenario that could see a heel turn happen is Strowman mentioning how he was left off the Summerslam, blaming the fans for forgetting him in favor of new stars like Ricochet who has been a consistent force on Monday Night RAW since joining earlier this year.
Though Strowman has always been entertaining, it's clear that his time on the main roster has become stagnant, and a heel turn could be the refreshing change of pace needed to breathe new life into his career.
#2 Start a feud with the Fiend
Braun Strowman may be known as the Monster Among Men, but he's not the only heavyweight on Monday Night RAW with a twisted side. Though Strowman didn't appear at Summerslam, his old mentor Bray Wyatt did, as the Fiend made his long-awaited return to the company after almost a year away from the ring.
Demolishing Finn Balor last night, Wyatt showed a new, more-demented side that fans had never seen before from the already-twisted Eater of Worlds. With Finn Balor now in the rear-view mirror though, the former World Champion will be looking for a new opponent, and that man could be Braun Strowman.
Every fan knows that the two have a history together, as it was Wyatt who brought Braun to the main roster in 2015, though the pair have remained distant since being split in the brand extension in 2016.
Though we're not sure if WWE would have Strowman defeat the newly re-debuted Wyatt, even losing to the Fiend on Pay Per View would be better than not being featured at all like Strowman was last night at SummerSlam.
#1 Re-enter the WWE Universal title picture
After Summerslam last year, it seemed that Braun Strowman was surely going to be the next WWE Universal Champion. The Money in the Bank holder at the time, the Monster Among Men was also one of the most popular stars, and though he failed in his cash-in attempt inside Hell in a Cell, that did little to stop Braun's momentum.
What did stop his momentum though, was the Crown Jewel Pay Per View, as in Riyadh, Strowman once again came up short to Brock Lesnar who claimed the vacated title. Since then, Strowman's star has fallen considerably, thanks in part to some bad booking which saw Strowman be removed from the rematch he had earned against the Beast at the 2019 Royal Rumble.
If Strowman was to re-enter the WWE Universal title picture, then a title win would be essential, as after so many shots over the many years, it would be hard for even the most die-hard fans to take the Monster Among Men seriously if he came up short once again with the red strap on the line.
