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The moment wrestling fans realised that Brock Lesnar won the right to be called Mr Money in the Bank, they knew things on Raw would never be the same again. Many expected Lesnar to never appear in a WWE ring again, as 'the Beast' had made it clear that he wanted to pursue his career in the UFC after his loss to Seth Rollins at Wrestlemania 35.
But Brock had us all fooled, as the former Universal Champion shockingly retired from MMA, and made his way back into the realm of wrestling. While at first, it seemed like Lesnar holding the briefcase was a bad idea (it still is a bad idea), people have kind of warmed up to his 'party Brock' gimmick, which is so silly, yet so much fun.
Well, not everyone is a fan of Lesnar teasing cash-ins, dancing around like an awkward teen at a prom, and insulting the World Champions on a weekly basis, as Stephanie McMahon said that Lesnar will be punished for his unethical behavior on Raw this week. While that makes little sense, it's making Raw intriguing at the very least, so let us go through a few options, and try to figure out what's going to happen on Raw.
#5 No Boom Box, No Party
Brock Lesnar turning the Money in the Bank briefcase into a boom box is the most entertaining thing done with the prop since Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose waged war over it in 2014. To be fair, there are a lot of people that would buy a replica Money in the Bank boom box, so, WWE is kind of shooting themselves in the foot here.
Nevertheless, one of the most likely options for Stephanie McMahon taking action against Lesnar would be to strip him of the contract entirely. One can't forget that Lesnar was not even this match, to begin with, and by him taking out one of the participants (Sami Zayn) in the match, does it really allow him to legally win the briefcase?
That has been a problem with WWE's booking for quite a while, as a superstar assaulting another wrestler, and taking their place in a specific match doesn't make much sense. Therefore, in this instance, it would make sense if McMahon stripped Lesnar of the contract on Raw.
#4 50 Man War
The one thing that many fans have a problem with the shows WWE produce outside of the main timeline of pay-per-view is that it devalues some of the greatest gimmick matches in the sport. The Greatest Royal Rumble match was one of the most monotonous Royal Rumble matches in the bout's history, and it seems at Super Showown this year we are getting another battle royal match.
50 superstars will compete in this match, and if you are curious to know what the winner of this contest will receive, well, I have got some bad news for you. Once again these battle royals/Royal Rumble matches on these shows receive nothing of importance, and it makes no sense why WWE doesn't add stakes in this contest.
However, after Stephanie McMahon threatened to take action against Brock Lesnar on Raw, could we see this change? Wouldn't it be a total surprise if WWE made Lesnar put his briefcase on the line in this match as punishment for disrespecting it? It would be if you ask any wrestling fan praying for high stakes in this show, as WWE would be smart to interweave Lesnar into the show.
#3 Here Comes The Money
When WWE superstars make a mistake, it usually sees them being buried on live TV, kept backstage with no direction, or being given some of the worst booking one could imagine. However, a lesser known punishment these stars face is being fined, as nothing makes someone learn a lesson that having to splash their cash to atone for a mistake they made.
Just look at Lars Sullivan for example, this is a man that has been fined a reported one hundred thousand dollars for his controversial remarks on social media. Now with regards to Brock Lesnar's situation, it's all kayfabe, as we saw 'the Beast' get fined in the past for busting up Randy Orton, breaking Shane McMahon in half, and giving Michael Cole the nastiest F5 seen in the last few years.
This could happen again on Raw, and while fining someone in wrestling is as lame as lame booking can get, it's conventional. Moreover, it would paint Lesnar as a bigger heel when he doesn't really care about the repercussions of his actions, as money is never a problem for his character. And no one likes a rich showoff.
#2 Suspending Disbelief
The one thing that is more overused in wrestling than an episode of Monday Night Raw commencing with a promo is a superstar getting suspended. WWE has been using this trope for as long as fans can remember, as authority figures flexing their power over undermined wrestlers has been overdone, and till today WWE can't seem to let go of this booking method.
Many know that this 'suspension' wrestlers receive on TV is usually meant to write superstars off for a few months to deal with injuries or another issue, but in Brock Lesnar's case, it's used to make the Beast's schedule a little more compact. If you recall Lesnar's suspension in 2015, it was meant to let Lesnar leave TV until he needed to return a few months down the line for his next contractual date.
According to rumours circulating around Lesnar's schedule in 2019, a potential suspension from Stephanie McMahon will make it easier for WWE to explain why Lesnar won't be on TV for a long time until he reappears. For fans, this is a cop-out for Lesnar, except for WWE it's just smart but predictable business decision.
#1 Against The Odds
Brock Lesnar has never had any on-screen partnerships since his return to WWE in 2012, as the company felt the need to market the man as a lone ranger in the vast sea of wrestling. And if we are being honest here, that type of booking works with the type of wrestler Brock is portraying, as this is former UFC Heavyweight Champion; why would he need help?
But while Lesnar might be walking alone into a fight, over the years we have seen other superstars try and get the best of him by utilising the numbers game. From The Shield to The The Authority, superstars have tried to isolate Lesnar and destroy him, but Brock is still 'too OP' for these games. If McMahon wants to make Lesnar pay for his actions on Raw, then it could be in a way no one would expect.
That surprising way could be a three on one beatdown courtesy of The Authority. Imagine the scenes if The Authority's favourite lackeys in Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin jump Brock in an unexpected fashion. This could be the start of the long rumoured Lesnar face turn, and that could give us a host of dream matches down the line.
From Lesnar vs Lashley to Lesnar vs McIntyre, WWE would be doing themselves a favour by booking this. So would it actually happen? Well, when a McMahon says they are going to make someone pay, anything goes in their world.
