#2 The Big Show vs. Braun Strowman – Retirement Match
Why?
Despite his involvement in the Universal title picture lately, Strowman has had a few noticeable showdowns with the World’s Largest Athlete. Vince has always liked putting size against size and this feels like a ‘big man’ match that could potentially work. Despite their size, neither are exactly slouches in the ring.
Also, Strowman was the one to eliminate Show at the Royal Rumble, so they could fashion a storyline out of that somehow. To make this match even more compelling, perhaps a retirement angle could be included.
Big Show’s days in the ring are numbered, and fans often show how tired they are of the giant. It would be a shame if his career didn’t end with a worthy send-off, and this match could well be it.
Who wins?
Strowman would have to get the win here. Given that Show’s career would be on the line, the crowd would be expecting him to lose, and more often than not the company will put a career ending match on an important show like ‘Mania because they want to see one of their stars off in a dignified and respectful manner.
Another reason for a Strowman victory here would be to pass the proverbial torch on to him. Braun could then go on to become that ‘Big Show of the New Era’ persona that he seems already on his way towards.
He would be the special attraction, coming out to vanquish a beloved babyface or give a heel his comeuppance, like Big Show has expertly done numerous times.
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