5 Things WWE Should Not Do In The Braun Strowman vs Brock Lesnar Match 

Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar will face off for the Universal title at Crown Jewel
Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar will face off for the Universal title at Crown Jewel

At the Crown Jewel event later this week, Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar will battle it out once more, for the vacant Universal title, which was relinquished by Roman Reigns last week on RAW.

What was supposed to be a triple threat match is now a one-on-one match between Strowman and Lesnar, which was hyped up on this week's RAW.

The match against Strowman will be Lesnar's first match in the WWE since losing the Universal title to Roman Reigns at SummerSlam, in August. The Beast looks incredibly fit and lean, having got back into USADA's testing pool for his future UFC match, while Strowman is his dominating self.

Here, we look at 5 things WWE should not do in the match between Strowman and Lesnar, at Crown Jewel, on Friday.


#1 Triple threat match

Strowman attacks Baron Corbin as Lesnar looks on
Strowman attacks Baron Corbin as Lesnar looks on

Following Reigns' withdrawal from the match, there have been reports that a third person would be added to the match for the Universal title.

Recent reports have suggested that Drew McIntyre, who is much-loved with WWE management, and has no match currently at Crown Jewel, could be added to the Universal title match.

While it ties in with the feud he is having with Strowman and that he's a Superstar who could be one of the next top guys in the WWE roster, his addition to the match will feel rushed. In all likelihood, McIntyre - if he's added to the match - will probably be there to take the pin, as WWE may not want Lesnar or Strowman to be pinned.

There's also the possibility of Baron Corbin being added to the match after he assaulted Strowman on this week's RAW and was then thrown around by The Monster Among Men like a ragdoll. This would also not be a good choice for a third person in the match as Corbin is not anywhere near the level of Strowman or Lesnar, and once again, his addition to the match would feel rushed.

#2 Outside interference

Could Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler get payback for what Strowman did to them?
Could Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler get payback for what Strowman did to them?

As much as surprise returns or attacks by returning Superstars shock the WWE Universe and get a lot of people talking, for a main event of this stature, and for the brand's main title, an outside interference would not add much value to the match.

Paul Heyman causing a distraction and then Lesnar taking advantage and the win, or Dolph Ziggler/Drew McIntyre coming to the ring to settle scores with Strowman, may do more harm than good for WWE, and Strowman, especially.

A clean finish to end the match will give Strowman and WWE momentum to move on to the next feud, and make the Universal title interesting again.

Perhaps the Wyatt Family could reform and make their presence felt following the match, which would make Strowman an even tougher Superstar to defend.

It's Strowman's time now, WWE!

#3 End in a DQ

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar
Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar

Most fans do not want to see the Universal title in the shelf, rather than on the waist of a WWE Superstar.

The match between Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar at Crown Jewel should not end in a DQ, which would result in the belt still not having a holder. The Universal championship is WWE's most prestigious title (or at least that's what the WWE wants us to believe), and the WWE must try to make the title relevant once again.

As mentioned in the previous slide, an outside interference, which would result in a DQ, does more harm than good for the WWE.

A DQ also makes both Superstars look weaker as the one winning via DQ not winning legitimately, while the other Superstar has used devious ways to get the victory

A clean finish to the match, and a new Universal champion crowned at the Saudi Arabian show is the way to go.

#4 No build to the next feud

Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre

All eyes will be on the Crown Jewel show (for the right and/or wrong reasons), and WWE must use this opportunity to shock WWE and casual fans by setting up the next feud for the Universal title.

If Strowman - who looks like the most likely candidate - wins, he could perhaps be confronted and attacked by his next opponent. A surprise ambush and then a beatdown of The Monster Among Men, will get tongues wagging, and we could perhaps see someone other than Lesnar and Reigns, who could go toe-to-toe with Strowman.

A majority of the WWE Universe wants to see Drew McIntyre get a push, and WWE have built up to that feud in the last few weeks, when they turned Strowman into a babyface.

McIntyre has the look and physical ability to be a top guy, and would be a great candidate for a feud with Strowman.

#5 Make Brock Lesnar champion

This is what most fans want to see!
This is what most fans want to see!

Brock Lesnar CANNOT BE the Universal champion once again. Lesnar was added to the Crown Jewel match most probably to bring in casual fans, or those that haven't followed WWE in recent times.

Lesnar is a hugely popular star, and with the Reigns' illness, The Beast's inclusion was a blessing in disguise, as WWE had a megastar to probably main event the show.

But crowning Lesnar as the Universal champion would mean WWE have taken a few steps backwards. In fact, Lesnar should be used to push and put over Strowman, as The Monster Among Men is The Guy of WWE and RAW.

Lesnar, as was the case previously, will not feature or be available for RAW shows or even smaller PPVs, which many would argue diminished the value of the title previously.

Put the title on Strowman and watch him bring legitimacy back to the Universal title, WWE!

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