{"id":4309,"date":"2017-04-28T14:08:23","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T18:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprowrestling.com\/?p=4309"},"modified":"2017-04-28T14:08:23","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T18:08:23","slug":"payback-preview-braun-strowman-roman-reigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2017\/04\/28\/payback-preview-braun-strowman-roman-reigns\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE Payback Preview: Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns"},"content":{"rendered":"

As\u00a0WWE Payback<\/strong><\/em> draws closer, the LWOS Pro Wrestling department will be taking a look at all the matches. Now, one of the most intriguing bouts on this card is that of\u00a0Braun Strowman<\/strong> vs.\u00a0Roman Reigns<\/strong>. Since destroying Reigns (during which, Braun flipped an ambulance<\/em>), Strowman\u00a0has been one of the best parts of\u00a0Raw<\/strong><\/em>. Actually, no. Strowman has been, bar none, the best thing on\u00a0Raw<\/em>. However, total mindless destruction can only get you so far (see here:\u00a0Ryback<\/strong>). So, what implications does this match hold for WWE and fans alike? Maybe, just maybe, could Strowman be the one to get Roman Reigns over? Who will win, or rather, who\u00a0should<\/em> win? Let’s find out.<\/p>\n

WWE Payback Preview: Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns<\/h2>\n

The Case for Strowman<\/h3>\n

For all intents and purposes, Braun Strowman should absolutely come out on top this Sunday. First off, he has been white hot for the past few months. For one reason or another, Strowman\u00a0has become a total fan favorite on the red brand. Truthfully, he’s part of what makes\u00a0Raw<\/em> watchable. Everything about Strowman screams that he should stay hot here, and fans would love it. Since seceding from the\u00a0Wyatt Family<\/strong>, Braun has gone from “limited hoss” to “capable big man.”<\/p>\n

Even when looking at Braun Strowman\u00a0inside of kayfabe, there’s no reason for him to lose here. Again, didn’t he just\u00a0annihilate<\/em> Roman Reigns a few weeks back? So, in theory, Reigns should still be licking his wounds. Technically, if they had to take him to an ambulance, he shouldn’t even be in the match. There is no way<\/em>\u00a0that they have Reigns booked to win, right? Well, as fans know all too well, that might not be the case. So let’s take a look and make a case for Roman Reigns.<\/p>\n

The Case for Reigns<\/h3>\n

In the grand scheme of the operation of\u00a0Vince McMahon<\/strong>, it’s relatively easy to make a case for Reigns. At this point, most fans know that he is “Vinnie Mac”‘s golden boy. Therefore, it might make sense that he is booking Reigns to win this match. However, that just…it doesn’t make sense. Inside of kayfabe, outside of kayfabe; it doesn’t matter. But that doesn’t mean that it can’t happen.<\/p>\n

If you want to get Roman Reigns over with the fans, this is the storyline to do it in.\u00a0But not yet<\/em>. If WWE really wants to put Roman over, have him lose this time. And have him lose\u00a0badly<\/em>. Somehow, they need to turn Braun Strowman\u00a0into a monster heel. Then, finally, Roman Reigns becomes the white knight to come and take Strowman down. Don’t pull the trigger just yet, WWE; this storyline could yield amazing results for you.<\/p>\n

Final Prediction<\/h3>\n

Personally, I have just enough faith in WWE Creative to get this one right. This Sunday at\u00a0WWE Payback<\/em>, Braun Strowman will emerge victorious. First, and most importantly, he is white hot with the fans right now. If they choose to book it right, that will make his turn into a true<\/em> heel\u00a0that much better. Additionally, Roman Reigns should not even be\u00a0in<\/em> this match in terms of kayfabe. This actually helps him, as it might force the fans to sympathize with Reigns if WWE still wants to get him over. Finally, this win could really be the last step for Strowman\u00a0to reach superstardom. And that, my friends, is why fans should expect Strowman to come out victorious this Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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