Braun Strowman left SmackDown with a very embarrassing loss. The former Universal Champion faced the current champion Roman Reigns in a “rematch.” However, the Monster among Men failed to capture the title before his permanent shift to Monday Night Raw.
After the match was over, Braun Strowman took to Twitter and let out his frustration. As we saw in the match, Strowman tapped out to a guillotine hold. It is rare to see Reigns apply submission maneuvers and even rarer to see him win using them.
The hold was so strong that Strowman passed out from the impact, and the referee called off the match. Strowman said he never tapped out, and the match ended because he fainted from the pressure.
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Right now busting my ass in the gym to get better. I have to remind the moron Michael Cole that I never tapped out. Did I get choked out yes!!! But I would have let Roman take my life before I would have tapped out! And I’m not ashamed to admit it!! #TheMonsterWillAlwaysRise
— Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) October 17, 2020
Braun Strowman is trying his best to get better before Monday, when he makes his debut on Red Brand against the ‘Limitless One,’ Keith Lee. He even claimed that Roman Reigns cheap shot him into submitting.
Oh and ps thx for the cheap shot to the real monster among men!!! #LowBlow
— Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) October 17, 2020
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Braun Strowman has his eyes set on a World Title
Braun Strowman made his debut alongside Bray Wyatt but quickly rose to fame as a successful singles competitor after Wyatt Family disbanded. He captured his first World title when he defeated Goldberg at WrestleMania this year.
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He retained the title till SummerSlam before losing it to an old buddy, Bray Wyatt. Consequently, Bray also lost the title one week later at Payback. However, it was Strowman who was pinned by Roman Reigns in the triple threat battle. Thus began the reign of the Tribal Chief.
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Ironically, Roman Reigns was scheduled to win the Universal title at WrestleMania 36 before he withdrew at the last minute. Strowman replaced him and made history.
Hopefully, Strowman and Reigns will clash again in the future. For now, Strowman will probably pursue the world title after the Randy Orton-Drew McIntyre feud is over.