6 Ups And 6 Downs From Last Night's WWE Raw (June 26)

2. Strowman Keeps Impressing

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WWE either has stumbled into something great, or they’re crazy like foxes.

Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns together are an incredible pairing. Reigns is hated by more than half the crowd, which automatically makes anyone who can stand toe-to-toe with him a megastar. Those who love Roman despise anyone who stands up to him.

Enter Braun, who has been gifted with several feats of strength during his tenure, the most impressive coming against Reigns. By having him beat down Roman in impressive fashion, Reigns fans are aghast and fearful, while those who love Strowman are both joyful and amazed at his antics. Monday’s installment included Braun launching Roman off the stage, into the ambulance.

The result is a crowd that wants to see more. Roman deserves kudos for taking Braun’s beatings with gusto. Of course, when Reigns eventually reclaims “his yard” and defeats Strowman, then all bets are off on how well this is received.

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Scott is a former journalist and longtime wrestling fan who was smart enough to abandon WCW during the Monday Night Wars the same time as the Radicalz. He fortunately became a fan in time for WrestleMania III and came back as a fan after a long high school hiatus before WM XIV. Monday nights in the Carlson household are reserved for viewing Raw -- for better or worse.