Predicting The Next 10 First-Time Champions In WWE

5. Braun Strowman

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Braun Strowman is a unique type of professional wrestler. The Monster Among Men is the sort whose career will not be judged on championship wins - it will be judged on how much damage he did and who he did that damage to. His immensely entertaining destruction of Roman Reigns last Monday will live long in the memory.

Braun has made it clear recently that he is interested in championships, however. The Black Sheep is expected to challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at some point later in 2017. It is unlikely that Strowman will emerge victorious from that battle, but the experience will set him up for a future run at the Big Red Belt.

Whether or not Strowman wins a World championship will depend on how consistent his improvement continues to be. If Big Bad Braun falls out of the main event picture, he could find himself in a tag team further down the line. Braun has exceeded expectations so far in his career - championship gold will further cement his status as an overachiever.

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