Braun Strowman Details Brutal Injuries Suffered With WWE
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Braun Strowman is easily one of the best big men in modern professional wrestling, boasting immense strength, impressive athleticism, and the ability to connect with an audience.
It's because of this that Strowman has remained one of the most beloved wrestlers of his style.
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Despite his dedication to WWE, Strowman was released alongside a bevy of other talent, much to the chagrin of WWE fans ever since. And their feelings got even more complicated when it was revealed how much he actually went through.
PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 19: Braun Strowman (L) in action vs Kevin Owens during WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France.
PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 19: Braun Strowman (L) in action vs Kevin Owens during WWE Live AccorHotels Arena Popb Paris Bercy on May 19, 2018 in Paris, France.In an interview with Miles Addy, Strowman shared all of the injuries he had sustained during his time with WWE and how they had an impact on his time with the company.
"Before I even debuted on TV, I ruptured my L5S1, which paralyzed my left leg 100 percent," Strowman said. "Had emergency surgery, I got 85 percent of it back, so my entire career, I've wrestled with a 15 percent paralyzed left leg from my low back."
"I've had elbow surgery twice," Strowman continued. "My teeth are fake. All these scars when I went through the windshield in the Wyatt Family Swamp fight. I broke my neck, have a metal plate four screws in my neck.
"I tore my groin two minutes into the Last Man Standing match with Bronson Reed, went 20 more minutes with a torn groin. They all suck, but it's part of the game."
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Now, having been released, it has been reported that Strowman is taking time to focus on what he wants to do next, whether it's working for another promotion or retiring from professional wrestling altogether.
No matter what he chooses, there is no doubt that Strowman has had an excellent career.
After working as a strongman, Strowman began training with WWE in 2013, appearing in dark matches. He eventually made his television debut as a member of The Wyatt Family Aug. 24, 2015.
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Strowman would remain with WWE until he was first released in 2021, operating as one of the most popular big men in the company. In that time, he took home the WWE Universal Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, and the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship twice.
Strowman also won Money in the Bank in 2018 and the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royale in 2019.
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What is the point of rehiring him if you gonna release him again . Braun strowman is actually few one of the athletic big men we have . He elevated bronson and Jacob fatu . It sucks man . Look how emotional he looked when he came back — Reigns Is Greatness (@spiritbomb_goku) May 2, 2025
Strowman would return to WWE in 2022, teaming with Ricochet and having memorable feuds with Gunther, Bronson Reed, and Jacob Fatu.
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