Will Braun Strowman Return to WWE?
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Will Braun Strowman return to WWE? That’s the question on everyone’s mind after he was injured at the hands of Brock Lesnar.
Braun Strowman’s WWE Career
Braun Strowman is one of WWE’s most popular superstars. He has had a successful career thus far, and has been a fan favorite for many years. Braun Strowman is currently signed to WWE, but his contract is set to expire soon. It is unknown whether or not he will renew his contract with WWE.
His early days in WWE
Braun Strowman, real name Adam Scherr, was first spotted by WWE scouts while he was competing in strongman competitions. He made his WWE debut in 2015 as a member of the Wyatt Family. He soon established himself as a dominant force in the ring, using his 6’8″, 385-pound frame to destroy opponents.
In 2017, Strowman broke out on his own, winning the Universal Championship at WWE Fastlane. He held the title for 34 days before losing it to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 33.
Strowman has continued to be a fan favorite in recent years, winning the 2018 Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match and feuding with top stars like Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar.
His rise to prominence
Braun Strowman is a professional wrestler who is currently signed to WWE. He was previously signed to WWE’s developmental brand NXT, where he was one-half of the tag team The Wyatt Family.
Strowman made his main roster debut on the Raw brand in 2015 as a member of The Wyatt Family. Since then, he has gone on to have a successful singles career, becoming a one-time Universal Champion and two-time Intercontinental Champion.
In 2020, Strowman took an indefinite leave of absence from WWE due to personal reasons. It is unknown when or if he will return to WWE.
His recent feud with Roman Reigns
Braun Strowman’s recent feud with Roman Reigns was one of the most popular storylines in WWE over the past year. The two big men went back and forth, with Reigns finally getting the better of Strowman at WrestleMania 34.
However, their feud was put on hold following Strowman’s arm injury, which required surgery. WWE had to find a new opponent for Reigns, and they ultimately settled on Brock Lesnar.
While it’s not yet known when Braun Strowman will return to WWE, it’s likely that he will resume his feud with Roman Reigns once he is cleared to compete.
Braun Strowman’s Injury
Braun Strowman was recently injured and had to have surgery. It is not known when he will return.
The extent of his injury
Braun Strowman was injured on the Oct. 7 episode of Raw when he was attacked from behind by The Fiend. Strowman then took a sickening slam through the announce table, which caused him to land awkwardly on his shoulder/neck area.
The next day, WWE confirmed that Strowman had suffered a “serious” injury and would be sidelined indefinitely.
During WWE’s earnings call on Oct. 29, Vince McMahon said that Strowman was still injured and they didn’t know when he would be back.
On Nov. 11, Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that while Braun Strowman’s injury isn’t as bad as initially feared, it is still “pretty bad.”
His surgery and recovery
Braun Strowman underwent successful surgery on Monday to repair a torn meniscus, WWE announced.
Strowman suffered the injury during a six-man tag team match on Sunday’s Raw when he botched a running powerslam attempt on Big Show through a ringside table. Big Show landed on top of Strowman’s leg, hyperextending it in an awkward way.
Strowman limped to the back with the help of officials and did not return to the match. He was later helped to the locker room by WWE personnel.
Will Braun Strowman Return to WWE?
On May 22, 2020, Braun Strowman was scheduled to face off against WWE Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar, at WWE Money in the Bank. However, the match was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, fans have been wondering if Braun Strowman will return to WWE.
The possibility of his return
Currently, Braun Strowman is not signed with WWE. His contract expired on March 1, 2020 and he has yet to sign a new one. Although WWE has not officially announced his departure, the last time Braun Strowman was seen on WWE programming was at the 2020 Royal Rumble event, where he was eliminated by Brock Lesnar.
Since his contract expiration, Braun Strowman has been inactive on social media and has not made any public appearances. This led to speculation that he had quit WWE. However, Braun Strowman recently broke his silence and addressed the rumors surrounding his future with WWE.
In an Instagram post, Braun Strowman said that he is taking some time off to “recharge” and “reconnect” with himself and his family. He also said that he is not sure what the future holds for him, but he is open to all possibilities.
At this time, it is unknown if Braun Strowman will return to WWE. However, given his recent comments, it seems like there is a possibility that he could returning in the future.
The fans’ reaction
The fans reacted to Braun Strowman’s return to WWE with a resounding “YES!” Many were excited to see him back in the ring and looked forward to seeing what he would do next.Others were curious about his return and wanted to know more about it. A few were skeptical, but overall the fans seemed happy to have him back.
What WWE will do if he doesn’t return
No one knows for sure what will happen if Braun Strowman does not return to WWE. He is currently contracted with WWE until October 2020, so they may just wait it out and see if he changes his mind. There is always the possibility that they will try to negotiate a new contract with him, but that seems unlikely at this point.
If Braun Strowman does not return to WWE, they will most likely just move on without him. There are plenty of other superstars who can fill his shoes and they will not hesitate to do so. Braun Strowman is a big name, but WWE is a bigger machine.
