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|name= Braun Strowman |
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|caption=Strowman in 2019 |
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|birth_name=Adam Joseph Scherr<ref name="CBS"/> |
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1983|9|6}}<ref name="CBS">{{cite news |title=15 Things You Didn't Know About WWE Superstar Braun Strowman |url=https://sports.cbslocal.com/2017/09/01/braun-strowman-wwe-pro-wrestling-facts/ |date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=September 21, 2020 |archive-date=October 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011145358/https://sports.cbslocal.com/2017/09/01/braun-strowman-wwe-pro-wrestling-facts/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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|birth_place = [[Sherrills Ford, North Carolina]], U.S. |
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|names = Adam Scherr<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=Braun Strowman makes his new name official|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/indies-independent-wrestling-indy-promotions/2021/10/27/22748961/braun-strowman-new-name-titan-adam-scherr-indie-booking|access-date=October 27, 2021|website=www.cagesideseats.com|date=October 27, 2021 |language=en}}</ref><br/>Braun Stowman<br/>'''Braun Strowman'''<ref name="WWEbio"/> |
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|height = 6 ft 8 in<ref name="WWEbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/braun-strowman|title=Braun Strowman|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=November 5, 2022|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102240/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/braun-strowman|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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|weight = 385 lb<ref name="WWEbio"/> |
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|trainer = [[WWE Performance Center]] |
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|billed = Sherills Ford, North Carolina |
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|resides = [[Orlando, Florida]],<br>[[United States]] |
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|trainer= [[Perry Saturn]]<br /> [[WWE Performance Center]] |
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|debut = December 19, 2014<ref name="NXT debut">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52246-12-19-nxt-results-jacksonville-florida-tag-match|title=12–19 NXT Results: Jacksonville Florida (tag match)}}</ref> |
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|debut=December 19, 2014<ref name="NXT debut">{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52246-12-19-nxt-results-jacksonville-florida-tag-match/|title=12/19 NXT Results: Jacksonville, Florida (Tag Match)|first=Jason|last=Namako|date=December 22, 2014|access-date=October 7, 2019|archive-date=August 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823144429/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/52246-12-19-nxt-results-jacksonville-florida-tag-match/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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'''Adam Scherr''' (born September 6, 1983) |
'''Adam Joseph Scherr''' (born September 6, 1983) is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] and former [[Strongman (strength athlete)|strongman]]. He is currently signed to [[WWE]], where he performs on the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]] under the [[ring name]] '''Braun Strowman'''. |
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In WWE, he is a [[List of WWE Universal Champions|one-time]] [[WWE Universal Championship|Universal Champion]], [[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|one-time]] [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Champion]], and [[List of WWE Raw Tag Team Champions|two-time]] [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|Raw Tag Team Champion]] (with [[John Cone#Personal life|Nicholas]] and [[Seth Rollins]], respectively). He is also the winner of the [[Money in the Bank (2018)|2018]] [[Money in the Bank ladder match|Men's Money in the Bank contract]], the winner of the titular match at the [[WWE Greatest Royal Rumble|Greatest Royal Rumble]] event, and the winner of the [[WrestleMania 35|2019]] [[André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal]]. |
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Strowman headlined many [[pay-per-view]] events for WWE. He is tied with [[Shayna Baszler]] for the most eliminations in a single [[Elimination Chamber match]] with five, tied with [[Brock Lesnar]] for the most eliminations in a single [[Royal Rumble match]] with 13, holds the record for most eliminations in a single André Battle Royal with 14, and he is tied for the most eliminations in a single [[Survivor Series|Survivor Series elimination match]] with four. Upon debuting on the main roster in 2015, Strowman was associated with the [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villainous]] [[Stable (professional wrestling)|stable]], [[The Wyatt Family]], wearing a black sheep mask and being physically dominant. Throughout his appearances with WWE, Strowman was portrayed as an unstoppable [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Monster|monster]], earning the moniker "The Monster Among Men," as well as "The Monster of all Monsters" upon his return in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2686226-wwe-has-perfected-slow-burn-build-with-braun-strowman-as-monster-heel |date=January 10, 2017 |title=WWE Has Perfected Slow-Burn Build with Braun Strowman as Monster Heel|first=Graham GSM|last=Matthews|website=[[Bleacher Report]]|access-date=September 12, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912234244/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2686226-wwe-has-perfected-slow-burn-build-with-braun-strowman-as-monster-heel|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
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Adam Scherr was born on September 6, 1983, in [[Sherrills Ford, North Carolina]], near [[Charlotte, NC|Charlotte]], to Sara and Rick "Crusher" Scherr.<ref name="iwd profile">{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/braun-stowman-9702.html|title=Braun Strowman|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=August 24, 2015|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303165818/http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/braun-stowman-9702.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His father is widely regarded as one of the greatest slow-pitch [[softball]] players of all time,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uproxx.com/prowrestling/wwe-braun-strowman-famous-father/|title=Braun Strowman's Father Was The Greatest Slow-Pitch Softball Player Of All Time|publisher=Uproxx|first=Danielle|last=Matheson|date=January 5, 2017|access-date=August 11, 2017|archive-date=August 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811183523/http://uproxx.com/prowrestling/wwe-braun-strowman-famous-father/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-07-13-sp-20864-story.html|title=THE HOME RUN KING OF SOFTBALL : Crusher Is an Appropriate Nickname for One Who Hit 451 Homers Last Year|work=Los Angeles Times|first=Mark|last=Heilser|date=July 13, 1986|access-date=August 11, 2017|archive-date=August 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824175914/http://articles.latimes.com/1986-07-13/sports/sp-20864_1_home-run-king|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1989/04/14/softball-player-is-no-regular-joe/|title=Softball Player Is No Regular Joe|work=Orlando Sentinel|first=Mike|last=Zizzo|date=April 14, 1989|access-date=August 11, 2017|archive-date=August 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811183408/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1989-04-14/sports/8904140262_1_hit-a-softball-scherr-softball-team|url-status=live}}</ref> and is a [[United States Specialty Sports Association|USSSA]] Hall of Fame member who still holds the All Time World Series records in [[home run]]s (101), [[Hit (baseball)|hits]] (166), and [[Run batted in|RBI]] (202).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hof.usssa.com/fame/detail.aspx?id=2049|title=USSSA Hall of Fame and Museum - Rick Scherr|publisher=USSSA|access-date=August 11, 2017|archive-date=August 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811183912/http://hof.usssa.com/fame/detail.aspx?id=2049|url-status=live}}</ref> Scherr has a younger sister named Hannah.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BT_ksmhDoG1/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/adamscherr99/1513089394507940277 |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |url-access=subscription|title=Adam Scherr on Instagram: "This moment right here I forgot I was injured for these few precious moments I had no pain for the joy of not only seeing my little sister…"|work=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref> As he grew older, he spent time in [[Arkansas]] and [[Tennessee]]. As a young boy, he attended [[Bandys High School]], where he was on the [[American football|football]], [[track and field]], and [[amateur wrestling|wrestling]] teams. He went through a significant growth spurt in high school; he was 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) during his [[freshman]] year and grew to 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) by the time he graduated.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/20370834/wwe-man-monster-men-braun-strowman |title=The man behind the monster: Getting to know Braun Strowman |date=August 17, 2017 |access-date=August 6, 2018 |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718174626/http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/20370834/wwe-man-monster-men-braun-strowman |url-status=live }}</ref> After graduating in 2001, he "goofed off" until 2003, when he enrolled in a [[community college]]. He spent the next four years playing football semi-professionally for the Hickory Hornets, supplementing his income by working as a [[Doorman (profession)|doorman]] and mechanic. Scherr attended the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in 2007, but he ultimately did not turn professional. In the late 2000s, he began competing in amateur strongman competitions.<ref name="Rosenberg2017">{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/wwe/story/_/id/20370834/wwe-man-monster-men-braun-strowman|author=Peter Rosenberg|title=The man behind the monster: Getting to know Braun Strowman|work=[[ESPN.com]]|date=August 18, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017|archive-date=December 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213084801/http://www.espn.co.uk/wwe/story/_/id/20370834/wwe-man-monster-men-braun-strowman|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Barrasso2017">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/09/20/braun-strowman-wwe-brock-lesnar-roman-reigns|author=Justin Barrasso|title=Braun Strowman discusses Conor McGregor in WWE and his friendship with Roman Reigns|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated|SI.com]]|date=September 20, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017|archive-date=December 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213085530/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/09/20/braun-strowman-wwe-brock-lesnar-roman-reigns|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hickoryrecord.com/sports/former-bandys-high-lineman-sets-sights-on-being-one-of/article_af5094ec-6d29-5806-b887-a55f184a0209.html|title=Former Bandys High lineman sets sights on being one of world's strongest|work=Hickory Record|first=Allen|last=Haynes|date=January 28, 2012|access-date=March 18, 2018|archive-date=June 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602024800/https://www.hickoryrecord.com/sports/former-bandys-high-lineman-sets-sights-on-being-one-of/article_af5094ec-6d29-5806-b887-a55f184a0209.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== Strongman career == |
== Strongman career == |
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Scherr earned his [[Strength athletics in the United States#Pro/Amateur organizations|Strongman Corporation]] (ASC) Professional Card by winning the [[Strength athletics in the United States|NAS Amateur National Championships]] on November 5, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ironmind.com/news/Adam-Scherr-From-NAS-to-the-Pros/|title=Adam Scherr: From NAS to the Pros|website=www.ironmind.com|access-date=October 7, 2019|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028150429/https://ironmind.com/news/Adam-Scherr-From-NAS-to-the-Pros|url-status=live}}</ref> He won the 2012 [[Arnold Strongman Classic|Arnold Amateur Strongman Championships]] on March 4, which took place during the [[Arnold Sports Festival]] alongside the 2012 Arnold Strongman Classic.<ref name=2012Arnold>{{cite web|url=http://www.ironmind.com/ironmind/opencms/Articles/2012/Mar/Adam_Scherr_Wins_Arnold_ASC_Amateur_Strongman__Championships.html|title=Adam Scherr Wins Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman Championships|access-date=March 9, 2020}}</ref> This victory earned Scherr an invite to the 2013 [[Arnold Strongman Classic]].<ref name=2012Arnold/> He competed in the [[Strongman Champions League|SCL North American Championships]] on July 8, 2012, finishing in 5th place overall as well as competing in the [[Giants Live]] Poland event on July 21, finishing in 7th place overall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ironmind.com/news/Polish-Sweep-at-Giants-Live-WSM-Update/|title=Polish Sweep at Giants Live, WSM Update|first=Randall J.|last=Strossen|date=July 23, 2012|access-date=August 24, 2015|publisher=Iron Mind|archive-date=October 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005030924/http://www.ironmind.com/news/Polish-Sweep-at-Giants-Live-WSM-Update/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Scherr earned his [[Strength athletics in the United States#Pro/Amateur organizations|Strongman Corporation]] (ASC) Professional Card by winning the [[Strength athletics in the United States|NAS US Amateur National Championships]] on November 5, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ironmind.com/ironmind/opencms/Articles/2011/Nov/Adam_Scherr-From_NAS_to_the_Pros.html|title=Adam Scherr – From NAS to the Pros}}</ref> He won the 2012 [[Arnold Strongman Classic|Arnold Amateur Strongman Championships]] on March 4, 2012, which took place during the [[Arnold Sports Festival]] alongside the 2012 Arnold Strongman Classic.<ref name=2012Arnold>{{cite web |url=http://www.ironmind.com/ironmind/opencms/Articles/2012/Mar/Adam_Scherr_Wins_Arnold_ASC_Amateur_Strongman__Championships.html|title=Adam Scherr Wins Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman Championships}}</ref> This victory earned Scherr an invite to the 2013 [[Arnold Strongman Classic]].<ref name=2012Arnold/> He competed in the [[Strongman Champions League|SCL North n Championships]] on July 8, 2012, finishing in 5th place overall, as well as competing in the [[Giants Live]] Poland event on July 21, 2012, finishing in 7th place overall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ironmind.com/news/Polish-Sweep-at-Giants-Live-WSM-Update/|title=Polish Sweep at Giants Live, WSM Update|first=Randall J.|last=Strossen|date=July 23, 2012|accessdate=August 24, 2015|publisher=Iron Mind}}</ref> |
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== Professional wrestling career == |
== Professional wrestling career == |
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=== WWE === |
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=== WWE (2013–2021) === |
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==== Training (2013–2015) ==== |
==== Training (2013–2015) ==== |
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Scherr signed a contract with the [[professional wrestling promotion]] [[WWE]] in early 2013 and was assigned to the [[WWE Performance Center]] in [[Orlando, Florida]], where he adopted the [[ring name]] Braun Strowman (with the first name a reference to [[Milwaukee Brewers]] left fielder [[Ryan Braun]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF5nwQQTpmk|title=WWE Superstar Braun Strowman talks with Lance Allan|via=YouTube|date=March 5, 2018|access-date=March 18, 2018|quote=Funny story, I wanted to meet Ryan Braun 'cos that's a big influence on where the Braun came from...we were sitting 'round in the Performance Center and ''SportsCenter'' was on, and they were talking about Ryan Braun. I was like "Braun, Braun...that sounds pretty good." I mean look at me, I'm 6'8", 385 pounds, I mean Braun's pretty fitting!|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310204237/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF5nwQQTpmk&feature=youtu.be|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014, he made appearances as one of [[Adam Rose]]'s "Rosebuds" in his Exotic Express [[Gimmick (professional wrestling)|gimmick]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/0701/613213/adam-rose-on-his-artistic-side-dying-in-wwe/|title=Adam Rose On His Artistic Side Dying in WWE – WrestlingInc.com|date=July 2016|access-date=December 28, 2016|archive-date=December 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228195411/http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2016/0701/613213/adam-rose-on-his-artistic-side-dying-in-wwe/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://whatculture.com/wwe/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-braun-strowman?page=4|title=7 Things You Didn't Know About Braun Strowman|date=September 28, 2015|access-date=December 28, 2016|archive-date=December 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229032104/http://whatculture.com/wwe/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-braun-strowman?page=4|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his professional wrestling debut at an [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] [[House show|live event]] in [[Jacksonville, Florida]] on December 19, 2014, defeating [[Chad Gable]].<ref name="NXT debut"/> On June 2, 2015, Strowman appeared at a ''[[WWE Main Event|Main Event]]'' taping in a [[dark match]], where he defeated an [[Job (professional wrestling)|unidentified wrestler]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwpix.net/braun-strowman/|title=Braun Strowman Facts WWE Fans Should Know|publisher=PWPIX.net|date=July 4, 2016|access-date=August 3, 2016|archive-date=August 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805000619/http://www.pwpix.net/braun-strowman/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==== The Wyatt Family (2015–2016) ==== |
==== The Wyatt Family (2015–2016) ==== |
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[[File:Braun Strowman.jpg|thumb|left|130px|Strowman (Performing the [[Black sheep]]) as part of [[The Wyatt Family]] in January 2016]] |
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On the August 24 episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'', Scherr, under the tweaked ring name Braun Strowman,<ref name="Strowman">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/bray-wyatt-introduces-braun-strowman-to-the--raw-aug-24-2015-27861589|title=Bray Wyatt introduces Braun Strowman to Raw Aug 24 2015|publisher=WWE|date=August 24, 2015|access-date=August 25, 2015|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731125356/http://www.wwe.com/videos/bray-wyatt-introduces-braun-strowman-to-the--raw-aug-24-2015-27861589|url-status=live}}</ref> made his main roster debut by attacking [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[Roman Reigns]] and establishing himself as the newest member of [[The Wyatt Family]] alongside [[Bray Wyatt]], [[Luke Harper]] and [[Erick Rowan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/96122/the-debuting-wwe-talent-on-raw-was.html|title=The Debuting WWE Talent on Raw Was...|last=Johnson|first=Mike|website=PWInsider|date=August 24, 2015|access-date=August 24, 2015|archive-date=October 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013204947/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/96122/the-debuting-wwe-talent-on-raw-was.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=96120&p=2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006105954/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=96120&p=2 |archive-date=October 6, 2022|title=Live Ongoing WWE Raw Report: The Raw After Summerslam is the Raw After Wrestlemania of the Summer... Take With That What You Will|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|website=PWInsider|date=August 24, 2015|access-date=August 24, 2015}}</ref> Strowman had his first televised [[Professional wrestling match types#Singles match|singles match]] on the August 31 episode of ''Raw'', defeating Ambrose by [[Disqualification (professional wrestling)|disqualification]].<ref name="Manager">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-08-31/wwe-raw-results-27893264/page-7|title=Braun Strowman def. Dean Ambrose via Disqualification|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|publisher=wwe.com|date=August 31, 2015|access-date=September 2, 2015|archive-date=September 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904000433/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-08-31/wwe-raw-results-27893264/page-7|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman wrestled in his first [[List of WWE pay-per-view events|WWE pay-per-view event]] match on September 20 at [[Night of Champions (2015)|Night of Champions]], where The Wyatt Family defeated Ambrose, Reigns and [[Chris Jericho]] in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Relevos Australianos|six-man tag team match]] after Jericho passed out to Strowman's [[Arm triangle choke|lifting arm triangle choke]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Pappolla|first=Ryan|title=Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and a partner of their choosing vs. The Wyatt Family|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/roman-reigns-dean-ambrose-wyatt-family-27893263|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=September 5, 2015|archive-date=November 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151104172008/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/roman-reigns-dean-ambrose-wyatt-family-27893263|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 13 at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2015)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]], The Wyatt Family defeated [[The ECW Originals]] ([[Bubba Ray Dudley]] and [[D-Von Dudley]] (collectively known as [[The Dudley Boyz]]), [[Rhyno]] and [[Tommy Dreamer]]) in an [[Professional wrestling match types#Elimination Tag Team match|eight-man tag team elimination]] [[Tables Match|tables match]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=The Dudley Boyz, Tommy Dreamer & Rhyno vs. The Wyatt Family (8-Man Elimination Tables Match)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2015/dudley-boyz-tommy-dreamer-rhyno-wyatt-family-tables-match-28339816|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=December 8, 2015|archive-date=December 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151228140246/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2015/dudley-boyz-tommy-dreamer-rhyno-wyatt-family-tables-match-28339816|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Strowman appeared |
On January 24, 2016, Strowman appeared at the [[Royal Rumble (2016)|Royal Rumble]] and scored among the most eliminations in the [[Royal Rumble match]] for the [[WWE Championship|WWE World Heavyweight Championship]], eliminating five opponents before being eliminated by [[Brock Lesnar]], only to return to the match and help his fellow Wyatt Family members eliminate Lesnar.<ref>{{cite web|last=Murphy|first=Ryan|title=Triple H won the 2016 Royal Rumble Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2016/royal-rumble-match-wwe-world-heavyweight-championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 24, 2016|archive-date=January 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125234245/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2016/royal-rumble-match-wwe-world-heavyweight-championship|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Fastlane (2016)|Fastlane]] on February 21, The Wyatt Family lost to [[Big Show]], [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]] and [[Ryback]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2016/big-show-ryback-kane-wyatt-family-results|title=Ryback, Big Show & Kane def. Braun Strowman, Luke Harper & Erick Rowan|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=February 22, 2016|archive-date=February 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224085834/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2016/big-show-ryback-kane-wyatt-family-results|url-status=live}}</ref> but got their win back in a rematch the next night on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results - 2/22/16 (Shane McMahon returns)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57868-wwe-raw-results-2-22-16-live-results-from-detroit|website=wrestleview.com|access-date=February 22, 2016|archive-date=March 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314224116/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57868-wwe-raw-results-2-22-16-live-results-from-detroit|url-status=live}}</ref> On April 3 at [[WrestleMania 32]], he appeared during [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] and [[John Cena]]'s confrontation with The Wyatt Family, suffering a ''Rock Bottom'' after being volleyed back and forth between Cena and Rock in the process.<ref>{{cite web|last=Adkins|first=Greg|title=John Cena returns and joins The Rock at WrestleMania|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/rock-electrifies-att-stadium|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=April 3, 2016|archive-date=April 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406062126/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/32/rock-electrifies-att-stadium|url-status=live}}</ref> The Wyatt Family were originally scheduled to face [[The League of Nations (professional wrestling)|The League of Nations]] on May 1 at [[Payback (2016)|Payback]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=4/11 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/11/april11rawresults/|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=April 26, 2016|date=April 12, 2016|archive-date=April 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425023900/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/11/april11rawresults/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Del Rio says League of Nations will be ending soon, Bray's injury sealed future|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/24/alberto-del-rio-league-of-nations-will-be-ending-soon-says-bray-wyatts-injury-sealed-future/|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=April 26, 2016|date=April 25, 2016|archive-date=April 27, 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160427005444/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/24/alberto-del-rio-league-of-nations-will-be-ending-soon-says-bray-wyatts-injury-sealed-future/|url-status=live}}</ref> but the match was canceled after Wyatt suffered a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Legit|legitimate]] injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Update – Bray Wyatt injured on WWE's European Tour|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/13/possible-bray-wyatt-injury-situation-european-tour/|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=April 26, 2016|date=April 13, 2016|archive-date=April 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417185919/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/04/13/possible-bray-wyatt-injury-situation-european-tour/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Wyatt Family soon began a feud with the [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Champions]] [[The New Day (wrestling)|The New Day]],<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day confronted The Wyatt Family|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-06-20/article/wwe-tag-team-champions-new-day-confronted-wyatt-family|website=wwe.com|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 20, 2016|archive-date=June 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624232842/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-06-20/article/wwe-tag-team-champions-new-day-confronted-wyatt-family|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=7/24 WWE Battleground Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/24/jcbattlegroundppvreport/|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 24, 2016|access-date=July 24, 2016|archive-date=August 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806140044/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/24/jcbattlegroundppvreport/|url-status=live}}</ref> defeating them in a six-man tag team match on July 24 at [[Battleground (2016)|Battleground]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Adkins|first1=Greg|title=The Wyatt Family def. The New Day|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2016/new-day-wyatt-family-result|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=July 24, 2016|archive-date=July 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728021451/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2016/new-day-wyatt-family-result|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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[[File:Braun Strowman in September 2016.jpg|thumb|150px|Strowman in September 2016]] |
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As part of the [[2016 WWE draft]], Strowman was drafted to the Raw [[WWE brand extension|brand]] while |
As part of the [[2016 WWE draft]], Strowman was drafted to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]] while Wyatt and Rowan were drafted to [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] instead, separating himself from The Wyatt Family and beginning his singles career.<ref>{{cite web|title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era|url=http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=July 19, 2016|archive-date=July 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720044640/http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results|url-status=live}}</ref> Over the following weeks on ''Raw'', Strowman modified his appearance and defeated [[James Ellsworth (wrestler)|James Ellsworth]] and several other local wrestlers who put up no challenge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/july-25-2016/article/braun-strowman-def-james-ellsworth|access-date=October 21, 2016|title=Braun Strowman def. James Ellsworth|publisher=[[WWE]]|archive-date=October 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019150559/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/july-25-2016/article/braun-strowman-def-james-ellsworth|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Barun Strowman's matches|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=16167&view=&page=4&gimmick=&year=2016&promotion=®ion=&location=&arena=&showtype=TV-Show%7CPay+Per+View&constellationType=&worker=|work=cagematch.net|access-date=February 23, 2017|archive-date=June 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602024804/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=16167&view=&page=4&gimmick=&year=2016&promotion=®ion=&location=&arena=&showtype=TV-Show%7CPay+Per+View&constellationType=&worker=|url-status=live}}</ref> On the September 5 episode of ''Raw'', [[Sin Cara]] challenged Strowman due to him disrespecting ''[[Lucha libre|luchadores]]''; Strowman defeated Sin Cara by [[countout]] and by [[Professional wrestling#Pinfall|pinfall]] in the following weeks.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=9/5 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete Live TV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/05/sept5rawresults/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 5, 2016|archive-date=September 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911162803/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/05/sept5rawresults/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=9/19 WWE Raw Results – Caldwell's Complete TV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/19/sept19rawresults/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 19, 2016|archive-date=January 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111082520/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/19/sept19rawresults/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the October 17 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman was confronted by [[Sami Zayn]] after [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Squash|easily defeating]] three local competitors in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Handicap match|one-on-three handicap match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-10-17/article/braun-stroman-def-the-mile-high-trio|title=Braun Stroman def. The Mile-High Trio|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=October 17, 2016|access-date=February 23, 2017|archive-date=August 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813143458/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-10-17/article/braun-stroman-def-the-mile-high-trio|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman was scheduled to compete against Zayn the following week on ''Raw'', but the match never started as both men attacked each other before the bell rang.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results – 10/24/16 (Live from Minneapolis, Brock Lesnar to answer Bill Goldberg, Hell in a Cell)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/68636-wwe-raw-results-102416-live-minneapolis-brock-lesnar-answer-bill-goldberg-hell-cell-hype/|publisher=WrestleView|date=October 26, 2016|access-date=October 24, 2016|archive-date=October 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027020125/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/68636-wwe-raw-results-102416-live-minneapolis-brock-lesnar-answer-bill-goldberg-hell-cell-hype/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the October 31 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman won a [[Professional wrestling battle royal|battle royal]] by last eliminating Zayn for a spot on Team Raw for the traditional [[Survivor Series (2016)|Survivor Series]] [[Survivor Series match|five-on-five elimination match]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results – 10/31/16 (Live from Hartford, Goldberg returns, Hell in a Cell fallout, Survivor Series teams)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/68935-wwe-raw-results-103116-live-hartford-goldberg-returns-hell-cell-fallout-survivor-series-teams/|work=WrestleView|date=October 31, 2016 |access-date=October 31, 2016|archive-date=November 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129220904/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/68935-wwe-raw-results-103116-live-hartford-goldberg-returns-hell-cell-fallout-survivor-series-teams/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Team Raw vs. Team SmackDown Live in a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men's Elimination Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2016/5-on-5-traditional-survivor-series-mens-elimination-match|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=October 31, 2016|archive-date=November 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101103445/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2016/5-on-5-traditional-survivor-series-mens-elimination-match|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event on November 20, Strowman eliminated Dean Ambrose, but was the first man to be eliminated from Team Raw after being counted out due to interference by James Ellsworth, who was put through a table after being chased up the entrance ramp by Strowman.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Survivor Series 2016 live review: Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar, three Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown elimination matches, IC and WWE Cruiserweight Title matches|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/11/20/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2016-live-review-goldberg-vs-brock-lesnar-three-team-raw-vs-team-smackdown-elimination-matches-ic-and-wwe-cruiserweight-title-matches/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 20, 2016|date=November 20, 2016|archive-date=December 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212132617/http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/11/20/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2016-live-review-goldberg-vs-brock-lesnar-three-team-raw-vs-team-smackdown-elimination-matches-ic-and-wwe-cruiserweight-title-matches/|url-status=live}}</ref> Team Raw lost the match.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Burdick|first1=Michael|title=Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton emerge victorious in the epic Raw vs. SmackDown LIVE 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men's Elimination Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2016/raw-vs-smackdown-live-traditional-survivor-series-mens-elimination-match-results|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=November 20, 2016|archive-date=November 21, 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20161121105347/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2016/raw-vs-smackdown-live-traditional-survivor-series-mens-elimination-match-results|url-status=live}}</ref> On the December 12 episode of ''Raw'', Raw general manager [[Mick Foley]] announced a match between Strowman and Zayn for [[Roadblock: End of the Line]] on December 18,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Clapp|first1=John|title=Sami Zayn vs. Braun Strowman|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/sami-zayn-vs-braun-strowman|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=December 12, 2016|archive-date=December 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215172803/http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/sami-zayn-vs-braun-strowman|url-status=live}}</ref> being announced as a ten-minute [[time limit]] match in which Strowman had ten minutes to defeat Zayn, which Strowman was unable to do.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pappolla|first1=Ryan|title=Sami Zayn survived for 10 minutes against Braun Strowman|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/sami-zayn-vs-braun-strowman-results|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=December 18, 2016|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220211751/http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/sami-zayn-vs-braun-strowman-results|url-status=live}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Strowman demanded a match against Zayn, but Foley had given Zayn the night off which prompted Strowman to attack Sin Cara and [[Titus O'Neil]] during their match and later attacked [[Seth Rollins]] and Roman Reigns during their match against Chris Jericho and [[Kevin Owens]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/12/19/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1219-fallout-roadblock-including-jericho-explaining-actions-putting-santa-list/|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 12/19: Fallout from Roadblock including Jericho explaining his actions and putting Santa on his list|date=December 19, 2016|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=December 19, 2016|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220235908/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/12/19/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1219-fallout-roadblock-including-jericho-explaining-actions-putting-santa-list/|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman defeated Zayn in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Last man standing|Last Man Standing]] match on the January 2, 2017 episode of ''Raw'' to end their feud.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 1/2: Goldberg appearance, Sami vs. Braun in Last Man Standing match, Foley's new haircut|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/02/kellers-wwe-raw-report-12-goldberg-appearance-sami-vs-braun-last-man-standing-match-foleys-new-haircut/|website=pwtorch.com|publisher=TDH Communications Inc.|access-date=January 2, 2017|archive-date=January 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113035541/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/02/kellers-wwe-raw-report-12-goldberg-appearance-sami-vs-braun-last-man-standing-match-foleys-new-haircut/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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[[File:Braun Strowman's submission.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Strowman applying a lifting arm triangle choke on [[Goldust]] in 2016]] |
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At the [[Royal Rumble (2017)|2017 Royal Rumble event]] during Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns' title match, Strowman interfered helping Owens retain the [[WWE Universal Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Roman Reigns (No Disqualification Match, with Chris Jericho suspended above the ring in a shark cage)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=January 29, 2017}}</ref> Later that night, Strowman would enter the Royal Rumble match at number seven, eliminating [[Mojo Rawley]], [[Big Cass]], [[Kalisto (wrestler)|Kalisto]], [[Mark Henry]], [[Big Show]], James Ellsworth and [[Tye Dillinger]] before being eliminated by [[Baron Corbin]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|last2=Taylor|first2=Scott|title=Randy Orton won the 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/2017-royal-rumble-match-results|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=January 29, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/29 Powell's WWE Royal Rumble 2017 live review: AJ Styles vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship, Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns in a No DQ match for the WWE Universal Championship with Chris Jericho in a shark cage|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/01/29/129-powells-wwe-royal-rumble-2017-live-review-aj-styles-vs-john-cena-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-no-dq-match-wwe-universal-championship-chris-jeri/|work=Pro Wreslting Dot Net|accessdate=January 29, 2017}}</ref> On the January 30 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman challenged for his first [[Professional wrestling championship#World championships|world championship]] when he took on Kevin Owens for the WWE Universal Championship, as he was granted the match by Foley after video proof of Owens promising Strowman a title match, which Strowman would go on to win by disqualification after Reigns interfered and attacked him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/800303-wwe-raw-results-013017|title=WWE RAW Results (1/30): Royal Rumble Fallout, Owens Defends Against Strowman, HHH & Rollins Face to Face, Samoa Joe Debuts! - Wrestlezone|date=January 30, 2017|publisher=}}</ref> Strowman then continued to demand better competition, easily defeating four local competitors and then being granted a match with Reigns at [[Fastlane (2017)|Fastlane]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Clapp|first1=John|title=Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman|publisher=[[WWE]]|accessdate=February 6, 2017}}</ref> while also attacked him in his match against [[Samoa Joe]], causing Joe to win.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 2/6: Samoa Joe signs his Raw contract, Seth Rollins update, Bayley vs. Jax, Goldberg, more|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/06/kellers-wwe-raw-report-26-samoa-joe-speaks-seth-rollins-update-latest-post-rumble-developments/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=February 6, 2017}}</ref>On the February 20 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman defeated Big Show in the main event while also becoming the first man to ever kick out of the WMD. A week later Strowman and Reigns had a contract signing for their match at Fastlane in which Strowman threw Reigns into the turnbuckle, causing the ring to break. At the pay-per-view, Strowman faced Reigns in a losing effort, marking his first loss by pinfall. |
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On January 27 at the [[Royal Rumble (2017)|Royal Rumble]], Strowman interfered during Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns' title match, helping Owens retain the [[WWE Universal Championship|Universal Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taylor|first1=Scott|title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Roman Reigns (No Disqualification Match, with Chris Jericho suspended above the ring in a shark cage)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 29, 2017|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202071537/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-results|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that night, Strowman entered the Royal Rumble match at #7, eliminating [[Mojo Rawley]], [[Big Cass]], [[Kalisto (wrestler)|Kalisto]], [[Mark Henry]], [[Big Show]], James Ellsworth and [[Tye Dillinger]] before being eliminated by [[Baron Corbin]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|last2=Taylor|first2=Scott|title=Randy Orton won the 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/2017-royal-rumble-match-results|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 29, 2017|archive-date=February 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207084421/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2017/2017-royal-rumble-match-results|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/29 Powell's WWE Royal Rumble 2017 live review: AJ Styles vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship, Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns in a No DQ match for the WWE Universal Championship with Chris Jericho in a shark cage|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/01/29/129-powells-wwe-royal-rumble-2017-live-review-aj-styles-vs-john-cena-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-no-dq-match-wwe-universal-championship-chris-jeri/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 29, 2017|date=January 29, 2017|archive-date=February 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204054955/http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/01/29/129-powells-wwe-royal-rumble-2017-live-review-aj-styles-vs-john-cena-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-no-dq-match-wwe-universal-championship-chris-jeri/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the January 30 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman challenged for his first [[Professional wrestling world championship|world championship]] when he took on Kevin Owens for the Universal Championship as he was granted the match by Foley after video proof of Owens promising Strowman a title match, which Strowman won by disqualification after Reigns interfered and attacked him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/800303-wwe-raw-results-013017|title=WWE Raw Results (1/30): Royal Rumble Fallout, Owens Defends Against Strowman, HHH & Rollins Face to Face, Samoa Joe Debuts! - Wrestlezone|date=January 30, 2017|access-date=January 31, 2017|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202124713/http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/800303-wwe-raw-results-013017|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman then continued to demand better competition, easily defeating four local competitors and then being granted a match with Reigns at [[Fastlane (2017)|Fastlane]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Clapp|first1=John|title=Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=February 6, 2017|archive-date=February 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207114009/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman|url-status=live}}</ref> who also had attacked him in his match against [[Samoa Joe]], causing Joe to win.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 2/6: Samoa Joe signs his Raw contract, Seth Rollins update, Bayley vs. Jax, Goldberg, more|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/06/kellers-wwe-raw-report-26-samoa-joe-speaks-seth-rollins-update-latest-post-rumble-developments/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=February 6, 2017|archive-date=February 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216063617/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/02/06/kellers-wwe-raw-report-26-samoa-joe-speaks-seth-rollins-update-latest-post-rumble-developments/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event on March 5, Strowman lost to Reigns, marking his first loss by pinfall.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Roman Reigns def. Braun Strowman|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-results|work=WWE|access-date=March 5, 2017|archive-date=March 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306154307/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2017/roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-results|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 33]] on April 2, Strowman competed in the [[André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal]], which was won by Mojo Rawley.<ref name="preWM33">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=Powell's WrestleMania 33 Kickoff Show live review: Neville vs. Austin Aries for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/02/powells-wrestlemania-33-kickoff-show-live-review-neville-vs-austin-aries-wwe-cruiserweight-championship-andre-giant-memorial-battle-royal/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 2, 2017|date=April 2, 2017|archive-date=April 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403112128/http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/02/powells-wrestlemania-33-kickoff-show-live-review-neville-vs-austin-aries-wwe-cruiserweight-championship-andre-giant-memorial-battle-royal/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On the April 10 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman continued his feud with Reigns, attacking him and [[kayfabe]] injuring his shoulder.<ref name="Raw04102017">{{cite web|last1=Keller|first1=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Monday Night Raw 4/10: Superstar Shakeup begins with two Smackdown wrestlers coming to the ring, full report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/10/kellers-wwe-monday-night-raw-410-superstar-shakeup-begins-two-smackdown-wrestlers-coming-ring-full-report/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 10, 2017|archive-date=July 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728115357/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/10/kellers-wwe-monday-night-raw-410-superstar-shakeup-begins-two-smackdown-wrestlers-coming-ring-full-report/|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite playing a villain, Strowman received a very positive fan response, partially due to the [[Persona and reception of Roman Reigns|negative fan reaction of Reigns]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Braun Strowman savagely attacks Roman Reigns: Raw, April 10, 2017|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/braun-strowman-savagely-attacks-roman-reigns-raw-april-10-2017|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=April 18, 2017|archive-date=April 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421094924/http://www.wwe.com/videos/braun-strowman-savagely-attacks-roman-reigns-raw-april-10-2017|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Payback (2017)|Payback]] on April 30, Strowman defeated Reigns.<ref name="Payback2017">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=4/30 Powell's WWE Payback Live Review: Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman, Kevin Owens vs. Chris Jericho for the U.S. Championship, Samoa Joe vs. Seth Rollins, Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt in a House of Horrors match|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/04/30/430-powells-wwe-fastlane-live-review-ro≈man-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-kevin-owens-vs-chris-jericho-u-s-championship-samoa-joe-vs-seth-rollins-randy-orton-vs-bray-wyatt/|work=ProWreslting.net|access-date=April 30, 2017|date=April 30, 2017}}</ref> During a match against Big Show on the April 17 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman performed a superplex on Big Show off the ropes, causing the ring to implode and collapse; the match subsequently ended in a no contest.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Big Show vs. Braun Strowman ended in a No Contest|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-04-17/article/braun-strowman-big-show-ring-collapse|website=wwe.com|publisher=WWE|access-date=January 7, 2020|archive-date=September 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927133840/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-04-17/article/braun-strowman-big-show-ring-collapse|url-status=live}}</ref> After the May 8 episode of ''Raw'', WWE claimed that Strowman had a legitimate injury with a shattered elbow and would therefore be sidelined for about six months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/08/kellers-wwe-raw-report-58-tag-team-turmoil-dean-miz-run-raw-together-angles-absence-seth-vs-joe/|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 5/8: Tag Team Turmoil, Dean and Miz run Raw together in Angle's absence, Seth vs. Joe, more|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=May 8, 2018|access-date=February 25, 2019|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612164914/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/05/08/kellers-wwe-raw-report-58-tag-team-turmoil-dean-miz-run-raw-together-angles-absence-seth-vs-joe/|url-status=live}}</ref> This also caused a change in the schedule, with the planned match between him and Brock Lesnar at [[WWE Great Balls of Fire|Great Balls of Fire]] having to be scrapped. Strowman underwent surgery three days later on May 11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/braun-strowman-undergoes-surgery|title=Braun Strowman undergoes elbow surgery|publisher=WWE|date=May 15, 2017|access-date=May 17, 2017|archive-date=May 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516192302/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/braun-strowman-undergoes-surgery|url-status=live}}</ref> However, [[Dave Meltzer]] of the ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'' reported that while Strowman's elbow injury was indeed legitimate, it was minor, scheduled to sideline him for only two months, with WWE exaggerating it in order for him to make a surprise return "four months early".<ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=May 22, 2017|title=May 22, 2017 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: NJPW business up, ROHWar of the Worlds review, tons more|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|page=3}}</ref> On the June 19 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman returned from injury, attacking Roman Reigns.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-06-19|title=WWE Raw results, June 19, 2017: Big Cass is revealed as Enzo Amore's attacker|access-date=July 9, 2017|archive-date=August 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824194001/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-06-19|url-status=live}}</ref> This led to an ambulance match at Great Balls of Fire on July 9, which Strowman won.<ref name="GBOF2017">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=7/9 Powell's WWE Great Balls of Fire Live Review: Brock Lesnar vs. Samoa Joe for the WWE Universal Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns in an Ambulance Match, Alexa Bliss vs. Sasha Banks for the Raw Women's Championship|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/07/09/79-powells-wwe-great-balls-fire-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-samoa-joe-wwe-universal-championship-braun-strowman-vs-roman-reigns-ambulance-match-alexa-bliss-vs-sasha/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=July 9, 2017|date=July 9, 2017|archive-date=July 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729010016/http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/07/09/79-powells-wwe-great-balls-fire-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-samoa-joe-wwe-universal-championship-braun-strowman-vs-roman-reigns-ambulance-match-alexa-bliss-vs-sasha/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2017)|SummerSlam]] on August 20, Strowman challenged for Lesnar's Universal Championship in a fatal-four-way match also involving Reigns and Samoa Joe in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE SummerSlam 2017 live review: Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship, Jinder Mahal vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Championship, Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins for the Raw Tag Titles|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/08/20/powells-wwe-summerslam-2017-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-braun-strowman-vs-samoa-joe-vs-roman-reigns-wwe-universal-championship-jinder-mahal-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-wwe-champio/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 20, 2017|date=August 20, 2017|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612163408/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/08/20/powells-wwe-summerslam-2017-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-braun-strowman-vs-samoa-joe-vs-roman-reigns-wwe-universal-championship-jinder-mahal-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-wwe-champio/|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman faced Lesnar for the championship at [[No Mercy (2017)|No Mercy]] on September 24, but was unsuccessful once again.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Universal Champion Brock Lesnar def. Braun Strowman|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2017/brock-lesnar-braun-strowman-results|work=WWE|access-date=September 24, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006102208/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2017/brock-lesnar-braun-strowman-results|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==== Various feuds (2017–present) ==== |
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On the March 6 episode of ''Raw'' Strowman would challenge Reigns to a re-match only for [[The Undertaker]] to show up instead. A week later, after WWE Hall of Famer [[Shawn Michaels]] warned Strowman's rival Roman Reigns of the power that the Undertaker possessed, Strowman would brutally attack Reigns while he was leaving the ring. This led to a match on the March 20 episode of ''Raw'' which went to a draw after The Undertaker appeared and attacked both men. On the final ''Raw'' before [[WrestleMania 33]], Strowman announced his participation in the 2017 Andre the Giant memorial battle royal but failed to win the match despite eliminating half a dozen competitors. On the RAW after WrestleMania, Strowman challenged Universal Champion [[Brock Lesnar]] to a future championship match. On the 10 April edition of ''Raw'', while [[Michael Cole (wrestling)|Michael Cole]] was interviewing Reigns, Strowman attacked Reigns in the backstage area, and continued the attack, even to the point of overturning the ambulance Reigns was placed inside.<ref>http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2702826-wwe-raw-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-april-10</ref> |
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Strowman later became involved in [[The Miz]]'s feud with the reformed stable [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]],<ref name="Raw10092017">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 10/9: Shield reunion continues, Miz TV with Sheamus & Cesaro, TLC build up continues|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-109-shield-reunion-continues-miz-tv-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-build-continues/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 9, 2017|archive-date=October 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010155546/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-109-shield-reunion-continues-miz-tv-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-build-continues/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Raw10162017">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=10/16 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns in a cage match, the final push for WWE TLC|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/10/16/1016-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-braun-strowman-vs-roman-reigns-cage-match-final-push-wwe-tlc/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 16, 2017|access-date=October 17, 2017|archive-date=October 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030224514/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/10/16/1016-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-braun-strowman-vs-roman-reigns-cage-match-final-push-wwe-tlc/|url-status=live}}</ref> leading to a five-on-three handicap [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match|TLC match]] at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2017)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on October 22, where he, Miz, [[Cesaro and Sheamus]], and [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]] faced Dean Ambrose, [[Seth Rollins]] and [[Kurt Angle]].{{efn|Kurt Angle replaced Roman Reigns, who was unable to compete due to an illness concern.<ref name="TLCreplacements">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/article/kurt-angle-returns-replace-roman-reigns-at-wwe-tlc-aj-styles-the-demon?sf123717574=1|title=Breaking News: Kurt Angle will return to action and replace Roman Reigns at WWE TLC; AJ Styles to battle "The Demon" Finn Bálor|date=October 20, 2017|website=WWE|access-date=October 20, 2017|archive-date=November 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108162033/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/article/kurt-angle-returns-replace-roman-reigns-at-wwe-tlc-aj-styles-the-demon?sf123717574=1|url-status=live}}</ref>}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-5-on-3-handicap-tables-ladders-chairs-match|title=Kurt Angle & Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins vs. Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Cesaro, Sheamus, Braun Strowman & Kane (5-on-3 Handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match)|work=WWE|first=Anthony|last=Benigno|date=October 20, 2017|access-date=October 20, 2017|archive-date=October 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021060319/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-5-on-3-handicap-tables-ladders-chairs-match|url-status=live}}</ref> During the match, Strowman's teammates turned on him by throwing him into the back of a garbage truck, turning Strowman [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] in the process. His team lost the match.<ref name="TLC2017">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE TLC 2017 live review: Kurt Angle, Dean Ambrose, and Seth Rollins vs. Braun Strowman, Kane, The Miz, Sheamus, and Cesaro in a TLC match, AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor, Asuka debuts, Alexa Bliss vs. Mickie James for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/10/22/powells-wwe-tlc-2017-live-review-kurt-angle-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-vs-braun-strowman-kane-miz-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-match-aj-styles-vs-finn-balor-asuka-debuts-alexa/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=October 22, 2017|date=October 22, 2017|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140858/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/10/22/powells-wwe-tlc-2017-live-review-kurt-angle-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-vs-braun-strowman-kane-miz-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-match-aj-styles-vs-finn-balor-asuka-debuts-alexa/|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman returned to ''Raw'' the following week, attacking Miz and The Miztourage ([[Curtis Axel]] and [[Bo Dallas]]).<ref name="Raw10302017">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/30/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1030-follow-siege-survivor-series-developments-continue/|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 10/30: Follow-up to Under Siege, Survivor Series developments continue|date=October 30, 2017|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 30, 2017|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107015740/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/30/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1030-follow-siege-survivor-series-developments-continue/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2017)|Survivor Series]] on November 19, Strowman was a part of Team Raw, defeating Team SmackDown as Strowman and [[Triple H]] were the sole survivors of the team.<ref name="SSeries2017">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Survivor Series 2017 live review: Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles, "Team Raw" Kurt Angle, Braun Strowman, Triple H, Finn Balor, and Samoa Joe vs. "Team Smackdown" Shane McMahon, John Cena, Shinsuke Nakamura, Randy Orton, and Bobby Roode, The Shield vs. New Day, Charlotte vs. Alexa Bliss|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/19/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2017-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-aj-styles-team-raw-kurt-angle-braun-strowman-triple-h-finn-balor-samoa-joe-vs-team-smackdown-shane-mcmahon-john-cena/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 19, 2017|date=November 19, 2017|archive-date=December 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208111520/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/19/powells-wwe-survivor-series-2017-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-aj-styles-team-raw-kurt-angle-braun-strowman-triple-h-finn-balor-samoa-joe-vs-team-smackdown-shane-mcmahon-john-cena/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the December 11 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman fought Kane to a double countout in a match to determine the #1 contender to the Universal Championship on January 28, 2018 at the [[Royal Rumble (2018)|Royal Rumble]], leading to the match being changed to a triple threat match involving also Kane and Lesnar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/94538-wwe-raw-results-december-11-2017/|title=WWE Raw Results – 12/11/17 (Shield in singles action, Strowman vs. Kane)|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=December 11, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017|publisher=Wrestleview|archive-date=December 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213010200/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/94538-wwe-raw-results-december-11-2017/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the Royal Rumble, Strowman failed to win the title.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wortman|first1=James|title=Universal Champion Brock Lesnar def. Braun Strowman and Kane|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/brock-lesnar-braun-strowman-kane-results|work=WWE|access-date=January 28, 2018|archive-date=January 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129141723/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/brock-lesnar-braun-strowman-kane-results|url-status=live}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Strowman defeated Kane in Last Man Standing match to qualify for the [[Elimination Chamber|Elimination Chamber match]] at the [[Elimination Chamber (2018)|titular pay-per-view]] to determine the #1 contender for the Universal Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/29/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1-29-royal-rumble-fallout-including-ronda-rousey-announcement-asukas-rumble-victory-reignss-next-move/|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 1/29: Royal Rumble fallout including Ronda Rousey announcement, Asuka's Rumble victory, Reigns's next move|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=January 29, 2018|access-date=February 25, 2019|archive-date=February 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225162150/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/29/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1-29-royal-rumble-fallout-including-ronda-rousey-announcement-asukas-rumble-victory-reignss-next-move/|url-status=live}}</ref> At Elimination Chamber on February 25, Strowman eliminated The Miz, [[Elias (wrestler)|Elias]], [[John Cena]], [[Finn Bálor]] and Seth Rollins (setting the new record for the most eliminations in a single Elimination Chamber match), but was the last man eliminated by Roman Reigns.<ref name="EC2018">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber 2018 live review: Men's and Women's Elimination Chamber matches, Ronda Rousey contract signing, Asuka vs. Nia Jax, Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt, Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Titus O'Neil and Apollo for the Raw Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/25/wwe-elimination-chamber-2018-live-review-mens-womens-elimination-chamber-matches-ronda-rousey-contract-signing-asuka-vs-nia-jax-matt-hardy-vs-bray-wyatt-sheamus-cesaro-vs-titus-onei/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 25, 2018|archive-date=June 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615211949/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/25/wwe-elimination-chamber-2018-live-review-mens-womens-elimination-chamber-matches-ronda-rousey-contract-signing-asuka-vs-nia-jax-matt-hardy-vs-bray-wyatt-sheamus-cesaro-vs-titus-onei/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== In wrestling == |
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[[File:Braun Strowman's submission.jpg|thumb|upright|Strowman applying a [[Professional wrestling holds#Arm triangle choke|elevated arm triangle choke]] on [[Goldust]]]] |
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==== World championship pursuits (2018–2019) ==== |
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* '''Finishing moves''' |
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** [[Arm triangle choke|Elevated arm triangle choke]]<ref>{{cite web|title=12/5 WWE in Fayetteville, N.C. – Owens vs. Ambrose, NXT Women's champ, more|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2015/12/06/4944/|publisher=PWTorch.com|accessdate=August 9, 2016}}</ref> – 2015; used rarely thereafter<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE Live Event Results (12/5): Fayetteville, NC; Kevin Owens Returns, Rusev vs Neville, Bayley & Lynch Team Up, Kane vs Wyatt, More|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/649157-wwe-live-event-results-125-fayetteville-nc-kevin-owens-returns-rusev-vs-neville-bayley-teams-up-with-lynch-kane-vs-wyatt-and-more|website=WrestleZone |accessdate=August 9, 2016}}</ref> |
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[[File:Curt Hawkins vs. Braun Strowman - 2018-02-04 - 02.jpg|thumb|Strowman performing the Running Powerslam on [[Curt Hawkins]] in February 2018|276x276px]]On the March 12 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman, despite lacking a partner, won a tag team [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] to determine the #1 contenders for the [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|Raw Tag Team Championship]] at [[WrestleMania 34]]. Raw general manager Kurt Angle allowed Strowman to challenge for the titles, under the provision he choose a partner at WrestleMania.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/03/12/kellers-wwe-raw-report-3-12-reigns-complained-disrespected-vince-mcmahon-lesnar-situation/|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 3/12: Reigns complains about being disrespected by Vince McMahon for Lesnar situation, plus Asuka, Miz TV with Seth and Balor, Tag Team Battle Royal|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=March 12, 2018|access-date=February 25, 2019|archive-date=June 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628182716/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/03/12/kellers-wwe-raw-report-3-12-reigns-complained-disrespected-vince-mcmahon-lesnar-situation/|url-status=live}}</ref> At WrestleMania on April 8, Strowman chose a young fan in attendance named Nicholas to be his partner (in reality, son of referee [[John Cone]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/116723/identity-of-nicolas-the-new-raw-tag-team-champion.html?p=1|title=Identity of Nicolas the New Raw Ta Champion|website=pwinsider.com|access-date=April 10, 2018|archive-date=April 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409172059/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/116723/identity-of-nicolas-the-new-raw-tag-team-champion.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> The duo defeated champions Cesaro and Sheamus, winning his first championship in WWE and making Nicholas the youngest champion of any kind in WWE history.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pappolla|first1=Ryan|title=Braun Strowman & Nicholas of the WWE Universe def. Sheamus & Cesaro to win the Raw Tag Team Championship|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-34/sheamus-cesaro-braun-strowman-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=April 8, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410073312/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-34/sheamus-cesaro-braun-strowman-results|archive-date=April 10, 2018}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Strowman and Nicholas relinquished the titles due to Nicholas' "scheduling conflict" (school).<ref name="Raw04092018">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/04/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-4-9-the-day-after-wrestlemania-34-edition-with-reigns-lesnar-and-rousey-fallout/|title=Keller's WWE Raw report 4/9: The Day After WrestleMania 34 Edition with Reigns-Lesnar and Rousey fallout|date=April 9, 2018|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 9, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410073313/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/04/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-4-9-the-day-after-wrestlemania-34-edition-with-reigns-lesnar-and-rousey-fallout/|archive-date=April 10, 2018}}</ref> On April 27 at the [[WWE Greatest Royal Rumble|Greatest Royal Rumble]] in [[Jeddah]], [[Saudi Arabia]], Strowman won the namesake match and in doing so broke the record for most eliminations in a Royal Rumble match with 13, beating Roman Reigns' [[Royal Rumble match#Most eliminations in a single Royal Rumble|previous record of 12]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Braun Strowman won the first-ever 50-Man Greatest Royal Rumble Match to become the Greatest Royal Rumble Champion|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/greatest-royal-rumble/2018/greatest-royal-rumble-match-results|work=WWE|access-date=April 27, 2018|archive-date=April 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408123100/https://www.wwe.com/shows/greatest-royal-rumble/2018/greatest-royal-rumble-match-results|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1=Ryan|last2=Linder|first2=Zach|title=Full list of Royal Rumble Match participants and eliminations|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4|publisher=WWE|access-date=January 27, 2014|archive-date=February 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140215092745/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4|url-status=dead}}</ref> Strowman then entered into a feud with Kevin Owens. He and [[Bobby Lashley]] defeated [[Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn]] at [[Backlash (2018)|Backlash]] on May 6,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2018-wwe-backlash-results-recap-grades-styles-nakamura-reigns-finishes-frustrate-fans/|title=2018 WWE Backlash results, recap, grades: Styles-Nakamura, Reigns finishes frustrate fans|access-date=August 28, 2018|archive-date=August 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815001431/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2018-wwe-backlash-results-recap-grades-styles-nakamura-reigns-finishes-frustrate-fans/|url-status=live}}</ref> and won the [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] at the [[Money in the Bank (2018)|namesake pay-per-view]] on June 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2018-wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-recap-grades-title-change-big-swerve-monster-move/|title=2018 WWE Money in the Bank results, recap, grades: Title change, big swerve, monster move|access-date=August 28, 2018|archive-date=July 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710010207/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2018-wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-recap-grades-title-change-big-swerve-monster-move/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Extreme Rules (2018)|Extreme Rules]] on July 15, Owens defeated Strowman in a steel cage match after Strowman performed a chokeslam off the cage through an announce table on Owens, giving Owens the win as his feet touched the floor first per the rules.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2018-wwe-extreme-rules-results-recap-grades-new-champions-surprises-and-a-big-return/|title=2018 WWE Extreme Rules results, recap, grades: New champions, surprises and a big return|access-date=August 28, 2018|archive-date=August 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816091833/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2018-wwe-extreme-rules-results-recap-grades-new-champions-surprises-and-a-big-return/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2018)|SummerSlam]] on August 19, Strowman defeated Owens with his Money in the Bank contract on the line in two minutes, ending their feud.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2018-wwe-summerslam-results-recap-grades-four-major-title-changes-and-a-big-time-finish/|title=2018 WWE SummerSlam results, recap, grades: Four major title changes and a big-time finish|access-date=August 28, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820141042/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2018-wwe-summerslam-results-recap-grades-four-major-title-changes-and-a-big-time-finish/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that same night, Strowman announced he would be cashing in on the winner of the main event and challenging them after the match. However, then-reigning Universal Champion Brock Lesnar attacked Strowman during his match with Roman Reigns, leaving Strowman unable to cash in when Reigns won the title after pinning Lesnar.<ref name="SSlam2018">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE SummerSlam 2018 live review: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship, AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe for the WWE Championship, Alexa Bliss vs. Ronda Rousey for the Raw Women's Championship, Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/08/19/powells-wwe-summerslam-2018-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-wwe-championship-alexa-bliss-vs-ronda-rousey-for-the-raw/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 19, 2018|date=August 19, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820074606/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/08/19/powells-wwe-summerslam-2018-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-roman-reigns-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-wwe-championship-alexa-bliss-vs-ronda-rousey-for-the-raw/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[Powerslam#Front powerslam|Running powerslam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/756015-wwe-raw-results-091916/4|title=WWE RAW Results (9/19): Rusev vs Rollins, #1 Contenders Match for Cruiserweight Title, Steel Cage Match, Final Clash of Champions Hype! - Page 4 of 13 - Wrestlezone|date=September 19, 2016|publisher=}}</ref> – 2016–present<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingnewssource.com/news/43827/WWE-Raw-Results-103-Live-Coverage/|title=WWE Raw Results (10/3) Los Angeles, California|date=October 3, 2016|publisher=}}</ref> |
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** [[Facebuster#Reverse chokeslam facebuster|Reverse chokeslam]]<ref>{{cite web|title=7/25 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/25/july25rawresultsfinal/|publisher=PWTorch.com|accessdate=August 9, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=8/1 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live TV Report|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/01/aug1rawresultsfinal/|publisher=PWTorch.com|accessdate=August 9, 2016}}</ref> – 2016; used as a signature move thereafter |
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Strowman attempted another cash-in on Reigns the next night on ''Raw'', but was stopped by The Shield, who attacked Strowman before the match became official.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-the-shield-send-shock-waves-with-epic-return-in-main-event/|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: The Shield send shock waves with epic return in main event|date=August 21, 2018 |access-date=August 28, 2018|archive-date=August 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828134640/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-the-shield-send-shock-waves-with-epic-return-in-main-event/|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman formed an alliance with [[Dolph Ziggler]] and [[Drew McIntyre]] by helping them attack The Shield, turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/27/8-27-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-reignss-show-opening-appearance/|title=8/27 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Reigns's show-opening confrontation with Braun, Corbin vs. Balor, Dana Brooke vs. Sasha, Seth open challenge|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=August 27, 2018|access-date=February 25, 2019|archive-date=February 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226111101/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/27/8-27-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-reignss-show-opening-appearance/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Hell in a Cell (2018)|Hell in a Cell]] on September 16, Strowman cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Reigns, but due to interference from Brock Lesnar, the match ended in a no contest.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Universal Champion Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman ended in a No Contest (Hell in a Cell Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/roman-reigns-braun-strowman-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=September 16, 2018|archive-date=September 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917105402/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/roman-reigns-braun-strowman-results|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[WWE Super Show-Down|Super Show-Down]] on October 6, Strowman, Ziggler and McIntyre lost to The Shield,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pappolla|first1=Ryan|title=The Shield def. Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-show-down/2018-10-06/the-shield-braun-strowman-dolph-ziggler-drew-mcIntyre-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=October 6, 2018|archive-date=October 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006195245/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-show-down/2018-10-06/the-shield-braun-strowman-dolph-ziggler-drew-mcIntyre-results|url-status=live}}</ref> but defeated them two days later on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/10/08/10-8-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-super-show-down-fallout-as-they-head-to-evolution-and-crown-jewel-in-saudi-arabia/|title=10/8 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Super Show-down fallout as they head to Evolution and Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=Wade|last=Keller|date=October 8, 2018|access-date=October 13, 2018|archive-date=May 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531210815/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/10/08/10-8-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-super-show-down-fallout-as-they-head-to-evolution-and-crown-jewel-in-saudi-arabia/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the October 15 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman, Ziggler and McIntyre lost to The Shield again after McIntyre accidentally kicked Strowman during the match. Afterwards, Strowman powerslammed Ziggler before being attacked by McIntyre, dissolving their partnership and turning face again.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-world-cup-qualifiers-267916|title=WWE Raw live results: World Cup qualifiers|date=October 15, 2018|work=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|access-date=October 16, 2018|language=en|archive-date=October 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016033932/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-world-cup-qualifiers-267916|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Crown Jewel (2018)|Crown Jewel]] on November 2, Strowman lost to Lesnar after a pre-match attack by Raw general manager [[Baron Corbin]] and five F-5s, in which Strowman kicked out of four F-5s.<ref name="CrownJewel">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Crown Jewel live review: Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman for the vacant WWE Universal Championship, AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe for the WWE Championship, Undertaker and Kane vs. DX, World Cup tournament|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/02/powells-wwe-crown-jewel-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-vacant-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-wwe-championship-undertaker-and-kane-vs-dx-wor/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 2, 2018|date=November 2, 2018|archive-date=November 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103052305/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/02/powells-wwe-crown-jewel-live-review-brock-lesnar-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-vacant-wwe-universal-championship-aj-styles-vs-samoa-joe-for-the-wwe-championship-undertaker-and-kane-vs-dx-wor/|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 18 at [[Survivor Series (2018)|Survivor Series]], Strowman was again attacked by Corbin, along with McIntyre and Bobby Lashley, after Team Raw defeated Team SmackDown in the traditional tag team elimination match.<ref name="SSeries2018">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE Survivor Series live review: WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar vs. WWE Champion Daniel Bryan, Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair in a non-title match, Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins vs. U.S. Champion Shinsuke Nakamura|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/18/powells-wwe-survivor-series-live-review-wwe-universal-champion-brock-lesnar-vs-wwe-champion-daniel-bryan-raw-womens-champion-ronda-rousey-vs-charlotte-flair-in-a-non-title-match/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 18, 2018|date=November 18, 2018|archive-date=November 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119062233/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/11/18/powells-wwe-survivor-series-live-review-wwe-universal-champion-brock-lesnar-vs-wwe-champion-daniel-bryan-raw-womens-champion-ronda-rousey-vs-charlotte-flair-in-a-non-title-match/|url-status=live}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Strowman was again attacked by Corbin, Lashley and McIntyre, which was used to write him off television, as WWE revealed that Strowman was suffering a [[Legit (professional wrestling)|legit]] elbow injury, which would require surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/braun-strowman-surgery|title=Strowman undergoes successful surgery|work=WWE|date=November 20, 2018|access-date=March 4, 2019|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411120358/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/braun-strowman-surgery|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman returned at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2018)|TLC]] on December 16, defeating Corbin in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match to earn a Universal Championship match against Brock Lesnar at the [[Royal Rumble (2019)|Royal Rumble]] and Corbin was stripped of all authoritative power.<ref name="TLC2018">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's WWE TLC live review: Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs Asuka in a TLC match for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Championship, Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose for the IC Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/12/16/powells-wwe-tlc-live-review-becky-lynch-vs-charlotte-flair-vs-asuka-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-daniel-bryan-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-championship-seth-rollins-vs-de/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=December 16, 2018|date=December 16, 2018|archive-date=December 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217111043/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/12/16/powells-wwe-tlc-live-review-becky-lynch-vs-charlotte-flair-vs-asuka-in-a-tlc-match-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-daniel-bryan-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-championship-seth-rollins-vs-de/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the January 14, 2019 episode of ''Raw'', he was removed from the Universal Championship match after damaging Vince McMahon's limo after chasing Baron Corbin, and refusing to pay for the damages.<ref name="Raw01142019">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/14 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: Dean Ambrose vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat for the Intercontinental Championship, Ronda Rousey and Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax and Tamina, the Royal Rumble build continues|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/14/1-14-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-dean-ambrose-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-intercontinental-championship-ronda-rousey-and-sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax-and-tamina-the-roy/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 14, 2019|access-date=January 15, 2019|archive-date=January 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115184005/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/14/1-14-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-dean-ambrose-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-intercontinental-championship-ronda-rousey-and-sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax-and-tamina-the-roy/|url-status=live}}</ref> However, he instead participated in the Royal Rumble match on January 27, replacing John Cena, who wasn't medically cleared to compete. He was the last man eliminated by eventual winner Seth Rollins.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Seth Rollins won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2019/2019-mens-royal-rumble-match-results|publisher=WWE|access-date=January 27, 2019|archive-date=June 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626194328/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2019/2019-mens-royal-rumble-match-results|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman continued his feud with Corbin, leading to a no-disqualification match at [[Elimination Chamber (2019)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 17, which Strowman lost after interference from McIntyre and Lashley.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Baron Corbin def. Braun Strowman (No Disqualification Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/elimination-chamber-2019/braun-strowman-vs-baron-corbin-results|website=WWE|access-date=February 17, 2019|archive-date=February 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141849/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/elimination-chamber-2019/braun-strowman-vs-baron-corbin-results|url-status=live}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Strowman defeated Corbin in a tables match, ending their feud.<ref name="Raw02182019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/02/18/2-18-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-the-night-after-elimination-chamber-the-road-to-wwe-fastlane-begins/|title=2/18 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: NXT talent debut, Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin in a tables match, the night after Elimination Chamber, and the road to WWE Fastlane begins|date=February 18, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 22, 2019|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091744/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/02/18/2-18-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-the-night-after-elimination-chamber-the-road-to-wwe-fastlane-begins/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[Cutter (professional wrestling)#Over-the-shoulder flip cutter|Yokosuka cutter]] – 2015–2016; used as a signature move thereafter<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-superstars-results-braun-strowman-vs-sin-cara-neville-teams-darren-young-221106|title=WWE Superstars results: Braun Strowman vs. Sin Cara; Neville teams with Darren Young|date=September 18, 2016|publisher=}}</ref> |
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Strowman was then involved in a storyline with [[Colin Jost]] and [[Michael Che]] of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' (''SNL'') fame. On the March 4 episode of ''Raw'', the ''SNL'' duo appeared and were announced as special correspondents for [[WrestleMania 35]]; in a backstage segment later that night, Jost questioned the legitimacy of professional wrestling, resulting in Strowman attacking him.<ref name="Raw03042019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/03/04/3-4-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-triple-hs-response-to-batista-attacking-ric-flair-charlotte-flair-wants-vince-mcmahon-to-name-her-the-raw-womens-champion-snl-weekend-update-hosts-appear-final/|title=3/4 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: Triple H's response to Batista attacking Ric Flair, Charlotte Flair wants Vince McMahon to name her the Raw Women's Champion, SNL Weekend Update hosts appear, final hype for WWE Fastlane|date=March 4, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 5, 2019|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043915/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/03/04/3-4-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-triple-hs-response-to-batista-attacking-ric-flair-charlotte-flair-wants-vince-mcmahon-to-name-her-the-raw-womens-champion-snl-weekend-update-hosts-appear-final/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 18 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman announced his participation in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2019-03-18 |title=3/18 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: Kurt Angle reveals his WrestleMania opponent, Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre, Ronda Rousey vs. Dana Brooke for the Raw Women's Championship, Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush vs. Finn Balor and a partner of his choosing |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/03/18/3-18-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-kurt-angle-reveals-his-wrestlemania-opponent-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-raw-womens-champion-ronda-rousey-vs-dana-brooke-bobby-lashley-and-lio-rush-vs-finn/ |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> He challenged the duo to also enter the battle royal, which was made official by WrestleMania 35 host Alexa Bliss.<ref name="Raw03252019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/03/25/3-25-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-ronda-rousey-becky-lynch-and-charlotte-flair-face-riott-squad-in-beat-the-clock-challenge-matches-kurt-angle-vs-samoa-joe-the-penultimate-edition-before-wrestlem/|title=3/25 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: Ronda Rousey, Becky Lynch, and Charlotte Flair face Riott Squad in Beat The Clock Challenge matches, Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe, the penultimate edition before WrestleMania 35|date=March 25, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090327/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/03/25/3-25-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-ronda-rousey-becky-lynch-and-charlotte-flair-face-riott-squad-in-beat-the-clock-challenge-matches-kurt-angle-vs-samoa-joe-the-penultimate-edition-before-wrestlem/|url-status=live}}</ref> The match, which took place on the kickoff show on April 7, saw Strowman emerge victorious after last eliminating Jost. Strowman broke another record, of most eliminations in that particular match as well with 14 eliminations overall.<ref name="preWM35">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WrestleMania 35 Kickoff Show results: Powell's live review of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, WWE Women's Battle Royal, Buddy Murphy vs. Tony Nese for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/07/wrestlemania-35-kickoff-show-results-powells-live-review-of-the-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal-wwe-womens-battle-royal-buddy-murphy-vs-tony-nese-for-the-wwe-cruiserweight-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 7, 2018|archive-date=April 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407211601/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/07/wrestlemania-35-kickoff-show-results-powells-live-review-of-the-andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal-wwe-womens-battle-royal-buddy-murphy-vs-tony-nese-for-the-wwe-cruiserweight-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the April 29 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman was announced as one of the entrants in the Money in the Bank ladder match at the [[Money in the Bank (2019)|titular event]] on May 19.<ref name="Raw04292019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/29/4-29-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-alexa-bliss-revealing-raws-participants-in-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-matches-the-build-to-mitb-continues/|title=4/29 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Alexa Bliss revealing Raw's participants in the Money in the Bank ladder matches, the build to MITB continues|date=April 29, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-date=April 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430032848/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/29/4-29-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-alexa-bliss-revealing-raws-participants-in-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-matches-the-build-to-mitb-continues/|url-status=live}}</ref> However, on the May 13 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman lost to [[Sami Zayn]], who had the help of Corbin and McIntrye, forfeiting his spot in the match to Zayn in the process.<ref name="Raw05132019">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=5/13 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Becky Lynch contract signing for matches with Lacey Evans and Charlotte Flair, Roman Reigns on Miz TV, Ricochet vs. Baron Corbin, the final Raw push for Money in the Bank|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/13/5-13-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-becky-lynch-contract-signing-for-matches-with-lacey-evans-and-charlotte-flair-roman-reigns-on-miz-tv-ricochet-vs-baron-corbin-the-final-raw-push-for-money/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 13, 2019|access-date=May 13, 2019|archive-date=May 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514051847/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/13/5-13-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-becky-lynch-contract-signing-for-matches-with-lacey-evans-and-charlotte-flair-roman-reigns-on-miz-tv-ricochet-vs-baron-corbin-the-final-raw-push-for-money/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the June 3 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman defeated Bobby Lashley in an arm wrestling match, but was then attacked by Lashley, setting up a match at [[Super ShowDown (2019)|Super ShowDown]] on June 7<ref name="Raw06032019">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/06/03/6-3-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-the-heymans-brock-lesnar-cash-in-promise-reigns-usos-vs-mcintyre-revival-undertaker-makes-rare-appearance/|title=6/3 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on the Heyman's Brock Lesnar cash-in promise, Reigns & Usos vs. McIntyre & Revival, Undertaker makes rare appearance|date=June 3, 2019|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=PW Torch|access-date=June 4, 2019|archive-date=June 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190604213933/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/06/03/6-3-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-the-heymans-brock-lesnar-cash-in-promise-reigns-usos-vs-mcintyre-revival-undertaker-makes-rare-appearance/|url-status=live}}</ref> which Strowman also won.<ref name="Super ShowDown2019">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Super ShowDown results: Powell's live review of Undertaker vs. Goldberg, Seth Rollins vs. Baron for the WWE Universal Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Championship, Triple H vs. Randy Orton, Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/07/wwe-super-showdown-results-powells-live-review-of-undertaker-vs-goldberg-seth-rollins-vs-baron-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-dolph-ziggler-for-the-wwe-championship-tripl/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=June 7, 2019|date=June 7, 2019|archive-date=June 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630060851/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/07/wwe-super-showdown-results-powells-live-review-of-undertaker-vs-goldberg-seth-rollins-vs-baron-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-dolph-ziggler-for-the-wwe-championship-tripl/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the July 1 episode of ''Raw'', Strowman faced Lashley in a [[Falls count anywhere match|Falls Count Anywhere match]] which ended in a no contest after Strowman crashed Lashley through the LED boards on the stage where Strowman suffered a [[kayfabe]] [[Splenic injury|ruptured spleen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/01/7-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-first-show-with-paul-heyman-as-executive-director-braun-strowman-vs-bobby-lashley-in-a-falls-count-anywhere-match-viking-raiders-vs-new-day-the-build/|title=7/1 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of the first show with Paul Heyman as executive director, Braun Strowman vs. Bobby Lashley in a falls count anywhere match, Viking Raiders vs. New Day, the build to Extreme Rules continues|date=July 1, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=July 3, 2019|archive-date=July 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702023851/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/01/7-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-first-show-with-paul-heyman-as-executive-director-braun-strowman-vs-bobby-lashley-in-a-falls-count-anywhere-match-viking-raiders-vs-new-day-the-build/|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman defeated Lashley in a [[Last Man Standing match]] at [[Extreme Rules (2019)|Extreme Rules]] on July 14 to end the feud.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Braun Strowman def. Bobby Lashley (Last Man Standing Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2019/braun-strowman-vs-bobby-lashley-results|work=WWE|access-date=July 14, 2019|archive-date=July 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715024236/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2019/braun-strowman-vs-bobby-lashley-results|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[Backbreaker#Argentine backbreaker rack|Backbreaker]]{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} |
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** [[Professional wrestling throws#Biel throw|Biel throw]]{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} |
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[[File:Braun Strowman (48472687676).jpg|thumb|246x246px|Strowman in July 2019]] |
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** [[Professional wrestling attacks#Big boot|Big boot]]{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} |
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In August, Strowman entered into a storyline with Universal Champion Seth Rollins after saving Rollins from an attack by [[The O.C. (professional wrestling)|The O.C.]] ([[A.J. Styles|AJ Styles]], [[Luke Gallows]] and [[Karl Anderson]]).<ref name="Raw08122019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/12/8-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-appearing-after-winning-the-championship-at-summerslam-steve-austin-checks-in-alexa-bliss-and-nikki-cross-vs-the-kabuki-warriors-for-the-wwe-w/|title=8/12 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Seth Rollins appearing after winning the championship at SummerSlam, Steve Austin checks in, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross vs. The Kabuki Warriors for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre vs. Cederic Alexander|date=August 12, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 17, 2019|archive-date=August 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813042944/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/12/8-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-appearing-after-winning-the-championship-at-summerslam-steve-austin-checks-in-alexa-bliss-and-nikki-cross-vs-the-kabuki-warriors-for-the-wwe-w/|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman and Rollins defeated Gallows and Anderson to win the Raw Tag Team Championship on the August 19 episode of ''Raw''.<ref name="Raw08192019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/19/8-19-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-aj-styles-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-u-s-championship-and-cesaro-vs-samoa-joe-and-cedric-alexander-vs-sami-zayn-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-tournament/|title=8/19 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of AJ Styles vs. Braun Strowman for the U.S. Championship, and Cesaro vs. Samoa Joe and Cedric Alexander vs. Sami Zayn in first round King of the Ring tournament matches|date=August 19, 2019|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 26, 2019|archive-date=August 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820025841/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/19/8-19-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-aj-styles-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-u-s-championship-and-cesaro-vs-samoa-joe-and-cedric-alexander-vs-sami-zayn-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-tournament/|url-status=live}}</ref> A [[WWE Universal Championship|Universal Championship]] match between Strowman and Rollins was subsequently arranged for [[Clash of Champions (2019)|Clash of Champions]], with the duo also having to defend the tag titles against Dolph Ziggler and [[Bobby Roode|Robert Roode]] at the event.<ref name="Raw08262019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/26/8-26-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-ricochet-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-baron-corbin-vs-the-miz-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-tournament-matches-smackdown-womens-champion-bayley-vs-nikki-cross/|title=8/26 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Ricochet vs. Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin vs. The Miz in first round King of the Ring tournament matches, Smackdown Women's Champion Bayley vs. Nikki Cross, the build to Clash of Champions continues|date=August 26, 2019|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 30, 2019|archive-date=August 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827042548/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/26/8-26-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-ricochet-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-baron-corbin-vs-the-miz-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-tournament-matches-smackdown-womens-champion-bayley-vs-nikki-cross/|url-status=live}}</ref> At the event on September 15, Strowman and Rollins lost the tag titles to Ziggler and Roode in the opening match, and in the main event, Strowman lost to Rollins.<ref name="COC2019">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Clash of Champions results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Braun Strowman for the WWE Universal Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/09/15/wwe-clash-of-champions-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-randy-orton-for-the-wwe-championship-becky-lynch-vs-sas/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=September 15, 2019|date=September 15, 2019|archive-date=September 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916182012/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/09/15/wwe-clash-of-champions-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-kofi-kingston-vs-randy-orton-for-the-wwe-championship-becky-lynch-vs-sas/|url-status=live}}</ref> Strowman then started an on-air feud with boxer [[Tyson Fury]]. This led to a brawl on October 7 episode of ''Raw'', due to neither man wanting to offer an apology.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/49970087|title = Tyson Fury v Braun Strowman: Heavyweight boxer clashes with WWE wrestler|work = BBC Sport|date = October 8, 2019|access-date = October 8, 2019|archive-date = October 9, 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191009064805/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/49970087|url-status = live}}</ref> Strowman lost to Fury at [[Crown Jewel (2019)|Crown Jewel]] on October 31 after he was counted out, and after the match, Strowman laid out Fury with a Running Powerslam to end their feud.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Tyson Fury def. Braun Strowman via Count-out|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2019/braun-strowman-vs-tyson-fury-results|work=WWE|date=October 31, 2019|access-date=November 1, 2019|archive-date=October 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031203155/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2019/braun-strowman-vs-tyson-fury-results|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[Professional wrestling attacks#Body avalanche|Body avalanche]]{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} |
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** [[Professional wrestling attacks#Shoulder block|Body block]]{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} |
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** [[Chokeslam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsgrumble.com/the-lowedown-wwe-tlc-2015-review/braun-strowman-bubba-ray-dudley-chokeslam-through-the-table|title=braun strowman bubba ray dudley chokeslam through the table – Sports Grumble|publisher=}}</ref> |
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As part of the [[2019 WWE Draft|2019 draft]], Strowman was drafted to the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] brand.<ref>{{cite web|last=Schwartz|first=Nick|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/10/wwe-draft-results-every-pick-night-1-smackdown-raw|title=WWE Draft results: See all the picks from night 1|date=October 11, 2019|access-date=October 13, 2019|work=[[USA Today]]|archive-date=October 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012185051/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/10/wwe-draft-results-every-pick-night-1-smackdown-raw|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2019)|Survivor Series]] on November 24, Strowman was a part of Team SmackDown in the 5-on-5-on-5 Survivor Series match between Team Raw, Team SmackDown and Team NXT, which Strowman's team won.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Laboon|first1=Jeff|title=Team SmackDown def. Team Raw & Team NXT (Men's Survivor Series Elimination Triple Threat Match)|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/men%E2%80%99s-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results|work=WWE|date=November 24, 2019|access-date=November 24, 2019|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527144400/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/mens-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2020)|Royal Rumble]] on January 26, 2020, Strowman entered at #14 but was eliminated by Brock Lesnar and [[Keith Lee (wrestler)|Keith Lee]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan in a strap match for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/26/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-strap-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-asuka-for-th/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 26, 2020|date=January 26, 2020|archive-date=January 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127093709/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/26/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-vs-daniel-bryan-in-a-strap-match-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-becky-lynch-vs-asuka-for-th/|url-status=live}}</ref> On the January 31 episode of ''SmackDown'', despite interferences from Sami Zayn and [[Cesaro (wrestler)|Cesaro]], Strowman defeated [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] to win the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] for the first time in his career, marking his first singles title in WWE.<ref name="SmackDown01312020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/31 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns and The Usos vs. King Corbin, Robert Roode, and Dolph Ziggler, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Braun Strowman for the Intercontinental Championship, four-way for a shot at the Smackdown Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/31/1-31-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-the-usos-vs-king-corbin-robert-roode-and-dolph-ziggler-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-intercontinental-c/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 31, 2020|access-date=February 1, 2020|archive-date=February 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200201091935/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/31/1-31-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-the-usos-vs-king-corbin-robert-roode-and-dolph-ziggler-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-intercontinental-c/|url-status=live}}</ref> However, at [[Elimination Chamber (2020)|Elimination Chamber]] on March 8, Strowman lost the title to Sami Zayn in a 3-on-1 handicap match also involving Nakamura and Cesaro; in which Zayn pinned Strowman.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro def. Braun Strowman; Zayn became the new Intercontinental Champion|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2020/braun-strowman-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-cesaro-sami-zayn-results|work=WWE|date=March 8, 2020|access-date=March 8, 2020|archive-date=March 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319171941/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2020/braun-strowman-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-cesaro-sami-zayn-results|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|Clothesline]]{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} |
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** [[Professional wrestling throws#Flapjack|Flapjack]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goliath.com/sports/wwe-raw-match-results-august-29th-2016/|title=WWE Raw Match Results – August 29th, 2016|publisher=}}</ref> |
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In April, it was announced that Strowman would replace Roman Reigns at [[WrestleMania 36]], facing [[Bill Goldberg|Goldberg]] for the Universal Championship, after Reigns opted to pull out of the event amid concerns surrounding the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] that had already affected the pay-per-view.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Champion Goldberg vs. Braun Strowman|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/goldberg-vs-braun-strowman|work=WWE|access-date=April 4, 2020|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204210220/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/goldberg-vs-braun-strowman|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Konuwa |first=Alfred |date=March 27, 2020 |title=Braun Strowman To Replace Roman Reigns at WWE's Snakebitten WrestleMania 36 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2020/03/27/braun-strowman-to-replace-roman-reigns-at-snakebitten-wrestlemania-36/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205150123/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2020/03/27/braun-strowman-to-replace-roman-reigns-at-snakebitten-wrestlemania-36/ |archive-date=February 5, 2021 |access-date=March 27, 2020 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> On the first night of WrestleMania on April 4, Strowman defeated Goldberg to win the Universal Championship, his first world championship.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=Braun Strowman def. Goldberg to become the new Universal Champion|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/goldberg-vs-braun-strowman-results|work=WWE|date=April 4, 2020|access-date=April 4, 2020|archive-date=April 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406145353/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/goldberg-vs-braun-strowman-results|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WrestleMania 36 results: Powell's live review of night one featuring Goldberg vs. Braun Strowman for the WWE Universal Championship, Undertaker vs. AJ Styles in a Boneyard match, Becky Lynch vs. Shayna Baszler for the Raw Women's Championship, Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/04/wrestlemania-36-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-featuring-goldberg-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-undertaker-vs-aj-styles-in-a-boneyard-match-becky-lynch-vs-shay/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 4, 2020|access-date=April 4, 2020|archive-date=April 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406131545/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/04/wrestlemania-36-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-featuring-goldberg-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-undertaker-vs-aj-styles-in-a-boneyard-match-becky-lynch-vs-shay/|url-status=live}}</ref> He then began a feud with [[Bray Wyatt]], leading to a title match at [[Money in the Bank (2020)|Money in the Bank]] on May 10, which Strowman won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2020-05-10 |title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's review of the Climb The Corporate Ladder MITB matches, Drew McIntyre vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Bray Wyatt for the WWE Universal Championship, Bayley vs. Tamina for the Smackdown Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/10/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-the-climb-the-corporate-ladder-mitb-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-wwe-championship-braun-strowman-vs-bray-wyatt-for-the-wwe-unive/ |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> After retaining the title against [[John Morrison and The Miz]] at [[Backlash (2020)|Backlash]] on June 14,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2020-06-14 |title=WWE Backlash results: Powell's review of Edge vs. Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Asuka vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship, Braun Strowman vs. The Miz and John Morrison for the WWE Universal Championship, Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/14/wwe-backlash-results-powells-review-of-edge-vs-randy-orton-drew-mcintyre-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-asuka-vs-nia-jax-for-the-raw-womens-championship-braun-strowman-vs-the-mi/ |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Strowman rekindled his rivalry with Wyatt, who challenged him to a non-title "Wyatt Swamp Fight" on the June 26 episode of ''SmackDown'', which Strowman accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2020-06-26 |title=6/26 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of the Undertaker tribute, Alexa Bliss vs. Nikki Cross vs. Lacey Evans vs. Dana Brooke for a shot at the Smackdown Women's Championship, Jeff Hardy vs. King Corbin |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/26/6-26-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-the-undertaker-tribute/ |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[The Horror Show at Extreme Rules]] on July 19, Strowman lost the "cinematic-style" match after being dragged down into a lake by Wyatt, who used multiple illusions in the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2020-07-19 |title=WWE Extreme Rules results: Powell's review of Seth Rollins vs. Rey Mysterio in An Eye For An Eye match, WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman vs. Bray Wyatt in a non-title Swamp Fight, Asuka vs. Sasha Banks for the Raw Women's Championship, Drew McIntyre vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/19/wwe-extreme-rules-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-rey-mysterio-in-an-eye-for-an-eye-match-wwe-universal-champion-braun-strowman-vs-bray-wyatt-in-a-non-title-swamp-fight-asuka-vs-sash/ |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the August 14 episode of ''SmackDown'', Strowman, now sporting a shaved head, acted more sinister as he showed no compassion towards [[Alexa Bliss]] and physically attacked her with a gorilla press, turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] for the first time since 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2020-08-15 |title=8/14 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of the latest Retribution attacks, a Triple Brand Battle Royal for a shot at the Smackdown Women's Championship at SummerSlam, Big E vs. John Morrison, Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/15/8-14-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-the-latest-retribution-attacks-a-triple-brand-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-smackdown-womens-championship-at-summerslam-big-e-vs-john/ |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2020)|SummerSlam]] on August 23, Strowman lost the Universal Championship to Wyatt in a [[Falls Count Anywhere match]], ending his reign at 141 days, after which both he and Wyatt were attacked by a returning [[Roman Reigns]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, Braun Strowman vs. The Fiend for the WWE Universal Championship, Mandy Rose vs. Sonya Deville in a No DQ, loser leaves WWE match, Asuka challenges for two titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/23/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-randy-orton-for-the-wwe-championship-braun-strowman-vs-the-fiend-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-mandy-rose-vs-sonya-deville-in-a-n/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 23, 2020|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=September 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913143256/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/23/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-randy-orton-for-the-wwe-championship-braun-strowman-vs-the-fiend-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-mandy-rose-vs-sonya-deville-in-a-n/|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[Payback (2020)|Payback]] on August 30, Strowman failed to win back the title after he was pinned by Reigns.<ref name="Payback2020">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE Payback results: Powell's review of The Fiend vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman in a Triple Threat for the WWE Universal Championship, Keith Lee vs. Randy Orton, Sasha Banks and Bayley vs. Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax for the WWE Women's Tag Titles, Matt Riddle vs. King Corbin|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/30/wwe-payback-results-powells-review-of-the-fiend-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-keith-lee-vs-randy-orton-sasha-banks-and/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 30, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2020|archive-date=August 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831090708/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/30/wwe-payback-results-powells-review-of-the-fiend-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-keith-lee-vs-randy-orton-sasha-banks-and/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[Facebuster#Wheelbarrow facebuster|Release wheelbarrow facebuster]]{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} |
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==== Last feuds before initial departure (2020–2021) ==== |
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** [[Powerslam#Sidewalk slam|Sidewalk slam]]{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} |
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As part of the [[2020 WWE Draft|2020 Draft]] in October, Strowman was drafted to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020|title=See all the results from the 2020 Draft|date=October 9, 2020|author=WWE.com Staff|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=October 12, 2020|archive-date=November 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103213249/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At Survivor Series on November 22, Strowman was a part of Team Raw, who defeated Team SmackDown in a clean sweep.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2020-11-22 |title=WWE Survivor Series results: Powell's review of Undertaker's Final Farewell, Drew McIntyre vs. Roman Reigns, Asuka vs. Sasha Banks, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs. The Street Profits, Bobby Lashley vs. Sami Zayn in champion vs. champion matches, Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown in Survivor Series elimination matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/22/wwe-survivor-series-results-powells-review-of-undertakers-final-farewell-drew-mcintyre-vs-roman-reigns-asuka-vs-sasha-banks-kofi-kingston-and-xavier-woods-vs-the-street-profits-bobby-lashl/ |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2021)|Royal Rumble]] on January 31, 2021, he entered at #30, eliminating Sheamus, Cesaro, and [[AJ Styles]] but was eliminated by eventual winner [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2021-01-31 |title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Universal Championship, Sasha Banks vs. Carmella for the Smackdown Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/31/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-goldberg-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-wwe/ |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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** [[Professional wrestling throws#Spinebuster|Spinebuster]] – 2017-present |
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* '''[[Manager (professional wrestling)|Managers]]''' |
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Leading to WrestleMania, Strowman feuded with [[Shane McMahon]]. McMahon was scheduled to face Strowman at [[Fastlane (2021)|Fastlane]] on March 21, but McMahon suffered a left knee injury preparing for the match,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2021-03-21 |title=WWE Fastlane Kickoff Show results: Moore's live review of the pre-show |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/21/wwe-fastlane-kickoff-show-results-moores-live-review-of-the-pre-show/ |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> instead having [[Elias (wrestler)|Elias]] take his place in the match; Strowman defeated Elias.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2021-03-21 |title=WWE Fastlane results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Universal Championship with Edge as special enforcer, Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus in a No Holds Barred match, Big E vs. Apollo Crews for the Intercontinental Title, Randy Orton vs. Alexa Bliss |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/21/wwe-fastlane-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-daniel-bryan-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-with-edge-as-special-enforcer-drew-mcintyre-vs-sheamus-in-a-no-holds-barred-match-big/ |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> On the first night of [[WrestleMania 37]] on April 10, Strowman defeated McMahon in a steel cage match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2021-04-10 |title=WrestleMania 37 results: Powell's live review of night one featuring Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair for the Smackdown Women's Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods vs. AJ Styles and Omos for the Raw Tag Titles, Bad Bunny and Damian Priest vs The Miz and John Morrison |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/10/wrestlemania-37-results-powells-live-review-of-night-one-featuring-sasha-banks-vs-bianca-belair-for-the-smackdown-womens-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-wwe-championship-k/ |access-date=2022-09-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania Backlash (2021)|WrestleMania Backlash]], Strowman failed to win the WWE Championship from Bobby Lashley in a triple threat match also involving Drew McIntyre.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/16/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-cesaro-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-wwe-championship/ |title=WWE WrestleMania Backlash results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Cesaro for the WWE Universal Championship, Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Braun Strowman for the WWE Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair for the Raw Women's Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley for the Smackdown Women's Championship |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 16, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=May 17, 2021 |archive-date=May 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516230328/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/16/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-cesaro-for-the-wwe-universal-championship-bobby-lashley-vs-drew-mcintyre-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-wwe-championship/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This would turn out to be his final match for this stint with the company as he was released on June 2, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |date=June 2, 2021 |title=Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Lana, and other Superstars released |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/braun-strowman-aleister-black-lana-ruby-riott-murphy-santana-garrett-released |accessdate=June 2, 2021 |publisher=WWE}}</ref> |
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** [[Bray Wyatt]]<ref name="Manager"/> |
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* '''Nicknames''' |
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=== Control Your Narrative and Ring of Honor (2021–2022) === |
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** '''"The Abominable Strowman"'''<ref name="wwe.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-10-17/article/braun-stroman-def-the-mile-high-trio|title=Who stepped up to Braun Strowman?|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-10-24/article/braun-strowman-refused-to-battle-sami-zayn|title=Strowman disrespects Sami Zayn|publisher=}}</ref> |
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Scherr made his independent debut at ''Free The Narrative 2: The Monsters In Us All'', defeating the show's creator [[Ethan Carter III|EC3]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/102161-braun-strowman-compite-primera-lucha-fuera-wwe|title = Braun Strowman compite en su primera lucha fuera de WWE|date = October 3, 2021}}</ref> In January 2022, it was announced that Scherr would team with the former Erick Rowan (now Erick Redbeard) in a match against [[Bubba Ray Dudley|Bully Ray]] and [[Enzo Amore|nZo]], which took place at Northeast Wrestling's WrestleFest XXVI on January 22, with Scherr and Redbeard winning the match.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lambert |first1=Jeremy |date=January 23, 2022 |title=NEW Wrestlefest XXVI Results (1/22): Adam Scherr, The Briscoes, Jon Moxley In Action |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/new-wrestlefest-xxvi-results-122-adam-scherr-briscoes-jon-moxley-action |access-date=February 8, 2022 |website=Fightful |publisher=Shazzu, Inc.}}</ref> It marked the first time Scherr and Redbeard had teamed together in five years.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lambert |first1=Jeremy |date=January 4, 2022 |title=Adam Scherr And Erick Redbeard To Reunite Against Bully Ray And nZo |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/adam-scherr-and-erick-redbeard-reunite-against-bully-ray-and-nzo |access-date=January 7, 2022 |website=Fightful |publisher=Fightful Select}}</ref> |
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** "The Black Sheep"<ref name="Strowman">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/bray-wyatt-introduces-braun-strowman-to-the--raw-aug-24-2015-27861589|title=Bray Wyatt introduces Braun Strowman to the . Raw Aug 24 2015|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=August 24, 2015|accessdate=August 25, 2015}}</ref> |
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** '''"The Monster Among Men"'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/jobbers-return-to-the-wwe-to-lose-to-bigger-wrestlers-w445338|title=Return of the WWE Jobber: And Why That's a Good Thing|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-10-10/article/will-braun-strowman%E2%80%99s-demand-for-competition-be-met|title=Will Braun Strowman’s demand for competition be met?|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/536437-monster-among-men-makes-nxt-debut|title="Monster Among Men" Braun Stowman Makes NXT Debut|date=December 22, 2014|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTAJK1MCfOw|title=Braun Strowman vs. The Splash Brothers - 2-on-1 Handicap Match: Raw, Oct. 10, 2016|first=|last=WWE|date=October 10, 2016|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref> |
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Scherr debuted at the [[Ring of Honor|ROH]] pay-per-view [[Final Battle (2021)|Final Battle]] on December 11, 2021, where he, EC3, and [[Wesley Blake|Westin Blake]] formed the new Control Your Narrative stable and attacked Eli Isom, Dak Draper and Brian Johnson.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rose |first1=Bryan |date=December 11, 2021 |title=Braun Strowman appears at ROH Final Battle, aligns with EC3 |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/ring-of-honor/braun-strowman-appears-roh-final-battle-aligns-ec3-362431 |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On February 17, 2022, Scherr along with fellow professional wrestler [[Ethan Carter III|EC3]], announced the formation of their own wrestling promotion, Control Your Narrative (CYN).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Joseph |date=February 17, 2022 |title=EC3 and Adam Scherr Announce Launch Of Control Your Narrative Promotion |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/ec3-and-adam-scherr-announce-launch-of-control-your-narrative-promotion/ |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=411Mania}}</ref> The company started tapings for their impending television deal in March; taking inspiration from ''[[Fight Club]]'', the promotion featured talent booking their own storylines in a way that resembles the early stages of ''Fight Club''{{'}}s "Project: Mayhem".<ref>{{cite web |last=Thompson |first=Andrew |date=February 22, 2022 |title=Control Your Narrative to reveal TV partner in March, EC3 discusses deal |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2022/02/22/control-your-narrative-to-reveal-tv-partner-in-march-ec3-discusses-the-deal-what-hes-looking-for-in-talents/ |access-date=February 23, 2022 |website=POST Wrestling |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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** '''"A Mountain of a Man"'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTcJaIT4Ea4|title=Braun Strowman vs. Chase Silver: Raw, Oct. 3, 2016|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/wwe/status/762810845717893122|title=WWE on Twitter|publisher=}}</ref> |
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** "The New Face of Destruction"<ref>{{cite |
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=== Return to WWE (2022–present) === |
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" Braun "The Hippo" Strowman" |
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On September 1, 2022, Scherr was reported to have re-signed with [[WWE]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=September 1, 2022 |title=SPOILER: FORMER WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPION RETURNING |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=162657 |accessdate=September 6, 2022 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> On the September 5 episode of ''Raw'', Braun Strowman returned to WWE, as a face, and attacked every single competitor in a fatal four way tag team match.<ref name="Raw09052022">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=9/5 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. The Miz in a cage match for the U.S. Championship, the fallout from WWE Clash at the Castle|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/05/9-5-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-the-miz-in-a-cage-match-for-the-u-s-championship-the-fallout-from-wwe-clash-at-the-castle/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 5, 2022|access-date=September 5, 2022}}</ref> It was then reported that he would move to the SmackDown brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=September 6, 2022 |title=BRAUN STROWMAN-WWE UPDATE |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/162822/braun-strowmanwwe-update.html?p=1 |access-date=October 15, 2022 |website=PWInsider}}</ref> On October 14 episode of ''SmackDown'', Strowman was confronted by [[Omos]], starting a feud between the two.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2022-10-14 |title=10/14 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Bray Wyatt's return, Sheamus vs. Ricochet vs. Karrion Kross vs. Solo Sikoa in a four-way for a shot at the Intercontinental Championship, Kofi Kingston vs. Sami Zayn, LA Knight vs. Mansoor |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/14/10-14-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-bray-wyatts-return-sheamus-vs-ricochet-vs-karrion-kross-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-four-way-for-a-shot-at-the-intercontinental-champion/ |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At [[Crown Jewel (2022)|Crown Jewel]] on November 5, Strowman defeated Omos.<ref name="CJ2022">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul and Jake Paul for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley in a Last Woman Standing match for the Raw Women's Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Omos, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a cage match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/05/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-logan-paul-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-a-last-wom/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 5, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022}}</ref> |
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Strowman then entered into the SmackDown World Cup with the winner earning an eventual Intercontinental Championship match against Gunther. He defeated Jinder Mahal in the first round<ref name="SmackDown11112022">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/11/11/vip-11-11-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-recap-and-analysis-of-usos-vs-new-day-with-record-on-the-line-six-pack-challenge-to-earn-rousey-title-shot-escobar-vs-nakamura/|title=11/11 WWE SmackDown Results: Keller's recap and analysis of Usos vs. New Day with record on the line, Six-Pack Challenge to earn Rousey title shot, Escobar vs. Nakamura|date=November 11, 2022|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113085926/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/11/11/vip-11-11-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-recap-and-analysis-of-usos-vs-new-day-with-record-on-the-line-six-pack-challenge-to-earn-rousey-title-shot-escobar-vs-nakamura/|archive-date=November 13, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> before losing to Ricochet in the semifinals after interference from Imperium.<ref name="SmackDown11252022">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/11/25/11-25-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-recap-and-analysis-of-final-survivor-series-hype-drew-sheamus-vs-usos-butch-vs-santos-braun-vs-ricochet/|title=11/25 WWE SmackDown Results: Keller's recap and analysis of final Survivor Series hype, Drew & Sheamus vs. Usos, Butch vs. Santos, Braun vs. Ricochet|date=November 25, 2022|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128011628/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/11/25/11-25-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-recap-and-analysis-of-final-survivor-series-hype-drew-sheamus-vs-usos-butch-vs-santos-braun-vs-ricochet/|archive-date=November 28, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Ricochet and Strowman then formed a team and feuded with Imperium, where Strowman and Ricochet emerged victorious against Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight on the Christmas Eve edition of SmackDown.<ref name="SmackDown12232022">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=12/23 WWE SmackDown Results: Keller's report on Women's Gauntlet Match, Ricochet & Braun vs. Imperium, Usos vs. Hit Row|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/12/23/12-23-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-womens-gauntlet-match-ricochet-braun-vs-imperium-usos-vs-hit-row/|date=December 23, 2022|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> Strowman challenged Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship on the January 13 episode of ''SmackDown'', where Strowman lost, ending the feud.<ref name="SmackDown01132023">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=1/13 WWE SmackDown Results: Keller's report on Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens, Gunther vs. Braun Strowman, Rumble hype|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/13/1-13-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-sami-zayn-vs-kevin-owens-gunther-vs-braun-strowman-rumble-hype/|date=January 13, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> |
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** "Live in Fear" by [[Mark Crozer]] (August 24, 2015 – July 24, 2016; used while a part of [[The Wyatt Family]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_73480.shtml|title=Hogan news: Hulk Hogan in "Adult Swim" show this weekend, new trailer & campaign for "Sadermania," Hogan tops WWE's latest "Top 50 List"|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=September 20, 2013|accessdate=March 25, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> |
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** "Swamp Gas" by [[Jim Johnston (composer)|Jim Johnston]] (April 12, 2016 – July 24, 2016; used while teaming with [[Erick Rowan]] or [[Luke Harper]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wwe-swamp-gas-luke-harper/id904661082"|title=WWE:Swamp Gas (Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) – Single|accessdate=July 31, 2014|work=[[iTunes]]}}</ref> |
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As part of the [[2023 WWE Draft]], Strowman was drafted to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2023|title = See all the results from the 2023 Draft|publisher=WWE|date=April 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |title=5/1 WWE Monday Night Raw results: Keller's report on WWE Draft, Riddle vs. Uso, Judgment Day vs. LWO mixed tag, Lesnar, Cody |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/05/01/5-1-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-wwe-draft-riddle-vs-uso-judgment-day-vs-lwo-mixed-tag-lesnar-cody/ |access-date=May 1, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> He went on hiatus soon thereafter due to undergoing [[Otorhinolaryngology|neck surgery]] |
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** '''"I Am Stronger"''' by [[CFO$]] (July 25, 2016 – present)<ref>{{cite web|title=I Am Stronger|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wwe-i-am-stronger-braun-strowman/id1150572941|publisher=[[iTunes]]|date=2 September 2016|accessdate=5 September 2016}}</ref> |
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but he made a brief return during the opening segment on the August 25th episode of SmackDown, which was a segment to dedicate his friend and former tag partner [[Bray Wyatt]], who died due to a [[Myocardial infarction|heart attack]] the previous day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Subhojeet |date=2023-06-02 |title=Braun Strowman Confirms He Underwent Neck Fusion Surgery |url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2023/06/02/braun-strowman-confirms-he-underwent-neck-fusion-surgery/ |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=Ringside News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Scherr on Instagram: "Road to recovery starts now!!!! Level one #fusion on my c4/c5 #vertebrae was in the great hands of #DrCordover at @andrews_sports_medicine was a great experience considering. Thank you to @wwe for always taking the up most care of us. This was very scary to find out about having to have done and they were there every step of the way reassuring that I was going to have the best care possible. This will take a little bit of time to heal from. But I assure you ( in the words of the #Terminator ) I'll be back!!!! Thank you all in advance for the well wishes. Much Love Adam Scherr" |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs_cDDhAh6R/ |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref> Strowman would eventually make a full-time return during Night 2 of the [[2024 WWE Draft]] and would remain on Raw. |
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== Personal life == |
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Scherr supports the [[Green Bay Packers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF5nwQQTpmk|title=WWE Superstar Braun Strowman talks with Lance Allan|via=YouTube|date=March 12, 2018|access-date=March 18, 2018|quote=I'm a Green Bay Packers fan. My sister and I are the only ones in our family born out of the state of Wisconsin, so it's still...it's home to me. I have two different homes, and yeah, if I'm gonna pull for anybody, I'm gonna pull for the Packers.|archive-date=March 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310204237/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF5nwQQTpmk&feature=youtu.be|url-status=live}}</ref> He is the godfather of [[Bray Wyatt]] and [[JoJo (wrestling)|JoJo Offerman]]'s son.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/11782833/braun-strowman-bray-wyatt-is-a-unique-talent-and-id-love-to-work-with-him |title=Braun Strowman: Bray Wyatt is a unique talent and I'd love to work with him |last=Lake |first=Jefferson |date=August 11, 2019 |website=[[Sky Sports]] |access-date=August 15, 2019 |archive-date=August 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190815132238/https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/11782833/braun-strowman-bray-wyatt-is-a-unique-talent-and-id-love-to-work-with-him |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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He was formerly in a relationship with [[Raquel Rodriguez (wrestler)|Raquel Rodriguez]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mariee |first=Phillipa |date=2022-01-11 |title=Braun Strowman shares intimate detail about his relationship with NXT Superstar |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-braun-strowman-shares-intimate-detail-relationship-nxt-superstar |access-date=2023-06-27 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}}</ref> They became friends and eventually dated after having met at a gym in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tripathi |first=Shashank |date=2023-04-11 |title=Who is Raquel Rodriguez's boyfriend, Braun Strowman? |url=https://firstsportz.com/wwe-raquel-rodriguez-boyfriend/ |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=FirstSportz |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Other media == |
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On June 17, 2023, Scherr appeared in an episode of ''Destination Polaris'' alongside [[Andreas John Ziegler]]. The two showed host Alexa Score how to wrestle.<ref>{{cite web |title=Destination Polaris |url=https://www.facebook.com/Destination.Polaris/ |website=Facebook |access-date=19 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Bowman |first1=Zach |title=Braun Strowman's Wisconsin Fortress of Solitude |url=https://www.utvdriver.com/story/utv-news/braun-strowman-wwe-champ-destination-polaris-episode-shoot/ |website=UTV Driver |access-date=19 August 2023}}</ref> |
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=== Filmography === |
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|''[[The World's Strongest Man]]'' |
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|<ref>{{cite web |date=June 27, 2016 |title=Superstars to be featured on WWE 2K17 roster |url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/article/wwe-2k17-roster-playable-characters-superstars |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730014455/http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/article/wwe-2k17-roster-playable-characters-superstars |archive-date=July 30, 2017 |access-date=July 29, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> |
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|''[[WWE 2K18]]'' |
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|<ref>{{cite web |date=January 16, 2018 |title=WWE 2K18 roster: Meet the Superstars joining the list of playable characters |url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k18/article/wwe-2k18-roster-playable-character-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509013534/https://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k18/article/wwe-2k18-roster-playable-character-list |archive-date=May 9, 2019 |access-date=April 12, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> |
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|''[[WWE 2K19]]'' |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet the first 75 Superstars joining the WWE 2K19 roster |url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k19/article/wwe-2k19-roster-reveal-episode-one-recap |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=WWE |language=en}}</ref> |
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|''[[WWE 2K20]]'' |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE 2K20 available now |url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k20/article/wwe-2k20-available-now |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=WWE |language=en}}</ref> |
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|''[[WWE 2K Battlegrounds]]'' |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bankhurst |first=Adam |date=August 16, 2020 |title=WWE 2K Battleground's Full Roster Revealed, AJ Styles and Finn Balor Confirmed for Launch |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/wwe-2k-battlegrounds-full-roster-revealed-aj-styles-and-finn-balor-confirmed-for-launch |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704131255/https://www.ign.com/articles/wwe-2k-battlegrounds-full-roster-revealed-aj-styles-and-finn-balor-confirmed-for-launch |archive-date=July 4, 2022 |access-date=March 30, 2023 |publisher=[[IGN]]}}</ref> |
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|''[[WWE 2K22]]'' |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Ben |date=May 23, 2022 |title=WWE 2K22 roster guide tracking every confirmed wrestler |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k22-roster/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606063049/https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k22-roster/ |archive-date=June 6, 2022 |access-date=March 30, 2023 |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]}}</ref> |
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|''[[WWE 2K23]]'' |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Ben |date=March 15, 2023 |title=WWE 2K23 roster reveal with every confirmed wrestler |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k23-roster/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326165531/https://www.gamesradar.com/wwe-2k23-roster/ |archive-date=March 26, 2023 |access-date=March 30, 2023 |publisher=[[GamesRadar+]]}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{cite web |date=January 22, 2024 |title=WWE 2K24 Roster Official List |url=https://wwe.2k.com/2k24/roster-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228222007/https://wwe.2k.com/2k24/roster-list/ |archive-date=February 28, 2024 |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=[[WWE 2K]]}}</ref> |
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== Championships and accomplishments == |
== Championships and accomplishments == |
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[[File:Braun Strowman Tag Champ WM34 crop.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Strowman is a two-time [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|Raw Tag Team Champion]].]] |
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=== Professional wrestling === |
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* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''''' |
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** Ranked No. 6 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[PWI 500]]'' in 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2018.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2018|access-date=August 28, 2018|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|archive-date=January 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190124041749/http://profightdb.com/pwi-500/2018.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* '''''[[Sports Illustrated]]''''' |
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** Ranked No. 5 of the [[Sports Illustrated#Wrestler of the Year|top 10 wrestlers]] in 2017<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2017/12/29/top-10-wrestlers-2017|title=Top 10 Wrestlers of the Year|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=December 29, 2017|access-date=December 30, 2017|magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229202856/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2017/12/29/top-10-wrestlers-2017|archive-date=December 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** Rookie of the Meh (2015)<!--PLS REFER TO SOURCE. OWENS WAS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR--><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/features/wwe-wrestler-s-of-the-year-the-new-day-20151214|title=WWE Wrestler(s) of the Year: The New Day|publisher=}}</ref> |
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* '''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''''' |
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** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Improved|Most Improved]] (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/wwe-news-braun-strowman-voted-most-improved-wrestler-of-2017-by-the-wrestling-observer-newsletter|title=WWE News: Braun Strowman voted Most Improved of 2017 in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards|date=March 19, 2018|work=Sportskeeda|author=Podgorski, Ryan|access-date=April 29, 2018|archive-date=April 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429160717/https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/wwe-news-braun-strowman-voted-most-improved-wrestler-of-2017-by-the-wrestling-observer-newsletter|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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**[[Worst Feud Award|Worst Feud of the Year]] (2020) {{small|vs. [[Bray Wyatt]]}}<ref name="WON2020Awards">{{cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |title=March 1, 2021, Wrestling Observer Newsletter 2020 awards issue, Elimination Chamber |url=https://members.f4wonline.com/wrestling-observer-newsletter/march-1-2021-observer-newsletter-2020-awards-issue-elimination-chamber |website=Figure4Weekly |publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |access-date=February 26, 2021 |ref=WON2020 |archive-date=April 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426200802/https://account.f4wonline.com/protect/new-rewrite?f=14&url=%2Findex.php&host=members.f4wonline.com&ssl=on |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Match of the Year|Worst Match of the Year]] (2020) {{small|vs. Bray Wyatt at [[The Horror Show at Extreme Rules]]}}<ref name="WON2020Awards"/> |
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* '''[[WWE]]''' |
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**[[WWE Universal Championship]] ([[List of WWE Universal Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/universal-championship|title=WWE Universal Championship|publisher=WWE|access-date=March 26, 2020|archive-date=October 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008142320/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/universal-championship|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/intercontinental-championship|title=WWE Intercontinental Championship|publisher=WWE|access-date=January 31, 2020|archive-date=December 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214134820/https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/intercontinental-championship|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Raw Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE)|2 times]]) – with [[John Cone#Personal life|Nicholas]] (1) and [[Seth Rollins]] (1)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championships|title=Raw Tag Team Championship|publisher=WWE|date=April 8, 2018|access-date=April 30, 2018|archive-date=May 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501093255/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championships|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[Money in the Bank ladder match|Men's Money in the Bank]] ([[Money in the Bank (2018)|2018]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2018/mens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results|title=Braun Strowman won the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match|work=WWE|first=Anthony|last=Benigno|date=June 17, 2018|access-date=December 30, 2018|archive-date=May 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518155026/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2018/mens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal]] ([[WrestleMania 35|2019]])<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Braun Strowman won the sixth annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-35/andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal-results|work=WWE|date=April 7, 2019|access-date=April 8, 2019|archive-date=April 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409091731/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-35/andre-the-giant-memorial-battle-royal-results|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[WWE Greatest Royal Rumble]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/greatest-royal-rumble-championship|title=WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Championship|publisher=WWE|date=April 27, 2018|access-date=May 22, 2020|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527144404/https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/greatest-royal-rumble-championship|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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** [[List of WWE tournaments#WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2023)|WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2023)]] – with [[Ricochet (wrestler)|Ricochet]] |
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Braun Strowman | |
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Birth name | Adam Joseph Scherr[1] |
Born | [1] Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, U.S. | September 6, 1983
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Adam Scherr[2] Braun Stowman Braun Strowman[3] |
Billed height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)[3] |
Billed weight | 385 lb (175 kg)[3] |
Billed from | Sherills Ford, North Carolina |
Trained by | Perry Saturn WWE Performance Center |
Debut | December 19, 2014[4] |
Adam Joseph Scherr (born September 6, 1983) is an American professional wrestler and former strongman. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Braun Strowman.
In WWE, he is a one-time Universal Champion, one-time Intercontinental Champion, and two-time Raw Tag Team Champion (with Nicholas and Seth Rollins, respectively). He is also the winner of the 2018 Men's Money in the Bank contract, the winner of the titular match at the Greatest Royal Rumble event, and the winner of the 2019 André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
Strowman headlined many pay-per-view events for WWE. He is tied with Shayna Baszler for the most eliminations in a single Elimination Chamber match with five, tied with Brock Lesnar for the most eliminations in a single Royal Rumble match with 13, holds the record for most eliminations in a single André Battle Royal with 14, and he is tied for the most eliminations in a single Survivor Series elimination match with four. Upon debuting on the main roster in 2015, Strowman was associated with the villainous stable, The Wyatt Family, wearing a black sheep mask and being physically dominant. Throughout his appearances with WWE, Strowman was portrayed as an unstoppable monster, earning the moniker "The Monster Among Men," as well as "The Monster of all Monsters" upon his return in 2022.[5]
Early life
Adam Scherr was born on September 6, 1983, in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, near Charlotte, to Sara and Rick "Crusher" Scherr.[6] His father is widely regarded as one of the greatest slow-pitch softball players of all time,[7][8][9] and is a USSSA Hall of Fame member who still holds the All Time World Series records in home runs (101), hits (166), and RBI (202).[10] Scherr has a younger sister named Hannah.[11] As he grew older, he spent time in Arkansas and Tennessee. As a young boy, he attended Bandys High School, where he was on the football, track and field, and wrestling teams. He went through a significant growth spurt in high school; he was 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) during his freshman year and grew to 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) by the time he graduated.[12] After graduating in 2001, he "goofed off" until 2003, when he enrolled in a community college. He spent the next four years playing football semi-professionally for the Hickory Hornets, supplementing his income by working as a doorman and mechanic. Scherr attended the NFL Scouting Combine in 2007, but he ultimately did not turn professional. In the late 2000s, he began competing in amateur strongman competitions.[13][14][15]
Strongman career
Competition record | ||
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Strongman | ||
Representing United States | ||
Arnold Strongman Classic | ||
10th | 2013 | |
Arnold Amateur Strongman Championships | ||
1st | 2012 | |
Giants Live | ||
7th | 2012 Poland | |
Central GA Strongest Man | ||
1st | 2011 | |
Europa Battle of Champions | ||
1st | 2010 | |
Monster of the Midland | ||
1st | 2010 | |
NAS US Amateur National Championships | ||
1st | 2011 | |
Summerfest Strongman | ||
1st | 2011 | |
West Cary Fall Festival of Power | ||
1st | 2011 |
Scherr earned his Strongman Corporation (ASC) Professional Card by winning the NAS Amateur National Championships on November 5, 2011.[16] He won the 2012 Arnold Amateur Strongman Championships on March 4, which took place during the Arnold Sports Festival alongside the 2012 Arnold Strongman Classic.[17] This victory earned Scherr an invite to the 2013 Arnold Strongman Classic.[17] He competed in the SCL North American Championships on July 8, 2012, finishing in 5th place overall as well as competing in the Giants Live Poland event on July 21, finishing in 7th place overall.[18]
Professional wrestling career
WWE (2013–2021)
Training (2013–2015)
Scherr signed a contract with the professional wrestling promotion WWE in early 2013 and was assigned to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, where he adopted the ring name Braun Strowman (with the first name a reference to Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun).[19] In 2014, he made appearances as one of Adam Rose's "Rosebuds" in his Exotic Express gimmick.[20][21] He made his professional wrestling debut at an NXT live event in Jacksonville, Florida on December 19, 2014, defeating Chad Gable.[4] On June 2, 2015, Strowman appeared at a Main Event taping in a dark match, where he defeated an unidentified wrestler.[22]
The Wyatt Family (2015–2016)
On the August 24 episode of Raw, Scherr, under the tweaked ring name Braun Strowman,[23] made his main roster debut by attacking Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns and establishing himself as the newest member of The Wyatt Family alongside Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan.[24][25] Strowman had his first televised singles match on the August 31 episode of Raw, defeating Ambrose by disqualification.[26] Strowman wrestled in his first WWE pay-per-view event match on September 20 at Night of Champions, where The Wyatt Family defeated Ambrose, Reigns and Chris Jericho in a six-man tag team match after Jericho passed out to Strowman's lifting arm triangle choke.[27] On December 13 at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, The Wyatt Family defeated The ECW Originals (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley (collectively known as The Dudley Boyz), Rhyno and Tommy Dreamer) in an eight-man tag team elimination tables match.[28]
On January 24, 2016, Strowman appeared at the Royal Rumble and scored among the most eliminations in the Royal Rumble match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, eliminating five opponents before being eliminated by Brock Lesnar, only to return to the match and help his fellow Wyatt Family members eliminate Lesnar.[29] At Fastlane on February 21, The Wyatt Family lost to Big Show, Kane and Ryback,[30] but got their win back in a rematch the next night on Raw.[31] On April 3 at WrestleMania 32, he appeared during The Rock and John Cena's confrontation with The Wyatt Family, suffering a Rock Bottom after being volleyed back and forth between Cena and Rock in the process.[32] The Wyatt Family were originally scheduled to face The League of Nations on May 1 at Payback,[33][34] but the match was canceled after Wyatt suffered a legitimate injury.[35] The Wyatt Family soon began a feud with the WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day,[36][37] defeating them in a six-man tag team match on July 24 at Battleground.[38]
Singles competition (2016–2018)
As part of the 2016 WWE draft, Strowman was drafted to the Raw brand while Wyatt and Rowan were drafted to SmackDown instead, separating himself from The Wyatt Family and beginning his singles career.[39] Over the following weeks on Raw, Strowman modified his appearance and defeated James Ellsworth and several other local wrestlers who put up no challenge.[40][41] On the September 5 episode of Raw, Sin Cara challenged Strowman due to him disrespecting luchadores; Strowman defeated Sin Cara by countout and by pinfall in the following weeks.[42][43] On the October 17 episode of Raw, Strowman was confronted by Sami Zayn after easily defeating three local competitors in a one-on-three handicap match.[44] Strowman was scheduled to compete against Zayn the following week on Raw, but the match never started as both men attacked each other before the bell rang.[45] On the October 31 episode of Raw, Strowman won a battle royal by last eliminating Zayn for a spot on Team Raw for the traditional Survivor Series five-on-five elimination match.[46][47] At the event on November 20, Strowman eliminated Dean Ambrose, but was the first man to be eliminated from Team Raw after being counted out due to interference by James Ellsworth, who was put through a table after being chased up the entrance ramp by Strowman.[48] Team Raw lost the match.[49] On the December 12 episode of Raw, Raw general manager Mick Foley announced a match between Strowman and Zayn for Roadblock: End of the Line on December 18,[50] being announced as a ten-minute time limit match in which Strowman had ten minutes to defeat Zayn, which Strowman was unable to do.[51] The following night on Raw, Strowman demanded a match against Zayn, but Foley had given Zayn the night off which prompted Strowman to attack Sin Cara and Titus O'Neil during their match and later attacked Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns during their match against Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens.[52] Strowman defeated Zayn in a Last Man Standing match on the January 2, 2017 episode of Raw to end their feud.[53]
On January 27 at the Royal Rumble, Strowman interfered during Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns' title match, helping Owens retain the Universal Championship.[54] Later that night, Strowman entered the Royal Rumble match at #7, eliminating Mojo Rawley, Big Cass, Kalisto, Mark Henry, Big Show, James Ellsworth and Tye Dillinger before being eliminated by Baron Corbin.[55][56] On the January 30 episode of Raw, Strowman challenged for his first world championship when he took on Kevin Owens for the Universal Championship as he was granted the match by Foley after video proof of Owens promising Strowman a title match, which Strowman won by disqualification after Reigns interfered and attacked him.[57] Strowman then continued to demand better competition, easily defeating four local competitors and then being granted a match with Reigns at Fastlane[58] who also had attacked him in his match against Samoa Joe, causing Joe to win.[59] At the event on March 5, Strowman lost to Reigns, marking his first loss by pinfall.[60] At WrestleMania 33 on April 2, Strowman competed in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which was won by Mojo Rawley.[61]
On the April 10 episode of Raw, Strowman continued his feud with Reigns, attacking him and kayfabe injuring his shoulder.[62] Despite playing a villain, Strowman received a very positive fan response, partially due to the negative fan reaction of Reigns.[63] At Payback on April 30, Strowman defeated Reigns.[64] During a match against Big Show on the April 17 episode of Raw, Strowman performed a superplex on Big Show off the ropes, causing the ring to implode and collapse; the match subsequently ended in a no contest.[65] After the May 8 episode of Raw, WWE claimed that Strowman had a legitimate injury with a shattered elbow and would therefore be sidelined for about six months.[66] This also caused a change in the schedule, with the planned match between him and Brock Lesnar at Great Balls of Fire having to be scrapped. Strowman underwent surgery three days later on May 11.[67] However, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that while Strowman's elbow injury was indeed legitimate, it was minor, scheduled to sideline him for only two months, with WWE exaggerating it in order for him to make a surprise return "four months early".[68] On the June 19 episode of Raw, Strowman returned from injury, attacking Roman Reigns.[69] This led to an ambulance match at Great Balls of Fire on July 9, which Strowman won.[70] At SummerSlam on August 20, Strowman challenged for Lesnar's Universal Championship in a fatal-four-way match also involving Reigns and Samoa Joe in a losing effort.[71] Strowman faced Lesnar for the championship at No Mercy on September 24, but was unsuccessful once again.[72]
Strowman later became involved in The Miz's feud with the reformed stable The Shield,[73][74] leading to a five-on-three handicap TLC match at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on October 22, where he, Miz, Cesaro and Sheamus, and Kane faced Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Kurt Angle.[a][76] During the match, Strowman's teammates turned on him by throwing him into the back of a garbage truck, turning Strowman face in the process. His team lost the match.[77] Strowman returned to Raw the following week, attacking Miz and The Miztourage (Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas).[78] At Survivor Series on November 19, Strowman was a part of Team Raw, defeating Team SmackDown as Strowman and Triple H were the sole survivors of the team.[79] On the December 11 episode of Raw, Strowman fought Kane to a double countout in a match to determine the #1 contender to the Universal Championship on January 28, 2018 at the Royal Rumble, leading to the match being changed to a triple threat match involving also Kane and Lesnar.[80] At the Royal Rumble, Strowman failed to win the title.[81] The next night on Raw, Strowman defeated Kane in Last Man Standing match to qualify for the Elimination Chamber match at the titular pay-per-view to determine the #1 contender for the Universal Championship.[82] At Elimination Chamber on February 25, Strowman eliminated The Miz, Elias, John Cena, Finn Bálor and Seth Rollins (setting the new record for the most eliminations in a single Elimination Chamber match), but was the last man eliminated by Roman Reigns.[83]
World championship pursuits (2018–2019)
On the March 12 episode of Raw, Strowman, despite lacking a partner, won a tag team battle royal to determine the #1 contenders for the Raw Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 34. Raw general manager Kurt Angle allowed Strowman to challenge for the titles, under the provision he choose a partner at WrestleMania.[84] At WrestleMania on April 8, Strowman chose a young fan in attendance named Nicholas to be his partner (in reality, son of referee John Cone).[85] The duo defeated champions Cesaro and Sheamus, winning his first championship in WWE and making Nicholas the youngest champion of any kind in WWE history.[86] The following night on Raw, Strowman and Nicholas relinquished the titles due to Nicholas' "scheduling conflict" (school).[87] On April 27 at the Greatest Royal Rumble in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Strowman won the namesake match and in doing so broke the record for most eliminations in a Royal Rumble match with 13, beating Roman Reigns' previous record of 12.[88][89] Strowman then entered into a feud with Kevin Owens. He and Bobby Lashley defeated Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at Backlash on May 6,[90] and won the Money in the Bank ladder match at the namesake pay-per-view on June 17.[91] At Extreme Rules on July 15, Owens defeated Strowman in a steel cage match after Strowman performed a chokeslam off the cage through an announce table on Owens, giving Owens the win as his feet touched the floor first per the rules.[92] At SummerSlam on August 19, Strowman defeated Owens with his Money in the Bank contract on the line in two minutes, ending their feud.[93] Later that same night, Strowman announced he would be cashing in on the winner of the main event and challenging them after the match. However, then-reigning Universal Champion Brock Lesnar attacked Strowman during his match with Roman Reigns, leaving Strowman unable to cash in when Reigns won the title after pinning Lesnar.[94]
Strowman attempted another cash-in on Reigns the next night on Raw, but was stopped by The Shield, who attacked Strowman before the match became official.[95] Strowman formed an alliance with Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre by helping them attack The Shield, turning heel.[96] At Hell in a Cell on September 16, Strowman cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Reigns, but due to interference from Brock Lesnar, the match ended in a no contest.[97] At Super Show-Down on October 6, Strowman, Ziggler and McIntyre lost to The Shield,[98] but defeated them two days later on Raw.[99] On the October 15 episode of Raw, Strowman, Ziggler and McIntyre lost to The Shield again after McIntyre accidentally kicked Strowman during the match. Afterwards, Strowman powerslammed Ziggler before being attacked by McIntyre, dissolving their partnership and turning face again.[100] At Crown Jewel on November 2, Strowman lost to Lesnar after a pre-match attack by Raw general manager Baron Corbin and five F-5s, in which Strowman kicked out of four F-5s.[101] On November 18 at Survivor Series, Strowman was again attacked by Corbin, along with McIntyre and Bobby Lashley, after Team Raw defeated Team SmackDown in the traditional tag team elimination match.[102] The following night on Raw, Strowman was again attacked by Corbin, Lashley and McIntyre, which was used to write him off television, as WWE revealed that Strowman was suffering a legit elbow injury, which would require surgery.[103] Strowman returned at TLC on December 16, defeating Corbin in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match to earn a Universal Championship match against Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble and Corbin was stripped of all authoritative power.[104] On the January 14, 2019 episode of Raw, he was removed from the Universal Championship match after damaging Vince McMahon's limo after chasing Baron Corbin, and refusing to pay for the damages.[105] However, he instead participated in the Royal Rumble match on January 27, replacing John Cena, who wasn't medically cleared to compete. He was the last man eliminated by eventual winner Seth Rollins.[106] Strowman continued his feud with Corbin, leading to a no-disqualification match at Elimination Chamber on February 17, which Strowman lost after interference from McIntyre and Lashley.[107] The following night on Raw, Strowman defeated Corbin in a tables match, ending their feud.[108]
Strowman was then involved in a storyline with Colin Jost and Michael Che of Saturday Night Live (SNL) fame. On the March 4 episode of Raw, the SNL duo appeared and were announced as special correspondents for WrestleMania 35; in a backstage segment later that night, Jost questioned the legitimacy of professional wrestling, resulting in Strowman attacking him.[109] On the March 18 episode of Raw, Strowman announced his participation in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.[110] He challenged the duo to also enter the battle royal, which was made official by WrestleMania 35 host Alexa Bliss.[111] The match, which took place on the kickoff show on April 7, saw Strowman emerge victorious after last eliminating Jost. Strowman broke another record, of most eliminations in that particular match as well with 14 eliminations overall.[112] On the April 29 episode of Raw, Strowman was announced as one of the entrants in the Money in the Bank ladder match at the titular event on May 19.[113] However, on the May 13 episode of Raw, Strowman lost to Sami Zayn, who had the help of Corbin and McIntrye, forfeiting his spot in the match to Zayn in the process.[114] On the June 3 episode of Raw, Strowman defeated Bobby Lashley in an arm wrestling match, but was then attacked by Lashley, setting up a match at Super ShowDown on June 7[115] which Strowman also won.[116] On the July 1 episode of Raw, Strowman faced Lashley in a Falls Count Anywhere match which ended in a no contest after Strowman crashed Lashley through the LED boards on the stage where Strowman suffered a kayfabe ruptured spleen.[117] Strowman defeated Lashley in a Last Man Standing match at Extreme Rules on July 14 to end the feud.[118]
In August, Strowman entered into a storyline with Universal Champion Seth Rollins after saving Rollins from an attack by The O.C. (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson).[119] Strowman and Rollins defeated Gallows and Anderson to win the Raw Tag Team Championship on the August 19 episode of Raw.[120] A Universal Championship match between Strowman and Rollins was subsequently arranged for Clash of Champions, with the duo also having to defend the tag titles against Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode at the event.[121] At the event on September 15, Strowman and Rollins lost the tag titles to Ziggler and Roode in the opening match, and in the main event, Strowman lost to Rollins.[122] Strowman then started an on-air feud with boxer Tyson Fury. This led to a brawl on October 7 episode of Raw, due to neither man wanting to offer an apology.[123] Strowman lost to Fury at Crown Jewel on October 31 after he was counted out, and after the match, Strowman laid out Fury with a Running Powerslam to end their feud.[124]
Universal Champion (2019–2020)
As part of the 2019 draft, Strowman was drafted to the SmackDown brand.[125] At Survivor Series on November 24, Strowman was a part of Team SmackDown in the 5-on-5-on-5 Survivor Series match between Team Raw, Team SmackDown and Team NXT, which Strowman's team won.[126] At Royal Rumble on January 26, 2020, Strowman entered at #14 but was eliminated by Brock Lesnar and Keith Lee.[127] On the January 31 episode of SmackDown, despite interferences from Sami Zayn and Cesaro, Strowman defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to win the Intercontinental Championship for the first time in his career, marking his first singles title in WWE.[128] However, at Elimination Chamber on March 8, Strowman lost the title to Sami Zayn in a 3-on-1 handicap match also involving Nakamura and Cesaro; in which Zayn pinned Strowman.[129]
In April, it was announced that Strowman would replace Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 36, facing Goldberg for the Universal Championship, after Reigns opted to pull out of the event amid concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic that had already affected the pay-per-view.[130][131] On the first night of WrestleMania on April 4, Strowman defeated Goldberg to win the Universal Championship, his first world championship.[132][133] He then began a feud with Bray Wyatt, leading to a title match at Money in the Bank on May 10, which Strowman won.[134] After retaining the title against John Morrison and The Miz at Backlash on June 14,[135] Strowman rekindled his rivalry with Wyatt, who challenged him to a non-title "Wyatt Swamp Fight" on the June 26 episode of SmackDown, which Strowman accepted.[136] At The Horror Show at Extreme Rules on July 19, Strowman lost the "cinematic-style" match after being dragged down into a lake by Wyatt, who used multiple illusions in the match.[137] On the August 14 episode of SmackDown, Strowman, now sporting a shaved head, acted more sinister as he showed no compassion towards Alexa Bliss and physically attacked her with a gorilla press, turning heel for the first time since 2018.[138] At SummerSlam on August 23, Strowman lost the Universal Championship to Wyatt in a Falls Count Anywhere match, ending his reign at 141 days, after which both he and Wyatt were attacked by a returning Roman Reigns.[139] At Payback on August 30, Strowman failed to win back the title after he was pinned by Reigns.[140]
Last feuds before initial departure (2020–2021)
As part of the 2020 Draft in October, Strowman was drafted to the Raw brand.[141] At Survivor Series on November 22, Strowman was a part of Team Raw, who defeated Team SmackDown in a clean sweep.[142] At Royal Rumble on January 31, 2021, he entered at #30, eliminating Sheamus, Cesaro, and AJ Styles but was eliminated by eventual winner Edge.[143]
Leading to WrestleMania, Strowman feuded with Shane McMahon. McMahon was scheduled to face Strowman at Fastlane on March 21, but McMahon suffered a left knee injury preparing for the match,[144] instead having Elias take his place in the match; Strowman defeated Elias.[145] On the first night of WrestleMania 37 on April 10, Strowman defeated McMahon in a steel cage match.[146] At WrestleMania Backlash, Strowman failed to win the WWE Championship from Bobby Lashley in a triple threat match also involving Drew McIntyre.[147] This would turn out to be his final match for this stint with the company as he was released on June 2, 2021.[148]
Control Your Narrative and Ring of Honor (2021–2022)
Scherr made his independent debut at Free The Narrative 2: The Monsters In Us All, defeating the show's creator EC3.[149] In January 2022, it was announced that Scherr would team with the former Erick Rowan (now Erick Redbeard) in a match against Bully Ray and nZo, which took place at Northeast Wrestling's WrestleFest XXVI on January 22, with Scherr and Redbeard winning the match.[150] It marked the first time Scherr and Redbeard had teamed together in five years.[151]
Scherr debuted at the ROH pay-per-view Final Battle on December 11, 2021, where he, EC3, and Westin Blake formed the new Control Your Narrative stable and attacked Eli Isom, Dak Draper and Brian Johnson.[152] On February 17, 2022, Scherr along with fellow professional wrestler EC3, announced the formation of their own wrestling promotion, Control Your Narrative (CYN).[153] The company started tapings for their impending television deal in March; taking inspiration from Fight Club, the promotion featured talent booking their own storylines in a way that resembles the early stages of Fight Club's "Project: Mayhem".[154]
Return to WWE (2022–present)
On September 1, 2022, Scherr was reported to have re-signed with WWE.[155] On the September 5 episode of Raw, Braun Strowman returned to WWE, as a face, and attacked every single competitor in a fatal four way tag team match.[156] It was then reported that he would move to the SmackDown brand.[157] On October 14 episode of SmackDown, Strowman was confronted by Omos, starting a feud between the two.[158] At Crown Jewel on November 5, Strowman defeated Omos.[159]
Strowman then entered into the SmackDown World Cup with the winner earning an eventual Intercontinental Championship match against Gunther. He defeated Jinder Mahal in the first round[160] before losing to Ricochet in the semifinals after interference from Imperium.[161] Ricochet and Strowman then formed a team and feuded with Imperium, where Strowman and Ricochet emerged victorious against Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight on the Christmas Eve edition of SmackDown.[162] Strowman challenged Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship on the January 13 episode of SmackDown, where Strowman lost, ending the feud.[163]
As part of the 2023 WWE Draft, Strowman was drafted to the Raw brand.[164][165] He went on hiatus soon thereafter due to undergoing neck surgery but he made a brief return during the opening segment on the August 25th episode of SmackDown, which was a segment to dedicate his friend and former tag partner Bray Wyatt, who died due to a heart attack the previous day.[166][167] Strowman would eventually make a full-time return during Night 2 of the 2024 WWE Draft and would remain on Raw.
Personal life
Scherr supports the Green Bay Packers.[168] He is the godfather of Bray Wyatt and JoJo Offerman's son.[169]
He was formerly in a relationship with Raquel Rodriguez.[170] They became friends and eventually dated after having met at a gym in 2019.[171]
Other media
On June 17, 2023, Scherr appeared in an episode of Destination Polaris alongside Andreas John Ziegler. The two showed host Alexa Score how to wrestle.[172][173]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
---|---|---|
2016 | Three Count | Strongman |
2018 | Holmes & Watson | Brawn |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2012 | The World's Strongest Man | Himself | Episode: "The Qualifiers: Kartuzy, Poland" |
2018 | Dus Ka Dum | Himself | |
2020 | Ryan's Mystery Playdate | Himself | Episode: "Ryan's Pinned Playdate" |
Video games
Year | Title | Ref. |
---|---|---|
2016 | WWE 2K17 | [174] |
2017 | WWE 2K18 | [175] |
2018 | WWE 2K19 | [176] |
2019 | WWE 2K20 | [177] |
2020 | WWE 2K Battlegrounds | [178] |
2022 | WWE 2K22 | [179] |
2023 | WWE 2K23 | [180] |
2024 | WWE 2K24 | [181] |
Championships and accomplishments
Professional wrestling
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Sports Illustrated
- Ranked No. 5 of the top 10 wrestlers in 2017[183]
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Most Improved (2017)[184]
- Worst Feud of the Year (2020) vs. Bray Wyatt[185]
- Worst Match of the Year (2020) vs. Bray Wyatt at The Horror Show at Extreme Rules[185]
- WWE
- WWE Universal Championship (1 time)[186]
- WWE Intercontinental Championship (1 time)[187]
- WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Nicholas (1) and Seth Rollins (1)[188]
- Men's Money in the Bank (2018)[189]
- André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (2019)[190]
- WWE Greatest Royal Rumble[191]
- WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2023) – with Ricochet
- WWE Year-End Award for Male Superstar of the Year (2018)[192]
Strength athletics
- Arnold Amateur Strongman Championships
- Winner (2012)[193]
- Monster of the Midland
- Winner (2010)[194]
- NAS US Amateur National Championships
- Winner (2011)[194]
- Summerfest Strongman
- Winner (2011)[194]
- West Cary Fall Festival of Power
- Winner (2011)[194]
Notes
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