Why Was Braun Strowman Released From WWE?

In 2021, Braun Strowman was released from WWE because of “budget cuts”. Braun didn’t explain why he was fired.

Braun later appeared on the independent scene in such promotions as EC3’s Control Your Narrative and NEW.

Braun Strowman Early Life And Career

Braun, whose real name is Adam Scherr, was born on September 6, 1983, in the Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, near Charlotte.

Braun was schooled at Bandys High School, and took part in the track and field, and wrestling events during his school days.

Braun has been a Universal Champion, an Intercontinental Champion, and a Raw Tag Team Champion on two occasions.

In 2013, he signed a contract with the professional wrestling promotion WWE and the following year, he made appearances as one of Adam Rose’s “Rosebuds” in his Exotic Express gimmick.

He made his pro wrestling debut in 2014, during an NXT live event in Jacksonville, Florida.

In 2018, he won the Men’s Money in the Bank contract, and the following year, won the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

In 2022, Braun and his fellow wrestler, EC3, created their own wrestling promotion, and tagged it Control Your Narrative (CYN).