WWE have released Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Lana, Ruby Riott, Santana Garrett, and Buddy Murphy. The reason cited was part of budget cuts, and Strowman was being paid $1.2 million per year according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The former WWE Universal Champion signed a new contract in October 2019, so the budget cut regarding Strowman is the WWE’s biggest saving financially from all of the talent cuts in the last year plus during the pandemic. Braun Strowman was fired by WWE for a very surprising reason as well.
Previously, more details regarding WWE’s decision to release Braun Strowman from his contract had been revealed. Braun Strowman’s contract definitely played a role in him getting fired. On top of that, Braun Strowman was viewed as an ‘obsolete’ WWE Superstar and ‘two years past his prime.
The Monster Among Men was also recently spotted at a Bareknuckle Boxing event as he looked to be in top physical shape. Strowman took a selfie at the Bareknuckle Fight Club 19 event. The promotion also hinted at possibly signing Strowman as well.
Next BKFC Signee?
It is not known just where Braun Strowman will end up next after his WWE release. We will have to wait and see where he goes next.
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