Braun Strowman

{{short description|American professional wrestler and strongman}}

{{Infobox professional wrestler

|name= Braun Strowman

|image=Braun Strowman March 2023 (cropped).jpg

|caption=Strowman in 2023

|birth_name=Adam Joseph Scherr

|birth_date={{birth date and age|1983|9|6}}{{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 }}

|birth_place = Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, U.S.

|names = Adam Scherr{{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}}
Braun Strowman

|height = 6 ft 8 in{{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}}

|weight = 335 lb{{cite web|url=https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/wrestlers/braun-strowman|title=Braun Strowman: Profile, Career Stats, Face Heel/Turns, Titles Won & Gimmicks Pro Wrestlers Database|website=thesmackdownhotel.com}}

|billed = Sherills Ford, North Carolina

|trainer= Perry Saturn
WWE Performance Center

|debut=December 19, 2014{{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}}

}}

Adam Joseph Scherr (born September 6, 1983) is an American professional wrestler and former strongman. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Braun Strowman.

Before professional wrestling, Scherr began his strongman career in 2010 when he won the NAS Amateur National Championships in 2011, and the Arnold Amateur Strongman Championships in 2012. After his retirement from strongman athletics, Scherr transitioned into professional wrestling and has signed a contract with WWE in 2013; where his wrestled on its NXT developmental brand under the name Braun Strowman. Upon debuting on the main roster in 2015, Scherr was associated with the villainous stable, The Wyatt Family, wearing a black sheep mask and being physically dominant. Throughout his appearances with WWE, Scherr was portrayed as an unstoppable monster, earning the monikers "The Monster Among Men", "The Monster of all Monsters" upon his return in 2022,{{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}} as well as "One Big Son of a Bitch", the latter of which was coined by color commentator Pat McAfee in 2024.{{cite web |last=Crane |first=Andrew |title=Pat McAfee calls WWE's Braun Strowman 'one big white son of a bitch' after Caitlin Clark controversy |url=https://nypost.com/2024/06/04/sports/pat-mcafee-calls-wwes-braun-strowman-one-big-white-son-of-a-bitch/ |date=June 4, 2024 |access-date=April 8, 2025 |website=New York Post}}

Scherr has held the WWE Universal Championship once, in 2020 and has 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.

Early life

Adam Scherr was born on September 6, 1983, in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, near Charlotte, to Sara and Rick "Crusher" Scherr.{{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}} His father is widely regarded as one of the greatest slow-pitch softball players of all time,{{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}}{{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}}{{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}} 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).{{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}} Scherr has a younger sister named Hannah.{{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}} 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.{{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 }} 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.{{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}}{{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=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}}{{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}}

Strongman career

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{{CompetitionRecordCompetition|Arnold Amateur Strongman Championships}}

{{CompetitionRecordCompetition|NAS US Amateur National Championships}}

{{CompetitionRecordCompetition|West Cary Fall Festival of Power}}

Scherr earned his Strongman Corporation (ASC) Professional Card by winning the NAS Amateur National Championships on November 5, 2011.{{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}} 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.{{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}} This victory earned Scherr an invite to the 2013 Arnold Strongman Classic. 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 and earned his nickname "The Straw Man".{{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}}

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, and the last name a tweaked version of a nickname he earned during his Strongman career, "The Straw Man").{{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}} In 2014, he made appearances as one of Adam Rose's "Rosebuds" in his Exotic Express gimmick.{{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}}{{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}} He made his professional wrestling debut at an NXT live event in Jacksonville, Florida on December 19, 2014, defeating Chad Gable. On June 2, 2015, Strowman appeared at a Main Event taping in a dark match, where he defeated an unidentified wrestler.{{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}}

== The Wyatt Family (2015–2016) ==

File:Braun Strowman.jpg) as part of The Wyatt Family in January 2016]]

On the August 24 episode of Raw, Strowman made his main roster debut as a heel 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.{{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}}{{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}}{{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}} Strowman had his first televised singles match on the August 31 episode of Raw, defeating Ambrose by disqualification.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}}

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.{{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}} At Fastlane on February 21, The Wyatt Family lost to Big Show, Kane and Ryback,{{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}} but got their win back in a rematch the next night on Raw.{{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}} 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.{{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}} The Wyatt Family were originally scheduled to face The League of Nations on May 1 at Payback,{{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}}{{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}} but the match was canceled after Wyatt suffered a legitimate injury.{{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}} The Wyatt Family soon began a feud with the WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day,{{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}}{{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}} defeating them in a six-man tag team match on July 24 at Battleground.{{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}}

== Singles competition (2016–2018) ==

File:Braun Strowman in September 2016.jpg

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.{{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}} Over the following weeks on Raw, Strowman modified his appearance and defeated James Ellsworth and several other local wrestlers who put up no challenge.{{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}}{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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}} 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.{{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}} Team Raw lost the match.{{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}} 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,{{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}} being announced as a ten-minute time limit match in which Strowman had ten minutes to defeat Zayn, which Strowman was unable to do.{{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}} 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.{{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}} Strowman defeated Zayn in a Last Man Standing match on the January 2, 2017 episode of Raw to end their feud.{{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}}

File:Braun Strowman's submission.jpg in 2016]]

On January 27 at the Royal Rumble, Strowman interfered during Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns' title match, helping Owens retain the Universal Championship.{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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}} 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.{{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}} Strowman then continued to demand better competition, easily defeating four local competitors and then being granted a match with Reigns at Fastlane{{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}} who also had attacked him in his match against Samoa Joe, causing Joe to win.{{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}} At the event on March 5, Strowman lost to Reigns, marking his first loss by pinfall.{{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}} At WrestleMania 33 on April 2, Strowman competed in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which was won by Mojo Rawley.{{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}}

On the April 10 episode of Raw, Strowman continued his feud with Reigns, attacking him and kayfabe injuring his shoulder.{{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}} Despite playing a villain, Strowman received a very positive fan response, partially due to the negative fan reaction of Reigns.{{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}} At Payback on April 30, Strowman defeated Reigns.{{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=ProWrestling.net|access-date=April 30, 2017|date=April 30, 2017}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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".{{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}} On the June 19 episode of Raw, Strowman returned from injury, attacking Roman Reigns.{{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}} This led to an ambulance match at Great Balls of Fire on July 9, which Strowman won.{{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}} 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.{{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}} Strowman faced Lesnar for the championship at No Mercy on September 24, but was unsuccessful once again.{{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}}

Strowman later became involved in The Miz's feud with the reformed stable The Shield,{{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}}{{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}} 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.{{efn|Kurt Angle replaced Roman Reigns, who was unable to compete due to an illness concern.{{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}}}}{{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}} 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.{{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}} Strowman returned to Raw the following week, attacking Miz and The Miztourage (Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas).{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} At the Royal Rumble, Strowman failed to win the title.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}}

== World championship pursuits (2018–2019) ==

File:Curt Hawkins vs. Braun Strowman - 2018-02-04 - 02.jpg in February 2018|276x276px]]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.{{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}} 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).{{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}} 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.{{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}} The following night on Raw, Strowman and Nicholas relinquished the titles due to Nicholas' "scheduling conflict" (school).{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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}} Strowman then entered into a feud with Kevin Owens. He and Bobby Lashley defeated Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at Backlash on May 6,{{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}} and won the Money in the Bank ladder match at the namesake pay-per-view on June 17.{{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}} 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.{{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}} At SummerSlam on August 19, Strowman defeated Owens with his Money in the Bank contract on the line in two minutes, ending their feud.{{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}} 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.{{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}}

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.{{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}} Strowman formed an alliance with Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre by helping them attack The Shield, turning heel.{{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}} 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.{{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}} At Super Show-Down on October 6, Strowman, Ziggler and McIntyre lost to The Shield,{{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}} but defeated them two days later on Raw.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} The following night on Raw, Strowman defeated Corbin in a tables match, ending their feud.{{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}}

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.{{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}} On the March 18 episode of Raw, Strowman announced his participation in the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.{{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}} He challenged the duo to also enter the battle royal, which was made official by WrestleMania 35 host Alexa Bliss.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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{{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}} which Strowman also won.{{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}} 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.{{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}} Strowman defeated Lashley in a Last Man Standing match at Extreme Rules on July 14 to end the feud.{{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}}

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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. (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson).{{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}} Strowman and Rollins defeated Gallows and Anderson to win the Raw Tag Team Championship on the August 19 episode of Raw.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}}

== Universal Champion (2019–2020) ==

As part of the 2019 draft, Strowman was drafted to the SmackDown brand.{{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}} 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.{{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}} At Royal Rumble on January 26, 2020, Strowman entered at #14, but failed to win the match.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}}

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.{{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}}{{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}} On the first night of WrestleMania on April 4, Strowman returned after a month-long hiatus and defeated Goldberg to win the Universal Championship, his first world championship.{{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}}{{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}} He then began a feud with Bray Wyatt, leading to a title match at Money in the Bank on May 10, which Strowman won.{{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}} After retaining the title against John Morrison and The Miz at Backlash on June 14,{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} At Payback on August 30, Strowman failed to win back the title after he was pinned by Reigns.{{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}}

== Last feuds before initial departure (2020–2021) ==

As part of the 2020 Draft in October, Strowman was drafted to the Raw brand.{{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}} At Survivor Series on November 22, Strowman was a part of Team Raw, who defeated Team SmackDown in a clean sweep.{{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}} At Royal Rumble on January 31, 2021, he entered at #30, eliminating Sheamus, Cesaro, and AJ Styles but was eliminated by eventual winner Edge.{{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}}

On the March 1 episode of Raw, Strowman would team with WWE official Adam Pearce and face the Raw Tag Team Champions The Hurt Business but they were unsuccessful after Shane McMahon would get up on the ring apron and force Strowman to tag Pearce in, causing Benjamin to roll up Pearce and get the win.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-bobby-lashley-overcomes-miz-shenanigans-to-win-first-wwe-championship/live/|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Bobby Lashley overcomes Miz shenanigans to win first WWE championship|date=March 2, 2021|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|work=CBSSports|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302053806/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-bobby-lashley-overcomes-miz-shenanigans-to-win-first-wwe-championship/live/|archive-date=March 2, 2021|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Zucker|first=Joseph|title=Hurt Business Beat Braun Strowman, Adam Pearce to Retain WWE Tag Team Titles|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2934035-hurt-business-beat-braun-strowman-adam-pearce-to-retain-wwe-tag-team-titles|access-date=2021-03-02|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|archive-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302061111/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2934035-hurt-business-beat-braun-strowman-adam-pearce-to-retain-wwe-tag-team-titles|url-status=live}} The next week, Strowman would demand an explanation and apology from Shane McMahon. However, McMahon would instead play a prank on Strowman by mocking him and pretending to flee the arena, before calling him "stupid" behind his back, thus turning Strowman face.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-bobby-lashley-defends-title-shane-mcmahon-taunts-braun-strowman/live/|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Bobby Lashley defends title, Shane McMahon taunts Braun Strowman|date=March 8, 2021|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|work=CBSSports|access-date=March 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217134649/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-bobby-lashley-defends-title-shane-mcmahon-taunts-braun-strowman/live/|archive-date=February 17, 2023|url-status=live}} McMahon was scheduled to face Strowman at Fastlane, but McMahon would suffer a left knee injury preparing for the match, instead having Elias take his place in the match; Strowman defeated Elias nevertheless.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|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/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 21, 2021|access-date=March 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322034941/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/|archive-date=March 22, 2021|url-status=live}} At WrestleMania 37, Strowman defeated McMahon in a steel cage match.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|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/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 10, 2021|access-date=April 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411050550/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/|archive-date=April 11, 2021|url-status=live}}

On the Raw after WrestleMania, Strowman faced Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton in a triple threat match for a WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash but failed to win after McIntyre pinned Orton.{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=4/12 WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Keller's report on the Raw After Mania including fallout from Lashley beating McIntyre, Ripley beating Asuka|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/04/12/4-12-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-the-raw-after-mania-including-fallout-from-lashley-beating-mcintyre-ripley-beating-asuka/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 12, 2021|access-date=April 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413034057/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/04/12/4-12-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-the-raw-after-mania-including-fallout-from-lashley-beating-mcintyre-ripley-beating-asuka/|archive-date=April 13, 2021|url-status=live}} On the April 26 episode of Raw, Strowman defeated McIntyre to gain entry into the WWE Championship match following interference from Mace and T-Bar.{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Braun Strowman secures WrestleMania Backlash title shot|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-braun-strowman-secures-wrestlemania-backlash-title-shot/live/|work=CBSSports|date=April 26, 2021|access-date=April 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427043529/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-braun-strowman-secures-wrestlemania-backlash-title-shot/live/|archive-date=April 27, 2021|url-status=live}} At WrestleMania Backlash, Strowman failed to win the title from Bobby Lashley in a triple threat match also involving McIntyre.{{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=16 May 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=17 May 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 }} This would turn out to be his final match for the company as he was released on June 2, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/braun-strowman-aleister-black-lana-ruby-riott-murphy-santana-garrett-released|title=Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Lana, and other Superstars released|publisher=WWE|accessdate=June 2, 2021}}

= Control Your Narrative and Ring of Honor (2021–2022) =

Scherr debuted at Free The Narrative 2: The Monsters In Us All, defeating the show's creator EC3.{{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}} In January 2022, it was announced that Scherr would team with the former Erick Rowan (now Erick Redbeard) in a match against Bully Ray & nZo, which took place at Northeast Wrestling's WrestleFest XXVI on January 22, with Scherr and Redbeard winning the match.{{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.}} It marked the first time Scherr and Redbeard had teamed together in five years.{{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}}

Scherr debuted at the ROH pay-per-view Final Battle on December 11, 2021, where he, EC3 & Westin Blake formed the new Control Your Narrative stable and attacked Eli Isom, Dak Draper and Brian Johnson.{{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}} On February 17, 2022, Scherr along with fellow professional wrestler EC3, revealed the formation of their own wrestling promotion, Control Your Narrative (CYN).{{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}} The company started tapings for their impending TV 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".{{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}}

= Return to WWE =

==The Monster Among Monsters, One Big Son of a Bitch (2022–2024)==

On September 1, 2022, Scherr was reported to have re-signed with WWE.{{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}} On the September 5 show of Raw, Braun Strowman returned to WWE and attacked every single competitor in a fatal four-way tag team match.{{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}} On the October 14 show of SmackDown, Strowman was confronted by Omos, starting a feud between the two.{{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}} At Crown Jewel on November 5, Strowman defeated Omos.{{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}} Strowman 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{{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}} before losing to Ricochet in the semifinals after interference from Imperium.{{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}} Strowman formed an alliance with Ricochet and feuded with Imperium, where Strowman and Ricochet emerged victorious against them in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight on the Christmas Eve edition of SmackDown.{{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}} Strowman challenged Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship on the January 13, 2023 show of SmackDown, where Strowman lost.{{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}}

In the 2023 WWE Draft, Strowman was drafted to the Raw brand.{{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}}{{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}} He went on hiatus soon thereafter due to undergoing neck surgery, but he made a brief return during the opening segment on the August 25 show of SmackDown which was a segment to honour his friend Bray Wyatt, who died due to a heart attack the previous day.{{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}}{{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}} Strowman returned from injury on the April 29, 2024 episode of Raw.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/29/wwe-raw-results-4-29-powells-live-review-of-the-wwe-draft-night-two-sami-zayn-vs-bronson-reed-for-the-intercontinental-title-appearances-by-womens-world-champion-becky-lynch-and-u-s-champio/|title=WWE Raw results (4/29): Powell's live review of the WWE Draft night two, Sami Zayn vs. Bronson Reed for the Intercontinental Title, appearances by Women's World Champion Becky Lynch and U.S. Champion Logan Paul|date=April 29, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 7, 2024}} In mid-2024, Strowman feuded with 'Big' Bronson Reed, in which they destroyed a variety of WWE property (including cars, backstage equipment and more), eventually culminating in a Last Monster Standing on September 30. Strowman won after Seth 'Freakin' Rollins performed The Stomp on Reed, allowing Strowman to get to his feet. During the match, Strowman suffered a torn groin injury, putting him out of action for some time.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-21 |title=Braun Strowman gives update on recovery after WWE Raw injury |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/braun-strowman-gives-update-on-recovery-after-wwe-raw-injury/ |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}}

==Various feuds (2024–present)==

Strowman then returned from injury on the December 13 episode of SmackDown, where he moved to the SmackDown brand and defeated Carmelo Hayes in a squash match.{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=December 13, 2024 |title=WWE Smackdown results (12/13): Barnett's review of Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens final words before SNME, Bayley vs. Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton vs. Michin in Women's U.S. Title tournament matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/12/13/wwe-smackdown-results-12-13-barnetts-review-of-cody-rhodes-and-kevin-owens-final-words-before-snme-bayley-vs-chelsea-green-and-tiffany-stratton-vs-michin-in-womens-u-s-title-tournament-matc/ |access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}} On the December 20 episode of SmackDown, Strowman became a guest on The Grayson Waller Effect with A-Town Down Under's Grayson Waller and Austin Theory, until Carmelo Hayes interrupted the interview session, which later culminated in a match between the Strowman and Hayes, where Strowman lost via count-out.{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Joshua |title=WWE SmackDown Results 12/20/24 |url=https://www.wrestlingheadlines.com/wwe-smackdown-results-12-20-24/amp/ |access-date=December 25, 2024 |website=Wrestlingheadlines.com|date=December 21, 2024 }} Around this time, Strowman began a feud with Jacob Fatu along with his fellow members of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga. At Saturday Night's Main Event XXXVIII on January 25, 2025, Strowman faced off against Fatu in a match, where Strowman won by disqualification after Fatu shoved the referee. At the Royal Rumble on February 1, Strowman eliminated Fatu before being eliminated by John Cena.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-02 |title=WWE Royal Rumble 2025 live results: Updates, winners and losers, highlights, grades and analysis |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/live/wwe-royal-rumble-2025-live-results-full-card-start-time-winners-and-losers-updates-and-highlights-060003806.html |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}} On The April 4 episode of SmackDown, Strowman faced off against Fatu in a Last man standing match to determine the number one contender for the WWE United States Championship held by LA Knight, which Strowman would lose.{{Cite web |last=Boone |first=Matt |title=WWE SmackDown Results - April 4, 2025 |url=https://www.pwmania.com/wwe-smackdown-results-april-4-2025 |access-date=April 8, 2025 |website=PW Mania}}

Personal life

Scherr supports the Green Bay Packers.{{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}} He is the godfather of Bray Wyatt and JoJo Offerman's son.{{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 }}

He was formerly in a relationship with Raquel Rodriguez.{{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}} They became friends and eventually dated after having met at a gym in 2019.{{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}} He also dated fellow professional wrestler Kamille.{{cn|date=March 2025}}

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.{{cite web |title=Destination Polaris |url=https://www.facebook.com/Destination.Polaris/ |website=Facebook |access-date=19 August 2023}}{{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}}

= Filmography =

==Film==

class="wikitable sortable"
Year !Title !Role
2016 \|Three Count \|Strongman
2018 \|Holmes & Watson \|Brawn

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

!Title

!Role

2016

|Three Count

|Strongman

2018

|Holmes & Watson

|Brawn

==Television==

class="wikitable sortable"
Year !Title !Role !class="unsortable"\|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"

class="wikitable sortable"

Year

!Title

!Role

!class="unsortable"|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 =

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"

! scope="col" |Year

! scope="col" |Title

! class="unsortable" scope="col" |{{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}

2016

|WWE 2K17

|{{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}}

2017

|WWE 2K18

|{{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}}

2018

|WWE 2K19

|{{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}}

2019

|WWE 2K20

|{{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}}

2020

|WWE 2K Battlegrounds

|{{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}}

2022

|WWE 2K22

|{{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+}}

2023

|WWE 2K23

|{{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+}}

2024

|WWE 2K24

|{{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}}

Championships and accomplishments

File:Braun Strowman Tag Champ WM34 crop.jpg.]]

= Professional wrestling =

Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Ranked No. 6 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2018{{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}}
Sports Illustrated
Ranked No. 5 of the top 10 wrestlers in 2017{{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}}
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Most Improved (2017){{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}}
Worst Feud of the Year (2020) {{small|vs. Bray Wyatt}}{{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 }}
Worst Match of the Year (2020) {{small|vs. Bray Wyatt at The Horror Show at Extreme Rules}}
WWE
WWE Universal Championship (1 time){{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}}
WWE Intercontinental Championship (1 time){{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}}
WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Nicholas (1) and Seth Rollins (1){{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}}
Men's Money in the Bank (2018){{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}}
André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (2019){{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}}
WWE Greatest Royal Rumble{{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}}
WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament (2023) – with Ricochet
WWE Year-End Award for Male Superstar of the Year (2018){{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-year-end-awards-instagram-becky-lynch-braun-strowman/|title=WWE Announces Year-End Awards on Instagram|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|date=December 23, 2018|publisher=411Mania.com|language=en-US|access-date=December 30, 2018|archive-date=December 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224024537/https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-year-end-awards-instagram-becky-lynch-braun-strowman/|url-status=live}}

= Strength athletics =

Arnold Amateur Strongman Championships
Winner (2012){{cite web|url=http://www.ironmind.com/news/Adam-Scherr-Wins-Arnold-ASC-Amateur-Strongman-World-Championships/|title=Adam Scherr Wins Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman World Championships|website=ironmind.com|access-date=August 28, 2018|archive-date=October 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025054444/https://ironmind.com/news/Adam-Scherr-Wins-Arnold-ASC-Amateur-Strongman-World-Championships|url-status=live}}
Monster of the Midland
Winner (2010)
NAS US Amateur National Championships
Winner (2011)
Summerfest Strongman
Winner (2011){{cite web|url=https://heavy.com/sports/2017/04/braun-strowman-height-weight-age-real-name-lift-record-out-of-character-tinder-girlfriend-family-father-background/|title=Braun Strowman: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know|first=Brendan|last=Morrow|date=April 30, 2017|access-date=August 28, 2018|archive-date=August 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180828134808/https://heavy.com/sports/2017/04/braun-strowman-height-weight-age-real-name-lift-record-out-of-character-tinder-girlfriend-family-father-background/|url-status=live}}
West Cary Fall Festival of Power
Winner (2011)