Braun Strowman: “I’m Coming Back For Bray Wyatt”

WWE superstar Braun Strowman was recently interviewed by News 18 in India, along with an appearance that he made in that part of the world. He discussed several topics, including his injury, Bray Wyatt, his plans when he returns, and more.

Below are some highlights from the interview:

What is the update on your injury? What is the course of your rehab and How far are you in terms of making a return to the ring?

Strowman: So I just recently had my five-month check-up, with Dr. Cordoba, at the world-famous Andrews Medical Centre, where WWE graced me to have my surgery with the number one surgeon in the world. So I did my five-month check-up and got medically cleared to start lifting weights. So the bones are fusing nicely in my neck. So I had a cervical fusion on my C4 and C5. So they put a metal plate and four screws in my neck. I had four screws and a metal plate put it in my neck. Doc cleared me to start lifting weights again, which was a major blessing because I was going crazy sitting around eight weeks of doing nothing. I lost 35 pounds just sitting around for eight weeks because I wasn’t eating like I normally do since I wasn’t lifting. So I didn’t need all those extra calories. So now we’re trying to put the weight back on. The goal for 2024 is to continue this. As I said, I go back after the first year to have another check-up and then get back in the ring, getting back into shape, and then getting back to passing these hands out.

Since your time away from TV, the landscape of WWE has changed. The last time we saw you on Live TV was at Bray Wyatt’s tribute show. And you’ve talked about it, how special Bray is. And everybody in that WWE Roster has talked about it. But Windham Rotunda was also very special to you. Three months after his passing, when you look back at the time you spent with him, how much of an influence was he in your career?

Strowman: Oh, I wouldn’t be where I am in my career or life without that man. He did so much for me as far as in the business of teaching me to navigate my way through this crazy industry. He taught me how to be a better performer in the ring. But the most that I take away from my time with Bray Wyatt and the eight years that I got to spend with him was to be a better person. He’s one of the greatest human beings that has ever stepped foot on this earth. When you see this scary character and stuff like that, the ‘FIEND’ and everything that Bray Wyatt’s done, if you get to meet the man that was behind the mask — to say, a family man, never met a stranger, and kind to everyone, and something that I aspire to be.

Now, I’m a godfather to this son, so I know that I have this big responsibility and things like that that I never dreamed that I pray that I never would have to step into. But I’m honoured at the fact that I was chosen by him to lead if something were to happen to him. So it’s a truly humbling honour knowing that I have that weight put on my back and I carry it proudly. So especially with my return to WWE, like I have, I’m not only coming back for me, I’m coming back for him.

Looking forward to your return, in the past apart from the program with Roman Reigns, you never had a longish feud with someone else. Who do you have your eyes set on now? – Maybe Gunther?

Strowman: Yeah, I would love to have another go at Gunther. I mean, he’s one of what, four men that have ever been able to put my shoulders to the mat for three. And I give kudos to him. What he’s done with the Intercontinental Championship. He has completely elevated [the title], higher than it’s ever been elevated before. In my opinion, he’s the greatest Intercontinental Champion that WWE has ever had, and he’s brought prestige to that title. So the person that’s able to take that away from him, that would speak volumes. And getting back in that ring, mixing it back up because he’s a fierce competitor. I like competition, and when somebody brings it to me like that, it makes me go, Okay!

But there’s a whole new monster coming back. So be ready.

 

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