Former universal champion Braun Strowman is the most surprising name to be released by WWE among the dozens of releases that we have seen this year. However, latest reports suggest that the monster among men’s release was not as surprising for talents within the company as it was for the fans outside.
According to reports from Fightful select, Strowman’s departure was not as surprising for talent who were close to the situation because of his monstrous contract. The former champion signed his latest deal with the promotion in 2019. His deal was expected to last until 2023
The former Raw star kept the negotiations of his contract very private until the deal was finalized. Word is that he knew his worth very well when he was negotiating the deal. Sources within the company claim that the former world champion was making more than $1 million per year.
With the company’s recent efforts to reduce their expenses and in light of his deal, the heavyweight star’s release was not as big of a surprise. This ends Braun Strowman’s 8-year long career in the company which saw him starting as a member of the Wyatt family. He ended his run as a former Universal and IC champion along with half a dozen other accomplishments.
