WWE news: Former WWE Universal champion may return back to WWE

Numerous fan-favorite wrestlers have returned to WWE since Paul "Triple H" Levesque assumed control of the creative department. It looks that a previous world champion could possibly be returning.

Braun Strowman in a file photo [Image-Twitter]
By Blesson Daniel | Aug 31, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Things have undoubtedly changed since Triple H took over as WWE’s head of talent relations and creative force. Along with Johnny Gargano, who departed WWE in early 2022 when his contract expired, previously released performers Dakota Kai, Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Dexter Lumis, and Hit Row have all joined the company again.

Braun Strowman has reportedly been the most recent name to be proposed for a return within WWE, according to Fightful Select. Strowman’s body impresses people inside the business, who say he is “ring ready” and appears to be in better shape now than he did when he departed in the summer of 2021, according to the source.

At the time of his release, The Monster Among Men’s contract was almost up, and he was rumored to be being difficult to re-sign. In the wave of layoffs that also saw Aleister Black, Ruby Riott, Buddy Matthews, Lana, and Santana Garrett depart the business, Braun Strowman was released from his contract in June 2021. Strowman has concentrated his efforts on the Control Your Narrative campaign since being freed, which is also being run by former WWE Superstar EC3.

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Braun Strowman in WWE

One of the names being proposed or considered for a potential comeback is Braun Strowman. As a result of budget constraints, Strowman was fired from WWE in June 2021. Strowman made his WWE debut in 2015 as a part of The Wyatt Family, but he soon became a popular singles wrestler. He was promoted as one of the top heavyweight Superstars and later served as the main attraction for several pay-per-view events.

Throughout his time with WWE, Strowman won the Raw tag team championship, the Intercontinental Championship, and the Universal Championship. Strowman has performed eight matches since leaving WWE, most of them for the Control Your Narrative company he founded this year with former Impact and WWE Superstar EC3. He performed in the independent circuit as well as for Ring of Honor at the pay-per-view for the Final Battle.

Dakota Kai, IYO SKY, Johnny Gargano, Hit Row, and Dexter Lumis have all returned to WWE after Triple H took over creative following Vince McMahon’s resignation as chairman. Fans have undoubtedly been interested in the current course since it seems like the new administration has more surprises in store.