Braun Strowman has reflected on his time in WWE, admitting that creative limitations were a major frustration during his 12-year run with the company.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Braun Strowman discussed the differences between his WWE experience and his current projects following his release in May 2025. While he expressed gratitude for the opportunities he was given, he acknowledged that the creative process was often restrictive.
“For me, the big eye-opening thing was not having my hands tied,” Strowman said. “They’ve allowed me to be me, whereas my hands were tied creatively for the last 12 years in WWE.”
Strowman was careful to note that his time in WWE still provided him with significant exposure and success, but emphasised that he was ultimately portraying a character within a structured system.
“At the end of the day, I was playing a character on a show,” he said.
Braun Strowman Didn’t Hold Back When Asked What He Thought Of WWE’s Scripts
Braun Strowman was more direct when addressing the material he was asked to work with, admitting that he did not always agree with the direction.
“Sometimes the script sucked,” Strowman said. “I hated it, but I had to go in there and make the best of it because that was my job.”
Since leaving WWE, Strowman said one of the biggest changes has been having his ideas taken seriously and incorporated into his work.
“Now with this opportunity, my creative input is welcomed, it’s not dismissed,” he said.
Following his departure from WWE, Strowman has moved into new ventures, including hosting Everything on the Menu, which has recently been renewed for a second season.
