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Braun Strowman teases condition for WWE return

Posted on by Rosanne Raphael

While Braun Strowman is extending his career outside of WWE with Everything on the Menu among other ventures, a wrestling return is not completely ruled out. 

Strowman talked about his career expansion beyond the ring on Battleground Podcast. He talked about his new venture with Everything on the Menu, and how it extends to show the real him as Adam Scherr, the man behind the monster. He stated that a WWE return is possible if the money is right, and already has his sights set on Oba Femi. He praised his in-ring performance and capabilities displayed so far especially in his feud with Brock Lesnar. 

“(If) money’s right, I’m down to do about anything. I’ll try anything twice to make sure I don’t like it. But hey, yeah, that’s what I said. You want to back that Brinks truck up, dump some gold bullion on my porch? I’ll come whip that young kid’s (Oba Femi) a** real quick. It didn’t look like it took Brock too much to do it this last weekend.”

“Don’t get me wrong, Oba’s very impressive, all goofing aside and stuff like that. The kids got a hell of a future in front of them and stuff like that. He’s quite the specimen and stuff like that. And like I said, if WWE pull their head out of there, you know what? And have some common sense, we can make a lot of money. But that is what it is. Business is business. I’m enjoying the hell out of being the host of the number one food television show on cable television, Everything on the Menu”

“I miss the ring. Don’t get me wrong, I miss being in the ring, I miss being in the locker room with the boys, I miss the pop, I miss the fans. I don’t miss the politics and the bull crap that comes along with it. They can still over there and argue and do all that stuff.”

Since Strowman’s WWE release in 2025, he has undertaken multiple non-wrestling related ventures. In addition to “Everything on the Menu” on the USA Network, he partnered with Magilla Entertainment to launch a new production company ‘Meat Castle Media.’

He has kept abreast of happenings in WWE particularly involving powerhouses like Lesnar and Femi, and actively expressed his views on social media. 

Braun Strowman admits ‘sometimes the scripts sucked’ in WWE

Posted on by Rosanne Raphael

In his new non-wrestling venture, Braun Strowman is looking forward to having more creative freedom than he did in WWE.

It was announced this month that Strowman (real name Adam Scherr) has partnered with Magilla Entertainment to launch a new production company named “Meat Castle Media.” Strowman spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the news and noted that, while he appreciates the opportunities WWE provided him, he was often frustrated with the creative process.

“For me, the big eye-opening thing was not having my hands tied,” Strowman said while discussing his production company. “They’ve allowed me to be me, whereas I’ve had my hands were tied creatively for the last 12 years (in WWE). And while that’s not a bad thing — I was very blessed with what I got to do — but at the end of the day, I was playing a character on a show, and sometimes the script sucked. I mean, no offense, I hated it, but I had to go in there and make the best of it because that was my job. Well, now with this opportunity… my creative input is welcomed, it’s not dismissed.”

Strowman was released from WWE in May 2025 but still partners with the promotion for the USA Network food series “Everything on the Menu,” which is now back in production after a successful first season. Strowman’s production company is working on a new reality show called “Hands On” where he will try out a different profession in each episode.

Later in the Hollywood Reporter interview, Strowman was questioned about a potential acting career and whether he would follow the path taken by other WWE stars like The Rock, John Cena, and Dave Bautista.

“I’ve never been really one that, like, idolizes anybody’s career,” he responded. “All through the wrestling stuff, I never tried to be any other wrestler. I never wanted to be the next Undertaker or the next Big Show. I wanted to be the first Braun Strowman. It’s very inspiring, but… I don’t want to be the next Rock, I don’t want to be the next Batista. I want to be the first Adam Scherr — and I am.”

Strowman started 2026 having to undergo surgery to drain excess fluid from his knee after an infection. While his focus is on other projects right now, he’s teased a potential in-ring return later this year.

Former Braun Strowman launches production company, new show revealed

Posted on by Josh Nason

With the success of a non-wrestling show on USA, former WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman is launching a production company and has his second show already in the works.

First reported by The Hollywood Reporter, it was revealed that Adam Scherr and producing partner Nick Antonicelli will head up the aptly named Meat Castle Media in conjunction with Magilla Entertainment who is behind reality shows like Moonshiners, Diesel Brothers and Beachfront Bargain Hunt.

From the report:

“The Meat Castle Media deal marks Magilla’s first talent-led production venture. Scherr and Antonicelli will work with Magilla chief development officer Kevin Duncan, who helped develop and executive produce USA Network’s Everything on the Menu, hosted by Scherr. They’ll create new unscripted series and formats, as well as podcasts spanning craft, competition, celebrity interviews and more.”

The first new show as part of the deal is called Hands On which will feature Scherr trying different tasks in skilled professions like the former Mike Rowe-led show Dirty Jobs. Scherr was called “a former tradesman and mechanic” in the story. It was noted that “a competition format set in the world of miniature model making” is also in the works.

After a rough start to the year due to a massive knee infection that kept him hospitalized, Scherr has been on a roll, finding success in Everything On The Menu, a show that is currently in production for its second season which is expected to bow this summer. The travel show features Scherr visiting different spots around the U.S. to try food.

Scherr was released from WWE in May 2025.

Braun Strowman’s ‘Everything on the Menu’ back in production

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Braun Strowman’s “Everything on the Menu” has officially entered production on its second season.

USA Network shared a video on Thursday announcing that Strowman (Adam Scherr) is back on set as work begins for the new season of the food show. A return date has not been announced yet, but it’s expected to premiere in early summer 2026.

“We’re officially on set for production of season two of ‘Everything on the Menu.’ And we got some amazing culinary cuisine cooking up for you this season. Stay tuned,” Strowman said.

The second season will have 12 episodes, which is four more than the initial season. USA Network touted that “Everything on the Menu” was the ninth most popular new cable show of 2025. It features Strowman traveling the country and eating different types of food.

  • When the ‘Monster Among Men’ storms into town, wrestling rings aren’t the only things getting demolished-entire menus tremble in his wake! In Everything on the Menu, WWE legend Braun Strowman brings his superhuman appetite to America’s most delicious destinations, from the ultimate greasy-spoon favorites to the Michelin-starred temples of gastronomy and everything in-between. This isn’t a tasting-it is total meal domination, where Braun doesn’t just eat… he OBLITERATES every single dish in his path, bonds with the culinary warriors behind the counter, and picks his favorite from each city’s most iconic flavors. Consider this your warning: Order extra portions and hide your secret recipes-because when Braun Strowman comes to your city, there are NO leftovers.

WWE is involved with producing the show, which is why Strowman is able to use his wrestling name despite no longer being with the company. He was released by WWE in May 2025 and has not wrestled any matches since.

This January, Strowman spent multiple days in the hospital and ended up having to undergo surgery for an “out of control” infection in his knee.

Braun Strowman undergoes surgery due to ‘out of control’ infection

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Adam Scherr (former WWE star Braun Strowman) remains hospitalized due to the infection he’s dealing with, but he should be getting out soon.

On Instagram today, Scherr posted a video thanking fans for the support they’ve given him as he battles an infection in his knee. He announced that he’s undergone surgery and is finally starting to feel the pain subside. Scherr has been in the hospital four days now but should only have to spend one more night there.

“All right, guys and girls, back again. Day four. So, just had surgery,” he said. “I had an infection in my bursa around my patella in my knee, and it got out of control. So they went in this morning. They removed the bursa from my knee, drained a bunch of fluid out of it, and then left the wound open to continue to drain. It’s going to be a couple of days still, taking it easy. I think I gotta stay in here one more night and then I get to go home. And then, yeah, recovery. Still got a ways to go to get over this hump all the way with the infection and stuff, but the pain is finally starting to subside some. It doesn’t feel like my kneecap is going to explode off anymore.

“So, again, thank you for the continued prayers, the well wishes. It means the world to me. You guys are getting me through this. I’ve been praying a lot to God and asking him to keep me calm and keep my guidance. And I had an awesome team for my surgeries and recovery and things like that. And we’re kicking, we’re kicking. Again, I thank you and love you all so much for the support. Thank you, that’s all I can say. I’ll keep you updated.”

Scherr was released from his WWE contract in May 2025 but still stars in the USA Network food series “Everything on the Menu,” which WWE is a producer of. The show has been picked up for season two after impressing in the ratings during its initial run. Since his release from WWE, Scherr has not wrestled anywhere.

Former WWE star Braun Strowman hospitalized with infection

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Adam Scherr (the former Braun Strowman) is currently in the hospital battling an infection.

On Tuesday, Scherr informed fans that he had spent the night in the hospital due to a knee infection that “came out of nowhere.” He shared a new update today letting everyone know that he’s still in the hospital waiting to find out answers. The pain from the infection is pretty bad, but Scherr is confident that everything is going to be okay.

“I just wanted to take a second to come on here and say thank you everybody that’s been reaching out and all the well wishes on my post about this infection,” he said. “I’m going on day two in here, still plumbed up to IVs, waiting on cultures to come back to find out exactly what it is. Pain’s pretty bad, but we’re still breathing. We’re still kicking. God’s got me, and I trust him and everything’s going to be okay. So it’s going to take a little bit to get over this hump, but y’all know me. Nothing keeps ‘The Monster’ down. So, again, thank you for all the well-wishes and thoughts and prayers and everything and everybody reaching out. It doesn’t go unnoticed. I love all of y’all very much. Thank you.”

Scherr, 42, currently stars in the USA Network food series “Everything on the Menu,” which has been picked up for an expanded second season after a successful first run of episodes. He has not wrestled anywhere since being released by WWE in May 2025.

USA Network renews Braun Strowman series for expanded second season

Posted on by Joseph Currier

After a successful first season, USA Network has rewarded Braun Strowman’s “Everything on the Menu” with an expanded order.

It was revealed today that “Everything on the Menu” has been renewed for a second season. The Strowman-hosted series will have 12 episodes this time, up from the eight it had for its initial run. Deadline writes that season one — which aired on Fridays immediately following WWE SmackDown — was the ninth most popular new cable show of last year.

“Everything on the Menu” is a food series that features Strowman traveling the country and eating at different restaurants. Here is the official description:

When the ‘Monster Among Men’ storms into town, wrestling rings aren’t the only things getting demolished-entire menus tremble in his wake! In Everything on the Menu, WWE legend Braun Strowman brings his superhuman appetite to America’s most delicious destinations, from the ultimate greasy-spoon favorites to the Michelin-starred temples of gastronomy and everything in-between. This isn’t a tasting-it is total meal domination, where Braun doesn’t just eat… he OBLITERATES every single dish in his path, bonds with the culinary warriors behind the counter, and picks his favorite from each city’s most iconic flavors. Consider this your warning: Order extra portions and hide your secret recipes-because when Braun Strowman comes to your city, there are NO leftovers.

The first season of the show entered development while Strowman was still with WWE. He was released in May 2025 but is still able to use his wrestling name on the show with WWE and Bright North Studios producing it. Strowman and Paul “Triple H” Levesque are among the executive producers.

Strowman (Adam Scherr) has not wrestled anywhere since being released from his WWE contract.

A premiere date for this second season has not been announced yet.

Former WWE star Braun Strowman interested in playing horror movie icon

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Former WWE wrestler Braun Strowman (Adam Scherr) has interest in playing one of the most iconic characters in horror movie history.

While speaking with Collider at the Fantastic Fest film festival, Scherr named Jason Voorhees from the “Friday the 13th” franchise as the horror character he would most like to play. And Scherr indicated that there at least have been some talks in the past about making that a reality.

“There may be some talks about it with people that I know and my agency,” Scherr said. “If we could ever get everybody to get back on the same page and allow the things to work, I might be the next Voorhees.”

There hasn’t been a new “Friday the 13th” movie since 2009, though the next installment is said to be in the very early stages of development. A prequel TV series — titled “Crystal Lake” — is being developed by A24 and Peacock. Scherr does not have a role in that show.

Scherr was released from his WWE contract in May, marking the end of his second stint with the company. He is starring in the new USA Network series “Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman” that will debut after SmackDown on October 24. The series was created while Scherr was still with WWE.

Since his release, the 42-year-old Scherr has not wrestled anywhere. He plays a security guard in the movie “Deathgasm 2: Goremageddon” that premiered at Fantastic Fest.

During his interview with Collider, Scherr noted that he would “gladly” shave off his beard if that was a requirement of playing Jason Voorhees.

Report: WWE has ‘discussed’ bringing back Braun Strowman

Posted on by Ian Carey

WWE is reportedly interested in bringing back former Universal Champion, Braun Strowman. 

According to a report from Fightful Select, WWE has pitched the idea of the 38-year-old returning. Strowman was released from the promotion on June 2, 2021. Sources within the company have said that Strowman currently looks “ring ready” and “better now than when he was in WWE.” 

Since leaving WWE last summer, Strowman has appeared at ROH Final Battle 2021, and in several matches for Control Your Narrative under his real name, Adam Scherr. He’s also wrestled twice for Northeast Wrestling in that time. 

Another name WWE is interested in bringing back is the former Bronson Reed. Our own Andrew Zarian noted on We’re Live, Pal last week that the wrestler now known as JONAH is someone there have been discussions about. JONAH recently competed in the G1 Climax 32 for NJPW. He finished with a 4-2 record and defeated eventual tournament winner, Kazuchika Okada. JONAH was released from WWE on August 6, 2021. 

Control Your Narrative announces 24-show tour

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Control Your Narrative has announced a 24-date tour.

Adam Scherr (FKA Braun Strowman) took to Instagram on Monday to announce the news. The tour will begin on October 13 in San Antonio, Texas, and conclude on December 11 in Des Moines, Iowa. The tour is being done with The Hello Group, an international entertainment company. 

Scherr, Flip Gordon, Westin Blake, Austin Aries, Dirty Dango, and Killer Kross are scheduled to appear on the tour. 

“With CYN, my mission is to create memories, characters and a platform that will last” said CYN co-creator EC3. “I have seen the highs and lows of the industry and determined to make CYN a platform where those following a dream have a place to create, grow and make a living.”⁣

CYN events are currently available to stream on Pro Wrestling TV (PWTV). 

“CYN is consistently the most asked about promotion on our network, with fans craving to see its fresh take on wrestling more regularly, “ PWTV President Brandon Blackburn said. “We are thrilled to give the fans what they want by taking CYN to this next phase of its evolution, which will not only star some of today’s biggest names but introduce the audience to tomorrow’s stars.”

CYN also has upcoming dates in Winston-Salem, NC on July 30 and Goldsboro, NC on July 31. 

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EC3’s Control Your Narrative announces deal with Pro Wrestling TV

Posted on by Joseph Currier

EC3’s Control Your Narrative promotion is partnering with a new streaming network.

It was announced today that Control Your Narrative has reached an “exclusive agreement” to make Pro Wrestling TV its television home. Pro Wrestling TV “will debut in April with a linear channel and on-demand streaming app, provided as a free ad-supported service to viewers worldwide.”

Control Your Narrative’s first live event is taking place in Orlando, Florida this Saturday. The promotion also has a show scheduled for Dallas, Texas on March 31, which is the Thursday of WrestleMania week.

“With PWTV, the way professional wrestling is consumed will change forever,” said EC3. “We are very excited to partner with PWTV to bring the stories, skills, and abilities of a distinct and driven group of talents to the wrestling world.”⁣

Adam Scherr (formerly known as Braun Strowman in WWE) and EC3’s business partner Jedediah Koszewski are also co-founders of Control Your Narrative.

Control Your Narrative will be taking a seasonal television approach to its product on Pro Wrestling TV.

⁣”In addition to continuing to produce full-length cinematic wrestling features, CYN and PWTV will bring a unique perspective of presenting and distributing wrestling to the fans in the form of a seasonal television approach. Each episode will build the stories of the wrestlers, their conflicts, and their journeys culminating each season with a live event special,” the promotion touted.

“While the traditional wrestling format will be represented, CYN’s television will be anything but the norm. In addition to its televised show and specials, CYN is planning a live tour to provide talent an opportunity to perform and fans to see them live.”

“The wrestling will be real. The stories will be real. We want to put the power back in the hands of the wrestlers and create a place they can make a living,” said Scherr.⁣

EC3 was released by WWE in April 2020, while Scherr was released by the company in June of last year.⁣

Prior to the launch of Control Your Narrative, EC3’s Free The Narrative produced two cinematic shows in 2021.

“Control Your Narrative will give professional wrestling fans something never seen before. From the presentation to how its stories are told, we are thrilled to give them a home to bring their brand to a worldwide audience,” said Pro Wrestling TV president Brandon Blackburn.⁣

EC3 & Adam Scherr’s CYN promotion tout ‘imminent’ network TV deal, two March shows

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The new Control Your Narrative promotion co-founded by former WWE wrestlers EC3 and Adam Scherr (fka Braun Strowman) tweeted Thursday that a network TV deal is “imminent.”

From the tweet: “The one thing missing for CYN to ‘become who they are supposed to be’ was a proper platform and network distribution. That has been achieved.”

Called CYN: Live, the group announced two shows: Saturday, March 5th at the Tin Roof in Orlando, Florida, and on Thursday, March 31st at Gilley’s in Dallas, Texas, as part of WrestleMania week. The Dallas event will be taped for their new TV show.

Talent for those shows includes NWA World Champion Matt Cardona, Impact World Champion Moose, John Skyler, Matt Sydal, Marina Shafir, Westin Blake, Matt Taven, EC3, and Scherr.

Additionally, Killer Kross will be on the March 31st event that will also include “a panel of nostalgic legends who will be making an announcement that can very well change the course of wrestling consumption forever.⁣” That announcement might be the aforementioned TV deal.

EC3’s ‘Control Your Narrative’ announces first two live events

Posted on by Joseph Currier

EC3’s “Control Your Narrative” project has announced its first two live events.

Control Your Narrative: Awakening events will be held in Orlando, Florida and Dallas, Texas this March. The Orlando show will be held at The Tin Roof at Icon Park on Saturday, March 5, while the Dallas show is taking place at the Southside Music Hall at Gilley’s Dallas on Thursday, March 31.

The Dallas show is happening on the Thursday of WrestleMania week. It will include a pre-show that will feature “a panel of nostalgic ‘Legends’ who will be making an announcement that can very well change the course of wrestling consumption forever.”

Tickets for both shows are on sale now.

Control Your Narrative (CYN) has found it’s ‘purpose’ and is proud to announce ‘Awakening: Live’, a series of live events featuring combative PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING action and the real stories of those who choose to fight.

Headlined by ‘The Titan’ Adam Scherr, ec3, the newly recruited Killer Kross, and other top names in the field of ‘sports and entertainment,’ ‘CYN Awakening: Live’ is a live event under the guise of a ‘traditional wrestling show’ that will be everything but ‘traditional.’

‘CYN Awakening: Live’ will offer an unique, interactive experience, where fans can not only meet and greet their favorite stars, but watch them do what these world class competitors do best.

Control Your Narrative will soon be announcing more names for the shows.

It was noted that Control Your Narrative is “completely independent of any wrestling promotion. Set to an original score, CYN blends professional wrestling, cinema, and harsh reality in what will become the true definition of ‘creative freedom’ for an industry that desperately needs it and any performer that truly seeks it.”

EC3 launched Free The Narrative following his release from WWE in March 2020. It produced two cinematic shows last year.

Scherr (formerly known as Braun Strowman) was released by WWE in June 2021. Kross (formerly known as Karrion Kross) was released in November 2021 and recently became a free agent.

Former Braun Strowman & Erick Rowan to reunite for NEW

Posted on by Joseph Currier

The former Braun Strowman and Erick Rowan are set to reunite in a tag team match for Northeast Wrestling.

It was announced today that Adam Scherr & Erick Redbeard will face Bully Ray & nZo in the main event of Northeast Wrestling’s WrestleFest 26 show on Saturday, January 22. The event is taking place at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Scherr and Redbeard were formerly part of The Wyatt Family in WWE. Scherr was released by WWE last June, while Redbeard was released in April 2020.

Scherr’s first post-WWE match was a cinematic bout against EC3 on EC3’s Free the Narrative II. EC3 and Scherr then teamed up at Great Lakes Championship Wrestling’s Blizzard Brawl event last month, defeating Jake Something and Rohit Raju.

Scherr also made an appearance at December’s ROH Final Battle PPV.

Redbeard will face nZo in a singles match at Northeast Wrestling’s Over the Top show in Waterbury, Connecticut on Friday, January 21. Strowman & EC3 vs. Vincent Marseglia & Dutch is also set for Over the Top.

Northeast Wrestling’s full announcement of the Scherr & Redbeard vs. Bully Ray & nZo match is available below:

Broken on Busted Open Radio on SiriusXM with David LaGreca and Bully Ray – NZO put out the challenge and it was accepted.

The Main Event of Northeast Wrestling – Wrestlefest 26 MJN – Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center in Poughkeepsie, New York is:

Former Wyatt Family Members team up for the first time since leaving the WWE – Adam Scherr fka Braun Strowman and Erick Redbeard face NZO and WWE Hall of Famer BULLY RAY!!!

Plus:

  • First Time Ever Dream Match Malakai Black vs. The Trend Matt Taven
  • All Elite Wrestling Tag Team Champions – The Lucha Brothers REY FENIX Penta El Cero Miedo vs. Ring of Honor Wrestling Bandido and Flip Gordon
  • NEW Title Match Danny Maff vs. JT Dunn
  • Thunder Rosa vs. Megasus Megan Bayne
  • Eddie Kingston will be in action!!
  • Jay Lethal vs. Christopher Daniels
  • Vincent w/Dutch vs. Hale Collins
  • 8 Man Tag Team Match NEW Tag Team Champions Club Cam Cameron Zagami Antonio Zambrano and The Trust Fund – NEW LIVE Champion Mike Verna & Channing Thomas w/ Nikii Duke vs. Wrecking Ball Legursky Waves and Curls Traevon Jordan Jaylen Brandyn & Giovanni Galvano
  • Appearances by WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter – The Godfather and more….

Autograph Session with all the the stars at 4pm.

Get your tickets now at www.northeastwrestling.com

Report: Braun Strowman expected to make Impact Wrestling debut

Posted on by Joseph Currier

Image: WWE

A former WWE Universal Champion appears to be headed to Impact Wrestling.

PWInsider reported on Friday that Adam Scherr (formerly known as Braun Strowman in WWE) is expected to make his Impact Wrestling debut this weekend. The report states that Scherr was spotted flying to Las Vegas from Chicago this morning and will likely debut at Impact Wrestling’s Bound for Glory pay-per-view this Saturday night.

Bound for Glory is being held at Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas on Saturday. The show will begin at 10 p.m. Eastern time. Impact Wrestling also has television tapings taking place at Sam’s Town Live on Sunday and Monday.

Scherr was released by WWE during a round of roster cuts this June. His final match for WWE was at May’s WrestleMania Backlash PPV, where Bobby Lashley defeated Scherr and Drew McIntyre in a triple threat match for the WWE Championship.

The only match Scherr has had since being released by WWE was against EC3 at EC3’s Free The Narrative II: The Monster In Us All show, which premiered earlier this month.

PWInsider had reported last weekend that Scherr was spotted meeting with Impact Wrestling executive vice president Scott D’Amore at a hotel bar in Michigan during the Motor City Comic Con.

The IInspiration (formerly known as The IIconics), who were released by WWE in April, will also make their Impact Wrestling debut as they challenge for Decay’s Knockouts Tag Team titles at Bound for Glory.