Braun Strowman has been on the shelf due to fusion neck Surgery and hasn’t been seen on TV since May 1st. It’s unclear when he will return to the ring, but in a recent interview with News18, Braun was asked for an update on his recovery and the possibility of returning at the Royal Rumble.

However, The question of “How much of an influence Windham Rotunda had on his career?” which brought out a heartwarming response from the Monster among Men.

Braun Stated:

“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.”

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It’s no secret that Braun was very close with Bray Wyatt since his debut with the Wyatt Family. Braun even has a close relationship with Bray’s real family, spending time with Windham’s real family by taking the kids out to dinner during the unfortunate passing of Windham Rotunda.

Braun returned to the WWE on Sept 5th, 2022, after being released during the pandemic. Before suffering an injury, he formed a tag team with Ricochet, who made his return at a Live Event in Maine.