Braun Strowman Says WWE Scripts “Sucked” During His Run

Braun Strowman is looking back at his WWE run — and he’s not holding back about the creative process.

After being released in May 2025 and moving on to new projects like his show Everything on the Menu, Strowman is now opening up about what it was really like behind the scenes — and how different things are for him now.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter on March 24, 2026, Strowman explained that one of the biggest changes since leaving WWE is finally having creative freedom. Before getting into the criticism, he first made it clear that his time in WWE still meant something to him — but it came with limitations.

“For me, the big eye-opening thing was not having my hands tied. They’ve allowed me to be me, whereas 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…”

That’s where the tone changed. Strowman admitted that not everything he was given to work with creatively hit the mark — and he didn’t sugarcoat how he felt about it.

“…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.”

That line stands out — especially coming from someone who spent over a decade in the company and was pushed as a top monster. He then contrasted that experience with what he’s doing now, making it clear just how different things feel when he has a say in the process: “Well, now with this opportunity… my creative input is welcomed, it’s not dismissed.”

Instead of being handed a role to play, he’s now part of shaping what he does, which he made clear has changed how he approaches his work entirely. So, Braun Strowman isn’t just reflecting on WWE, he’s drawing a line between then and now. And based on his comments, creative freedom is the biggest difference.

Do you think Braun Strowman is right about WWE creative being too restrictive, or is that just part of how the business works? Drop your thoughts below and leave your feedback.

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