Adam Joseph Scherr, better known by his ring name Braun Strowman, is an American professional wrestler and former strongman. Currently signed to WWE, he wrestles on the Raw brand. Strowman's career has been defined by his imposing physique and incredible strength, a nod to his background as a strongman.
September 6, 1983: Birth of Adam Joseph Scherr
Adam Joseph Scherr, who would become known as Braun Strowman in the wrestling world, was born on September 6, 1983, in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina.
2001: Braun Strowman Graduates High School
Braun Strowman graduated from Bandys High School in 2001, where he participated in football, track and field, and wrestling.
2003: Braun Strowman Enrolls in Community College
After a period of exploring different avenues, Braun Strowman decided to pursue higher education and enrolled in a community college in 2003.
2007: Braun Strowman Attends NFL Scouting Combine
Braun Strowman's athleticism and size caught the attention of NFL scouts, leading him to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in 2007, although he did not ultimately play professionally.
November 5, 2011: Braun Strowman Earns Strongman Corporation Professional Card
Braun Strowman's journey into strength athletics reached a milestone on November 5, 2011, when he won the NAS Amateur National Championships, earning his Strongman Corporation (ASC) Professional Card.
July 8, 2012: Braun Strowman Competes in SCL North American Championships
On July 8, 2012, Braun Strowman participated in the SCL North American Championships, showcasing his strength on a prominent platform.
2013: Braun Strowman Signs with WWE
Braun Strowman's journey in professional wrestling took a significant turn in 2013 when he signed a contract with WWE and began training at the WWE Performance Center.
2013: Braun Strowman Invited to Arnold Strongman Classic
Braun Strowman's victory at the 2012 Arnold Amateur Strongman Championships earned him an invitation to compete in the prestigious 2013 Arnold Strongman Classic.
December 19, 2014: Braun Strowman Makes Professional Wrestling Debut
Braun Strowman's professional wrestling career officially began on December 19, 2014, at an NXT live event in Jacksonville, Florida, where he defeated Chad Gable.
June 2, 2015: Braun Strowman Appears in WWE Dark Match
On June 2, 2015, Braun Strowman made an appearance in a WWE dark match at a Main Event taping, defeating an unidentified wrestler.
2015: Braun Strowman Debuts on WWE Main Roster
In 2015, Braun Strowman made his impactful debut on WWE's main roster as part of The Wyatt Family, establishing himself as a dominant force.
January 24, 2016: Braun Strowman Makes an Impact at the Royal Rumble
Braun Strowman made a memorable appearance at the 2016 Royal Rumble, eliminating multiple opponents in the Royal Rumble match and demonstrating his growing dominance.
2016: Braun Strowman Embarks on Singles Career
The 2016 WWE draft marked a turning point for Braun Strowman as he was drafted to the Raw brand, separating him from The Wyatt Family and launching his singles career.
January 2, 2017: Braun Strowman Defeats Sami Zayn in a Last Man Standing Match
On January 2, 2017, Braun Strowman secured a decisive victory against Sami Zayn in a brutal Last Man Standing match, concluding their intense rivalry.
January 28, 2018: Royal Rumble Match
On January 28, 2018, at the Royal Rumble, Braun Strowman competed in a triple threat match for the Universal Championship against Brock Lesnar and Kane but was unsuccessful in winning the title.
2018: Turns Heel
In 2018, Braun Strowman turned heel for the first time since joining the main roster after attacking Roman Reigns and betraying his alliance with Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre.
January 14, 2019: Removed from Universal Championship Match
On January 14, 2019, Braun Strowman was removed from the Universal Championship match at the Royal Rumble after damaging Vince McMahon's limo.
2019: Braun Strowman Wins the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Braun Strowman continued his success in 2019 by winning the prestigious André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
2019: Relationship with Raquel Rodriguez
Strowman began a relationship with fellow wrestler Raquel Rodriguez after they met at a gym in 2019.
2019: Drafted to SmackDown
In 2019, Braun Strowman was drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the WWE Draft.
January 26, 2020: Royal Rumble Match
On January 26, 2020, at the Royal Rumble, Braun Strowman entered at #14 but was eliminated by Brock Lesnar and Keith Lee.
2020: Drafted to Raw
In 2020, as part of the WWE Draft, Braun Strowman was drafted to the Raw brand.
January 31, 2021: Royal Rumble Match
On January 31, 2021, at the Royal Rumble, Braun Strowman entered at #30, eliminating Sheamus, Cesaro, and AJ Styles, but was ultimately eliminated by the eventual winner, Edge.
June 2, 2021: Released by WWE
On June 2, 2021, Braun Strowman was released by WWE. His last match with the company was a triple threat match for the WWE Championship against Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania Backlash.
December 11, 2021: ROH Final Battle Debut
On December 11, 2021, Scherr debuted at ROH's Final Battle pay-per-view as part of the Control Your Narrative stable alongside EC3 and Westin Blake, where the trio attacked Eli Isom, Dak Draper, and Brian Johnson.
January 2022: Independent Debut
In January 2022, Braun Strowman made his independent wrestling debut at Free The Narrative 2: The Monsters In Us All, defeating EC3.
February 17, 2022: Control Your Narrative Promotion Launch
Scherr, along with EC3, announced the formation of their own wrestling promotion, Control Your Narrative (CYN), on February 17, 2022. Inspired by Fight Club, the promotion allowed talent to shape their own storylines.
September 1, 2022: WWE Return
On September 1, 2022, it was reported that Scherr had re-signed with WWE. He returned on the September 5 episode of Raw, attacking all participants in a fatal four-way tag team match.
2022: Braun Strowman Returns to WWE
Braun Strowman made a highly anticipated return to WWE in 2022, further solidifying his presence as a formidable competitor.
June 17, 2023: Destination Polaris Appearance
On June 17, 2023, Scherr appeared in an episode of Destination Polaris alongside Andreas John Ziegler, teaching wrestling techniques to host Alexa Score.
2023: SmackDown World Cup and Feud with Imperium
In 2023, Strowman participated in the SmackDown World Cup tournament and later formed a tag team with Ricochet, leading to a feud with Imperium.
2023: WWE Draft and Hiatus
Strowman was drafted to Raw in the 2023 WWE Draft but went on hiatus shortly after for neck surgery. He returned briefly on August 25th to honor Bray Wyatt and later returned full-time during the 2024 WWE Draft.
2024: Full-Time Return
Strowman returned full-time to WWE during the 2024 WWE Draft.