Braun Strowman is inarguably the biggest and most muscular man in WWE right now. Working his way up, he has broken barriers and has made the impossible his backyard game.
His sheer strength is something commendable and rare, and a man like him does not come by very often. His talents were recognized by a WWE legend that quickly took a liking to him.
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In a recent interview on Lilian Garcia’s Chasing Glory Podcast, ‘The Monster Among Men’ some shocking information about The Undertaker and how he was a sort of mentor for him.
“I met The Undertaker when I came to the Performance Center. Taker has kept an eye on me since Day 1,” revealed Strowman. “I didn’t know what I did to get in his good graces, but I’m thankful that he was willing and able to bring me under the learning tree.”
Braun Strowman is extremely agile for a man of his height. The previous Superstar known for this ability was Taker himself. ‘The Deadman’ may have seen his successor in Strowman which is why he turned his focus to the big man.
“There are no more giants in this industry that are full-time working like I am. I feel like I am walking into some immense footsteps. I’m carrying this torch and want to represent it to the fullest. Taker is such an amazing man behind the scenes and such an amazing performer,” said Strowman.
The Undertaker passed the torch on to Braun Strowman after a live show
The former WWE Universal Champion went on to reveal a heart-warming moment he had with Taker.
“One of the big behind-the-scenes stories with me and Taker was him, Roman Reigns and myself were in the main event of a live event at Madison Square Garden.”
“It was unbelievable being out there with ‘The Deadman’ in the most famous arena in the world. We get done with the match and he is talking with me and Roman. He goes, “It’s yours now boys. Enjoy it.” Just hear those words and having him look me in the eye and shake my hand is, words can’t describe it,” concluded Strowman.
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WWE has had many giants come and go, but none have been as successful as The Undertaker. Possessing a lot of the same skill set, Braun Strowman also looks to earn his place in WWE.
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Losing all the extra fat and converting it into pure muscle, Strowman has already found himself in the good books of WWE. We will surely see him compete at the top level for years to come.