Braun Strowman didnt hold back when reflecting on how WWEs locker room culture has changed since the early days of his run with the company.
During his appearance on Bert Kreischers podcast, the former Universal Champion laid out his frustrations with the lack of respect shown to top-level talent todayespecially when it comes to sticking around to watch the main event. Strowman shared that, early in his WWE tenure, it was common courtesypractically a requirementto sit at gorilla position and show respect to the headliners. That standard, he said, has completely disappeared.
He went on to reference how, back when The Undertaker was still working shows, younger talent wouldnt dare walk out early without consequences. Not being there to show appreciation for the main event stars meant getting chewed outno questions asked.
Strowman also opened up about how wrestling itself has evolvedand not necessarily for the better. He misses the days of larger-than-life characters who felt like they belonged on movie screens, not just in the ring.
His comments double as a critique of both wrestling and Hollywoodwhere he feels the age of mythic physiques has been replaced by more relatable faces. But for Strowman, wrestling isnt just about movesits about spectacle. And he believes that spectacle has been lost.
In an era where attention spans are short and locker room etiquette is looser than ever, Strowman is one of the few still demanding reverence for the grind of the main event.
Do you agree with Braun Strowman about the shift in wrestling culture? Is WWE losing something by moving away from larger-than-life stars? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let us know how you see the evolution of the locker room today.
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