Braun Strowman Undergoes Surgery For Infection

Braun Strowman underwent surgery to address the infection in his knee that has landed him in the hospital the past few days.

Strowman said, “Just had surgery. I had an infection in my bursa around my patella in my knee. It got out of control. They went in this morning. They removed the bursa from my knee, drained a bunch of fluid out of it, and then left the wound open to continue to drain.” 

Strowman said he believes he’ll be in the hospital one more day and then hopefully be home.

From Strowman:

Update on my leg. Again I cant express how much the prayers and love for some many around the old mean to me. Yall have helped get me through this. Still a ways to go but there everyday. Pain is finally starting to come down. Still got a lot of battle to go but I think we are over the hump and should get easier every hour.

Strowman has not wrestled since April 2025 on WWE SmackDown. His contract expired in July 2025 and was not renewed.

He has found success outside of WWE with “Everything on The Menu,” which airs on USA Network. The show has been renewed for a second season.

Fightful wishes Braun Strowman the best as he recovers.