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What's the story?
The Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman, was a guest on a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, where he was interviewed by Dave LaGreca and WWE legend, Mark Henry. During the course of the conversation, Strowman revealed how he got his first break.
Funnily, it was Mark Henry who gave Strowman a shot at living his WWE dream.
In case you didn't know...
Right now, Braun Strowman is a featured attraction on RAW and finds a way to amuse his fans every week, with different feats of strength.
He's bridged the gap between the big man and the more athletic high-flier, by performing at a caliber that most professional wrestling big men have not been traditionally known for, historically.
What makes this such a unique feat is the fact that Braun Strowman does not have an independent wrestling background, and hails from the 'strongman' world instead.
The heart of the matter
Here's what Strowman said about first getting in touch with Mark Henry, and transitioning it into a career in WWE: (H/T Wrestling Inc.)
Truth be told, I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Mark Henry. I traveled around the world doing strongman competition. That's the first time I met Mark, back in 2010 when I competed as an amateur. I introduced myself and said 'I've always been a fan of his in WWE and what he's done in the strength sports world.'
From that first encounter was formed a bond, that would allow Strowman to sign with the world's largest professional wrestling promotion:
We sparked a friendship from there and he pretty much turned WWE's eyes on me. Lo and behold, here we are today.
What's next?
Braun Strowman will take on six other men in the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, where he could earn a shot at Brock Lesnar and the Universal Championship, at WrestleMania 34.
Author's take
Both men have traveled similar paths to get to WWE. Therefore, it is not odd that Henry was the one who helped Braun Strowman out.
The question remains on whether Strowman can have as long and prosperous a career as Mark Henry, in the company.
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