Braun Strowman confirms he is “semi-retired” from wrestling to pursue a career in Hollywood. Braun Strowman Reveals Updates on His Friday the 13th Casting⛶ ⛶ ⛶ ⛶×Shortly after being released from WWE, Braun Strowman showcased his new look, which sparked alleged rumors of him going to AEW. Why Did WWE Decide to Release Braun Strowman? Braun Strowman and Gunther | Credit: WWEThere’s no denying that Braun Strowman is gaining notoriety in Tinseltown, and he is adding more roles to his name. But this makes the wrestling fans wonder what forced WWE to release him.