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The Latest On Braun Strowman’s Injury & Return Timeline, Next Opponent, How It Affects Plans, More

By Nick Hausman

WWE reported on Monday that Braun Strowman is expected to be out of action for up to six months after his elbow was “shattered” and he underwent successful elbow surgery.

Related: WWE Updates Braun Strowman’s Injury Status After Undergoing Surgery; How Long Is He Expected To Be Sidelined?

Dave Meltzer revealed on Wrestling Observer Radio that the six month return number from WWE is a work and that Strowman is actually expected to wrestle at SummerSlam likely against WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar. Strowman could return in mid-July to start the build for the match.

Meltzer the went on to speculate that WWE will swap Brock Lesnar’s original opponent for SummerSlam, which was most likely Seth Rollins or Finn Balor, for the main event of the Great Balls Of Fire in July.

On RAW last night WWE announced that Rollins, Balor, Samoa Joe, Bray Wyatt and Roman Reigns will square off in a Fatal 5-Way at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view on June 4th to become the #1 contender to the WWE Universal Championship.

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Nick Hausman
Nick Hausman

Nick joined WrestleZone in 2015 and has since worked hard to bring pro wrestling fans a variety of exclusive news insights, podcasts, videos and more.

You may know Nick as the former co-host for a variety of successful pro wrestling podcasts with names like Eric Bischoff, Bret "Hitman" Hart and Bill Apter. Or as his villainous pro wrestling manager alter ego "Rinaldo Piven"!

Nick does commentary for Black Label Pro and can be found promoting pro wrestling events for Chicago fans with Viva La Rasslin as well as Duffy's Bar & Grille in Chicago.

Nick has also trained and performed at the Improv Olympic, Annoyance, ComedySportz and Second City improv theaters in Chicago, IL.

If you have a news item, inquiry or just want to say, "HI!" please feel free to shoot him an e-mail nick@wrestlezone.com

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