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By Andrew Ravens
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Former WWE Superstar Adam Scherr, known to millions as Braun Strowman, remains hospitalized as he continues to battle a severe infection. However, there is finally some positive news regarding his condition, as the "Monster Among Men" expects to be discharged soon.
On Instagram today, Scherr posted a video thanking fans for the overwhelming support they’ve given him during this difficult time. He announced that he has successfully undergone surgery and is finally starting to feel the excruciating pain subside. Scherr has been in the hospital for four days now but is hopeful that he will only have to spend one more night under medical care.
Emergency Surgery Details
Scherr provided graphic details about the procedure required to treat the infection. He revealed that the infection was located in the bursa around his patella and had spiraled out of control, necessitating immediate surgical intervention.
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“All right, guys and girls, back again. Day four. So, just had surgery,” he said. “I had an infection in my bursa around my patella in my knee, and it got out of control. So 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.”
The reality of the recovery process is still daunting, as Scherr noted he has to take it easy for a few days. However, the relief from the immediate pressure has been significant.
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“It’s going to be a couple of days still, taking it easy. I think I gotta stay in here one more night and then I get to go home,” he continued. “And then, yeah, recovery. Still got a ways to go to get over this hump all the way with the infection and stuff, but the pain is finally starting to subside some. It doesn’t feel like my kneecap is going to explode off anymore.”
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Gratitude And Faith
Despite the physical agony, Scherr remained in high spirits and expressed deep gratitude for the well wishes he has received. He credited his faith and his medical team for getting him through the ordeal.
“So, again, thank you for the continued prayers, the well wishes. It means the world to me. You guys are getting me through this,” Scherr said. “I’ve been praying a lot to God and asking him to keep me calm and keep my guidance. And I had an awesome team for my surgeries and recovery and things like that. And we’re kicking, we’re kicking. Again, I thank you and love you all so much for the support. Thank you, that’s all I can say. I’ll keep you updated.”
Since departing from the squared circle, Scherr has found success in a different arena. Scherr was released from his WWE contract in May 2025 but continues to star in the USA Network food series “Everything on the Menu,” which WWE produces.
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