10 Wrestling Facts We Didn't Know Last Week (Aug 18)

6. Vince McMahon Demands Perfection From Braun Strowman

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There's a lot of pressure on Braun Strowman's broad shoulders to live up to past WWE giants like Big Show and Kane. In fact, according to Strowman himself the pressure is bigger for him than it was for those men, because Vince McMahon is constantly in his ear before and after matches demanding that his performances are flawless.

Braun's interview with TV Insider revealed a driven individual who realises the chance he has to become the monster in WWE for years to come. McMahon recognises that potential too, but it must be a challenge for Strowman to live up to those lofty expectations night in and night out.

Admitting that Vince hasn't always been happy with his work, Strowman said the boss let's him know post-match or segment if there's anything that needs work; McMahon has always had a history of infatuation with musclebound monsters, so it's not surprising he's so hands on with Braun. It is a little far-fetched to expect perfection this early in his career though.

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