Braun Strowman may be sidelined from the WWE ring, but The Monster Among Men isn’t taking a breather. This Saturday, Strowman steps into a different kind of spotlight as the special guest referee for Great Lakes Championship Wrestling’s Blizzard Brawl in Waukesha, Wisconsin. And he’s not just there to enforce the rules—he’s using his star power to raise funds for local charities.
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Strowman announced on X that all of his profits from the event will be donated to two local causes, proving once again that beneath the gruff exterior lies a heart bigger than his biceps. Alongside officiating a tag team match featuring Santino Marella, Aron Stevens, Al Snow, and Kal Herro, Strowman will meet fans for autographs and photo ops.
Tickets for the event start at just $20, a small price for a star-studded evening that includes performances from EC3, Frankie Kazarian, and Zilla Fatu.
Legends Assemble
As if Strowman’s appearance weren’t enough, Blizzard Brawl has more wrestling nostalgia packed into one night than a ’90s highlight reel. Attendees can meet legends like Sabu, Wendi Richter, Jacqueline, Scotty 2 Hotty, and Chavo Guerrero—all available for photos and autographs. (For an extra fee, of course—because even nostalgia pays the bills.)
A New Era of Indie Collaboration?
Strowman’s participation isn’t just a feel-good story; it’s another sign that WWE is loosening its iron grip on talent appearances. Recent moves like the WWE ID program and Finn Balor’s return to indie promotion OTT suggest a kinder, gentler WWE—a company that remembers indie wrestling is the lifeblood of the industry.
So whether you’re a fan of Strowman’s thunderous power slams or just want to see him try to keep Santino Marella in line, Blizzard Brawl promises to be a can’t-miss event.