Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar is a professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist whose size, athleticism and intensity made him one of the most dominant performers of the modern WWE era. Lesnar is actively under contract with WWE and has returned to the company after a long absence, making a high-impact appearance at Wrestlepalooza and decimating John Cena. WWE appears to be using Lesnar selectively, not as a weekly character on Raw or SmackDown but as a “special attraction” for big events. Promotional materials feature Lesnar for major 2026 shows, including the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia and WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, signaling that WWE sees him as a centerpiece for its biggest events.

Lesnar debuted with World Wrestling Entertainment in 2002 and quickly became a central figure, winning the WWE Championship at age 25, at the time the youngest champion in company history. Known as “The Beast Incarnate,” he was booked as a rare attraction whose limited appearances heightened his impact. Over multiple stints with WWE, Lesnar captured numerous world championships, headlined major events including WrestleMania, and famously ended The Undertaker’s undefeated WrestleMania streak in 2014.

Between WWE runs, Lesnar competed in mixed martial arts, joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship and winning the UFC heavyweight title in 2008. His crossover success enhanced his reputation as a legitimate combat athlete and informed his hard-hitting in-ring style upon returning to WWE. Lesnar also briefly pursued professional football, earning a spot in training camp with the Minnesota Vikings.

Throughout his career, Lesnar has been portrayed as a special-attraction performer whose presence signals high-stakes competition. His combination of real-world fighting credentials and mainstream wrestling stardom has made him one of the most recognizable and polarizing figures in WWE history.