Brock Lesnar's Potential WWE Return: Will a Big Paycheck Lure Him Back?
Brock Lesnar: A Major WWE Attraction
Brock Lesnar has long been recognized as a top draw in WWE, particularly since the early 2010s when he headlined many of the major WWE events during Vince McMahon's tenure. Even after McMahon's departure, Lesnar could have maintained his star status, but legal issues have complicated matters.
Since mid-2023, Lesnar has been absent from WWE broadcasts, and the organization has been actively working to minimize his presence in their narratives. Despite WWE's efforts to distance itself from Lesnar under the new TKO banner, a Hall of Famer believes that a substantial financial offer could entice him back.
WWE icon JBL shared his thoughts on the Lesnar situation during a recent episode of a wrestling podcast. When asked if WWE might seek to re-sign the former champion, JBL emphasized the importance of financial incentives.
“Like anybody, you still like the limelight, and the temptation to come back, and it’s not just the limelight. There’s gonna be a figure that comes that has two commas in it that they’re gonna offer him to come back, and I think he’ll take it and I hope he does.” (quotes courtesy of a wrestling news outlet)
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Brock Lesnar's History of Returns
JBL's prediction may hold weight, as Lesnar has previously returned to WWE from retirement on two separate occasions. In 2015, he nearly left the company before McMahon secured him with a lucrative contract. A similar scenario unfolded in 2021 when he made a comeback at SummerSlam before stepping away again due to the COVID pandemic.
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However, for any future return, Lesnar must navigate the ongoing lawsuit involving Janel Grant, who alleged that she was instructed to send explicit content to him at McMahon's request. While Lesnar has not been accused of any wrongdoing, the allegations include demands for specific videos as part of contract discussions. Additionally, a planned in-person meeting was reportedly canceled due to inclement weather.