Brock Lesnar has not appeared on WWE programming since his loss to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2023, yet his name continues to resonate within wrestling circles. Last year, amid the emergence of allegations involving Vince McMahon and Janel Grant, Lesnar’s association with WWE was quietly severed by TKO, the company’s parent entity, leading to his removal from the 2024 Royal Rumble event and the WWE 2K24 video game roster.
Despite this prolonged absence, Paul Heyman has hinted at the possibility of reconnecting with Lesnar, referring to him affectionately as “The Beast Incarnate.”
Paul Heyman’s Ongoing Connection with Lesnar
The partnership between Heyman and Lesnar officially ended at the Royal Rumble a few years ago, when Heyman shifted his allegiance to Roman Reigns, betraying Lesnar in the process. Recently, Heyman suggested the existence of a “Plan B” for Seth Rollins‘ faction, fueling speculation that a Lesnar reunion might be part of WWE’s future storyline strategies.
On Lesnar’s birthday, Heyman posted on X (formerly Twitter),
“It’s the Birthday of the Beast!”
signaling continued support despite Lesnar’s current WWE absence.
Former WWE Talent Weighs in on Lesnar’s Potential Comeback
In an interview with Inside the Ropes, former WWE star Eugene expressed cautious optimism about Lesnar’s possible return to wrestling. Eugene indicated that much depends on whether any further negative information surfaces regarding Lesnar.
“I think it depends if anything else comes out. If that is all that comes out and that’s all that happened, then I don’t think so. I think it could probably be forgotten.” —Eugene
“Much like, Hulkster (Hulk Hogan) had a little incident in the past that I think after time people just might remember, but kind of not ostracizing for it. I think if what Brock’s done, which I don’t think the text message or whatever it was, was that horrible, but if there’s anything more, then it might get dirty, might get messy.” —Eugene
Eugene’s viewpoint highlights the delicate nature of Lesnar’s situation and the possibility that the wrestling community could move past the controversy if no new damaging facts emerge.
Implications for WWE and Future Prospects
Lesnar’s continued silence from WWE television has left fans and insiders uncertain about his future. The tease from Paul Heyman, a long-time advocate and strategist for Lesnar, fuels hope for a dramatic comeback, possibly as part of a larger storyline involving Seth Rollins’ faction. Given WWE’s history of reintegrating controversial figures after periods of absence, a Lesnar return could significantly impact upcoming WWE events.
As the wrestling world watches closely, any move to bring Lesnar back would be both high-profile and fraught with tension, especially due to the serious allegations linked to his name and WWE’s attempts to distance from related controversies. The upcoming months may be decisive in determining whether Heyman and Lesnar’s reunion will materialize and how WWE will navigate the complexities surrounding it.
