And Lesnar versus Reigns for the Universal Title. The WWE has had an over-reliance on part-timers for years now since Lesnar made it a commodity upon his return to the company nearly a decade ago.
Something Vince McMahon has to come to the realization — whether likely or not — is that this is not a formula for success. But simply keep them out of the title picture. Click here to join our channel indianexpress and stay updated with the latest headlines. Leading a simple life surrounded and loved by people, Rouble Nagi is a Mumbai based artist and social activist who strongly believes in changing the mindset of people with art and colors.
By: Sports Desk Updated: July 19, am. But as the days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, fans wondered where Brock Lesnar was. The good news is that a Brock Lesnar return may be on the horizon. Whether you like the man for his superhuman strength and athleticism or dislike him for the part-time schedule he keeps, it is impossible to deny that he is a main-event draw. Others said there was no way Brock Lesnar would consider any company but WWE at this stage of his career.
Senior journalist Bryan Alvarez said the following:. So, to answer the question of where Brock Lesnar is right now, he's just biding his time. Expect to see him in action very soon indeed. A match between the two MMA stars is long overdue. Just about any feud involving Lesnar would feel fresh, even if it came against opponents he previously faced in WWE think Jon Moxley and Chris Jericho who now enjoy much different freedoms and creative control over their own characters.
Not to mention that a feud with Kenny Omega, considered the best in the world during his New Japan Pro-Wrestling days, would blow the minds of any hardcore fan just imagining it. Lesnar, long a wild card on the microphone, has also been muzzled long enough by WWE through the incredible work of on-screen advocate Paul Heyman that getting to hear an unscripted "Beast" trash talk his "indie" opponents and not care for concerns such as profanity or maintaining a family atmosphere could be the best thing ever.
It also might not hurt that the billionaire Khan family, which also owns the NFL 's Jacksonville Jaguars and Premier League's Fulham FC, could probably foot the bill if it were looking to take a major gamble. Should Lesnar fancy not only a fighting comeback but anything more than a one-off payday to ride off into the sunset, UFC simply doesn't have many big names he can beat.
For as much as the tail-end of Lesnar's career was compromised by his diverticulitis battle, his game never had a chance to evolve much beyond wrestling. But even beyond that, Bellator is simply a softer landing for Lesnar from the standpoint of finding him creative fights in which he could remain both active and successful. Just like Coker once did with Strikeforce in matching Emelianenko against Dan Henderson, there are a number of prominent names from lower weight classes against whom Lesnar could make fun fights.
It's also not out of the question Lesnar could make a run at the promotion's heavyweight title, currently worn by former light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader, should he look to become the lone fighter to wear the crown in both major promotions.
One could argue it hasn't been since Coker was the head of Strikeforce that anyone had attempted to compete directly against the UFC. Strikeforce had not only its own EA Sports video game and cable TV deal with Showtime, it launched a World Grand Prix heavyweight tournament in that was arguably better than UFC's investment at the time within the same division.
Strikeforce also had the luxury of airing major fight cards in primetime on CBS, which had previously enjoyed similar success promoting Kimbo Slice and Elite XC. Lesnar, because of his nostalgic and crossover pull, could be a similar short-term boon if the same risk was taken, this time by Bellator, which has very similar broadcasting connections as Strikeforce once enjoyed. Adding such an expensive part-time name just doesn't seem like a great fit financially to where the company is going.
Not only did the former IWGP heavyweight champion fit Japan's trademark stiff and realistic style very well, his look as a hulking American destroyer is a character that has never gone out of style in that country.
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