One big thing
WWE’s Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s recent comments about Brock Lesnar’s potential return to WWE have been scrutinized by veteran wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, revealing a complex situation influenced by ongoing legal issues.
The details
• Levesque told the Daily Mail that Lesnar “does his own thing” and WWE would be “open to the conversation” about his return.
• Meltzer claims this response is “misleading” and “not accurate” due to the Janel Grant lawsuit.
• WWE’s lawyers have reportedly advised against using Lesnar for now.
• Bron Breakker reportedly replaced Lesnar at the 2024 Royal Rumble at the last minute.
• WWE had detailed plans for Lesnar post-Rumble, including programs with Gunther and Dominik Mysterio.
Why it matters
Lesnar’s absence from WWE programming impacts the company’s star power and storyline possibilities. The situation highlights the delicate balance WWE must strike between talent management and legal considerations.
By the numbers
• Lesnar has been absent from WWE TV since August 2023.
• His last match was at SummerSlam 2023 against Cody Rhodes.
What they’re saying
Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter:
“When that belief changes, Lesnar will be back and on television. It’s not his decision to decide to come back, it is their decision on if they want him back and when.”
The bottom line
Despite public statements suggesting otherwise, Brock Lesnar’s return to WWE appears to be on hold due to legal concerns rather than personal choice or negotiation issues.
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