WWE Lifts Ban on Mentioning Brock Lesnar Amidst Absenc

One Big Thing

WWE has lifted the ban on mentioning Brock Lesnar’s name, despite his absence from television since his match against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam.

Key Points

• Lesnar was initially planned to participate in the Royal Rumble, but legal issues related to Vince McMahon’s trafficking lawsuit disrupted those plans.
• Lesnar’s absence coincided with setbacks in his relationship with WWE, including his exclusion from the WWE 2K24 video game and removal from WWE Creative’s plans.
• During the King and Queen of The Ring Premium Live Event, Michael Cole surprised fans by mentioning Brock Lesnar.
• A WWE writing staff member revealed that the ban on Lesnar’s name was lifted after Paul Heyman referenced him several times during his WWE Hall of Fame speech.

Why It Matters

The lifting of the ban on mentioning Brock Lesnar’s name opens the door for potential future appearances and storylines involving the Beast Incarnate. Fans can now anticipate his return to WWE television, although the exact timing remains uncertain.

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