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Ilja Dragunov Addresses Brock Lesnar No-Selling His Offense at Royal Rumble: 'Glad People Were Upset On My Behalf'

Ilja Dragunov has addressed the reaction to Brock Lesnar no-selling his offense before eliminating him from the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble. The former United States Champion said he appreciated fans getting angry on his behalf, explaining why the moment did not change how he viewed his own performance.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 4

Oba Femi opens up on ‘very out of character’ Brock Lesnar moment at SummerSlam

Oba Femi was given a ringing endorsement by Brock Lesnar following what is expected to have been the latter’s final ever WWE match. The pair faced off in the third and final match of their feud at SummerSlam earlier this year, going into that clash having previously won one each.

Wrestling News / HITC / August 7

WWE source names when they think Brock Lesnar could appear again for ‘one final payday’

Brock Lesnar confirmed his retirement from WWE after featuring at SummerSlam last weekend. Lesnar lost to Oba Femi to bring an end to their feud, with the latter securing victories in two of their three fights.

Wrestling News / HITC / August 5

John Cena shares image paying tribute to Brock Lesnar after WWE career ends

For long-time wrestling fans, the past year means they have had to wave goodbye to some of the biggest stars from their childhood. Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Randy Orton and Batista were all part of the same WWE development class in OVW, and of that quartet, Orton is the only one still standing.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 4

Brock Lesnar confirms WWE retirement

One of the most decorated superstars in the history of professional wrestling officially announced his retirement on Tuesday.

SummerSlam Night 2 takeaways: The Tribal Chief's reign continues

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / August 3

WWE SummerSlam 2026 Minnesota Review: Blood, Ladders, and Brock Lesnar Passing the Torch

If you told a wrestling fan five years ago that WWE would fill U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for a two-night SummerSlam extravaganza where Brock Lesnar gets systematically disassembled inside Hell in a Cell by a rising star named Oba Femi, they would have assumed you were deep into a WWE 2K Universe Mode simulation.

Brock Lesnar's Hilarious Friendship With the 'Modern Family' Cast Was Netflix 'SummerSlam's' Most Unexpected Moment

A familiar face from Modern Family gave Brock Lesnar's SummerSlam weekend an unforgettable twist. WWE fans tuned into Netflix's SummerSlam 2026 expecting brutal rivalries, championship clashes, and unforgettable moments inside the ring.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 1

SummerSlam Night 1 takeaways: Oba Femi stands tall

SummerSlam Night 1 featured everything fans have come to expect from WWE's premier summer event.

Randy Orton costs Cody Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Championship

Punk explains why heel turn wouldn't work for him in 2026

Bella twins turn heel, but Brie Bella appears injured at SummerSlam

Seth Rollins talks why Roman Reigns has to call him ‘number two’ in WWE

On this day: Ric Flair's last match closes 50-year career

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Why Brock Lesnar Is WWE's True Mr. SummerSlam

If WWE SummerSlam 2026 marks Brock Lesnar's final appearance at The Biggest Party of the Summer, it will also close the book on one of the greatest event legacies in WWE history.

Wrestling News / HITC / June 4

New match stipulation for Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi’s third match suggested by former WWE star

Oba Femi has quickly cemented himself as one of the fastest-rising stars in WWE and is currently involved in a feud with Brock Lesnar. The Ruler beat Lesnar pretty easily at WrestleMania 42, leading to many assuming that Brock had retired from wrestling.

Wrestling News / HITC / June 2

WWE’s plan for Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi’s third match shared as Clash in Italy finish questioned

Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi met for a second time at WWE’s latest Premium Live Event, Clash in Italy, this past Sunday. Femi convincingly beat Lesnar at WrestleMania 42, with the former UFC star seeming to signal his retirement from professional wrestling after the match.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 30

Cody Rhodes Responds to Brock Lesnar's Fake WWE Retirement

What does Cody Rhodes think of Brock Lesnar retiring at WrestleMania 42, only to return a few weeks later? At WrestleMania 42, Brock Lesnar was humbled and defeated by former NXT Champion Oba Femi.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 28

Update on Brock Lesnar's WWE Schedule After Clash in Italy

The Beast is back, but for how long? Brock Lesnar made his shocking return to WWE on Monday Night Raw a couple of weeks back, less than a month after his supposed retirement at WrestleMania 42.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / May 11

New Report Suggests Brock Lesnar’s WWE Status Isn’t What It Seems

Is "The Beast" Brock Lesnar really retired? Lesnar's name and profile are currently listed in the alumni section on the WWE website, but a new report suggests his status in WWE may have changed.

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Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / April 23

WWE Star Admits Brock Lesnar’s Boot Unlacing Nearly Brought Her to Tears

The wrestling world had never seen Brock Lesnar as vulnerable and emotional as when they saw him unlace his boots at WrestleMania 42. The former UFC Heavyweight champion has always been reserved and private.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / March 24

Brock Lesnar Fuels WWE Retirement Speculation with New Hint

Brock Lesnar is closer to the end of his career than he is to the beginning of it. That's not much of a secret. However, after his latest interview with the Spittin' Chiclets podcast of Barstool Sports, he's given a little more clarity on how much time he thinks he has left with WWE.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Brock Lesnar Issues WrestleMania 42 Open Challenge: 3 Superstars Most Likely to Step Up

Brock Lesnar is confirmed for WrestleMania, and Paul Heyman just made it interesting. There's no opponent, no storyline, and no obvious direction — just an open challenge and a promise that whoever steps up will get the beating of their life.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 28

The Beast Is Back: Brock Lesnar Declares For The 2026 Royal Rumble

Just when the road to WrestleMania seemed predictable, a massive wrench has been thrown into the works—a wrench the size of a Beast. Brock Lesnar has officially declared for the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

Brock Lesnar Set To Retire Next Year? Shocking New Update

A surprise return rarely lands with the same seismic force it did at SummerSlam 2025 when Brock Lesnar stormed back into WWE and left the crowd stunned.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 3, 2025

Brock Lesnar makes shocking return at WWE SummerSlam

SummerSlam 2025 ended with shock and nostalgia when Brock Lesnar returned unannounced and dropped John Cena with a thunderous F5, just as Cena was addressing the crowd during his retirement tour.

Tyrese Haliburton gets hostile reception from fans at WWE SummerSlam

John Cena gets unlikely assist from Haliburton at SummerSlam

Cody Rhodes' latest prediction would ruin wrestling if it came true

Triple H comments on shocking appearance by Seth Rollins

SummerSlam Night 1 takeaways

Wrestling News / TheSportster / May 13, 2025

The Mini Beast Has Been Unleashed: Brock Lesnar's Son Gets Drafted To The Western Hockey League

While Brock Lesnar's WWE future is still in doubt, The Beast Incarnate has kept busy, most notably being a supportive parent to his kids, specifically when it comes to their athletic careers.