WWE’s recent actions indicate a notable change in approach, as former WWE champion Brock Lesnar has been noticeably absent from the spotlight. The Beast’s merchandise remains unsold and neglected on the internet, as he is nowhere to be found. But what caused the unexpected disappearance?
In a shocking turn of events, Janel Grant, a former WWE employee, has taken legal action against former CEO Vince McMahon. Grant has filed a lawsuit, alleging serious allegations of sex trafficking and abuse. The lawsuit marks a significant development in this ongoing legal matter. The lawsuit involved an unnamed individual referred to as a “WWE Superstar,” who is said to be a former UFC heavyweight champion and is allegedly in discussions with WWE. It was claimed that McMahon gave Grant’s phone number to a former WWE and UFC champion, who proceeded to make inappropriate demands of her. There has been speculation within wrestling circles regarding the potential involvement of Brock Lesnar.
Amidst the legal storm, WWE made a strategic move by substituting Lesnar with the promising NXT star Bron Breakker at the Royal Rumble. This decision has effectively put plans involving Lesnar on hold for an unspecified period of time. Currently, this move highlights WWE’s attempt to separate itself from Lesnar in the midst of the ongoing controversy.
Nevertheless, the impact goes far beyond the wrestling arena, influencing WWE’s partnerships in the gaming industry. Lesnar is no longer part of WWE 2K Supercard’s roster, and his merchandise is now available at a discounted price on WWE Shop. In a surprising twist, the cover of the much-awaited WWE 2K24 video game has undergone a change, with John Cena taking the place of Lesnar. Clearly, WWE is making efforts to reduce Lesnar’s appearance in their licensed content until the legal situation is resolved.
Why doesn’t WWE have Brock Lesnar?
Brock Lesnar made a recent appearance at WWE SummerSlam, where he had a match against Cody Rhodes and unfortunately experienced a defeat. Ever since that time, Lesnar has been noticeably absent from WWE programming. There was a lot of talk and anticipation about whether he would make a comeback at the Royal Rumble. This occurred during the height of the dispute surrounding Vince McMahon. Reportedly, WWE decided to substitute Lesnar with NXT sensation Bronn Breakker for the Royal Rumble match.
Following McMahon’s controversial incident, WWE encountered difficulties with sponsors, including Slim Jim, who initially pulled their support. Nevertheless, they decided to continue their sponsorship once McMahon stepped down from WWE and the TKO board. It appears that Lesnar, who was expected to make a comeback at the Royal Rumble, will not be making an appearance at WrestleMania 40 either. In addition, the plans for Lesnar to face Dominik Mysterio at the Elimination Chamber in Perth this month have been canceled.
Brock Lesnar has been removed from WWE’s creative plans.
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— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) February 2, 2024
The future of Lesnar in WWE is now uncertain due to this series of events. The company has not provided an official comment regarding his absence.
