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We have to think long and hard, to remember the last WWE Superstar that made as big of an impact as Brock Lesnar. The current WWE Universal Champion has done it all and has conquered the world of sports and sports entertainment. Lesnar won the WWE Championship, IWGP Heavyweight Championship, and the UFC Heavyweight Championship, becoming one of the most decorated combat sports athletes in the modern era.
Brock, during his two stints with the WWE, has provided the fans with moments that have left them in awe, and stupefied. In this video, we take a look at the top 10 Brock Lesnar moments in the WWE.
#10 Youngest WWE Champion
When Lesnar first burst onto the scene, he was seen as an anomaly – a freak of nature. Lesnar had all the attributes of a cruiserweight; he was unbelievably fast, he was agile for a heavyweight, and he could move his massive frame with the utmost ease. Needless to say, Vince McMahon had found 'the next big thing'.
In his very first year on the main roster, Lesnar decimated his competition, won the King Of The Ring tournament, and faced The Rock for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. Never before had there been a rookie that climbed the proverbial ladder at such a rapid pace. In just five months since making his main roster debut, Brock was scheduled to face one of the biggest stars for the WWE title.
At SummerSlam 2002, Lesnar did the unthinkable, by beating The Rock and becoming the youngest WWE Champion in history. While WWE tried to put an asterisk on his accomplishment by making Orton win the World Heavyweight Championship in 2004, Lesnar is still the youngest WWE Champion in the company's history.
#9 Lesnar throws Matt Hardy through a wall
It's safe to say that Brock may just be the strongest WWE Superstar in history. From manhandling people to hurling objects effortlessly, Lesnar has built a reputation for being the destroyer. When his ruthless side comes out, that's when Brock is at his destructive best. We've seen Lesnar throwing the likes of Rey Mysterio as if they were darts, and during his first run with the company, Matt Hardy made the grave mistake of getting on Lesnar's bad side.
When a seething Lesnar entered the locker room, Hardy confronted Brock, while the other Superstars made the wise decision to get out of his way. Before Matt could realize what hit him, he was thrown through the wall, and Lesnar stormed out of the locker room, leaving Hardy, and pardon our pun – broken.
#8 The second coming of Brock Lesnar
After leaving WWE to pursue his dreams of playing professional football, Lesnar conquered the world of mixed martial arts and became the UFC Heavyweight Champion. But with his health problems getting in his way, Lesnar decided to retire from MMA. Vince McMahon and WWE opened doors for a potential return for Brock, and in 2012, the stage was set for the former WWE Champion to make his triumphant return to the company.
Rumours had already made rounds about Lesnar re-signing with the WWE, and the fans in attendance hoped to get a glimpse of the former UFC Heavyweight Champion.
The night after WrestleMania 28, John Cena invited The Rock down to the ring to shake his hand. However, it wasn't 'The Great One' that responded. Instead, Lesnar's music sent the fans into a frenzy, and the Beast Incarnate nonchalantly walked out. Cena extended his hand to welcome Brock back, but Lesnar made his intentions clear, dropping Cena with an F – 5!
And just like that, an old rivalry was revisited, and Lesnar found himself back in the thick of things in WWE.
#7 Lesnar beats the big dog in his own backyard
While Lesnar became the youngest WWE Champion and had bulldozed his way through the competition, he still was very new, and thus wasn't seen as a credible champion. WWE needed one big name to put Lesnar over, and that was when Lesnar crossed paths with The Undertaker. There was chemistry between both the Superstars, and after things got personal between them, Lesnar and 'The Deadman' met inside the Hell In A Cell in 2002.
The Undertaker is synonymous with the Hell In A Cell match and has put a lot of competitors to the sword inside the demonic structure. However, the legendary Phenom couldn't do the same to Brock, who manhandled The Undertaker and notched up yet another impressive victory.
While both the Superstars would go on to face each other multiple times afterward, Lesnar did to The Undertaker what no one else did – or could at the time.
#6 The beast nearly breaks his neck
This one was definitely for the highlight reel. At WrestleMania 19, Lesnar, just a year after making his main roster debut, was already headlining the Showcase of the Immortals. He was facing Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship, and both the performers undoubtedly stole the show.
Very few people get up and walk out on their own two feet when they fall on their necks. Perhaps, only Brock Lesnar could still get up after nearly breaking his neck in half! Lesnar attempted a Shooting Star Press, but couldn't twist his body in time for his torso to land on the canvas. Instead, he fell right on his neck!
It was a surreal moment when everybody feared for Lesnar's safety. 'The Beast Incarnate' suffered a concussion, but in his continuous attempt to defy the laws of nature – and human anatomy, Lesnar finished the match with yet another F – 5!
#5 Lesnar F – 5's the world's largest athlete
Back in 2002, when The Big Show was still relevant, he was a legitimate threat to the WWE title. He was the gargantuan athlete that rag dolled anyone and everyone that got in his way. That was until he ran into Brock Lesnar.
Until that point, Lesnar hadn't met anyone of Big Show's stature. The entire premise of their match at Survivor Series in 2002, was whether Lesnar could lift The Big Show for an F – 5. Right off the bat, Brock proved that he could do worse. Lesnar tossed The Big Show around like he was a bag of potatoes, suplexing him multiple times.
Lesnar's coup de grace saw him lifting The Big Show for an F – 5, a moment that has since been replayed and rewatched millions of times! Unfortunately, Heyman backstabbed Lesnar, costing him the WWE Championship.
But when Lesnar picked Show up, you could see the fans – and Heyman – watch in utter disbelief.
#4 Brock mauls Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan's final WWE run was rather eventful. He won the WWE Championship, put over The Rock, and defeated Vince McMahon in a rivalry that spanned a good part of two decades. However, he was also involved in a one – sided beating at the hands of Brock Lesnar.
Hogan, throughout his professional wrestling career, was notorious for making himself look dominant. However, he had to swallow the bitter pill and make Lesnar look like a monster, which was what happened. The two faced off in a match on SmackDown with Lesnar's number one contender's spot hanging in the balance. While Hogan got his offence in, it was Lesnar that squeezed the life out of Hogan, leaving him in a heap.
Hogan tried everything – he hulked up, landed the big boot, and delivered the leg drop. Lesnar kicked out of the leg drop, and planted The Hulkster with an F – 5. Lesnar then put the exclamation mark on his win, locking Hogan in a bear hug, as the legendary Superstar passed out.
#3 The origins of Suplex City
At SummerSlam 2014, the then WWE World Heavyweight Champion, John Cena had to defend his title against Brock Lesnar. Cena welcomed Lesnar back to WWE in 2012, and won their battle at Extreme Rules.
At SummerSlam however, things were very different. While Cena claims people cannot see him, the fans did not see Cena mounting any offence in their match. Lesnar dropped Cena on his neck and shoulders 16 times, with most of them being German suplexes! Lesnar finally decided to end the massacre by pinning Cena after an F – 5 to win the match – and the title.
Lesnar gave the very first ride to Suplex City on that day, with Cena being the unfortunate passenger. Brock won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and took John Cena to the cleaners, in what was one of the most lopsided beatdowns Cena was ever involved in.
#2 Lesnar conquers The Undertaker's undefeated streak
The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania was one of the most cherished landmarks in professional wrestling history. The Undertaker embodied the legacy of WWE, and as one of the longest serving WWE Superstars, the fans and wrestlers alike believed that 'The Phenom' deserved to retire with his streak in tact.
However, Lesnar had other ideas. At WrestleMania 30, both the Superstars faced each other in a monumental match up. The Undertaker had very little success against Lesnar going into the match, but no one had ever defeated The Undertaker till then at WrestleMania.
What followed was a dominant performance by Lesnar, who beat the legendary Deadman senseless. Lesnar proceeded to end the streak, which was described as one of the most shocking and depressing moments in WWE history. The Undertaker's aura as an imposing figure took a hit, but Lesnar's legend only grew in the wrestling world.
#1 The superplex felt around the world
Lesnar and The Big Show make yet another appearance on this list. In 2003, both the Superstars once again battled with the WWE Championship on the line. The Big Show wanted to pry the title out of Lesnar's hands, but Brock wanted to make a statement.
As the match reached its climax, both the Superstars climbed the turnbuckles, and Lesnar decided to go for a Superplex. Brock and Big Show came down with a thud, as the ring imploded. Both the Superstars were laid out in the middle of the ring, while the referee bounced around due to the impact of the ring falling apart!
There have been a couple of instances since, when the WWE tried to recreate the magic, but the image of Lesnar and Big Show laying motionless, as the fans went berserk still lingers in the memories of the wrestling fans around the world.
