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Just when you thought that 2020 couldn't get any more bizarre and filled with surprises, reports have emerged of Brock Lesnar being a free agent and no longer being under contract with WWE.
According to an initial report from PWInsider, The Beast Incarnate is indeed no longer an official member of the WWE roster and is a free agent. That also should explain why Lesnar's merch was removed from the WWE Shop earlier in the day and why we probably haven't seen the former WWE Universal Champion on WWE TV since WrestleMania 36.
Brock Lesnar's last WWE appearance was back in April when he competed at The Grandest Stage of Them All and ended up dropping the WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre. Since then, Lesnar hasn't made a single appearance on WWE TV and there have also been slighter mentions of The Beast Incarnate in WWE, as well.
Meanwhile, Brock Lesnar's advocate Paul Heyman recently sent shockwaves through the entire pro wrestling world after he aligned himself with Roman Reigns on SmackDown, upon both Heyman and Reigns' return to WWE TV. This further solidifies Lesnar's absence from WWE TV with Reigns and Heyman forming an alliance that wasn't expected at all.
With that being said though, this article features 5 potential directions for Brock Lesnar now that he is a free agent, and quite possibly the hottest free agent out there at the moment.
#5. Brock Lesnar works as a freelancer in pro wrestling
Brock Lesnar is quite possibly the biggest name in the world of professional wrestling today and there isn't a single wrestling promotion out there who wouldn't love having him compete under their banner. But, with Lesnar now being a free agent, the former WWE Champion could easily consider working as a freelancer around the world of pro wrestling.
While it is pretty unlikely for Brock Lesnar to work as a freelancer, even if its for a short period of time, fans should definitely buckle up to expect the unexpected. Lesnar is quite the popular figure in New Japan Pro Wrestling and is also a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion. Given the track record of WWE legends such as Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio, and Lesnar's close friend Shelton Benjamin, who have worked for New Japan in recent years, The Beast could also choose to follow their paths and compete in a one-off match in NJPW.
On the other hand, AEW would certainly be interested in signing Brock Lesnar but they would probably prefer doing more on a full-time basis, however, that's when financial budget of AEW comes in question, as well.
#4. Brock Lesnar signs full-time with the UFC
The UFC's Heavyweight Division is finally starting to get back in shape, with division champion Stipe Miocic sitting at the top of the realm after having established his place arguably as the greatest heavyweight champion of all time. Something Brock Lesnar definitely knows a thing or two about.
Lesnar himself is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion and holds successful title defenses over both Frank Mir and Shane Carwin, before eventually losing the title to former WWE Superstar Cain Velasquez. However, since Lesnar's last fight, which was in 2016 against Mark Hunt, the UFC Heavyweight Division has evolved massively.
As things stand, the division is currently filled with some absolute hard-hitters, most notably with the likes of #1 contender Francis Ngannou, followed by Derrick Lewis, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Walk Harris, and Curtis Blaydes (not in rankings order). If Brock Lesnar is to re-sign with the UFC on a full-time basis, the options for him are endless, especially given that Alistair Overeem, the man who destroyed Lesnar a few years ago and initially opened the door to his WWE return, is still a part of the UFC Heavyweight Division.
However, with all this said and done, there is probably just one fight that Brock Lesnar might be interested in after all...
#3. The one-off mega-fight between Brock Lesnar and Jon Jones finally comes to fruition
The news of Brock Lesnar finally being a free agent broke out days after Jon Jones announced his move to the UFC's Heavyweight Division. Coincidence? Could be, could be not. However, like mentioned in the previous slide, if there is one fight that makes sense the most and that would generate millions for the UFC, its a clash between Brock Lesnar and Jon Jones.
In the past, the two men have had their issues with one another and following Jon Jones historic win over his arch-rival Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 in 2017, the two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion immediately went on to call out Brock Lesnar for a fight, challenging to step into the Octagon against someone who weighed 40 less than The Beast Incarnate.
However, that doesn't seem to be the case anymore, as Jon Jones is in full preparation of his run in the heavyweight division and if Lesnar is to return under the UFC banner, a fight between the former UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion is the bout to book. Even if it means for Brock Lesnar to compete on just a one-off occasion inside the Octagon.
#2. Brock Lesnar officially retires for good
Let's be real here, Brock Lesnar is almost in his mid-40s and while he still remains a genetically superior athlete compared to almost everyone in the pro wrestling world, and possibly even in the UFC's Heavyweight Division, the former WWE Champion would probably love nothing more than settling into life by happily retiring from the business.
Over the years, Brock Lesnar has competed in hundreds of professional wrestling matches regardless of it being under the WWE, NJPW, or any other banner. Not only that, Lesnar has also lived his dream of competing in the field of Mixed Martial Arts at the highest level with the UFC, even winning the UFC Heavyweight Title and earning the tag of being called The Baddest Man on the Planet.
With Brock Lesnar almost having achieved everything both in the field of pro wrestling and MMA, this probably could be the time when Lesnar considers his options and calls it a day. Regardless of how fans feel about the man, Brock Lesnar has contributed a lot for professional wrestling and the business owes him equally, as well.
#1. Sets up the perfect return storyline for Brock Lesnar against Roman Reigns
Brock Lesnar is undoubtedly one of the smarest men in the world of sports, both in of professional wrestling and in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion sports a businessman's mentality and fans definitely shouldn't be caught by surprise if Lesnar decides to re-sign with WWE at the right time.
WWE has barely had any major shows in 2020 with the presence of the WWE Universe in the arena, other than the exception of the Royal Rumble. And while WWE continues to pump out shows without the presence of proper audience, they certainly wouldn't mind if Brock Lesnar sits out on the sidelines and watches everything unfold.
With Paul Heyman having alinged himself with Roman Reigns, this gives WWE the perfect platform, the perfect storyline, and the perfect reason to re-sign Brock Lesnar to a new contract. The Beast Incarnate could totally mark his eventual return to WWE at some point down the road for a feud against Roman Reigns, who recently also won the Universal Championship, mind you. And WWE would love nothing more than to feature the grand return of Brock Lesnar when the fans are finally allowed to enter the arenas in huge number, as The Beast Incarnate would also help in boosting the ticket sales, as well.
