5 lesser-known facts about Stephanie McMahon

#1. Stephanie McMahon is the only female superstar to face Brock Lesnar

Stephanie McMahon faced Brock Lesnar in a singles match

Most WWE male superstars would not want to face Brock Lesnar, but Stephanie McMahon had to go one-on-one with The Beast Incarnate to save her job as SmackDown general manager in 2003.

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On the September 9th episode of Monday Night RAW, Lesnar challenged Stephanie to a match. Vince McMahon, who was then feuding with his daughter, gave Stephanie the choice between accepting Lesnar's challenge or quitting her SmackDown general manager position. She decided to take on the former WWE Champion.

Stephanie attempted to escape from the ring early on in the match. However, The Beast chased her backstage and brought her back on his shoulders to ringside. As Lesnar stood at ringside with Stephanie on his shoulders, Kurt Angle interfered and attacked him to save the then-SmackDown general manager.

The match between Stephanie McMahon and Brock Lesnar officially ended in no contest. Stephanie remains the only woman ever to face The Beast Incarnate in a WWE ring. She also holds a better record than most male superstars against Lesnar, as she is undefeated.

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