5 Signs that prove Brock Lesnar will not be leaving WWE after WrestleMania 35

We’re sure that most of the WWE Superstars would be envious of Brock Lesnar. Why shouldn’t they be? The Beast Incarnate wrestles a handful of matches every year and gets paid a reported $12 million per.

The Universal title is the new Internet Championship as Lesnar continues to have it strapped around his waist without doing much with it. Take this into perspective; there have only been four other Champions apart from Lesnar even since the title was introduced in August 2016. Lesnar’s two reigns have spanned 637 days and counting.

If Roman Reigns is Vince McMahon’s blue-eyed boy then Lesnar is the boss’ box-office cash cow.

Lesnar is a generational talent, who despite having his detractors, manages to bring in the hype and the moolah whenever he is called upon by WWE. He probably doesn’t even care whether the WWE Universe likes him or not. The former UFC Champion is as no-nonsense as they come as is the perfect representative of WWE’s Reality Era.

WWE has invested an awful lot in the 41-year-old Superstar and would not be willing to part ways with him just yet. Yes, there are rumors of him leaving after WrestleMania 35, but there are also some unmistakable signs that the Beast Incarnate isn’t going anywhere.

Let’s take a look at the latter in his article:

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#1. Brock Lesnar’s indirect message to WWE

Lesnar is playing his cards right.

It’s no secret that Lesnar wants to compete inside the Octagon again and has already planted the seeds for a fight against Daniel Cormier. However, DC is currently injured and Lesnar is still signed with the WWE.

It was revealed quite recently that Lesnar was still part of the United States Anti-Doping Agency drug testing pool despite not being an active MMA competitor. Dave Meltzer noted that Lesnar has not pulled out of the testing pool to send WWE the signal that he does plan on leaving the company. Lesnar doesn't want Vince McMahon to think that he isn’t serious about going back to the UFC.

WWE and Lesnar are expected to sit down to discuss another possible contract extension and the Universal Champion is hoping for WWE to table a big figure. If the numbers are right, Lesnar will stay.

#2. The WWE-AEW bidding war

Who will get Lesnar's signature?

Lesnar is a proper mercenary. He won’t show up to work If the money isn’t right. The money may be good and he may still choose to stay back on his farm in Maryfield, Saskatchewan, Canada.

The fans still pay to see him pummel the less fortunate superstars to pulp and that’s what makes him the most marketable name in all of pro wrestling today. WWE has ruled the roost since the 1980s and have squashed all completion that has dared to takedown Vince McMahon’s empire.

AEW is the newest kid on the pro wrestling block with deep pockets. The Khan family’s net worth is greater than the McMahons and it should come as no surprise that the upstart promotion have already set their sights on signing Brock Lesnar.

Chris Jericho too has mentioned his desire to face his former colleague and would have convinced Tony Khan about potentially pulling off the Lesnar coup.

In order to prevent their talents from being lured away by AEW, WWE has been offering big-money contracts to sustain their stacked roster. Lesnar is on top of the chain and will be WWE’s biggest priority.

There will be a bidding war between AEW and WWE for Lesnar’s services pretty soon, and knowing Vince McMahon and the current mood, the WWE boss would put it all on the line to keep hold of his most prized employee.

#3. A move to SmackDown after the show moves to Fox

WWE could be considering giving SmackDown Live a major boost.

Come October, Raw won’t be WWE’s flagship show anymore as SmackDown will move to Friday nights on the Fox Network, which is projected to garner larger viewership figures than the red brand.

It’s a big deal as the WWE will reportedly make nearly $540 million each year until the deal expires in 2021. Fox needed a replacement for UFC, which moved to ESPN recently and WWE was the next best bet. The shift of networks is also expected to bring about a change in the product, as the programming could be more sports-oriented and edgy in nature.

WWE has a lot riding on this deal and a failure to make waves on Fox would prove to be a big blow for the company.

Fox has already reportedly asked WWE to have Ronda Rousey on SmackDown and we would not be surprised to see Brock Lesnar too making appearances on the blue brand to boost its ratings.

As mentioned, there’s a lot on the line and WWE wouldn’t want to take any chances with the new experiment.

#4. To put over a new champion in Seth Rollins, other potential creative decisions

A rematch with Rollins after 'Mania is an easy decision to make for WWE.

UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier is down with a back injury and there is currently no timeline regarding his return. Dana White was very clear that the Lesnar super fight is reserved for Cormier. However, it will only happen when the UFC champion heals up.

Lesnar, thus, has some time on his hands and could decide to include a few more dates in his contract after WrestleMania 35 if WWE does offer him a ridiculously profitable deal.

The general consensus is that Rollins will defeat Lesnar at ‘Mania to win his first Universal Championship. While there are many opponents for The Architect after the PPV to feud with, WWE could give his title reign a massive shot in the arm if he has an immediate rematch against the Beast Incarnate.

WWE can’t afford to lose steam after ‘Mania, which they are often accused of, and would also need to build Rollins up as a credible champion without hurting the momentum of future champions such as Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns.

That’s one creative decision.

Want to hear something outrageously fresh that may never happen? Imagine a monstrous new tag team with Shelton Benjamin and Brock Lesnar running roughshod on the tag team division. The Women’s revolution was a success and so could a movement for the tag teams anchored by the long-time friends.

If that doesn’t excite your senses, WWE can always put Lesnar in any dream match scenario. Bobby Lashley, anyone?

#5. To put Roman Reigns over after WrestleMania 35

Will WWE give us another match between these two?

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. That sums up WWE’s stance with Roman Reigns.

There is a legitimate chance that WWE books Rollins to lose at WrestleMania only to facilitate a title change for Reigns after the Show of Shows.

I know you hate the sound of it, but, it could actually happen. Rollins is the top superstar now but he is still in the Big Dog’s yard. Reigns will eventually win the title again soon as he never lost it in the first place.

Don’t assume that Reigns may have to wait as Finn Balor did; no, Reigns is the Chosen One and has all the babyface momentum that could warrant another title run. At least, that is what the WWE Creative may think.

Lesnar doesn’t necessarily has to face Reigns in a singles match again because let’s admit it, that would lead to the mass boycott of the WWE Network. A triple threat match between Rollins, Reigns, and Lesnar is a convenient way of taking the title off Lesnar, while also making all men look equally strong irrespective of the outcome.

Personally, I sincerely hope Rollins slays the Beast and sends the jacked up white boy back to the Octagon. Being an MMA fan, I would rather watch Lesnar vs. Cormier than another episode of Raw without its top title being featured.

What do you think? Where will Brock Lesnar be after WrestleMania 35? Off to the comments section you go…