Brock Lesnar's controversial return to WWE was a smart move according to 70-year-old veteran

Brock Lesnar's controversial return to WWE has been labeled as a smart move by a 70-year-old veteran. The Beast made a shocking return to the Stamford-based promotion at SummerSlam this year following a two-year absence.

This appearance was shocking given Lesnar's name was mentioned in the Janel Grant lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon and WWE. The decision to bring him back divided the fans, given his involvement in the lawsuit. Many fans also pointed out that this was a desperate move and suggested WWE was feeling low on star power.

However, former RAW GM Eric Bischoff dismissed this notion. Speaking on Toronto Sun's No Holds Barred, Bischoff clarified that bringing in Lesnar wasn't desperation.

"It's not a sign of desperation as you implied. You didn't say desperation, but it's like, 'Oh my gosh, who's next? There's nobody next, we better bring back Brock.' That infers desperation and panic. That's not what bringing Brock in was. Bringing Brock in—here's a guy who still wants to go, who absolutely sells tickets," he said.

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The veteran added that Brock Lesnar was an attraction, and WWE's decision to have him back was a smart move.

"The question suggests, at least it did to me, and I apologize if I'm putting words in your mouth, suggests kind of like, 'I don't know what to do next, let's bring in Brock.' I think it was a smart move," he added.

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Despite the negative reaction against Lesnar, WWE went ahead and booked him in a blockbuster match against John Cena at Wrestlepalooza.

The match saw The Beast Incarnate dominate his old rival and deliver six F-5s to win the match.

Brock Lesnar scheduled to be a big part of WWE in 2026

While Brock Lesnar hasn't appeared in WWE since his decimation of John Cena at Wrestlepalooza, there are big plans for him.

According to reports, The Conqueror is internally listed for the 2026 Royal Rumble as well as WrestleMania 42.

This could mean he will be a key part of WWE's programming next year, which isn't surprising. His stature means he would likely be booked into a big match at the Show of Shows, which will be his first WrestleMania appearance since 2023.

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Sherjeel Malik is a writer at Sportskeeda and covers pro wrestling. He was hooked on the product from the moment he saw The Hardy Boyz jumping off ladders during the Attitude Era. While he comes from an engineering background, Sherjeel’s love for pro wrestling and content writing led him to pursue a career in sports journalism. Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Sherjeel worked at other reputable organizations for five years.

While writing articles, he ensures that he only relies on credible sources for information and covers relevant subjects that do not project an agenda against a particular person or association. WWE legend Paul Heyman once shared Sherjeel’s work on his social media handle.

Sherjeel’s earliest memory of pro wrestling is watching Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker square off for the WWE Title in the main event of a pay-per-view in 1998. His favorite wrestlers are Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy. While he admires Orton for his character work as a heel, he looks up to Jeff because of his unique wrestling style and risk-taking ability.

If he could go back to the Attitude Era, Sherjeel would like to manage Ken Shamrock and be his mouthpiece. He feels Shamrock’s promo skills prevented him from becoming a main event-level act in WWE. Hence, he would like to help the UFC Hall of Famer get over with fans.

When not writing about pro wrestling, he likes to read classics and fiction books.

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