Brock Lesnar last pulled double duty with WWE and UFC at UFC 200 in 2016, where his win over Mark Hunt was overturned to a no contest after he tested positive for clomiphene. Since then, nothing has come of a potential UFC comeback for Lesnar.
UFC 300 is fast approaching, and it could bring some big names back to the Octagon. However, it doesn’t appear that Lesnar will be one of them.
Dana White, UFC President, told Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated that while Lesnar looks like he’s in great shape, he doesn’t believe he will ever fight in UFC again.
“Brock looks good, doesn’t he? He always does. I think Brock’s done. I don’t think he ever comes back,” White said.
The UFC 300 card would instantly upgrade with Lesnar’s presence and become one of its top attractions. Although it would be a surprise, crazier things have happened.
Since his last UFC fight, Lesnar has only been with WWE, in a run involving main eventing numerous WrestleManias, a handful of world title runs, and several memorable feuds. His pro wrestling career has excelled in this chapter, likely leading to more accolades.
At 46 years old, Lesnar only returns to WWE a few months at a time, watching the Brinks trucks back up into his bank account with each appearance, before returning home. Could anyone blame him for sticking to that cadence instead of heading back to the even more grueling routine needed to prepare for an MMA fight?
Lesnar last wrestled for WWE at SummerSlam on Aug. 5, losing to Cody Rhodes to complete their series of matches in a feud that began the night after WrestleMania 39. WWE has yet to announce when he will return, but the Beast Incarnate usually makes an appearance around Royal Rumble season in the leadup to WrestleMania. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he returns for WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, and fans will be waiting anxiously to see if that is indeed the case.