Huge New Update on Brock Lesnar’s WWE Status: What You Need to Know
Brock Lesnar, “The Beast Incarnate,” hasn’t appeared on WWE programming since SummerSlam 2023, but a significant update from Dave Meltzer confirms that Lesnar is still under contract with WWE . Despite nearly two years of absence, this contract ensures he remains a WWE asset — even if he’s quietly sidelined.
🛑 Why He’s Absent: The Legal Hangup
Lesnar’s absence isn’t due to disinterest—it’s driven by ongoing legal entanglements. In early 2024, Brock was named in an amended lawsuit filed by Janel Grant, which alleged that former WWE chairman Vince McMahon and others coerced and trafficked explicit content As a result,
WWE removed him from all creative plans—scrubbing him from Royal Rumble and WrestleMania XL, removing him from game rosters and opening montage features
Insider reports confirm no plans to bring him back until the legal case is resolved. WWE is exercising caution: “legal sides are refusing to back down,” and Lesnar is effectively in a professional holding pattern
📷 Public Appearances and Speculation
While absent from TV, Lesnar has resurfaced in non-wrestling settings. A viral photo from a gym showed him looking ripped and muscular, sparking debate on whether he’s prepping for a return He also reappeared with his daughter Mya at her NCAA shot-put victory—now sporting long hair and a thick beard, marking a distinct shift from his classic buzz-cut look
This rugged transformation fuels speculation: is it a sign he’s winding down—or gearing up for a comeback? While fans buzz, insiders say there’s no concrete timeline .
🔄 Will He Ever Return?
Despite contract ties and sporadic hints, reports from credible sources (like Ringside News and Fightful Select) indicate WWE has no creative plans for his return anytime soon As Ringside noted, Lesnar is “enjoying life with family,” and while a return could happen in late 2025, Triple H hasn’t communicated with him
Meanwhile, mentions of him by Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins during promo segments add intrigue—but insiders affirm no active booking or discussions are underway
🧾 Summary
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✅ Under contract but inactive—no TV plans due to ongoing lawsuit.
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🧩 Legally sidelined—WWE removed him from major events and projects.
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💪 Visibly fit and living life off-camera, but WWE has no current creative plans.
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⏳ A possible late‑2025 comeback remains uncertain and depends heavily on how the legal case concludes.
With WWE already loaded with mega‑stars like John Cena, Roman Reigns, and The Rock, Lesnar isn’t an immediate necessity. However, if his legal matters wrap up and creative wants a juggernaut return, don’t be surprised to see “The Beast Incarnate” smash back into the spotlight.
