Brock Lesnar is set to be absent from WWE TV for an extended period.
The Beast Incarnate was last seen at SummerSlam back in August, respectfully acknowledging that Cody Rhodes has defeated him twice in their 3-match rivalry. With multiple big shows taking place in the next few months and media rights for Raw still to be confirmed, could it be possible that Lesnar will be back imminently to provide a boost in the ratings? According to a new report, Lesnar will not be back in 2023.
As reported by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the former World Champion is not factored into plans until shows leading up to the Royal Rumble:
When Lesnar lost to Rhodes clean at SummerSlam, he did so in that manner because at the time the plan was for him not to return until the Rumble season or the TV’s leading to that show. It was all decided months ago.
If Lesnar has no more matches for the rest of the year, The Beast would have competed 6 times in WWE. Beginning with a short appearance in the Royal Rumble, Lesnar lost via DQ to Bobby Lashley at Elimination Chamber, defeated Omos at WrestleMania and went on to the aforementioned trilogy against Rhodes.
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