Brock Lesnar has explained his reasons for coming back to WWE, and how long fans can potentially expect him to be in the company.
Giving a rare interview ahead of his WrestleMania match against Oba Femi, Lesnar spoke on the Spittin Chiclets podcast about his SummerSlam 2025 return. Lesnar noted that he came back to feed his kids, adding that he will be around “for a short time”:
“I went back to work so I could feed my kids,” Lesnar said. “You guys should see my grocery bill. I had left the company years ago, and I’m grateful that I’m back for a short time here, so I’m really grateful for all the opportunities that I’ve had in my life.”
The former WWE Champion has been heavily rumoured to be retiring at SummerSlam 2026, which will take place in his home state of Minnesota. The rumours intensified when John Cena stated in a Chris Van Vliet interview that he believes this to be the case.
Lesnar also stated that his kids are his greatest accomplishment, adding that they mean more to him than any accomplishment he has achieved in the combat sports or professional wrestling world:
“For me, none of my championships or none of my accolades, they all mean nothing,” Lesnar said. “It means nothing to me. My kids are my legacy. I mean, in today’s dark-ass world that we’re living in, if you can come out and have good kids, I take a lot of pride in that. When parents come to me and say, man, your boys are really respectful, that pumps my tires, you know?”
Brock Lesnar Returned To WWE Under Controversial Circumstances
Lesnar was away from WWE for 2 years after last competing at SummerSlam 2023. The alleged reason for Lesnar’s extended hiatus was that he was named multiple times in the Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon, which includes charges such as sexual assault and trafficking. Lesnar is not a defendant in the lawsuit.
H/t to Wrestling News.co for the use of transcriptions.
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