Brock Lesnar successfully defended the WWE Universal Championship against Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 34 on Sunday night, which surprised a lot of people because Dana White recently said that Brock will be fighting in UFC again.
It was announced today that Brock Lesnar has signed a new contract with WWE, and that he will be defending his title against Roman Reigns in a steel cage match at the Greatest Royal Rumble on April 27.
Steven Meuhlhausen of Sporting News is reporting that Brock signed a multi-year contract, and that multiple sources are claiming The Beast will also be able to fight in UFC.
Brock Lesnar will have to reenter the USADA drug testing pool and finish out the rest of his suspension due to the failed tests from his last fight, but it’s being reported that the plan is for him to fight once this year and face the winner of Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier at UFC 226.
EXCLUSIVE: Well, Vince McMahon broke part of the news I had. Indeed, Brock Lesnar has resigned with WWE. But, from what I have been told by multiple sources, Lesnar signed a new multi-year deal AND will also be allowed to fight in the UFC as hes still under UFC contract.
— Steven Muehlhausen (@SMuehlhausenMMA) April 9, 2018
Contd: Lesnar’s been under a UFC contract since the announcement was made he would face Mark Hunt at UFC 200. Lesnar’s WWE contract had options that would have expired in August but McMahon really wanted him to stay as he views him and Rousey as his two biggest attractions.
— Steven Muehlhausen (@SMuehlhausenMMA) April 9, 2018
Contd: The plan is for Lesnar to fight one time this year vs the winner between Stipe Miocic-Daniel Cormier fight at UFC 226. Lesnar still has to formally reenter the USADA drug testing pool and finish his suspension which is around 6 months.
— Steven Muehlhausen (@SMuehlhausenMMA) April 9, 2018
It seems that history is repeating itself as Brock Lesnar found himself in a similar position prior to signing his last WWE contract, but ultimately he signed a new deal with WWE and retained his title at WrestleMania 31. After publicly saying he was considering a return to UFC, he was allowed to fight in the octagon at UFC 200.
As far as future plans go for Brock in WWE, it’s rumored that WWE officials are interested in setting up a match that would see Brock Lesnar face Bobby Lashley.
