Heading into Night of Champions, newly-crowned WWE World Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is the talk of the wrestling industry. Between ending The Undertakers undefeated streak at WrestleMania XXX and pulverizing John Cena within an inch of his hustling, loyal, respectful life, Paul Heymans client is enjoying one of the strongest booked periods any wrestler has ever been a part of. While it cant be argued that his involvement hasnt boosted the WWE in a positive manner, there are some disputes about whether or not his lofty contract statusreportedly $5,000,000 a year for very limited datesis worth it to the company. Supporters feel that hes an attraction worthy of the compensation and special accommodations and have no trouble with WWE acquiescing to his demands. His detractors feel that such a deal sets a bad precedent and rewards talent for doing the bare minimum, and is the same basic argument Vince McMahon himself used when refusing to buy out any of the big money contracts of the WCW stars upon his purchase of the company. They feel that Lesnar hasnt earned what hes being given. If youre one of those people, this article is an attempt to convert you to the other way of thinking. The side that feels Brock Lesnar deserves the money hes being paid, because of how much WWE benefits from his presence. And also because hes Brock F*cking Lesnar and youll give him what he wants or suffer the consequences.
Brad Hamilton is a writer, musician and marketer/social media manager from Atlanta, Georgia. He's an undefeated freestyle rap battle champion, spends too little time being productive and defines himself as the literary version of Brock Lesnar.
