10 Myths About Brock Lesnar That Are Entirely False
3. He's Not Worth The Money He's Being Paid
There are very few actual attractions left in the world of professional wrestling. John Cena is the consensus top draw of the last decade-plus, but the WWE’s ratings have continuously declined under his reign. That doesn’t mean the blame lies at his feet, but it’s an unavoidable fact nonetheless. With the massive amount of content WWE produces, protecting a wrestler’s aura and keeping them as a special attraction is virtually impossible.
WWE, by virtue of his limited appearance contract, has managed to create a spectacle with Brock Lesnar. For the massive amount of money that he makes, there are those who believe that The Beast isn’t worth the money he is being paid, and for a reported $5 million/year they don’t feel that he justifies Vince’s investment.
The fact of the matter is none of us are privy to the details of WWE’s finances, and if there wasn’t evidence that Lesnar generated a positive return on investment then he wouldn’t have been resigned when his last contract was up, nor would they have allowed him to compete for the UFC. There have been reports of several exceptions made for him – exemption from Wellness testing and immunity from punishment – and those privileges were granted because Lesnar is a once-in-a-lifetime talent.
None of us have any business determining how McMahon should spend his money. If he feels that Brock warrants the hefty contract then who are we to second guess that?