The biggest issue to have come up recently - the one that now has most believing Lesnar might stay in the WWE - is his concern over concussions. Lesnar was knocked out by Cain Velasquez and Alistair Overeem. Not out cold, but TKO'd. It's possible he took a concussion or two in his UFC career at a minimum. He has also had them in the WWE. The WWE is a controlled environment however. While neck issues are common for pro wrestlers, as is early death due to substance abuse and other issues, if Lesnar stays clean, it's a healthier long-term working environment. Pro wrestlers generally do not have to deal with pugilistica dementia. While MMA is a young sport, it's likely that some fighters who have competed in large numbers of bouts or taken a lot of damage will. For any fighter, it's a scary thought.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
