Here's a crazy idea to contemplate: Brock Lesnar is the new Undertaker. No, that's not to mean that Brock Lesnar's going to start being proclaimed as a demon, have a creepy backstory and/or hang Roman Reigns from a crucifix-like symbol. Rather, this is to mean that as The Undertaker likely prepares for retirement that Brock Lesnar is being groomed to assume numerous roles and obligations that The Undertaker fulfills on a creative and professional level within World Wrestling Entertainment. Similar to The Undertaker (and Andre the Giant prior to The Undertaker), Brock's a once in a lifetime draw who on a physical level portrays a style of in-ring dominance and credibility that demands being presented unlike any other performer in the company. In Brock being presented like The Undertaker, there are numerous ways that this can be an asset to WWE and likely aid them in righting their financial ship and quite possibly allowing the company to more financially successful than ever before. As wrestlers, personas, in gimmick and in presentation Brock and 'taker are similar. In WWE more directly realizing this, they could be quietly prepping some truly intriguing times to come for the company overall. Stop for a second and consider the intriguing notion that Brock Lesnar is the new Undertaker. Once you do that, check out this list as to why that is, then realize that Suplex City is nothing more than the new Darkside.
Besides having been an independent professional wrestling manager for a decade, Marcus Dowling is a Washington, DC-based writer who has contributed to a plethora of online and print magazines and newspapers writing about music and popular culture over the past 15 years.
