Backstage Update On Brock Lesnar's WWE Future

The latest on Brock Lesnar's status following the big WWE Title win at Day 1.

by Andy H Murray
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Though Brock Lesnar is still being introduced as a "free agent" on WWE television, the company has switched him over to the Raw roster internally.

This is according to PWInsider's Mike Johnson, who reported as much on Monday.

Raw saw Lesnar's "free agent" status cited as the reason Brock was able to challenge for Big E's WWE Championship at Day 1 (1 January) despite originally being billed to face Universal Champion Roman Reigns. It'll also allow him to appear on this week's episode of SmackDown, which was confirmed during Raw.

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Bryan Alvarez stated during the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Live that Reigns vs. Lesnar is still on deck for WrestleMania 38. The duo have been feuding since Brock returned to WWE at SummerSlam 2021, though their Day 1 contest was scrapped when it was confirmed Roman had tested positive for COVID-19.

Lesnar, meanwhile, will defend his WWE Championship against Bobby Lashley at Royal Rumble 2022 on Saturday 29 January. This was established on Raw, with Lashley defeating Kevin Owens, Seth Rollins and Big E (who was pinned by Brock at Day 1) in a four-way contendership bout.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.