Latest On WWE's Plans For Brock Lesnar Return

Backstage update on Brock Lesnar's imminent WWE comeback.

by Andy H Murray
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Brock Lesnar is heading back to WWE - and could be in line for a big-time title fight at WrestleMania 40.

Following up on his prior reporting, Dave Meltzer re-stated on Wrestling Observer Radio that 'The Beast Incarnate' was due back in WWE "at any time." Next week was mentioned by Meltzer, who added that the promotion held off on pulling the trigger this week, as Monday's Raw faced heavy competition from NFL Monday Night Football and the Emmy Awards.

Royal Rumble 2024 takes place next Saturday, 27 January. It's conceivable that WWE could use the 30-man battle royal for Brock's comeback, though this isn't confirmed.

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Meltzer noted, too, that Meltzer's WWE return could happen after the Rumble. He and cohost Bryan Alvarez speculated on the prospect of Brock challenging Intercontinental Champion Gunther at WrestleMania, as Gunther's reign races towards the 600-day mark.

Lesnar hasn't been seen on WWE television since putting Cody Rhodes over at SummerSlam 2023 last August, closing their feud. If, for some reason, WWE opts against booking him for WrestleMania, it'd be doing so for only the second time since 2013.

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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.