Brock Lesnar seems to have drawn the curtain on his storied WWE career.
Lesnar kicked off night two of WrestleMania 42 on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, going head-to-head with Oba Femi. The two heavyweights had built up to this clash through multiple in-ring segments after first crossing paths at the Royal Rumble in January.
“The Beast Incarnate” was overwhelmed from the opening bell, as Femi dictated the action and left little room for Lesnar to mount any meaningful offense. The contest lasted just under five minutes, with the decisive moment coming when the “Nigerian Giant” shrugged off an iconic F5, took control, and planted him with a chokeslam before sealing it with Fall from Grace for the finish.
OBA FEMI JUST BEAT BROCK LESNAR!!!! WOW!!The FIRST HOUR of#WrestleManiais LIVE RIGHT NOW on ESPN!pic.twitter.com/5tqbLIULet
However, it wasn’t Brock Lesnar’s defeat that drew the most attention, but what unfolded after the match that left combat sports fans around the world stunned.
After falling to Oba Femi, Brock Lesnar sat alone in the middle of the ring, overcome with emotion. He proceeded to remove his gloves and boots and placed them on the canvas, a symbolic act in professional wrestling often associated with retirement.
Brock Lesnar leaves his gear in the ring. What's next for The Beast?The FIRST HOUR of#WrestleManiais LIVE RIGHT NOW on ESPN!pic.twitter.com/CkS4hoG231
The WWE legend then embraced his longtime friend and on-screen manager, Paul Heyman, as the crowd erupted into chants of “Thank you, Lesnar,” while he made his way out of the ring, seemingly for the final time in his career.
Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar after his defeat to Oba Femi 🥹#WrestleManiapic.twitter.com/IQXw0fam1L
The fans chant 'Thank You Lesnar' on his way out after his defeat to Oba Femi 🥲#WrestleManiapic.twitter.com/GV4XjNMJiD
Source: LowKickMMA.com
