After retiring from mixed martial arts last December, Brock Lesnar made his return to professional wrestling on the latest episode of WWE Raw.
The timing of the move was shocking to some. Lesnar had competed against Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 just three months prior.
Following his loss at UFC 141, UFC president Dana White did not confirm or deny if Lesnar could return to wrestling. However, it appears White gave the former WWE star his approval, as the former UFC heavyweight champion made his presence felt in the squared circle once again.
When asked how he felt about Lesnar returning to the WWE, White responded via Twitter and said he was genuinely happy and held no harsh feelings towards him.
“crowd went NUTS! I’m happy for him,” White said.
After Lesnar announced his retirement, White assured his MMA career was finished. Despite only competing in the sport for three years, he defended the 265-pound South Dakota native. Reoccurring bouts with diverticulitis had hindered Lesnar’s recent performances and his health as well.
“Here’s what Brock said to me, he said ‘I’ll tell you what after my surgery from diverticulitis, this last surgery I had, I have never felt so good in my life’. He said ‘I’ve had the best camp I’ve ever had, no injuries, I was in great shape, all the things that could go right, went right, that guy is just that much better than me and it’s time for me to retire’,” White told the media following UFC 141.
Obviously, Lesnar’s health looks to be intact as he embarks on another tenure in the WWE. Although he has not been in a WWE ring for nine years, Lesnar is intent on bringing nothing but success to the company. Meanwhile, his former boss couldn’t be any more happier for him.
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