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WWE News: Update on Meeting Between Brock Lesnar and Dana White After UFC 146

Even though being away from the UFC since December following his loss to Alistair Overeem, Brock Lesnar is still a topic of conversation as the former UFC heavyweight champion was mentioned in the post-UFC 146 press conference Saturday. Following the p…

Even though being away from the UFC since December following his loss to Alistair Overeem, Brock Lesnar is still a topic of conversation as the former UFC heavyweight champion was mentioned in the post-UFC 146 press conference Saturday.

Following the press conference, UFC president Dana White and Lesnar had a meeting to discuss things which had fans speculating whether Lesnar would be once again leaving the WWE for a return to the Octagon.

Here are the details from PWInsider (via WrestlingInc.com) on what came from the meeting between Lesnar and White this past weekend in Las Vegas.

Lesnar actually told WWE officials that he met with White but nothing happened out of it. Lesnar reportedly brought up the idea of doing something with UFC but White wasn’t interested. White does not want a pro wrestling connection with UFC and isn’t interested in working with Lesnar while he’s with WWE, despite teasing it at the post-fight press conference.

Following the pitch for a connection between the WWE and UFC in Lesnar’s current storyline, White made the right decision in declining the option as the two companies should definitely remain separate in their two worlds.

With his current deal running through WrestleMania 29 in 2013, it seems as though Lesnar is already looking to position himself in the best situation either in the WWE or UFC well before his deal expires next year.

With Lesnar trying to leverage himself into a possible better situation between the WWE and UFC, do you see the former UFC and WWE Champion staying in professional wrestling or making another run in MMA?

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WWE: Brock Lesnar Appears at UFC 146, ‘Possibly’ Returning to UFC, What’s Next?

The WWE universe might have been a bit shocked to see Brock Lesnar in the stands at UFC 146 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. It got many wondering, is Lesnar going to return to the UFC?The presence of Lesnar at the event was enough to get reporters aski…

The WWE universe might have been a bit shocked to see Brock Lesnar in the stands at UFC 146 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. It got many wondering, is Lesnar going to return to the UFC?

The presence of Lesnar at the event was enough to get reporters asking the question to UFC President Dana White after the event. 

MMAWeekly.com reports that White was asked why Lesnar was at the fights, to which he responded, “I don’t know, apparently now he’s a big fan.” 

“He was here; I think that says it all.” White was reportedly smiling while saying this.

The most intriguing part of the report came when a comeback was brought up to White,

When asked directly if Lesnar was contemplating a comeback to fighting, White admitted that he hadn’t talked with him about a return but answered ‘possibly, yeah’ when discussing a potential MMA rebirth for the one time heavyweight champion.

This situation might get very interesting, especially considering that White said that Lesnar had texted him to meet up and talk after the post-fight press conference on Saturday night.

Lesnar appeared at the event that showcased a number of fighters that he competed with while in the UFC. Might he have been there to simply watch the fights or scout them as a part of a comeback?

Is it possible that he returns to the UFC while still a part of the WWE? 

It will be interesting to know if there was a clause in his contract with the WWE prohibiting from fighting in the UFC while still under contract with the WWE. It would create some incredible storylines, however. 

 

Nevertheless, if Lesnar is contemplating a return, it would be extremely difficult to train and fulfill the obligations of both organizations. After his contract is up around WrestleMania, if he is not yet back in the UFC by then, Lesnar might be able to give a comeback a bit more thought.

It had to be tempting sitting in the crowd and seeing the heavyweight belt around the waist of someone else and not being able to do anything about it.

It seems as though there could certainly be a return happening in the future. 

After all, Lesnar appears to have no problem leaving an organization and coming back for more.

 

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Why Wrestling May No Longer Be the Best Base for MMA

As this sport has grown over the last few decades we’ve seen different styles emerge as dominant while others become more commonly known by the average competitor.   When the UFC was in its early days, the man with gall enough to rush and br…

As this sport has grown over the last few decades we’ve seen different styles emerge as dominant while others become more commonly known by the average competitor.   When the UFC was in its early days, the man with gall enough to rush and brawl usually won.  Intimidation and fearlessness were the primary weapons of […]

The Historic MMA and Pro Wrestling Connection: Josh Barnett Drops Knowledge

Earlier this week, professional mixed martial artist “King” Mo Lawal signed contracts allowing him to both compete in Bellator and wrestle for TNA. Many proclaimed this to be something new, a revolutionary pairing of two diverse sporting tr…

Earlier this week, professional mixed martial artist “King” Mo Lawal signed contracts allowing him to both compete in Bellator and wrestle for TNA. Many proclaimed this to be something new, a revolutionary pairing of two diverse sporting traditions. But as we’ve learned over and over again, there’s nothing new under the sun—or in the ring. […]

WWE: Brock Lesnar’s Most Controversial Moments

Wherever he goes, WWE superstar Brock Lesnar brings controversy with him. Look no further than WWE RAW for an example. In just a few weeks back with the company, he’s cursed up a storm, busted the biggest star in the mouth and re-written the rulebook w…

Wherever he goes, WWE superstar Brock Lesnar brings controversy with him. Look no further than WWE RAW for an example. In just a few weeks back with the company, he’s cursed up a storm, busted the biggest star in the mouth and re-written the rulebook when it comes to merchandising.

No one is beyond Lesnar’s reach. Racial and ethnic groups, alternative lifestyles, people he doesn’t like? All fair game. Lesnar’s most dangerous weapon isn’t a right hand or a suplex. It’s his mouth and it’s led to more than a little drama.

Whatever you say about Brock, you can never say he’s boring to watch. Let’s take a look back at Lesnar’s most controversial moments.

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UFC “Octagon of Excellence” Award to Honor McNair High School Wrestling Mustangs with 10,000 Grant

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