Brock Lesnar is an American professional wrestler. He is also a former professional mixed martial artist and football player. At present, he is signed to WWE. There he performs on SmackDown. Read the article to know Brock Lesnar’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings (2022), salary, earnings, age, height, wife, and other details.
About Brock Lesnar:
Brock Lesnar first signed a contract with WWF in 2000. He was then assigned to OVW. There he met Shelton Benjamin with whom he won the OVW Southern Tang Team Championship three times. Additionally, he wrestled several dark matches during 2001 and 2002. Following this, he was listed on WWF’s main roster.
Lesnar made his WWF tv debut in an episode of RAW on March 18, 2002. There he attacked Al Snow, Maven, and Spike Dudley with Paul Heyman during WWF Hardcore Championship. Later, he was officially drafted to RAW with an extended deal with WWF.
After WWF was renamed WWE, he and Heyman defeated The Hardy Boyz. This was the association’s first PPV broadcast. Later in 2002, Lesnar won the 2002 King of the Ring tournament. During the 2002-2005 period his popularity increased with a few clashes with fellow wrestlers like the Undertaker and John Cena. In 2007, he retired from Wrestling to seek out another career.
Professional Football:
Lesnar started shifting to professional football in March 2004. Despite having zero experience, he started to pursue a career in NFL. He started at the NFL Combine. Unfortunately, the wrestler suffered a groin injury from an accident at that time. His performance was heavily hampered in the Minnesota Vikings workout session. But the team signed him on July 27. But after receiving an invitation to the NFL Europa, he decided to leave professional football. As he had to leave the US but didn’t want to separate from his family.
Mixed Martial Arts:
Brock Lesnar became interested in MMA after watching the K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 final. He started training under Greg Nelson at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy. Later, he signed a deal with Hero’s in August 2006. Lesnar faced the South Korean fighter, Min-Soo Kim in his debut match. He won the match via first-round submission.
Following this, Lesnar shifted to UFC in 2008. In his first run, he had 7 matches from 2008 to 2011. Among them, he won 4 and lost 3. The wrestler won his first UFC title in 2008. He won the bout against Randy Couture via a 2nd round TKO and won the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Then he defended the title twice before losing it to Cain Velasques in 2010.
After losing against Alistair Overeem in 2011, he again shifted to WWE. In 2016, he returned to MMA. But, after winning his returning debut match against Mark Hunt, he lost via overturn. As USADA suspended him for violating anti-doping policy, he said he was done with MMA.
Return to Wrestling:
Lesnar first returned to WWE on April 2, 2012. The then WWE manager, Jon Laurinaitis revealed that Lesnar was supposed to bring “legitimacy” back to WWE by becoming its new face. He had a good career run for the next 8 years. Then in 2020, he retired from professional wrestling after participating in WrestleMania 36.
However, the superstar decided to return to the ring in August of 2021. At the time of the 2021 WWE Draft, he was a free agent. He then began to appear on SmackDown. In his second return, he has been going on a continuous feud with Roman Reigns. The upcoming SummerSlam 2022 is expected to feature a match between Lesnar and Reigns for the undisputed WWE UniLesnar’s Championship title.
Brock Lesnar’s Net Worth and Salary:
Brock Lesnar’s net worth is $25 million in 2023. From his contract with WWE, he earns $12 million annually. He is currently the most famous and highest-paid WWE superstar. From every WWE main event appearance, he earns around $500,000. Additionally, he earned a good sum from his MMA career. According to sources, he will earn $3 million per fight if he returns to MMA. This is only due to his popularity.
Lesnar has a house worth $2.1 million in Maryfield, Saskatchewan, Canada. He also owns multiple luxurious cars such as Alfa Romero, Jaguar, Marcedes Benz, and Range Rover.
Quick Facts:
Full Name | Brock Edward Lesnar |
Nickname | Brock Lesnar |
Date of Birth | July 12, 1977 |
Debut | 2000 |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191m) |
Weight | 286lbs (130 kg) |
Age | 45 |
Birthplace | Webster, South Dakota, USA |
Nationality | American |
Net Worth | $25 million |
Marital Status | Married |
Father’s Name | Richard Lesnar |
Mother’s Name | Stephanie Lesnar |
Salary | $12 million |
Twitter Handle | @BrockLesnar |
Instagram Handle | n/a |
Lesnar’s Wife:
Brock Lesner is married to Rena Lesnar. Her full name is Rena Marlette Lesner. Rena is an American model, actress, and retired professional wrestler. Her in-ring nickname was “Sable. They met in 2003 and started a relationship around the same time. Following Rena’s departure from WWE in 2004, the couple got married in 2006 and have been together since. They share two children.
His Age:
Brock Lesner was born on 12 July 1977 in South Dakota, USA. He is currently 45 years old.
His Height and Weight:
The American wrestler is 6 ft 3 in (191m) tall and weighs 286lbs (130 kg).
Lesnar’s Endorsements:
Throughout his wrestling and MMA career, Lesner had endorsement deals with Dynamite Nutrition and Death Clutch. He also had a sponsorship deal with a local food chain, Jimmy John’s till 2019. The WWE superstar is also affiliated with various charity foundations. In 2019, some photos of him in a Make-a-wish event went viral.
FAQ about Brock Lesnar:
Is Brock Lesnar Married?
Yes. Brock Lesnar is married to Rena Lesnar.
What is Lesnar’s Net Worth in 2023?
Lesnar’s net worth is $25 million in 2023.
How Old is He?
The WWE Superstar is currently 45 years old.
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