Brock Lesnar’s highly anticipated return to WWE during the men’s Royal Rumble match was ultimately scrapped, triggering a series of alterations in WWE’s creative direction for The Beast. Not only was Lesnar’s comeback axed for the Royal Rumble, but also for his intended match at Elimination Chamber and beyond.
Reports circulating suggest that WWE distanced itself from Lesnar following his implication in allegations alongside Vince McMahon. Initially slated to square off against Dominik Mysterio at the upcoming Elimination Chamber event, Lesnar’s absence from the lineup paved the way for Bron Breakker to emerge as a potential replacement.
The former two-time NXT Champion left a lasting impression during the Royal Rumble match, fueling speculation and anticipation surrounding his eventual transition to the main roster. Should WWE proceed with Breakker as Lesnar’s replacement, a showdown against Mysterio post-WrestleMania 40 could be in the cards.
An effective storytelling approach for WWE would be to intertwine Breakker’s narrative with that of Lesnar’s intended opponents on the main roster. This narrative thread aligns neatly with Breakker’s assertion that he is far from finished with The Judgment Day.
Currently, Breakker holds the NXT Tag Team Championship alongside Baron Corbin. His promotion to the main roster is expected following the loss of the title, a development likely to unfold at NXT Stand & Deliver scheduled for April 1st, 2024.
Speculation is rife that the RAW episode following WrestleMania 40 could herald the official transition of Bron Breakker as Brock Lesnar’s replacement.
Eric Bischoff, sharing his insights, opined that Lesnar might prioritize his farm over a wrestling comeback. Despite Lesnar’s recent public appearance with his daughter following the controversy, his future in-ring endeavors remain uncertain.
While WWE has removed Vince McMahon’s page from their website amid the allegations, Brock Lesnar’s profile remains intact, leaving fans to ponder the wrestler’s next move.
With these developments, WWE’s creative landscape is poised for significant shifts, potentially reshaping storylines and character trajectories in the coming months.
