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Brock Lesnar Officially Retires After SummerSlam Loss

  • On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Brock Lesnar officially announced his retirement from all combat sports during an appearance on 'The Pat McAfee Show,' ending a storied career spanning more than two decades.
  • Lesnar's announcement follows his loss to Oba Femi in a Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam 2026 on Saturday, August 1, in Minneapolis, his home state .
  • After the match, Lesnar embraced the 28-year-old Femi and declared, 'Here's the future of WWE,' raising his opponent's arm in a final gesture endorsing the next generation.
  • WWE moved Lesnar to the alumni section of its website on Monday, while career retrospectives aired on Raw, officially marking the conclusion of his tenure with the organization.
  • Lesnar confirmed he holds no desire to compete in combat sports again, stating he intends to focus on hunting and supporting his children in hockey and shotput pursuits.
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Ten-time WWE World Champion and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar has announced his retirement from professional wrestling. The 49-year-old Lesnar stated that SummerSlam was his last match, officially marking the end of his illustrious career, which spanned the WWE, UFC, NCAA, and NFL. He also offered a message of hard work and discipline to young athletes.

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TJR Wrestling broke the news on Monday, August 3, 2026.
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