Brock Lesnar Announces Retirement After WWE SummerSlam Defeat to Oba Femi
- 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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Brock Lesnar announces retirement after WWE SummerSlam defeat to Oba Femi
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Have wrestling fans seen the last of Brock Lesnar in the squared circle?
Now it's final! Brock Lesnar (49) has finished his legendary WWE career. Three days after defeating Oba Femi (28) in the Main Event ...
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