The WWE community has been left in shock after iconic wrestler Brock Lesnar appeared to retire from the sport at WrestleMania 42 on Sunday night.
After suffering defeat to rival Oba Femi – in just four minutes and 42 seconds – a tearful Lesnar laid his gloves and boots in the middle of the ring at Allegiant Stadium.
After the emotional and symbolic act, Lesnar then had a passionate embrace with longtime friend and onscreen Paul Heyman, before turning and waving to the crowd.
On Netflix‘s coverage of the event, fans could be heard chanting ‘Thank you, Lesnar’ as the 48-year-old made his way out of the ring for the final time.
Lesnar, who also had a stint as a heavyweight UFC fighter, walks away from the sport as a 10-time WWE champion, a two-time Royal Rumble winner and bona fide legend.
It didn’t take long for tributes to pour in for the 48-year-old, with former WWE star Kurt Angle writing on X: ‘Love you my brother. There will only be one like you. Enjoy retirement Brock.’
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