WWE is already preparing Brock Lesnar for two big shows in 2026

The company is positioning Lesnar as the centerpiece of their plans for the upcoming year

His appearance at the Royal Rumble could be the key to planting the seeds for a major rivalry

Brock Lesnar
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Sebastián Martínez
Sebastián Martínez
Published 09/25/2025

Brock Lesnar is back in the WWE orbit and everything points to him having a prominent role in the early months of 2026. After crushing John Cena at WrestlePalooza, details have already leaked about what the company has planned for the "Beast Incarnate."

According to WrestleVotes, through their latest pay-per-view, Lesnar is listed internally for Royal Rumble 2026 in Saudi Arabia and for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. This confirms that the creative team is working under the expectation that he will participate in both events, positioning him as one of the major attractions of the year.

The strategy aligns with the company's marketing campaign, which already showcases Lesnar as one of the main faces on the official WrestleMania 42 poster. Despite the controversies that led ESPN to distance itself, WWE has chosen to give him a central place on their lineup.

The big question mark is his opponent in Las Vegas. According to Bodyslam.net, one of the names that has been buzzing in internal conversations is Bron Breakker. The showdown between the young powerhouse and the Beast Incarnate has been on the list of "dream matches" for a while, and WrestleMania 42 could be the ideal stage. However, there was also speculation a few weeks ago about a match between Breakker and Seth Rollins, his current leader in The Vision.