Brock Lesnar, hailed as the WWE’s biggest superstar, has a history of turning down creative ideas, even from major stars. During the build-up to WrestleMania 32, a notable incident occurred involving the former WWE Champion and Dean Ambrose, also known as Jon Moxley.
In what was considered an underwhelming WrestleMania Street Fight, tensions escalated between Lesnar and Ambrose. Moxley, after his WWE release, shared his frustrations in an interview, revealing Lesnar’s last-minute arrival and minimal interaction:
“He didn’t want to be there,” Moxley expressed, shedding light on the challenges of working with The Beast.
Four Rejected Pitches
Amidst the backstage turmoil, Ambrose pitched four creative spots for their match, all of which were rejected by Lesnar. These included Lesnar throwing Ambrose into thumbtacks, a KO finish with elbows to the head, a pepper spray and weapons scenario, and a proposed heel hook submission. Lesnar, focused on simplicity, dismissed these ideas, leading to a less-than-stellar WrestleMania clash.
Ambrose Speaks Out
In an interview with PW Torch, Ambrose expanded on Lesnar’s mindset, stating, “He truly thought he was doing me a favor… He didn’t want to be there.” This sheds light on Lesnar’s approach, emphasizing his belief that merely sharing the ring with him would elevate others, regardless of the match’s quality.
Lesnar’s Rampage
Fast forward to WrestleMania 38, where Lesnar’s dominance continued. One incident involved Lesnar nearly ending the career of the promising Austin Theory during the Elimination Chamber match. Lesnar executed a shocking F-5 on Theory from the top of the pod, leaving fans and Theory himself genuinely concerned.
In an interview with The West Sport, Theory recounted the moment, highlighting the danger of the Elimination Chamber: “There’s nothing more dangerous in the WWE than the Elimination Chamber… I got F5’d off the top of the chamber, and I could’ve nearly ended my career there.”
Behind the Scenes Drama
Lesnar’s refusal to embrace innovative match ideas and his aggressive in-ring style, as seen with Theory, raises questions about the WWE’s approach to balancing spectacle and safety. While Lesnar’s star power is undeniable, these instances shed light on the challenges faced by fellow superstars when trying to collaborate creatively with the wrestling icon.
In the ever-evolving world of professional wrestling, the behind-the-scenes dynamics continue to shape the narratives presented to the audience, making Lesnar’s refusals and their impact on WrestleMania matches a topic of ongoing intrigue within the WWE universe.
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