Following the bombshell news of Vince McMahon’s retirement, reports surfaced that Brock Lesnar had “left SmackDown.”
As the wrestling world recovers from the shock of Vince McMahon’s decision to step down from his duties as WWE Chairman and CEO, it appears that the news has had repercussions behind the scenes.
After reports that there would be a SmackDown backstage meeting regarding the news, Bryan Alvarez announced that Brock Lesnar has left the taping.
According to several sources, Brock Lesnar has left Smackdown.
— Brian Alvarez (@bryanalvarez) July 22, 2022
Alvarez later reported that Lesnar hinted that he was leaving because of McMahon’s retirement.
Brock’s line was some derivative of “If he’s gone, I’m gone.”
— Brian Alvarez (@bryanalvarez) July 22, 2022
In addition, Shawn Ross Sapp of Fightful noted that Brock was “angry”.
I also just heard this. Brock was said to be “furious” https://t.co/C5IoLk3gIC
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) July 22, 2022
Brock Lesnar is set to appear on SmackDown as part of the build-up to his huge SummerSlam clash with Roman Reigns. The two are set to meet in a Last Man Standing Match at the biggest party of the summer with the undisputed WWE Universal Championship on the line.
The news of Vince McMahon’s departure comes just hours after it was announced that Triple H had been re-appointed head of talent relations.
John Laurinatis, who previously held the role, was placed on “administrative leave” in June following allegations of serious misconduct. Laurinatis was replaced on an interim basis by Bruce Pritchard.
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