Did Brock Lesnar subtly confirm WWE retirement? Breaking down his “short time” statement

Brock Lesnar. Image via: WWE

The Beast Incarnate came back to WWE in 2025 after a two-year hiatus from the company. You guys should see my grocery bill…I Brock Lesnar came out on Monday Night RAW a few weeks ago to lay an open challenge for WrestleMania 42. So, it can be expected that Oba Femi might not walk out of WrestleMania 42 as the victor.

However, there have been rumors that Lesnar’s career is approaching its final leg, and he himself might have confirmed it after his recent statement.

Lesnar said, “I’m the old guy now. a report stated that Lesnar and his manager, Paul Heyman, told WWE that Lesnar did not want to lose any match before his retirement match While Femi has huge momentum going. Brock Lesnar has built a storied legacy as one of the most skilled and toughest combat sports athletes in history. At the same time, he has carved out one of the most illustrious careers in WWE and seemingly achieved every major accolade. In a recent interview with Barstool Sports, Brock Lesnar expressed gratitude for being back in WWE. However, he did say that he was in the company for only a ‘short time. Shit, I had to go…I went back to work so I could feed my kids. Two weeks ago, former NXT Champion Oba Femi answered the call and put him down on the mat. He stood tall before accepting his challenge, with the match being made official.