It all began when Daniel Cormier—UFC Hall of Famer and one of MMA’s most respected commentators—appeared on a podcast hosted by MMA veteran Demetrious Johnson. Cormier threaded together blurred legal allegations, backstage tensions, and the abrupt shelving of WWE plans to hint that something far murkier was brewing behind the curtain. But the statement wasn’t dropped until later in the episode to maximize suspense. 

Not long afterward, Chael Sonnen—the former fighter turned sharp‑tongued commentator—waded into the fray. On Threads, Sonnen added fuel to the fire by posting: “According to DC, Brock Lesnar’s in big trouble.” It was a sharp echo of Cormier’s own words, but coming from a provocateur like Sonnen, it amplified the narrative even more.

Only in the second segment did Cormier deliver the headline: “Brock is on the ban list right now. Brock got into so much trouble… I ain’t telling you on‑air what Brock did. Brock is in so much trouble.” Delivered with icy calm, the line landed like a grenade. It echoes speculation that WWE quietly scrubbed Lesnar from the 2024 Royal Rumble and pulled storyline threads involving him once the lawsuit naming him emerged.

When that remark went public, the wrestling world raced to connect the dots. Multiple outlets cited sources who confirmed legal filings linking Brock Lesnar’s name to a civil suit involving former WWE officials. Meanwhile, industry insiders quietly reshuffled creative plans and no longer feature him in promotional materials—a sign that the separation may be permanent. 

Fans wasted no time weighing in with their own colorful takes once the revelation spread online.

Fan Reactions

One user lit the fuse with urgency, declaring: “People—here’s what’s happening in the UFC today!” A reaction that framed the story as headline-worthy drama, more explosive than a routine update.

Another chimed in with legal precision, stating: “His name was implied in the McMahon disposition. Also, I can’t let the Brock allegations get close!” That fan was clearly tying Lesnar’s alleged involvement to the wider Vince McMahon scandal, showing how closely intertwined the two sagas have become.

Others latched onto the insider’s words directly: “According to DC, Brock Lesnar’s in big trouble.” A blunt echo of Cormier’s statement that quickly turned into the most viral pull-quote of the moment.

Meanwhile, one lengthy comment cut deeper, analyzing Lesnar’s trajectory: “We all know details. Whether McMahon isn’t doing time, Lesnar certainly won’t. His fighting career is over. You have a better chance of fighting now—no offense—you’re in better health/condition and time moves on. He has money. He wasn’t wrestling. Who cares. If true, what he did is repulsive, but almost every celebrity or sports person is a freak on some level.” This fan wasn’t just reacting—they were writing Lesnar’s obituary as an athlete, while dissecting the bizarre culture of celebrity scandal.

And then, in the wildest corner of the internet, humor found its way in: “According to my weiner, you’re in trouble Chael 😱.” A comic jab at podcast host Chael Sonnen, reminding everyone that in the chaotic world of MMA commentary, even the darkest allegations can spark meme-worthy banter.