“He Wanted to Put Me in a Coma”: Dwayne Johnson’s Right Hand Man in WWE Was Scared to Death by Brock Lesnar for a Controversial Night Years Ago

Brock Lesnar has always been a terror. His appearance and physique are intimidating to many. Ever since his debut in 2002, Lesnar rose to prominence quickly. His early days in WWE, saw him receiving a major push and feuds with various elite stars.

In 2004, Lesnar would leave WWE for greener pastures. He would NJPW and then have a career in MMA and UFC. He would again return to WWE in 2012, as a part-timer. His return in 2012 would become a major turning point in his career, and Lesnar never had to look back since then.

Brock Lesnar has had feuds with various top stars in the company. The Undertaker, The Rock, John Cena and Roman Reigns are a few of whom have fought with Lesnar, but the beast incarnate was also supposed to go one on one, with the Texas Rattlesnake, Stone Cold Steve Austin. The match was supposed to take place at King of the Ring 2002 and Lesnar was scheduled to win.

However, the match did not take place since Austin was not keen on letting Lesnar over him, the veteran. The ending of the match was suggested by Brian Gerwitz, and Steve Austin did not take well it. Stone Cold walked out of the company in 2002, after not agreeing with Lesnar Vs Stone Cold match outcome.

Gerwitz, in his latest book, ‘There’s Just One Problem…: True Tales from the Former, One-Time, 7th Most Powerful Person in WWE’ revealed that, for long he was concerned on Austin’s end of the Austin vs Lesnar match and did not take into consideration Lesnar’s perspective.

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He said, “The funny thing is all these years I was so concerned over Austin end of “Austin vs Brock” match, I rarely ever thought about it from Brock’s perspective. Did he, too, feel it was a huge mistake? Did he resent me and the writers for even suggesting it? Did he even care, or was it just another match for him?” 

Gerwitz would further reveal how he never bothered to find that and instead always kept his distance from Lesnar. Until, WrestleMania 30, when he was backstage, he saw Lesnar, Heyman, Michael Hayes and The Undertaker talking. Gerwitz revealed that he approached the group and extended his hand towards Lesnar, who then stared Gerwitz down with a menacing look.

He claimed several thoughts came into his mind, even Paul Heyman telling about him to Lesnar. Brian Gerwitz stated, “What has Paul Heyman been telling Brock about me that will make him want to end my life?” He stated that normally other wrestlers did not intimidate him, but Brock Lesnar was different. The Young Rock writer then claimed that if Brock would have wanted to put him in a coma, he could have done so and Paul Heyman would have defended him.

Finally, after a menacing stare-down, Brock Lesnar broke into a big smile and laughter and began shaking his hand and thus putting an end to one of the scariest moments of his life. Gerwitz even stated that he was scarier than when he had experienced failed brakes on a downhill slope during a snowstorm.

Brock Lesnar and Pat McAfee spotted hanging out

The Beast incarnate has always led a quiet life. He is not the person one can expect at parties or hanging out with friends. However, Vince McMahon’s birthday meant something special to him, and he went out of his way. He has always respected Vince McMahon as a ‘father figure’.

At Vince McMahon’s birthday party, Lesnar was captured hanging out with current WWE star and commentator, Pat McAfee. Both of them were photographed standing on the pavement and having a good time. It was a rare scene indeed, but both of them seemed jolly.

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