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One of the greatest WWE superstars of all time, Brock Lesnar has always been a top-tier athlete. However, prior to his success in the MMA, and return to WWE in 2012, Lesnar also tried his hands in football for the Minnesota Vikings. However, things did not end up as he wanted.

However, at 45 years, Lesnar’s retirement from pro wrestling is almost looming over his shoulder. And, the top WWE superstar from The United Kingdom recently gave out a major career suggestion for Lesnar as a career in rugby.

Which WWE Superstar suggested a career in rugby for Brock Lesnar?

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One part of The Brawling Brutes, Ridge Holland recently sat in an interview with Cultaholic and revealed a major name from WWE as a potential player in rugby. Rugby is a massively popular sport in The United Kingdom and is extremely gritty and violent as well.

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Holland accurately took the name of Lesnar as a suitable candidate for the sport. Lesnar possesses the physique and mindset required for the game, and could easily outdo his opponents during a match. The Beast Incarnate, although experienced a failure in his football career earlier, could succeed in Rugby.

Holland said, “Probably say Brock Lesnar. He’d come out, take people’s heads off, you know be awesome.”

The Brawling Brutes star also took the names of Dolph Ziggler and Sheamus as potential candidates for the game.

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Holland himself had a career in rugby before starting in professional wrestling and thus knows the ins and outs of the sport. Nevertheless, Lesnar has conquered several sports in his career with his only blemish coming in football.

Why did Brock Lesnar have a failed career in football?

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Despite having the looks and physique for football, The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar did not possess the skills required for it. Lesnar never played football while growing up, and instead was an amateur wrestler. However, after having contract problems with WWE, Lesnar decided to try his hand elsewhere.

He would come out of WWE and join the Minnesota Vikings to make a career in football. However, he never made it to the final squad. Although, The Vikings offered him a spot on their practice squad; he did not accept the offer. Lesnar would also receive lucrative offers from NFL Europe, but he did not accept them as well.

Instead, Lesnar would again choose pro wrestling as his career, move on to Japan for a brief stint in NJPW, and later join MMA and UFC. Slowly and steadily, Lesnar built himself up as one of the most formidable foes in the industry.

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Do you guys Lesnar can make the cut as a professional rugby player? Let us know in the comments.

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Shounak Chakrabarti

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Shounak Chakrabarti is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports who brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to his analysis of professional wrestling. With a deep passion for the sport that dates back to his childhood, Shounak has immersed himself in every aspect of the industry, from the career trajectories of WWE superstars to their personal lives and beyond. As a journalism graduate, Shounak is a firm believer in the power of digital journalism to provide fans with a unique perspective on pro wrestling.
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