Brock Lesnar’s WWE career is nothing short of legendary. From his explosive debut to his multiple championship reigns and dominant performances, Lesnar has left an indelible mark on the company and cemented his status as one of the most formidable and captivating figures in professional wrestling. His WWE legacy is defined by his dominance, athleticism, and larger-than-life presence.
Brock Lesnar’s His impact on the industry has been immense, and his contributions have helped shape the landscape of professional wrestling. With his remarkable achievements and unmatched physicality, Lesnar’s legacy will undoubtedly continue to be celebrated for years to come. Meanwhile, there have been talks about his replacement in the years to come.
Although The Beast Incarnate is still an active performer in the WWE, it can’t be denied that he is in his 40s. And is closing in on the time when he finally hangs up his boots. Brock previously admitted that he thought of retiring from wrestling in 2020. However, his immense love for the product brought him back for another entertaining run with a new look and character in 2021.
Many fans have started to wonder who will be the right guy to end Lesnar’s career when he finally decides to retire. Though there are many credible names in WWE currently for the job, fans consider the 35-year-old Intercontinental Champion, Gunther to be the guy. Lesnar and Gunther were face-to-face with each other at the Royal Rumble 2023, which might be a tease for their battle in the forthcoming future.
Moreover, even before Brock’s retirement, fans started to see The Ring General as a credible replacement. Though Lesnar’s shoes in WWE are hard to fill, there is still a lot to prove for Gunther to eventually reach that level.
Is Gunther credible enough to replace Brock Lesnar?
While Gunther is on the path to greatness, he has a huge task on his hands if he wants to replace Brock Lesnar. Lesnar is considered one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time. Nonetheless, fans are hopeful that The Ring General might be the one to fill Lesnar’s shoes once he leaves WWE. Let’s take a look at how fans feel about that:
GUNTHER will be Brock’s replacement when he’s done with WWE. https://t.co/SQPJ6rIBda
— Tay’Ca Doncic (@VarsityAthletee) June 2, 2023
Have to create a new big bad monster from this, too. And the only guy that fits the bill at the moment? pic.twitter.com/BkLNTyYUME
— John Loop (@JohnJLoop) June 1, 2023
THE RING GENERAL 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/fzMNdM5xGG
— Jay Carson (@JayCarsonReal1) June 1, 2023
Literally nobody, he should just retire after some random raw lol
But if you had to choose a big PPV loss, it’s got to be the ring general pic.twitter.com/AyMZWQnIym
— 🧱 𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓬𝓴𝓼 & 𝖬𝗈𝗋𝗍𝖺𝗋 🧱 (@EyeoftheSniper) June 1, 2023
Gunther and only Gunther establishing him as the new final boss of WWE it’d be perfect
— AnthonyLucido42 (@anthonylucido42) June 1, 2023
As of now, Gunther has been the Intercontinental champion for a year. During his incredible reign, he has had banger matches with some of the best talents in the WWE. The Ring General defeated the likes of Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Braun Strowman, and many others to solidify himself as a dominant champion. Meanwhile, Gunther is on his way to becoming the longest-reigning Intercontinental champion of all time.