Brock Lesnar looks fit and happy in new viral image, fueling WWE return rumors

It has been almost two full years since Brock Lesnar has appeared on WWE programming, and it seems that fans have been patiently waiting for him to return. Lesnar is known for his brutally dominant run in the company and the big time matches that made him a highlight of the show. His absence only adds fuel to the fire of speculation on his return, as wrestling fans — even those who do not normally watch WWE — want to see more Lesnar. And even though he has been absent from WWE TV, Lesnar still manages to keep his name in the headlines almost every week.

Recently, the wrestling world was jolted with news that WWE had allegedly banned Brock Lesnar. This revelation came from Daniel Cormier, a UFC Hall of Famer, during an appearance on a podcast, and it has sent the internet into a frenzy.

A Viral Picture of Brock Lesnar Creates Buzz

Just when fans thought they might never see The Beast again, a new photo of Brock Lesnar popped up on social media and quickly went viral. In the picture, Lesnar looks in great shape, wearing a sleeveless T-shirt, smiling, and seeming happier than ever.

🚨 *NEW 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 DROP 📸 #WeWantLesnar pic.twitter.com/nRfU4QtTxE

— Brock Lesnar Return — Fan Account (@BrockWWEreturn) July 23, 2025

The photo sparked fresh rumors that Lesnar could be gearing up for a surprise WWE comeback, despite ongoing talks about a possible ban. Fans noticed he looks even fitter than before, which only adds more excitement.

This isn’t the first time Lesnar’s recent gym photos have caught attention. A few weeks ago, another picture showed him working out hard, making fans think his return to the ring might be closer than expected.

Daniel Cormier’s shocking comments on Brock Lesner

During today’s Mighty Podcast, MMA legend Daniel Cormier dropped a major bombshell when asked about the possibility of him fighting Brock Lesnar in the ring or octagon. His response was:

“Brock Lesnar is on the banned list right now. Brock is in a lot of trouble. I can’t tell you on air what Brock has done. He is in a lot of trouble.”

This cryptic comment only added to the confusion. Shortly after, respected wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer stated that WWE has banned Lesnar from its company for a number of reasons, likely stemming from the Jenelle Grant case that had emerged last year.

Lesnar was originally meant to return in early 2024 but scrapped any plans after the controversy arose. WWE’s radio silence on the matter hasn’t helped clarity any of the ambiguity between all parties involved.

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When Did Brock Lesnar Last Wrestle?

Brock Lesnar’s most recent WWE match was at SummerSlam 2023, where he faced Cody Rhodes in a big, intense fight. Even though Lesnar put up a strong fight, he ended up losing to Rhodes in a match full of emotion and hard hits.

Since then, Lesnar hasn’t appeared on WWE shows, hasn’t done any promos, hasn’t been seen backstage, and hasn’t posted on social media—until now.

With WrestleMania 41 coming up, could he make a surprise comeback? WWE is famous for unexpected returns, and Brock Lesnar showing up again could electrify any crowd.

Brock Lesnar Return Date in WWE

While we await an official confirmation, the situation surrounding Brock Lesnar is one of the hottest topics in WWE at the moment.

• Will WWE lift the reported ban before WrestleMania 41?
• Could Lesnar somehow be drafted into a surprise storyline?
• Or is this really it for The Beast Incarnate?

It’s clear that Brock Lesnar still moves the needle and as long as there are fans talking, the door to his return is never completely shut.