Brock Lesnar, think twice — Daniel Cormier pushes for one more run after WrestleMania

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Daniel Cormier may have seen Brock Lesnar’s final match on Sunday night in Las Vegas.

Lesnar’s return last August, after two years away, came as a surprise to many, including Cormier, who had publicly said he didn’t expect him back. Since then, Lesnar has been involved in several high-profile moments.

He took part in a match during John Cena’s farewell tour and was featured in the opening bout of WrestleMania 42’s second night.

Cormier was ringside for that one, too. Lesnar left his gloves and boots behind after a quick loss to Oba Femi at Allegiant Stadium, which often signals retirement.

Cormier wasn’t alone in suggesting this might be the end. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he shared his thoughts on what he saw.

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Daniel Cormier’s Immediate Reaction to Brock Lesnar’s WrestleMania 42 Loss

Brock Lesnar appeared to hang up his boots after a loss at WrestleMania 42, with the decision feeling final this time around.

Fightful Select had reported that many inside WWE expected him to say goodbye as early as SummerSlam, but the moment still carried real weight for those watching.

Cormier was clearly affected, seen standing from his seat and calling out “Come on, Brock” as Lesnar sat in the ring and started untying his boots.

There’s a long history between Cormier and Lesnar that never quite played out inside the Octagon. After Cormier stopped Stipe Miocic in 2018 to become a simultaneous two-division champion, he called out Lesnar in front of the crowd. The two shared a tense staredown that night, but the fight never materialised.