Brock Lesnar announces retirement from combat sports after SummerSlam
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Brock Lesnar confirmed on August 4, 2026, that his match at WWE SummerSlam will be his last as he retires from combat sports. Lesnar, a 10-time WWE world champion and former UFC heavyweight champion, has had a significant impact on the wrestling and MMA landscapes. His retirement marks the end of a prominent career that spanned years and included titles in both WWE and UFC. Lesnar's decision comes as he reflects on his legacy in both professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.
- •Brock Lesnar announces retirement after WWE SummerSlam
- •He is a 10-time WWE world champion
- •Also held the UFC heavyweight championship
- •Retirement reflects on his significant career
- •Transition leaves a gap in combat sports
- 11:26 PMESPN — 'That's it': Lesnar, 10-time WWE champ, retires
"Brock Lesnar, a 10-time WWE world champ and former UFC heavyweight champ, said his match at WWE SummerSlam was his last and that he's retiring from combat sports.
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