Brock Lesnar confirms retirement from professional wrestling after SummerSlam
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Brock Lesnar officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. The announcement follows his final match at SummerSlam in Minnesota, where he lost to Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell. Reflecting on his career, Lesnar expressed gratitude for his journey from a farm kid in South Dakota to a wrestling and UFC champion. He also emphasized the importance of hard work for aspiring athletes, distancing himself from the trend of seeking fame through social media. Lesnar leaves behind a legacy as a dominant figure in combat sports.
- •Brock Lesnar retires from professional wrestling after over two decades.
- •Lost to Oba Femi in his final match at SummerSlam.
- •Reflects on his journey from South Dakota to wrestling stardom.
- •Emphasizes hard work over social media fame for aspiring athletes.
- •Retirement confirmed during The Pat McAfee Show.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Brock Lesnar Confirms Retirement From Professional Wrestling
"The WWE and UFC legend reflected on his career and shared an emotional message after officially retiring from professional wrestling.
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