Brock Lesnar retires from WWE after SummerSlam match with Oba Femi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Brock Lesnar has announced his retirement from WWE following his match against Oba Femi at SummerSlam. This marks the conclusion of Lesnar's storied career, where he transitioned from a prominent wrestler to an iconic figure in combat sports. After a competitive bout in Hell in a Cell, he was moved to the alumni section of WWE's official website, signaling the end of his time on the active roster. WWE honored Lesnar with a special video package featuring Roman Reigns, who acknowledged his contributions to the sport. Lesnar's retirement had been anticipated after his final match three days prior.
- •Lesnar retires after a match with Oba Femi at SummerSlam.
- •He was officially moved to the alumni section on WWE's website.
- •WWE created a tribute video featuring Roman Reigns.
- •Lesnar's career highlights include multiple championships in WWE and UFC.
- •He previously announced his retirement in 2026.
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Brock Lesnar reveals how Oba Femi made him realize he had to retire from WWE
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-UFC champ Brock Lesnar announces retirement from WWE
- 7:22 PMWrestling Inc — Brock Lesnar Announces Retirement Following Loss To Oba Femi At WWE SummerSlam
- 7:18 PMCBS Sports — Brock Lesnar retires: Former WWE, UFC champion says 'that's it' after SummerSlam
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Brock Lesnar retires from WWE following SummerSlam match with Oba Femi
"Brock Lesnar confirmed what many had suspected after his SummerSlam main event loss to Oba Femi. Lesnar ended what had been a two-decade-long career in professional wrestling with the third match of his trilogy with Oba Femi this weekend.
"Former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar has put an end to the speculation, and officially retired from WWE.
"Lesnar is calling it a career after anointing Oba Femi as 'the future' at SummerSlam
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:47 AMBrock Lesnar reveals how Oba Femi made him realize he had to retire from WWE
Brock Lesnar confirmed what many had suspected after his SummerSlam main event loss to Oba Femi. Lesnar ended what had been a two-decade-long career in professional wrestling with the third match of his trilogy with Oba Femi this weekend.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:20 PMEx-UFC champ Brock Lesnar announces retirement from WWE
The ex-UFC heavyweight champion has announced his retirement after SummerSlam.
- Wrestling IncAug 4, 2026, 7:22 PMBrock Lesnar Announces Retirement Following Loss To Oba Femi At WWE SummerSlam
Former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar has put an end to the speculation, and officially retired from WWE.
- CBS SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:18 PMBrock Lesnar retires: Former WWE, UFC champion says 'that's it' after SummerSlam
Lesnar is calling it a career after anointing Oba Femi as 'the future' at SummerSlam
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:27 AMBrock Lesnar retires from WWE following SummerSlam match with Oba Femi
One of WWE's most decorated combat athletes calls it a career.
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