Turns out Brock Lesnar is still with the WWE, but the wrestling organization clearly saw an opportunity to make money here.
Red their official statement here:
“Brock Lesnar remains under contract to WWE, however, he has been granted a one-off opportunity to compete at UFC 200. Following this milestone event on July 9, Brock will return to WWE for SummerSlam on Sunday, August 21, live on WWE Network.”
And the Twitter reactions:
How epic would it be?? Brock Lesnar vs Fedor Emelianenko?? #ufc 200
— Mike Brown (@mikebrownmma) June 5, 2016
. @WWE legend and former @UFC HW champ Brock Lesnar is returning to the Octagon at #UFC200. But who will he face? https://t.co/IryIVgnU6l
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) June 5, 2016
If we get @BrockLesnar vs @FedorEmelyanink for #UFC200 the MMA world will explode! @ufc make it happen! pic.twitter.com/xFvz5M11BR
— Punch Drunk (@punchdrunk) June 5, 2016
Michael Bisping UFC champion. Brock Lesnar fighting at UFC 200. Dan Henderson with an all-timer KO. Was last night real or a fever dream?
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) June 5, 2016
No reason for @BrockLesnar to leave @WWE to do a @ufc fight. None. Smart of @WWE let Brock do his thing. It’s all about the money for all.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) June 5, 2016
I could do retweets all night but one thing is clear, people want to see me lock up with Brock Lesnar. Talk him into it @HeymanHustle. @ufc.
— Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) June 5, 2016
July 9th I’m free @BrockLesnar #UFC200
— Todd Duffee (@ToddDuffee) June 5, 2016
For everyone blowing up my phone, yes I would take this fight @UFC 200. I would love to knock Brock out. Any time, any place
— Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin) June 5, 2016
