Brock Lesnar makes shock return to WWE on RAW 30 to destroy Lashley and fans think it could have impact on Royal Rumble
BROCK LESNAR returned to the WWE on Raw 30 to destroy long-time rival Bobby Lashley – and fans are now looking forward to this weekend’s Royal Rumble more than ever.
The Beast Incarnate was last seen on WWE TV at Summerslam 2022, where he lost to Roman Reigns in a thrilling “Last Man Standing” match for the undisputed WWE universal titles.
But after months out, Lesnar returned at WWE’s 30th anniversary of Raw.
His target was long-time rival Lashley, who he lost to at Royal Rumble 2022, dropping the WWE Championship.
Seven-time WWE champ Lesnar involved himself in Lashley’s United States title match against Austin Theory.
The ex-UFC star struck challenger Lashley with a signature F5, before grabbing Theory and giving the champion an F5 on to the lifeless body of Lashley.
WWE could be building towards a trilogy fight between the pair with both having one win apiece.
Or a scrap at Elimination Chamber on February 18 could be on the cards.
There’s also the possibility of the two powerhouses colliding in the Royal Rumble this weekend – which Lesnar will be one of the heavy favourites to win.
Lashley has already declared his entry into the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match, whereas Lesnar has yet to make any such announcement.
But WWE’s banner promoting the event now features Lesnar alongside other top stars.
A fan tweeted: “Brock Lesnar returns just in time for the Royal Rumble just so he can win and we get another Lesnar vs Reigns at Wrestlemania.”
Another said: “Well I predict that Lesnar will show up at the rumble and Bobby eliminates him and they will end the feud in Wrestlemania.”
A third added: “So when does Lashley v Lesnar III happen? The rumble? Mania?”