Changes on WrestleMania Plans After Brock Lesnar’s WWE Royal Rumble Absence – The wrestling world was abuzz with surprises and shake-ups at the 2024 edition of WWE’s Royal Rumble event, setting the stage for WrestleMania 40 with unexpected twists and turns.
In the men’s Royal Rumble match, a notable absence was felt as Brock Lesnar was pulled from the bout after his mention in the Wall Street Journal article covering Janel Grant’s lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon. This led to Bron Breakker stepping in as Lesnar’s replacement, altering the course of the match and potentially reshaping WrestleMania plans.
Dave Meltzer reported on the ripple effects of Lesnar’s removal, indicating significant changes to WrestleMania’s creative direction. Originally, Lesnar was slated to face Dominik Mysterio at the Elimination Chamber PLE and possibly challenge GUNTHER for the Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania. With Lesnar sidelined, speculation arises over whether Breakker will inherit these matchups.
Breakker’s impactful performance in the Royal Rumble match, including spots and eliminations originally intended for Lesnar, underscores his emergence as a major player in WWE’s main roster landscape. In a post-Rumble interview, Breakker hinted at a permanent move to the “main roster,” signaling a potential call-up from NXT.
Despite Lesnar’s absence, WrestleMania 40 is poised to deliver blockbuster matchups, including IYO SKY vs. Bayley for the Women’s Title, Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch for the Women’s World Title, Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk for the World Title, and Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed Universal Title. Additionally, speculation mounts over a future showdown between The Rock and Roman Reigns.
The Royal Rumble’s unexpected twists and Breakker’s rise to prominence set the stage for a thrilling WrestleMania event, promising excitement and intrigue for fans worldwide.
Changes on WrestleMania Plans After Brock Lesnar’s WWE Royal Rumble Absence
