5 most underappreciated qualities about Brock Lesnar

Current and 6-time WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is one of the strongest and most agile WWE superstars of all time. He is also one of the most dominant champions in combat sports history.

The Beast Incarnate is so good that a legend like John Cena has labeled him the greatest in-ring performer of all time.

"I can say with the utmost sincerity that I believe Brock Lesnar is best in-ring performer that I've seen and I know it's an opinion, and if you want a cool quote, here it is: I think he's the best in-ring performer of all time."- John Cena. h/t Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated

Despite all his achievements over a three-decade career, some fans feel Lesnar is not good for the business and cannot wait for the day he retires. They cite his part-time schedule, short matches, and very strong booking as detrimental to the future of the company.

However, there is more to him than meets the eye. The 44-year old possesses a lot of qualities that do not get the credit they deserve.

Here are five most underrated things about The Beast Incarnate

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#5: Brock Lesnar is the last of a dying breed of special attractions

Lesnar has a resume like no other in combat sports and entertainment. He is the only person to hold the NCAA Division 1, UFC, and WWE Heavyweight championships.

He is the youngest ever WWE champion and headlined some of the biggest UFC pay-per-views of all time. We can begrudge him for his lengthy absences, but everyone can agree that he never outstays his welcome.

Many professional wrestling fans have come to take for granted the presence of this inimitable freak of nature.

The biggest draw in professional wrestling today, he does not get the credit he deserves and will be sorely missed once he retires.

#4: Brock Lesnar's effort in the ring is underrated

Brock Lesnar works a part-time schedule, much to the understandable chagrin of many fans. However, over his time in OVW, WWE, NJPW, and UFC, his body has suffered considerable wear and tear.

A full-time schedule would not allow him to perform at the same intensity we are accustomed to.

Some fans have taken his part-time schedule as a sign of laziness, labeling his matches boring. This could not be further from the truth.

Lesnar's uniquely believable and entertaining match style has seen him put on great matches with everyone from Finn Balor, John Cena, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Kurt Angle to Roman Reigns.

The former UFC Champion has always put his fair share of effort into delivering these barn burners. For a performer who has been PWI wrestler of the year twice, his in-ring work is quite underappreciated.

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#3 Brock Lesnar is great on the mic

For 20 years, Brock Lesnar has been a Paul Heyman guy. This means that more often than not, the former ECW owner cuts all the promos.

And why not?

Heyman is one of the greatest talkers of all time. Besides, having someone speak for The Beast adds menace and mystery to his character.

This partnership with an all-time great manager has fooled the WWE Universe into thinking that the 3-time Universal champion cannot cut a good promo.

However, his current pseudo-babyface run has proved that he can be coherent, captivating, and even funny on the mic.

Even with his advocate back by his side, he still talks for himself, and he is knocking it out of the park.

#2: Brock Lesnar is a safe and unselfish top guy

Brock Lesnar works a shoot-style MMA-based in-ring style. This makes him the most believable superstar in WWE and possibly the entire industry.

Superstars such as Samoa Joe have attested to his raw power and realistic combat skills in the ring. Surprisingly, for someone with such a realistic style, Lesnar has never been labeled unsafe to work with by any opponent.

Additionally, The Beast Incarnate is always willing to put over younger talent such as Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Drew McIntyre.

Even when he wins, The Beast usually manages to make his opponents look strong in defeat.

This unselfishness with his star power is something that deserves more applause since he most likely has the creative freedom to reject it.

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#1: Brock Lesnar is one of the best sellers in the business

Lesnar is a 6'3", 285-pound mountain of a man. There is always an aura of invincibility about him when he is in the ring. His imposing physique and extremely dominant career-long booking give the impression that if he collided with a truck, the truck would come off worse. He's just that believable.

However, Lesnar is very good at selling his opponents' offense. Whether he's selling a limp after a calf crusher or going purple from the Coquina clutch, The Beast makes his opponents look very strong.

There are few better sellers in the business.