10 Things you didn't know about Brock Lesnar

9: Childhood nickname

The Beast had a funny nickname

When I look at Brock Lesnar, I can’t imagine a nickname for him that isn’t different grades of either intimidating or terrifying. I just can’t think of him either as a kid, or having a funny nickname.

However, according to Brock’s childhood friend Justin Gaikowski he was both a child at one time and also has a hilarious nickname. Hint. It’s also the name of a vegetable.

In the 2003 WWE DVD, Brock Lesnar: Here Comes The Pain, Gaikowski said, ““I used to call him ‘Broccoli’. When you’re young, nobody likes to eat broccoli. I’d be like, ‘Hey, Broccoli! You’ve got bad taste!’ ”