20 Greatest WWE Wrestlers Of All Time

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#17 Brock Lesnar

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The biggest box-office attraction in the WWE today

Perhaps one of the most dangerous performers to ever step foot in a WWE ring, Brock Lesnar is the biggest box-office attraction in the WWE today.

Having enjoyed tremendous success as a football player, mixed-martial artist, and a professional wrestler, Lesnar has done it all with conviction.

Despite being heavily criticized for his lack of appearances in the squared circle, the Beast Incarnate still manages to wow the audience every time his music hits.

His offensive mannerisms, his MMA style, and his whole aura is something that has surprised legions of professional wrestling fans all over the world, and he has been doing this since a long-long time.

The Mayor of Suplex City signed for the WWE in 2000, and was performing under its developmental territory - OVW, where the Universal Champion enjoyed a decent run for two years, and held the OVW Southern Tag-Team Championships for three times with Shelton Benjamin.

His debut in 2002 felt huge, with Vince McMahon already sold at the idea of his physique and agility as a performer.

The Beast Incarnate went on to become the WWE Champion five months after debuting in 2002, and solidified his position as the youngest to do so.

After that, there was no stopping him. The 41-year old Machine added incredible amount of achievements under his belt during his initial run, with the Beast being crowned the King of the Ring and the Royal Rumble winner in 2002 and 2003 respectively.

Lesnar, however, left the company after a horrendous match at WrestleMania 20 with Goldberg, and went on to pursue a successful career in NFL, NJPW, and UFC.

He ended the Undertaker's streak at WrestleMania 30, which remains the most incredible accomplishment in the Universal Champion's WWE career.

The longest reigning Universal Champion is the only person in history to have won the WWE Championship, NJPW World Championship, UFC Heavyweight Championship, and an NCAA Heavyweight Championship.

While many fans question Lesnar's credibility today because of his contractual engagements, there's no denying that he gravitates tremendous attention, and will continue to do so.

He might not be the greatest WWE performer of all time, but he definitely remains in a different league of athletes that will be forever remembered in the company's history.

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