5 Reasons why Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley has been years in the making

#2. Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar both have MMA backgrounds

Of course, outside of the world of WWE, there are places competitors can legitimately go and fight. Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley did just that in Mixed Martial Arts.

Lesnar wound up with Dana White at UFC, whilst Lashley fought with Bellator and Strikeforce. Neither crossed paths during their MMA ventures, but it does add another intriguing layer to their upcoming match.

There has always been a sense and aura of legitimacy that surrounds Brock Lesnar's matches in particular. You just never know what's going to happen. Adding a fighter who is similar to Lesnar, in this case Bobby Lashley, then who knows what will go down when they collide.

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#1. The WWE Universe has been fantasy booking Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley ever since Lashley's debut

Ask any member of the WWE Universe which modern day dream match they'd love to see. Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley would be suggested by most as the number one choice.

In fact, it is a match fans have been clamoring to see ever since Bobby Lashley debuted in WWE back in 2005. Fans compared Lashley to Lesnar due to his size and powerhouse abilities, with many tipping him to become the next big thing.

Things didn't quite work out initially, but he has since returned and climbed to the summit of WWE. With that, the WWE Universe will now finally get the ultimate dream match that has been talked about for 12 years.

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