Ranking all of Brock Lesnar's WrestleMania matches 

Brock Lesnar's match with Roman Reigns looks likely to be his last in the WWE
Lesnar's match with Reigns looks likely to be his last in the WWE

Brock Lesnar's run with the Universal title has been one of the most divisive titles runs in the history of the WWE. 'The Beast Incarnate' is one of the biggest wrestling stars in the world, and many fans feel that the company has put everyone else to the side in order to make him look as such.

Whether we like it or not, Lesnar is set to main-event WrestleMania once again this year when he defends his Universal Title against the even more divisive Roman Reigns. The two have main-evented WrestleMania once before, and it looks as though the company is fairly adamant about giving us a second serving on April 8th.

When the two men last met, Brock Lesnar had newly signed a very lucrative, three-year deal with the company, a deal which is set to expire after this year's event.

With the UFC always in the back of his mind, many fans feel this will be the last we will see of Brock Lesnar in the WWE, and while he may be considered a loss to the company, there likely won't be too many fans crying if he doesn't put pen to paper this April.

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Lesnar's run over the last year has not been met with much positivity, but it is worth remembering what an incredible talent he is.

With the Universal Champion potentially drawing a line under his WWE career, let us take a look back at all of his WrestleMania performances, and rank them from worst to best.

#7 WrestleMania 20: vs Goldberg

Not even Stone Cold could prevent the crowd from booing these two out of the arena
Not even Stone Cold could prevent the crowd from booing these two out of the arena

One of the most infamous matches in WrestleMania history. What should have been a dream match-up, became one of the most difficult WrestleMania matches to watch in the history of the event.

Lesnar and Goldberg were both set to leave the company after WrestleMania 20, and unfortunately for them, the fans knew it. Both superstars were booed out of the building, especially Lesnar, and not even the presence of Stone Cold Steve Austin as the special guest referee could save the match from being completely hijacked by the fans.

Lesnar didn't care, Goldberg didn't care, and the fans hated it. Thankfully, the two would redeem themselves thirteen years later, but for a long time, this was the lasting image of both of these men in the WWE.

#6 WrestleMania 32: vs Dean Ambrose

Despite Dean's best efforts, Brock's heart clearly wasn't in this one
Despite Ambrose's best efforts, Lesnar's heart clearly wasn't in this one

Back in 2016, Lesnar was at the height of his powers in the WWE, and was, at this stage, in full-blown Suplex City mode.

His matches had begun to show signs of the rinse and repeat formula that he so often uses today, and it was his match at WrestleMania 32 with Dean Ambrose that really put fans on alert as to what direction Lesnar was headed in.

Despite Ambrose channeling his inner Mick Foley and trying to make the best of this match, Lesnar didn't appear to be very interested and was later described as lazy by Ambrose himself, in a podcast interview.

While the match had its moments, for the most part, this is a very forgettable encounter.

#5 WrestleMania 30: vs The Undertaker

Brock provided us with perhaps the most shocking moment in Mania history at Wrestlemania 30
Lesnar provided us with perhaps the most shocking moment in Mania history at Wrestlemania 30

Best remembered for the match's surprising ending, which was perhaps the most shocking moment in WrestleMania history, the streak-ending match between Lesnar and The Undertaker, from an in-ring perspective, was fairly poor.

The Undertaker was past his prime at this point, and the match itself is fairly lethargic and slow. Fans had gotten so used to the formulaic nature of Taker's matches at Mania, and these two men did little to mix things up.

In fairness, Taker reportedly suffered a concussion midway through the match, which makes the closing stages quite difficult to watch.

Of course, though, no-one will remember this for the match quality. The decision to end The Undertaker's streak will continue to be one of the most hotly discussed topics in wrestling for a long time. The question of whether Lesnar was the right man to do it will likely rage on forever.

#4 WrestleMania 29: vs Triple H

Brock and Triple H put on a solid but forgettable bout at Mania 29
Lesnar and Triple H put on a solid but forgettable bout at Mania 29

Coming one year after Triple H and The Undertaker's iconic 'end of an era' match, and one year before Brock Lesnar's conquering of the streak, the first time meeting between Brock Lesnar and Triple H is a Mania match that surprisingly made little impact.

Trying to capture the success of the previous year's match, the company added the stipulation that if Triple H was defeated, then he would be forced to retire.

Unfortunately, the added stipulation only removed any drama from the proceedings, as it was obvious from the opening bell that HHH was not going to be hanging up his boots anytime soon.

The in-ring action was fine, and there were some really nice moments in the match, but the predictability, coupled with a rather strange crowd reaction, made this match feel more forgettable than anything else.

#3 WrestleMania 31: vs Roman Reigns

Seth Rollins stole the limelight from Roman and Brock at Wrestlemania 31
Seth Rollins stole the limelight from Reigns and Lesnar at Wrestlemania 31

When Dave Meltzer reported, on the night after WrestleMania 33, that the WWE's plans for the following WrestleMania were to have another main event between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, WWE fans the world over let out a sigh.

While it is easy to be critical of the company's ridiculously transparent booking, it is important to remember that the last time these two behemoths met in the ring, they actually put on one hell of a good show.

Heading into the event, it seemed obvious that Reigns, who had won the Royal Rumble in impressive fashion, was going to walk away from WrestleMania 31 as the WWE champion.

This all changed, however, when Brock Lesnar signed a new three year deal with the company just days before the event. This meant that the situation had seriously changed, and many fans began to backtrack on their predictions, siding with Lesnar and giving us one of the most unpredictable Mania main events in recent history.

The match still had one more trick up its sleeve though. After having Lesnar brutalize Reigns in the opening moments, the then former Shield man rallied back and looked as though he may finally overthrow 'The Beast Incarnate'. Just as Reigns looked as though he could pick up the win, Seth Rollins ran to the ring with his Money in the Bank briefcase in hand, and the rest, as they say, is history.

This is one of the most exciting finishes in WrestleMania history, and because of this, it is easy to forget how good a match Reigns and Lesnar were giving us. Whatever your personal opinion on Reigns, it's difficult to deny that the guy knows how to deliver in the ring, and providing Lesnar is up to the task, the duo should put on another great show in New Orleans.

#2 WrestleMania 33: vs Goldberg

13 years after their original Mania clash, Brock and Goldberg finally delivered on their promises
13 years after their original Mania clash, Lesnar, and Goldberg finally delivered at WrestleMania 33

Goldberg's run from late 2016 to WrestleMania 33 is a divisive topic. There are sections of the WWE universe that believe it was a fitting farewell to the former WCW champion, while others would argue that it did nothing but make newer, fresher talent look weak.

The rest of the run aside, Goldberg did deliver a great match with Brock Lesnar at last year's WrestleMania. The whole bout didn't even last 10 minutes but it was everything it should have been. It was a blockbuster match that felt like you were watching two absolute monsters going at it from the opening bell.

There were finishers aplenty here, and 'The Beast Incarnate' finally overcame the one man he couldn't solidify his place as the most unstoppable force in the WWE.

If a display of technical prowess is what you are after, then look elsewhere, but if you want to see the two of the toughest men in the history of the industry going hammers and tongs on The Grandest Stage Of Them All, then look no further.

#1 Wrestlemania 19: vs Kurt Angle

Brock and Kurt risked everything to provide us with one of the greatest main events in Mania history
Lesnar and Angle risked everything to provide us with one of the greatest main events in Mania history

Brock Lesnar has a fairly inconsistent record on The Grandest Stage Of Them All, but his first ever Mania appearance will always be remembered as one of the greatest main events and matches in the event's history.

Lesnar and Angle were two of the best wrestlers in the industry in 2003, and seeing them square off for the first time at WrestleMania was something special. The two would arguably go on to have better matches, most notably their often forgotten ironman match on SmackDown, but this match just had that special feeling that only WrestleMania can provide.

The rivalry between these two men was one of the greatest of the Ruthless Aggression era, and their in-ring chemistry was second to none.

This match had everything, including Brock Lesnar's infamous shooting star press botch. The two men were both two of the best in-ring performers in the world at the time, and they both brought their A-game here.

Lesnar has never quite managed to recapture this magic on The Grandest Stage Of Them All, and with his contract set to expire very soon, it seems unlikely he ever will.

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Edited by Kishan Prasad
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