Was Brock Lesnar forced to accept a match vs Omos by WWE?

It was recently announced that Brock Lesnar vs. Omos is a confirmed match for WrestleMania 39. The announcement got some mixed reactions from fans, but it looks like the backstage response towards the bout was not a cause for concern.

For those wondering if Brock Lesnar was forced to accept a match against Omos, that may not be the case. It should be noted that the former Universal Champion allegedly has reservations about his opponents in the company. Hence, it's possible that he requested the match or didn't turn the idea down.

It's no secret that Brock Lesnar is not just someone WWE can easily control and dictate over. Considering his backstage pull, it's safe also to assume that he doesn't have to fight someone if he doesn't want to.

Last week, Omos returned alongside MVP to challenge The Beast Incarnate for a WrestleMania match. Lesnar and MVP met in the "VIP Lounge" on this week's RAW. The former Universal Champion accepted the contest, but things turned ugly. After MVP accidentally spat his drink at Lesnar, the latter responded with a devastating F5.

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Reports suggest that Brock Lesnar vs. Omos wasn't the first choice for WrestleMania 39

Lesnar is one of the biggest stars in WWE, which is why it's no surprise that the company is looking to book him against an ideal opponent on The Show of Shows. Many were not big fans of having The Nigerian Giant as his rival, but reports suggest he wasn't even the first option.

Ringside News recently reported that the Stamford-based promotion initially planned for a match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Beast, but the former turned it down. The report also shared that Omos was not the original backup and that other names were pitched, but that The Nigerian Giant vs. The Beast was the one included on the card.

Another name that was rumored to face Brock Lesnar is current Intercontinental Champion Gunther. Compared to the recently confirmed WrestleMania 39 match, this bout was better received by fans. The two stars even had a staredown at last month's Royal Rumble event, which fueled rumors of a potential match between the two. However, it looks like this bout is unlikely to occur anytime soon.

For now, fans must wait until the April premium live event for the first-ever Brock Lesnar vs. Omos match. It remains to be seen if this rivalry will continue after the mega show.