What if Brock Lesnar goes to AEW?

1. Brock Lesnar still winds up back with WWE

If history is an indicator, WWE would welcome back Lesnar.

Brock Lesnar has an unusual relationship with WWE. Sure, today he commands a per appearance fee like few others before or since, and WWE clearly believes in his drawing power to not only pay him but repeatedly cast him as the company’s top champion.

However, there have also been rumours of discontent from both sides, including WWE playing off of those rumours in worked shoot storytelling leading up to WrestleMania 34.

In addition to the aforementioned rumours, there’s the undeniable history of Lesnar’s first WWE departure. He opted out of WWE in favour of pursuing professional football. He wrestled in Japan until getting tied up in legal proceedings with WWE. Finally, he went to UFC and was a significant contributor to building their brand, arguably at the expense of WWE.

Still, WWE took Lesnar back.

Time and again, Vince McMahon has demonstrated a desire to do what’s best for business, including welcoming back into the fold talents ranging from Bruno Sammartino to Bret Hart to Steve Austin to The Ultimate Warrior to Alundra Blayze to Jeff Jarrett.

As long as Lesnar feels like a draw, he’ll probably always be able to come back to WWE—even if it is with a strained relationship and perhaps a bit less money on the table.