WWE News: Brock Lesnar works 30-second match at Chicago Live Event 

What's the Story?

Brock Lesnar missed Monday Night Raw this week, but made it to Chicago, Illinois for a house show match against Kane.

Unfortunately for the fans at the United Center, Lesnar's Universal Championship match only lasted about 30 seconds.

In Case You Didn't Know

Lesnar has worked on a lucrative part-time contract since 2012, but has been recently criticized by fans for some of his lackluster performances.

The Beast Incarnate's match quality varied greatly since 2016, but his house show work has always been significantly short.

The Heart of the Matter

The show took place in Chicago, Illinois at the United Center - marking the first time the WWE returned to the venue since SummerSlam 1994.

Despite being the second show in WWE history at the downtown arena, Lesnar exerted no extra effort in his Universal Championship match against Kane and Chicago was not pleased by this brief encounter.

This is the total time for the @BrockLesnar and @KaneWWE match at #WWECHICAGO. Squash would be an understatement. And yes, that’s seconds. pic.twitter.com/tU6GgptTb8

— Gerald Root (@groot26) March 4, 2018

The following is a clip from the brief title match:

Lesnar's match tonight marked his first live event appearance of 2018 with his last house show match taking place on August 12, 2017.

The reaction to this match was negative according to fans in attendance and the reaction on social media was even worse.

Brock Lesnar beat Kane in less than a minute. 🤦🏻‍♂️. Get it together @WWE You’re in Chicago and at the @UnitedCenter for the 1st time since 94’. Bet you @WWERomanReigns wins at the end. 🙄. #WWEChicago #predictable 🚮

— Danny T (@dtcbs10) March 4, 2018

Wow. Come on #wwe @WWE That Brock Lesnar vs Kane match was pathetic. I feel cheated. 🙁 #WWEChicago

— Scott Zablocki (@mr_zablocki) March 4, 2018

Lesnar over Kane in a minute. Literally....Aight. #WWEChicago

— GPA (@GPAthinks) March 4, 2018

Some of the responses got even more volatile:

Fucking intro by Herman lasted longer than Lesnars match #fuckingbullshit #WWEChicago

— R.J. Herried (@rjherried) March 4, 2018

Are you fucking kidding me!!! Hasn’t wrestled since the Royal Rumble PPV and does a 30 second match on #WWEChicago 😡 GOD I HATE BROCK LESNAR!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬 i fell bad for does who paid to see he’s sorry ass. https://t.co/vgqhvhkP9Q

— Punk Justice (@justicepunk777) March 4, 2018

Despite the hatred for the Lesnar-Kane match, some were able to take away something positive from it all.

WOW @BrockLesnar arives & beats @KaneWWE in like under 2 minutes But at least great to see & hear @HeymanHustle as per usual #WWEChicago #WWELive

— Niko Melendez (@True_Niko) March 4, 2018

Brock Lesnar spent more time walking down the entrance ramp than he did performing in the ring and probably made six figures for doing so. That’s the dream. #WWEChicago

— Tim Gross (@TwittterlessTim) March 4, 2018

What's Next?

Lesnar is not scheduled to appear on Monday Night Raw for the first show in March, but is advertised to compete at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Friday March 9.

The Universal Champion is advertised to return to television the following week on March 12 at the Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

Author's Take

Roman Reigns' recent promo criticizing Lesnar's work ethic and commitment to the company just received a great deal of legitimacy.

Many might write this off as Lesnar feeding into the storyline, but the history of his previous live event matches would suggest that this might just be the reality of Lesnar's current mindset.