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Brock Lesnar Says Vince McMahon Chose Him to End The Undertaker’s WrestleMania Streak

His account highlights WWE’s top-down creative control.

Overview

  • Lesnar, who spoke Tuesday on Barstool’s Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, said Vince McMahon made the call for him to break The Undertaker’s 21-0 WrestleMania streak.
  • He said he believes McMahon picked him because his legitimate background made a Lesnar win believable to fans.
  • He acknowledged many fans were angry that he was the one to do it and he framed the outcome as a business decision.
  • He recalled sensing something was wrong during the match and later confirmed The Undertaker suffered a concussion, adding that he went with him to the hospital out of respect.
  • Fightful reported he is slated to face Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42, signaling his continued presence in top WWE storylines.