Brock Lesnar retires after loss to Oba Femi at WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 2
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Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in the opening match of Night 2.
Night 2 of WWE WrestleMania 42 kicked off with John Cena opening the show, before Oba Femi made his entrance to kick off the show in a battle of giants against ‘The Beast Incarnate’ Brock Lesnar.
While the match was short, both men showcased devastating power, wreaking havoc. The chaotic showdown saw Lesnar even take Femi to Suplex City, before hitting an F5. However, Femi got right up and fought back with a chokeslam, followed by a fall from grace to pin Lesnar and win in his WrestleMania debut.
‘Thank You’ Brock chants fill the arena in Las Vegas
After the loss, Brock sat up in the ring and removed his gloves as the fans watched in shock and witnessed a vulnerable moment for the Beast, who broke down in tears. Lesnar then removed his boots as Paul Heyman stepped into the ring.
The two lifelong friends embraced in a rare emotional moment as it finally sank in for fans that the Beast Incarnate had retired. “Thank you, Brock,” chants filled the arena, and Lesnar acknowledged the crowd, even greeting them on his way to the back as fans showered him with cheers, giving the veteran the respect he has earned with decades of work not just in pro-wrestling but in MMA and NCAA.
It remains to be seen whether Brock says a final goodbye to the WWE Universe like AJ Styles or quietly steps away as he often has in the past. Either way, Khel Now pays tribute to a legendary career and the lasting impact he leaves behind.
Where is WrestleMania 42 taking place?
The 42nd edition of the PLE is a two-night event, and Night 2 of the PLE is taking place right now from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won in the opening match of Night 2?
Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in the opening match of Night 2 of Mania in Las Vegas.
Did Brock Lesnar retire at WrestleMania?
Yes, Lesnar hung up his gloves and wrestling boots in an emotional moment that even the Beast was unable to fight back tears as he embraced Paul Heyman and greeted fans on his way back as “Thank You, Lesnar” chants filled the arena.
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