Five reasons why Brock Lesnar could be making his return on WWE RAW (February 23, 2026)

Brock Lesnar’s return could shift the landscape on the road to WrestleMania 42.

Brock Lesnar has been one of the biggest attractions for WWE for many years. The Beast made his first appearance for WWE in 2026 as part of the Men’s Royal Rumble match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Following that, WWE announced via their X that Lesnar would return to RAW on the February 23 episode. So, here are five potential reasons the former WWE Champion might be coming back.

JUST ANNOUNCED! The Beast Brock Lesnar LIVE at Raw in Atlanta ONE WEEK from Monday! 🎟️: https://t.co/xAHsXH8XKG pic.twitter.com/a6IV5CGIG8

— WWE (@WWE) February 11, 2026

5. Throw out a challenge for WrestleMania 42

Brock Lesnar’s return to RAW a week from now is a possible hint that he has been penciled for WrestleMania 42.

The Alpha Male of All Species could throw out a challenge to the locker room for The Show of Shows, which could be a major opportunity for a rising star.

4. Challenge Oba Femi

One of the major moments witnessed in the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble match was the brief collision between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi. The clash between the two powerhouses could be the early seeds planted for a match set for WrestleMania 42, with the feud beginning upon Lesnar’s return to RAW.

3. Return to help The Vision

Brock Lesnar has been associated with Paul Heyman and his faction, The Vision, for a while. Moreover, the faction has been facing the threat of a masked man since the Royal Rumble event.

Lesnar could been brought back by Heyman himself to neutralize that threat on the road to WrestleMania 42.

2. Work with a young talent

WWE might be eyeing to build a top star at the expense of Brock Lesnar for a match at WrestleMania 42. They could go with various options like Oba Femi, Penta, Dominik Mysterio, or others to start a feud with Lesnar upon his return to the red brand.

1. Enter Elimination Chamber

The Elimination Chamber match is set to take place at the namesake PLE in weeks, with the winner earning a title shot at Drew McIntyre‘s Undisputed WWE Championship.

With superstars from both RAW and SmackDown competing, Brock Lesnar could possibly be returning to throw his name into the match to earn a marquee match at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

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