WWE News: Brock Lesnar confirms retirement; Royal Rumble 2027 location confirmed

The Beast Incarnate has called it a career after SummerSlam.

‘The Beast Incarnate’ Brock Lesnar battled Oba Femi inside a Hell in a Cell in the main event of Night 1 of SummerSlam. This was a rubber match where Femi picked up the win to hand Brock his first loss inside Hell in a Cell.

After the loss, Brock broke kayfabe and lauded Femi, calling him the ‘future’ of WWE. During the fallout show of Raw, WWE aired a vignette paying homage to Brock’s legendary career, leaving many fans to question if Brock has retired once again.

Along with the vignette, WWE also moved Brock to the alumni section of their website. Now we have an update on Brock’s in-ring career.

Family comes first for Brock Lesnar after retirement

In his recent appearance on the Pat McAfee show, Brock Lesnar revealed that he is officially retired from pro wrestling.

“I am here today to do this interview and let the whole world know that I am retired. I want to say a big thank you to everybody. Saturday was a very emotional day for me. That’s it for me in the squared circle.”

Lesnar also shared his plans for life after retirement, saying that his family will be his top priority as he looks forward to spending more time with his children.

He expressed gratitude to everyone who believed in him throughout his career, including WWE, the WWE Universe, TKO, UFC and its president Dana White, the Minnesota Vikings, and the University of Minnesota for giving him opportunities that shaped his journey.

“I’ve got some hunting lined-up, and I’ve got two boys in hockey, I’m gonna support that and their dreams as long as that’s feasible, and my daughter, she’s got her eye on 2028 Olympics.

I’m just gonna spend some more time with the kids and in the woods, and just reap what I’ve sown. Just enjoy life. I spent the last two days in bed, I got run over my a Nigerian Nightmare Dumptruck [Oba Femi] on Saturday night, and it’s time.

I’m 49, and I still want to be able to get around and move, but I’m grateful, very grateful. Oba was great and the WWE Universe. I want to thank the promotion itself, TKO, Dana White, the UFC, the Minnesota Vikings, and the University of Minnesota — everybody that believed-in me and took a chance on me…I’m just grateful.”

Royal Rumble 2027 location revealed

WWE parent company, TKO, and UFC CEO Dana White announced that the 2027 edition of Royal Rumble will emanate from the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

White announced the news during a press conference organized by the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance. The UFC CEO also noted that the PLE will be held in February, but a specific date was not announced.

“TKO Group Holdings, Inc., Arizona Sports & Events Alliance and Legends Global today announced that NOCHE UFC, WWE Royal Rumble and the PBR World Finals: Championship will take place in Glendale at Desert Diamond Arena and State Farm Stadium, marking the first confirmed events under the organizations’ multi-year partnership announced this past May.” the press release noted.

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