Top five WWE stars Brock Lesnar can face at WrestleMania 42
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Brock Lesnar could have formidable opponents at WrestleMania this year.
Brock Lesnar was absent from WWE for two years after his name was involved in the high-profile Vince McMahon-Janel Grant case.
However, he returned at the 2025 WWE SummerSlam and has wrestled in top-in-ring showdowns at major WWE Premium Live Events.
The Beast Incarnate was featured in the WrestleMania 42 promotional video, likely indicating he will wrestle at the show. So here are the top five opponents for the former WWE Champion at WrestleMania 42.
5. Oba Femi
After Oba Femi relinquished the NXT title at the start of 2026, it was announced that he was now headed to the main roster.
Moreover, he showed an excellent performance against a top star like Cody Rhodes last year. With an incredible run in NXT, sheer size, and strength, he could be a formidable choice for Brock Lesnar as an opponent at WrestleMania 42.
4. Bronson Reed
The WWE Universe saw the emergence of Bronson Reed as a rising star, particularly after he handed Roman Reigns a major singles loss at WWE Crown Jewel.
The Aussiezilla is a major powerhouse who could stand up to Brock Lesnar and have an epic clash with him at a marquee show like WrestleMania this year.
3. Bron Breakker
Bron Breakker has been touted as the next big WWE star, with his success seemingly mirroring Brock Lesnar‘s rise in the early 2000s.
In short, he could be called the younger Lesnar with his raw power and impressive speed. Having proven his mettle as a top star under Paul Heyman’s guidance, a match against The Beast at WrestleMania 42 could be on the cards for him.
2. Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre climbed to the top of the mountain by dethroning Cody Rhodes and winning the Undisputed WWE title on SmackDown.
With The Scottish Warrior now being a target, a former rival in the form of Brock Lesnar could emerge to challenge him for the championship at WrestleMania this year, in a rematch from their epic encounter from WrestleMania 36.
1. Gunther
The one Brock Lesnar dream match fans have been eagerly waiting to see is against the now career-killer, Gunther.
The Ring General retired legends like Goldberg and John Cena in 2025, and Lesnar could be next on his list, setting up this monumental clash of the titans at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Is Brock Lesnar confirmed to wrestle at WrestleMania 42?
Brock Lesnar has not been officially announced for a match, but his inclusion in WWE’s WrestleMania 42 promotional video strongly suggests that he is planned for the event.
Who is the most anticipated potential opponent for Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42?
Gunther is widely viewed as the most anticipated matchup. Fans have long considered the clash a dream bout, with Gunther’s dominant run and reputation as a “career-killer” making him a natural foil for Lesnar.
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Nik O Conner is a long-time fan of professional wrestling. After dropping his Engineering regular studies in 2020, he decided to pursue his passion and became a writer. Over the last few years, he has written for multiple webs bringing a lot of skills and creativity to the table.