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Lesnar Returns, Delivers F-5s, Sets Italy Clash Match

5/20/2026

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Summary

Lesnar Returns

Brock Lesnar returned to WWE Raw on May 18, 2026, delivering four F-5s to champion Oba Femi, incapacitating him.
Raw GM Adam Pearce received a Lesnar-signed contract for a match with Femi, which Paul Heyman said will occur at Clash in Italy on May 31, 2026, if Femi signs.
WWE moved Lesnar’s profile to alumni after his WrestleMania 42 loss, with reports listing him as a free-agent and fueling retirement speculation.

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Lesnar Sued

An amended complaint filed in January 2025 added Brock Lesnar to Janel Grant’s sex-trafficking lawsuit.
The grievance alleges Vince McMahon offered Grant to Lesnar for an encounter and sent videos.
Brock Lesnar has not been accused or named as a defendant while the case stays in discovery.
Missy Hyatt posted a provocative X comment about Lesnar’s return and the lawsuit.
A Grant spokesperson said abuse thrived under WWE leadership.

History

Historical Context

The 1997 Montreal Screwjob, when Vince McMahon ordered referee Earl Hebner to end Bret Hart’s match against Shawn Michaels, shocked over 20,000 fans and sparked a legal and fan backlash. The controversy birthed the villainous Mr. McMahon character and launched the Attitude Era, a pattern of power-plays that still echoes in today’s WWE disputes.

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Lesnar Returns

Brock Lesnar returned to WWE Raw on May 18, 2026, delivering four F-5s to champion Oba Femi, incapacitating him.
Raw GM Adam Pearce received a Lesnar-signed contract for a match with Femi, which Paul Heyman said will occur at Clash in Italy on May 31, 2026, if Femi signs.
WWE moved Lesnar’s profile to alumni after his WrestleMania 42 loss, with reports listing him as a free-agent and fueling retirement speculation.

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