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Brock Lesnar Retires From UFC & MMA: Is WWE Return Imminent?
The cure for “sagging” ratings?
Brock Lesnar informs UFC of retirement, fueling immediate speculation about a WWE return.
Big news dropped on Tuesday night, as it was revealed that Brock Lesnar informed UFC of his plans to retire. This seems to put to rest any potential for Lesnar vs. Daniel Cormier, or any return to the Octagon. This, of course, assumes that Brock didn’t just make this claim for a bigger UFC contract/payday.
Ariel Helwani broke the news:
Story coming to https://t.co/tzuIcRazJx shortly from @bokamotoESPN and I: Brock Lesnar’s return is not likely anymore. UFC is moving on. Barring a last-minute Hail Mary, the dream is no more.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 1, 2019
Brock Lesnar last appeared for WWE at WrestleMania 35, where he lost the Universal Championship to Seth Rollins in the opener of the “main card.” That match started with promo from Paul Heyman that suggested he and Lesnar would leave right after their match and head to Las Vegas to get proper treatment from Dana White and his Ultimate Fighting Championships.
That storyline doesn’t appear to have come true, as Lesnar’s retirement takes him out of consideration for a UFC fight at the moment. With WWE dropping out of the Top 5 in this week’s ratings, and a huge return to Saudi Arabia planned for early June, could a return to the WWE be in the cards for Brock Lesnar?
Greg DeMarco’s Take
I tell you, Brock Lesnar wrestling on Monday Night Raw would sure cure any perceived ratings woes. In fact, it just might be what the doctor ordered…Dr. DeMarco, that is!
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TNA Impact on AMC Drops to 175,000 Viewers, 0.03 18-49 Rating Amid Heavy Sports Competition
TNA Thursday Night Impact averaged 175,000 viewers on AMC last week, a 17.5% decline from the previous week’s 212,000 and the lowest audience since January 22. The show posted a 0.03 rating in the key 18-49 demo, down 25% and matching its lowest demo figure on AMC since the move.
The drop coincided with stiff competition — Impact ran opposite the NFL Draft (simulcast on ESPN, ABC and the NFL Network) as well as NHL and NBA playoff coverage, leaving the program tied for 70th on the primetime cable charts. Versus the prior 10-week average (0.04 rating and 240,300 viewers), last week’s show fell 25% in the demo and 27.2% in overall viewers.
Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/tna-wrestling/tna-impact-viewership-18-49-rating-take-big-hit/.
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Nick Hogan Open to Pursuing In-Ring Career After Viewing Hulk Hogan: Real American
Nick Hogan told the Bonus Edition of the 83 Weeks podcast that after watching the final version of Hulk Hogan: Real American he’s more open than ever to stepping into the ring if the opportunity presents itself. Hogan said he’s been knocking off ring rust, is in good shape and “would absolutely welcome” the chance to pursue an in‑ring career, and noted the docuseries — which premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2026 — helped clarify his father’s legacy.
He also praised the series for pulling back the curtain on the many facets of Hulk Hogan, from character work to charitable efforts, saying it showed how dynamic a person his father is. Nick added that the long-discussed Chris Hemsworth biopic from 2019 remains a possibility despite delays, as the documentary continues to renew interest in Hogan’s story.
Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nick-hogan-would-absolutely-welcome-opportunity-to-pursue-wrestling-career/.
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