Brock Lesnar made a surprise return to WWE at SummerSlam 2025 and is now set for an eagerly anticipated high-profile clash against Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42. Many assumed he had missed the business after being forced to step away following his name being mentioned in the Janel Grant lawsuit. However, Lesnar revealed a far more relatable motive on the Spittin Chiclets podcast, saying, “Sh*t, I went back to work so I could feed my kids. You guys should see my grocery bill.” Additionally, he noted he is “back for a short time,” adding to the speculation he intends to retire this year
“Sh*t, I went back to work so I could feed my kids. You guys should see my grocery bill. I had left the company years ago, and I’m grateful that I’m back for a short time here.” – Brock Lesnar
While 48-year-old Lesnar’s WWE deals have been highly lucrative, estimated at $5–12 million per year, his eight-fight MMA career generated $24 million in total earnings, in part thanks to massive PPV shares from the UFC. These massive paydays ensure Lesnar never needs to worry about money again. Therefore, the former WWE Champion was almost certainly joking about needing money to pay his sons’ and daughter’s food bills and likely just wants to add to his fortune before stepping away from the ring.
