On January 1, 2026, after over 25 years of dedicated fandom, Michael Corcoran, better known as Brock Lesnar Guy, announced he would no longer be attending shows. Seemingly inspired by John Cena’s retirement, the superfan stated he would focus on other interests, prompting MJF to put him on blast on X, tweeting, “We need to start hitting fans again.”
However, having only missed the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, Corcoran has now confirmed via a photograph shared on X.com that he attended Elimination Chamber on Saturday night, along with the comment “I’m Back…….. maybe part time like Brock Lesnar now but I’m Back!” Yet while some of his followers were happy he was again doing what he loved, others criticized him for seeking attention.
The history of notable wrestling superfans dates back to the territorial era, but gained prominence in the 1990s and 2000s through televised close-up moments. Notable early fans included “Vladimir,” with his tank top and perpetual #1 signs at WWF events, while ECW’s “Straw Hat Guy,” John Bailey, embodied hardcore passion in Philadelphia. Still, famous fans are nowadays just as likely to be remembered for a brief appearance, such as “Angry Miz Girl,” “Shocked Undertaker Guy,” and “Crying CM Punk Fan,” thanks to going viral and becoming memes.
