Brock Lesnar coming back at WWE SummerSlam happened only after WWE Legal decided to clear him. While theres plenty of speculation surrounding his return, the actual reason for WWE Legal finally giving Lesnar the green light has been revealed.
Dave Meltzer noted in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that the big question is why WWEs legal team changed its stance on Brock Lesnar. Meltzer then said many believe theres no legal case against Vince McMahon, even though Janel Grants lawyers said that wasnt certain and a judge said the investigation was still going after reports it was finished.
This was thought to have been dropped around the same time the SEC ended its investigation into McMahon in early January. The civil trial is still going on.
Meltzer also thinks WWE might see the case as less of a risk now. If it goes to arbitration, anything involving Lesnar wouldnt matter. If they expect a settlement, Lesnars situation probably isnt a big issue either.
Lots of people were reallyupset about Brock Lesnars returnsince the Beast Incarnatewas named in Janel Grants lawsuit against Vince McMahon, but its pretty clear that WWE Legal really doesnt think Lesnars a liability now and he was free to come back.
Brock Lesnars return shows that WWE feels confident moving forward, even with the ongoing legal issues involving Vince McMahon. Whether this move is completely safe is still unknown. For now, the Beast is back, and WWE is ready to feature him in major storylines again, especially after he destroyed John Cena.
Do you think WWE brought Brock Lesnar back too soon, or was this the right time given the legal circumstances? Sound off in the comments.
