Brock Lesnar has always been associated with absolute carnage. And almost throughout his illustrious career, he has had the aid of Paul Heyman to speak on his behalf. However, in recent times, we have seen a more interactive side of the performer, as he has undergone a character change in WWE. Gone are the days when he was considered only a wrecking machine and a WWE Hall of Famer recently spoke about whether ‘The Beast’ gets enough credit for other talents.
Lesnar debuted in an era that was filled with gifted performers. It was not easy to make one’s place on the main roster. But ‘The Conqueror’ did not get fazed by the task at hand and carved out a successful career. There are various facets of his career that go underappreciated. Who could be better to talk about the 2-time All-American than his former in-ring rival Kurt Angle? The 4-time WWE champion recently spoke about Lesnar on his podcast and talked about his talents beyond his ring work.
Hall of Famer discusses whether Brock Lesnar is underappreciated
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Speaking on his The Kurt Angle Show podcast, the former Raw general manager said, “We did a lot of funny pre-takes together. And people thought that Brock couldn’t talk, he couldn’t cut promos. But when he wants to he can do it. He’s actually really talented, he has lot of personality, lot of charisma. The guy is really talented”. These are high words of praise coming from Angle and not many would disagree with his words here.
The whole WWE universe has realized Lesnar’s mic skills and charming personality during his recent run as ‘Cowboy Brock’ in the company. It’s very clear he is having a lot of fun out there, which is reflected in his work.
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From Angle’s comments, it’s quite evident that ‘The Beast’ has had this talent all along. He is just getting to display it in front of an audience now.
Angle and Lesnar had a classic rivalry in WWE
The Ruthless Aggression Era is filled with epic battles between Lesnar and Angle. The two faced each other at WrestleMania 19 and later at SummerSlam in 2003. The pick of their best match has to be the hour-long Iron Man match at SmackDown. The encounter is widely regarded as one of the best matches in the history of the blue brand.
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Lesnar and the Olympian have squared off away from the WWE as well, in Japan. Angle won the match and later Lesnar pursued a career in MMA.
The two had completely contrasting styles, but there was something that clicked instantly. The Olympic gold medallist was quite technical in his approach, while Lesnar dominated his opponents through his brute force. Their in-ring chemistry was a thing to behold.
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Brock Lesnar’s performances in the squared circle are a treat to watch as he truly stands out as special talent. His recent run has made the audience aware of his overall talents. Fans now definitely appreciate Lesnar more after seeing his overall capabilities in the world of sports and entertainment.
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