Paul Heyman Reveals Minute Details About Why Even a 10 Year Contract and “More Money Than Anyone in the History of the Company” Couldn’t Keep Brock Lesnar in WWE

Brock Lesnar is considered one of the most impressive wrestlers in the ring in the sport’s history. He began his career in the renowned OVW class of 2002 and has consistently upheld his reputation throughout his professional journey. Following his debut on the WWE main roster in 2002, Lesnar quickly rose to prominence and achieved great success.

Much of his credit could be given to The Wiseman of WWE, Paul Heyman. Heyman took Lesnar under his wing and guided him to become the next big thing in WWE from the very point of his debut. Recently, during a podcast, Heyman sat down and discussed his and Lesnar’s careers. Heyman also spoke about why Brock Lesnar left WWE in 2004.

What did Paul Heyman state about Brock Lesnar’s departure from WWE in 2004?

The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar was one of the most dominating and fierce superstars on the roster in the Ruthless Aggression era. And his alliance with Paul Heyman made him even more dangerous than anyone else. However, in 2004, Lesnar tried his luck elsewhere, hunting for greener pastures.

While there have been many reasons thrown around for his sudden departure from the company, Heyman revealed the reasons to be financial. The 57-year-old claimed WWE offered Lesnar a 10-year high valued contract, which Lesnar rejected. H

Heyman said, “He saw the cap. Cause they came to him with a 10year deal and more money than they offered anyone in the history of the company, with increases every year for 10 years.”

Paul Heyman detailed how the financial advisors tried convincing him of staying put in WWE, but Lesnar understood the motives behind it and decided against signing the contract.

Heyman further continued, “he understood exactly how much he could make. He saw the cap. He saw the ceiling. And for the farm boy this was money that he never dreamed of in life. Once his faced the reality of ‘ I know exactly how much I am gonna make 10 years from now and I am visioning more. But they are not gonna give me cause this is more than they can give anybody else. So this is all I can make here. Here isn’t enough for me.'”

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The then-young Lesnar decided on leaving WWE and becoming a star outside the company. He came back later with a much bigger name and fame and grabbed a contract valued much higher than his previous one with a lighter work schedule.

What did Brock Lesnar do after leaving WWE in 2004?

WWE is one of the biggest wrestling promotions in the country but Lesnar decided on leaving WWE and trying his talent in football. Although he never played football before, he went for a trial for Minnesota Vikings.

Unfortunately, Lesnar was never able to play in the NFL. He would then jump ships to NJPW in Japan, and then later switch gears to MMA and the UFC. Lesnar would become one of the biggest names in the history of UFC, before making a return to WWE in 2012.

And ever since then, The Beast Incarnate has remained one of the biggest superstars on the roster.

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Do you guys think his career would have been different if he had signed the 10-year contract with WWE in 2004? Let us know in the comments.