“Serious A** Kicking” – Brock Lesnar Purposely Went Too Far in Beating Up a One-Legged Wrestler to Prove a Point

For over two decades, the WWE universe has been enthralled by the larger-than-life presence of Brock Lesnar. As a force to be reckoned with in the professional wrestling business, Lesnar’s dominance has often reached jaw-dropping levels. Rewind back to 2003 during the electrifying Ruthless Aggression Era, and you’ll find a chapter that exemplifies Lesnar’s penchant for taking things to the extreme.

A vivid reminder of that era emerged recently as a fellow WWE legend unpacked the unforgettable clash between Lesnar and a one-legged wrestler, Zach Gowen, on a captivating podcast interview.

Brock Lesnar’s ruthless assault on Zach Gowen

Step into the time machine, specifically August 21, 2003. It is when the WWE Universe was treated to a showdown between Brock Lesnar and Zach Gowen on an episode of SmackDown. In a match that ended in Gowen’s favor due to a disqualification, no one could predict the torrent of brutality that was about to unfold. With a ferocity unmatched, Lesnar unleashed a bare-knuckle fury upon his opponent. The climax was as shocking as it was brutal.

The former WWE Champion did deliver a barbaric chair shot to Gowen’s head, leaving a crimson mark in fans’ memory. Revealing further details of that match, WWE legend Kurt Angle spoke about it on his podcast The Kurt Angle Show.

He said, “You know what it was a really serious a** kicking. I honestly believe that it went a lot further than just having Brock beat him up. I think that it was sending a message to Zach, and that message was heard loud and clear. If he wasn’t a heel already from what happened in the cage, holy sh** so this…. this helped dramatically him doing this to Zach.”

In a jaw-dropping revelation, Angle pulls back the curtain on Lesnar’s wild rampage, branding it a brutal, in-your-face message tailor-made for the one-legged wrestling sensation and furthering his status as a dominant heel.

Angle added, “Because I mean, this kid was a really good wrestler. He only had one leg, unbelievable fans. Yeah, and uh, when Brock did that to him, that definitely gave him heat.”

Angle’s got a hunch that this very escapade was the match that struck the match – transforming Lesnar into the ultimate heel that fans couldn’t help but love to hate. But wait, there’s more! 

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Angle also believes that the encounter discreetly fanned the flames of zeal within Zach, showcasing his prowess as a skilled wrestler on WWE’s grand stage.

Against all odds – Zach Gowen’s extraordinary journey in WWE

While history often remembers the marquee clashes, the stories of perseverance etch a wrestler’s name in the annals of legend. Enter Zach Gowen, a figure who etched his name into WWE history during the Ruthless Aggression Era’s zenith. The clash with Brock Lesnar was the talk of the town!

Zach Gowen’s WWE journey was a rollercoaster ride involving legends like Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon, and Brock Lesnar. Despite facing cancer’s cruel twist at eight, he remained strong despite amputating his left leg. His extraordinary journey fueled his passion for wrestling.

He shared ring time with the likes of Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle, Vince McMahon and Hulk Hogan among many other names.

Zach Gowen and Stephanie McMahon even defeated The Big Show in a handicap match, earning  him a WWE contract in one of the feel good moments in SmackDown’s history.

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As the calendar flipped to February 2004, Gowen’s WWE adventure ended after less than a year with the company. While his tenure might have been short-lived, his story is a testament to defying limits.