‘He Woke up Everybody in the MMA World’: Stone Cold Steve Austin Explained How Brock Lesnar Made a Difference After Joining UFC

Success starts with a person’s determination and frame of mind, and Brock Lesnar is a man who strives tenaciously. Thus, in whichever industry he goes into, his passion and hard work speak for themselves before he even speaks, leaving everyone in awe of the impressive physique he worked so hard to build. Many, including Joe Rogan and The Undertaker, have praised The Beast Incarnate for his persona.

Speaking of the same, WWE legend ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin recalled how everyone’s jaw hit the floor when Lesnar first entered the company. And he also praised him for his seamless transition into the UFC and subsequent dominance of that arena.

The Texas RattleSnake remembered how WWE superstars were all in awe of Brock Lesnar at the time of his debut in the company. In his words, “I remember seeing Brock Lesnar the first time he walked in the doors of WWE. All the boys gather around eating dinner and Brock Lesnar walks in. He might have had a boat on each side of his neck because he looked like just a monstrous Frankenstein of a human being.”

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Indeed, the sight of Lesnar walking into the room would be intimidating to everyone. He pointed out that Lesnar is a special one. Moreover, Austin praised his UFC tenure and his dominance.

Steve Austin emphasized how Brock Lesnar fueled the MMA World

About Lesnar’s UFC career, Austin said, “He took the UFC by storm. He was the heavy weights champion. When Brock Lesnar fought, people bought the fights. I have a ton of respect for him, he’s a friend of mine. I think Brock woke up everybody in the MMA world. And a guy to go there from Pro Wrestling raises much here cut loose and dominate like he did. The bottom line is Brock is a bada** cat.”

The unforgettable UFC career Lesnar had is a strong reason Austin thinks so highly of him. For those who are unaware, The Beast Incarnate was also credited for providing one of the biggest pay-per-view events in the history of the company. 

In the brief stint he had in the UFC, he won the championship and beat many notable fighters. Meanwhile, his fans are anxiously awaiting his comeback, as he has been away from the UFC since 2016.

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