Ironic that the reason Brock Lesnar has returned to the WWE is the same in reality as it is on TV. As John Laurinaitis, the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations and Permanent General Manager of both Raw and Smackdown (actual title), stated on the April 9 edition of Raw, Brock Lesnar’s return also brings back legitimacy to the company. As much of a fan as I am of young superstars on the cusp of the main event spotlight — think guys like Cody Rhodes and Dolph Ziggler — I acknowledge the benefit that a presence like Lesnar brings to the pro wrestling scene.
This article appears in Apr 19-25, 2012.