A new report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has shed more light on Brock Lesnar’s status with WWE during his recent two-year absence from the company. The report reveals that “The Beast Incarnate” remained fully paid and under contract throughout his hiatus.

Brock Lesnar Was “Fully Paid” During WWE Hiatus

In the latest edition of the newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that even while he was not being used on television, Brock Lesnar “was among the highest paid wrestlers in the company.” This indicates that despite the controversy surrounding his name being mentioned in the Janel Grant lawsuit, WWE continued to honor his lucrative contract.

Lesnar’s Return Was Always The Plan

The report notes that Lesnar was never suspended by the company, and the fact that he was not released

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