How will Brock Lesnar fare at Wrestlemania 31?

Brock Lesnar is a picture of fearsome power and intensity.Brock Lesnar remains to be one of the few WWE stars with real mainstream pull. His stint in the UFC did Lesnar no wrong and his second coming in the WWE has proved to be a masterstroke; his ability to walk the walk paired with Paul Heyman’s ability to talk the talk, has ensured that the WWE World Heavyweight Title has adorned its charm and credibility once again.One could argue that Lesnar has put a hefty price on his services, and even the word “mercenary” has been used in conjunction with him a couple of times by the WWE, but there is no denying that Brock Lesnar delivers. Being the physical specimen that he is, his NCAA roots combined with his stints at New Japan Pro Wrestling, Hero’s MMA, and the UFC have moulded Brock Lesnar into the complete fighter. The strength and athleticism were always there, but Lesnar has added technique and an unwavering intensity to his approach. Also being accompanied by one of the greatest talkers the business has ever seen, Paul Heyman, has helped convincingly sell the veni-vedi-veci image of the character that is Brock Lesnar.The following is a look at the impact that Brock Lesnar has had on the WWE in his second coming, and also the consequences of his possible second departure. 

#1 How 2014 played out for Brock Lesnar?

Wrestlemania 30 will be one that will be remembered for years to come, for two important events – the confirmation of the Yes! movement and Brock Lesnar cementing himself as the “one in 21 and 1”.

The manner in which the streak ended left a bitter distaste in fans’ mouths but it was a historical event in wrestling nonetheless, and Brock Lesnar will forever headline it as the man who broke the streak. If anything, breaking the streak lent not just credibility, but fear, to the character that is Brock Lesnar. In one surreal moment where the world held it’s breath, Brock Lesnar hit the Undertaker with the F-5, and the streak was ended. Just like that.

A WWE World Heavyweight title shot duly followed, and led to another match of Lesnar that will be remembered for a number – 16. John Cena was physically on the receiving end of 16 German Suplexes, but in reality, the scar that was left reached deeper.

That match tore through the idea of “Super-Cena” that the WWE had been advocating for years. It showed John Cena in a light he has never been shown before- weak and vulnerable.

Brock Lesnar’s stature meanwhile, reaped the benefits. Lesnar has come off 2014 looking indestructible, and while his awe-inspiring feats of strength and technique in the ring speak for themselves, one cannot ignore the aura that Paul Heyman’s microphone work has helped dispense around him.