Twitter reactions to Brock Lesnar's new WWE deal announcement

Brock Lesnar before the ESPN Sports Center interview

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar’s announcement of signing a new multi-year deal with the WWE grabbed the headlines in both pro-wrestling and MMA world after he announced the news on ESPN SportsCenter during an interview with anchor Michelle Beadle.

Lesnar, who has been recently involved in speculations of leaving WWE for UFC, put an end to the rumours as he has officially decided the close the door on MMA after revealing that he will be staying with the WWE for a few more years.

And after his big announcement, former stars including Stone Cold Steve Austin and Chairman Vince McMahon have expressed their reactions on Twitter. Here are some of the following tweets:

Happy to hear Brock Lesnar has signed a deal w @WWE. Terrorizing the federation for a few more years. Give em hell, champ. #WM31

— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) March 25, 2015

"Brock re-signs with @WWE." #CongratsToUs pic.twitter.com/nltmx4UCsp

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) March 24, 2015

.@BrockLesnar is a global attraction. Happy to have him re-sign a multi-year contract with @WWE. @espn @MichelleDBeadle

— Triple H (@TripleH) March 24, 2015

Congrats to WWE for resigning Brock Lesnar. The main event at WM31 just more interesting...

— Scott Hall (@SCOTTHALLNWO) March 24, 2015

Extremely pleased to know Brock will be sticking around awhile. That makes things a lot more interesting for #WrestleMania .

— Sean Waltman (@TheRealXPac) March 24, 2015

Another huge positive about Brock Lesnar staying with @WWE? More @HeymanHustle on the microphone. Today is a good day. #Brrrrrrrrrooocckkk

— Kyle Edwards (@KyleEdwardsWWE) March 24, 2015