Brock Lesnar coming back as a face?

[Wald]

Interesting tweet from Paul Heyman last night that I've screengrabbed below

What do we make of this? Could just be a red herring that Heyman is throwing out there to get us talking about something other than a Brock v Taker Wrestlemania match but it's also a possibility that could work very well. It's also something worth considering with Brock's character.

Since he has come back he has played the dominant heel monster who shows up to crush opponents (albeit it with an average win-loss record) so would the crowd react much to him coming back and doing it again? There had been talk of a Punk vs Brock rematch, though I'm unsure why anyone would want that with the Punk v Heyman feud finished, and I know we're all expecting him to challenge the Undertaker but what if he came back to take down the Authority?

The angle could be easy to set up. Heyman's character is known to hate the McMahons so he could march out and cut a promo on them that could turn him face (or at least cool-heel) in an instant. Brock has previous with Triple H of course. Brock could also be annoyed that Randy Orton is walking around calling himself the Champion of Champions, hell he could even say he's pissed about Orton taking away his youngest ever WWE Champion is they wanted to. There's a tonne of reasons for Brock to want to challenge Orton and the Authority when you think about it.

But would the fans buy it?

Personally I think the WWE Universe would love it. Brock is great as a monster heel but he's also really good at being a monster face as well. Bryan and Cena haven't been able to stop the Authority but Lesnar showing up on a Raw to dismantle them would be a huge moment. Lesnar winning the Rumble and deciding to challenge Orton at Wrestlemania would also be a fantastic main event draw as well. It would also leave potential Cena vs Taker and Bryan & Punk vs DX matches open as well...

 

[The Eighties]

I think it's more likely that Heyman is gonna show up to announce that Brock is entering the Rumble to get a shot at the title. Heyman can't play face and Lesnar likes being a heel, plus I think Brock vs Taker is the one Mania match that feels like a near certainty and he'll need to be a heel for that.

Personally I'd love to see Orton vs Lesnar at Mania but not for the World title.

 

[Mustang Sally]

Since he has come back he has played the dominant heel monster who shows up to crush opponents (albeit it with an average win-loss record) so would the crowd react much to him coming back and doing it again?

You paint an interesting picture, and while my initial reaction would be to turn down the idea of Brock as a face, anything is possible once Creative gets a hold of it.

On one hand, I doubt Brock would agree to the idea, although he might not care one way or the other as long as he is required only to work within the confines of his contract. But it seems he has creative control of everything involving himself and if he says no.....that's it.

On the other hand, it would be extremely interesting to see how they'd put something like this over. If, after his long absence, he returns with a pleasant disposition, it would be possible, yet kind of hard to accept. One reason to favor Brock as a good guy might be that he's just about run out of feasible bad guy opponents. Hell of a reason to turn face, huh?

Of course, being pro wrestling, Brock could always be brought back as a face and "shock the world" by turning evil again. Of course, no one would be too surprised to see that occur, yet Brock might get a kick out of playing the character.

My own guess is he stays heel and the producers keep trying find suitable people to fight him.

 

[BaconBits]

I could see it. Like all returning big names, when Brock returned, he came out to an enormous pop. Then even through his appearances, he's gets a healthy perecentage of cheers. Pretty much all returning superstars do.

And they have a rather limited selection of face main eventers to face Randy. They can only do Bryan/Orton and Cena/Orton so much before people get to the point of not giving a fuck. Lesnar could be an option for another main event face for the time being.

He doesn't even really have to go full face. The Authoirty could become so frustrated with a petulant Randy Orton that they "hire" the beast Brock Lesnar to teach him a lesson.

Say Brock goes over Orton and becomes champion and Daniel Bryan wins the Rumble and the shot at the title at WM. Then you have Bryan go over Lesnar at Mania. His long running-underdog story could have an incredible, unpredictable ending.

Of course, none of this takes Sheamus into account. Who knows what they're going to do with him when he comes back.

 

[5000]

I love your idea but Orton was the youngest world champ.It could be like 2003 all over again Brock aligning himself with Mr.Mcmahon and him and HHH burying the hatchet.HHH replaces Orton with Brock and at Royal Rumble since as far as I know their planning on having him at the show have Lesnar win.Have Lesnar come F-5 Orton next night on Raw as HHH comes out and claps along with Steph,Vince,Kane.The next week Orton confronts the Authority but is immediately is attacked from behind by Lesnar.The next week have Lesnar and Heyman come out to cut a promo about joining The Authority.But here comes Orton the brawl is on.Lesnar dominating.At EC Orton calls out HHH for a match but Hunter tells him if he can beat Kane.As soon as Kane get's in the ring Orton RKO's and punt him.HHH tries to run but CM Punk comes and to GTS him and drags him to the ring but then GTS Orton out comes Lesnar F-5's him.The Next night HHH announces the main event as Orton,Punk vs Lesnar,Kane but Punk and Orton can't get along so Punk Orton HHH pedigree's him from out of nowhere.Beginning their feud.Meanwhile,Brock hits Orton with the title then F-5's him.Orton makes it clear to the crowd he's still a heel making it clear he is still a heel.You noticed I don't have Heyman in here a lot because he is building up a new Heyman Guy.While the rest of the card see's

Hogan as host (with a moment where him,Cena,Rock,Austin all raise each others hands up before being stunned by Austin.)

Legends Battle Royal

IC Title Langston vs. Henry

Tag Titles The New Age Outlaws vs RybAxel vs Real Americans vs. The Awesome Saviors (Miz/Sandow)

Cody vs Goldust (Grudge Match) (If Dust loses his career is over) (Dusty as referee)

Kane vs RVD (RVD tries to snap Kane in reality in the match this all started at and Inferno match)

Sheamus,Y2J, (Insert name here) vs The Wyatt Family

Rey Mysterio vs Sin Cara

Reigns vs Rollins vs Ambrose US title

HBK vs Bryan (Falls Count Anywhere)

HHH vs CM Punk /w/ SCSA as ref

Orton vs Lesnar (World title)

Cena vs Taker (Last Man Standing) (Streak vs Career)

 

[Limitless]

Brock Lesnar will enter the royal rumble and may even be one of the final participants. I could see CM Punk Eliminating him, giving him some payback from Summer Slam without making Lesnar look too weak.

Personally I think Brock Will still face Undertaker at WM and possibly CM Punk and Orton will square off.

 

[MCMG]

Lesnar could easily pull of being a face. At the end of the day, people appreciate talent and Lesnar has bundles of that. Moreover, he is entertaining and being a face can't be that difficult of a transition. However, him and Heyman are better suited as heels. Heyman has been built as a villain and does it brilliantly. Lesnar is a monster ass-kicker: it's such a simple gimmick but it requires very little effort.

Funnily enough, I watched the first segment of Raw last night and thought: Orton could use some help carrying those titles - what's Heyman up to. That made me think what a great duo that could be. Heyman tried working with Axel and Ryback, it didn't work. He is THE A-list manager and Orton is THE guy. It would make sense for them to pair up and Heyman could share the promo work with Orton. Heyman could go through the motions, saying the dull things in an interesting manner while Orton polishes it off. He has improved on the mic in the last few months (and is on fire) but it doesn't mean these two can't work together. Let's not forget Heyman worked with Punk.

Something as simple as Brock being in the Royal Rumble. Him, Punk and Sheamus are the last three. Lesnar eliminates Sheamus and then gets eliminated by Brock. We could see Brock put over Punk at Elimination Chamber before facing Sheamus (just an example) at WM. Heyman would offer his services to Orton so to ensure Punk doesn't become champ. Heyman, Brock and Orton. That is one incredible group.

In my wildest dreams we would have Cena/Lesnar; Punk/Orton and the winners face off. That isn't going to happen. It is difficult to see where everyone fits in but at this point, I'm saying Orton (with Heyman) fighting Punk and Lesnar (with Heyman) fighting Sheamus. Lesnar/Orton could be awesome but I, personally, think we will see an alliance rather than a feud.

 

[BaconBits]

CENA? lol. Leave it to Hogan/Austin/Rock, the real big 3 of wrestling.

This is going to be good.

Cena aint nothing

Lolololololol

Sting

Not a fucking chance.

Goldberg

For that year he was undefeated, sure. Since then, not a fucking chance.

Taker

Maybe, but still no. He's never had a quarter of the mainstream appeal of Cena.

all bigger icons than Cena

You are absolutely delusional. When people talk about IWC ******s, they're talking about you.

 

[ianrapleyuk]

Maybe lesner will turn face but not till after wrestlemania since backstage news from months ago claimed undertaker has agreed to face lesner at wrestlemania 30.that is why lesner went over punk to make him look strong

 

[#tamale]

It's hard to define Brock because he doesn't give a shit. The only way we can define what he is has to do with his allegiance to Paul Heyman and attacks on established faces. Even with that, he still gets cheers. Some people (like me) love him because when he's there, he's always entertaining. Some people hate him because he is a part-timer mercenary who they feel doesn't give a shit about WWE or wrestling in general.

I will say that I have been wanting him to win the WWE Championship for some time and this tweet by Heyman does have me excited.

 

[Dayno]

I really DON'T want to see Lesnar vs. Taker. I mean really, there not gonna let someone that has a match once every 6 months when they pay him right end the streak and there's no believable way for Undertaker to win.

Also he's rough and raw as fuck. When he fought Cena he busted him open twice for real, Taker's old, tired and beaten down. I want Taker to live.

Lesnar vs Randy seems better but tbh while I love Lesnar, I don't feel he fits in much to these storylines.

 

[Freedom Fighter434]

Lesnar v Orton could work. Don't get me wrong, it'd be difficult but possible. Try this:

Authority out, putting over Orton, Shield stood in front of ring. Lesnar's music hits, Heyman walks out. Heyman bad mouths the Authority, says Orton was handed the most important title of all time and he doesn't deserve it. Shield walks up toward Heyman. Lesnar slowly walks out behind Heyman, wearing his gloves so he looks ready to fight. Lesnar gets past the Shield and Heyman puts over how Orton has now won the one thing Lesnar hasn't, ad how Brock is now a "mad beast"

Easy way to start, then building from there could go anyway really, but using Brock as a tweener in the jealous but rebellious face role

Thoughts?

 

[Josh lsenberg]

Here is what will happen:

Brock will win the Royal Rumble, but the following night on Raw, he will say that he doesn't want a shot at the WWE Title. He wants a shot at the streak. Cue Brock v. Taker at WM

 

[DietPepsiRocks]

this fits with the October rumors of a future Lesnar/Bryan program..if Lesnar is champion, then next summer you can have Lesnar/Bryan square off for the title

 

[huegtoad]

how about this, the authority makes orton fight everybody, a come one come all type thing, leading up to royal rumble triple threat title match before the rumble match, have an ending that invloves the lights going out and the bong on the bell for taker, thus distracting all three, especially Cena, who then is taken advantage of by Orton with an RKO leading to his victory, leading Cena to storm off pissed looking for Taker, and Bryan pissed insisting that he enter the rumble as redemption while at the rumble match itself, have Bryan and Punk be the final two, have HHH and HBK hit the ring and throw the both out leading to a no finish. then have your caged orgy at elimination chamber in which Orton takes a beating yet narrowly escapes with victory as result of the taker Bong and the DX teaser titan video, then as he is recouping/celebrating and the cage is lifted upwards,Lesner's music hits, he hits the ring, heyman grabs control of the chamber and lowers it and Lesner takes Orton apart, leading to major heat on Mania match. then you have DX vs Bryan and Punk and Cena vs Taker, thoughts?

 

[Pedigree1]

Brock is the type that screams i just dont give a shit about you the fans kids all i want is money and work a certain number of days. Lesnar as a face,i just dont see it happening. Lesnar has never been a face,when he first made his debut he destroyed the hardy boys and poor zach gowen..

Heyman and Lesnar together absolutely gel as well as can be. Heyman will never be a face and neither will Lesnar IMO. Lesnar is ultra talented moves like a lightweight for someone of his size,and just screams Monster and Heyman screams a snake in the grass.. I do enjoy the thought though of Lesnar vs Orton at WM

 

[kadroan]

I guess maybe he could be a face like Stone Cold, don't trust anybody and beat up anybody at any given notice.

Brock is probably the biggest draw they have now that Austin/Rock are unlikely to be at Wrestlemania and Hogan probably won't wrestle

 

[5000]

Lesnar has never been a face

Are you out of your rabbit ass mine Pedigree1 he was a face.He actually was the face of the WWE in 03.And he turned face late 2002 against Big Show.I was 4 at the time and even I remember that.

 

[jsnsince89]

^^^ Yeah remember his face turn; to promote WWE Smackdown: Here Comes The Pain? Anyway regarding the thread itself...

What about LESNAR v RYBACK ?

 

[Amy Lou]

Without Heyman i would have been all up for the face turn for Brock, but with Heyman there i just wouldnt buy it. The two together make great heels. Also i dont really see where Brock could go with being face unless hes going to be involved with going for the title while Orton has it, or one of our faces decide to turn heel (im not even mentioning names here because ill be old and grey i think before the time one of them turns heel)

 

[TJ-BITW]

Lesnar could easily pull of being a face. At the end of the day, people appreciate talent and Lesnar has bundles of that. Moreover, he is entertaining and being a face can't be that difficult of a transition. However, him and Heyman are better suited as heels. Heyman has been built as a villain and does it brilliantly. Lesnar is a monster ass-kicker: it's such a simple gimmick but it requires very little effort.

Completely agreed. Brock Lesnar if comes back as a face he should be alone going up against whoever WWE choses as his opponent. Heyman and Lesnar together as a face does not fit the bill. Also if talks of Lesnar vs Undertaker are true then I doubt he would return as Face.

 

[Softcore Holly]

I wouldn't, WWE has a lot of high tier faces right now but not so much on the heels. I don't even know who Brock would even fight as a face, least as a heel he has a lot more options like Taker, Punk rematch, another returning legend like Batista(who's probably coming back as a face), etc. And as previously said he would be with Heyman(or at least I would hope so) and that is just not a face pairing.