There is perhaps no Superstar in WWE history, who has been booked to be as dominant as Brock Lesnar has been. Since returning to the company in 2012, Lesnar has consistently won championships, made history on a regular basis and was chosen to be the man to break The Streak at WrestleMania XXX.
But even before that, Lesnar was the next big thing, going on an absolute tear and being established as a main event player almost immediately. More recently, Lesnar has been accused of phoning it in in the ring, with his move-set mostly consisting of German Suplexes and F5s.
While that may be true to an extent, The Beast has also worked several singles contests that have garnered critical acclaim, most notably from Dave Meltzer.
10 Vs. The Undertaker at SummerSlam, 2015 (4 Stars)
Fans around the world were shocked when Brock Lesnar actually broke The Streak. No one believed that it would ever happen, but just like that, The Streak was broken. The Undertaker returned to exact vengeance on The Beast, leading to a number of awesome pull-apart brawls that were wildly entertaining.
They put on a slugfest in the main event of SummerSlam in 2015, far exceeding the quality of their previous bout. The finish of the match saw Lesnar pass out in the Hell's Gate while flipping off The Deadman. 'Taker was the winner, but the match was shrouded in controversy, clearly to set up a rematch down the line. The disappointing finish aside, the match was great and received 4 stars from Meltzer.
9 Vs. Kurt Angle At WrestleMania XIX (4.25 Stars)
In the main event of WrestleMania XIX, Kurt Angle defended the WWE Championship against Brock Lesnar. The match stipulation stated that if the champion got disqualified or counted out, he would lose the gold.
Fans were treated to hard-hitting action, full of counters and near falls that left fans guessing. The most memorable moment of the match is undoubtedly Lesnar botching a Shooting Star Press, but that does not take away from the quality of the bout preceding it. Lesnar won the gold and both men embraced in the ring as a show of respect. Meltzer awarded the match 4.25 stars.
8 Vs. Kurt Angle At SummerSlam, 2003 (4.25 Stars)
At SummerSlam 2003, Kurt Angle defended the WWE Championship against Brock Lesnar. After a brief back and forth, Lesnar accidentally knocked out the referee, before getting trapped in the Ankle Lock. Vince McMahon emerged and hit Angle with a steel chair to break the hold, taking advantage of the incapacitated referee.
Like their previous outings, this match was full of counters and near falls and ended with Angle actually making Lesnar tap out. It was one of the biggest wins of the Olympian's career and a rare submission victory over Lesnar. The match was given 4.25 stars.
7 Vs. John Cena At SummerSlam, 2014 (4.25 Stars)
In the main event of SummerSlam in 2014, John Cena defended the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Brock Lesnar. Cena started the match with all guns blazing, but Lesnar dropped him with an F5 almost immediately. From then on, Lesnar decimated Cena, hitting him with countless German Suplexes, before mercifully putting him out of his misery with an F5 to win the gold.
It was shocking to see Lesnar squash Cena in such a manner. No one saw it coming, but it absolutely worked; the match received 4.25 stars from Dave Meltzer.
6 Vs. The Undertaker At Hell In A Cell, 2015 (4.25 Stars)
After the screwy finish of their match at SummerSlam, The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar sought to bring an end to their violent feud at Hell in a Cell. Neither man held back, as they were hell-bent on destroying each other from the moment the bell rang. It was violent, featured blood and had a big fight feel to it.
Lesnar ultimately managed to put The Deadman down after dropping him with an F5 on the exposed ring board, beating him for the second time in the hellish structure. There were a couple of slip-ups here and there, but they did not take away from the overall quality of the match, which earned 4.25 stars from Meltzer.
5 Vs. AJ Styles At Survivor Series, 2017 (4.25 Stars)
Fans were treated to a true dream match at Survivor Series in 2017, when the WWE Champion AJ Styles took on Universal Champion Brock Lesnar in single's competition. Styles took huge bumps and sold like crazy for The Beast, but he didn't let it be a standard squash.
The Phenomenal One wore down his opponent, taking advantage of whatever opportunities he got, as he clawed his way into the match. It led to some truly amazing near falls, leading to several fans feeling that Styles had a real shot at picking up the win. An attempted Phenomenal Forearm was countered with an F5 for a Lesnar win. Despite the victory, The Beast struggled to make it up the ramp on his own, as Styles had done significant damage. The match received 4.25 stars.
4 Vs. Seth Rollins At SummerSlam, 2019 (4.25 Stars)
After losing the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 35, Brock Lesnar eventually reclaimed the gold after cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase. Rollins and The Beast met in a rematch in the main event of SummerSlam in 2019.
This bout far exceeded the quality of their match at WrestleMania. There was no cheating or shortcuts to victory, as Rollins beat Lesnar clean as a whistle. There were no low blows or any doubts about Rollins' ability to lead Raw as the biggest star in the company. The in-ring action was just better in general too, which led to Meltzer giving the match 4.25 stars.
3 Vs. John Cena At Extreme Rules, 2012 (4.5 Stars)
Fans didn't quite know what to expect in the main event of Extreme Rules in 2012. This was Lesnar's first match back, after all. But The Beast did not take long to give fans a taste of the brutality that was in store. He absolutely destroyed John Cena to a point where the usually divisive Superstar actually managed to gain the sympathy of everyone in attendance.
The action was brutal, hard-hitting and featured phenomenal performances from both men. While Cena picking up the win was the wrong call, it did not detract from the fantastic match, which received 4.5 stars from Dave Meltzer.
2 Vs. CM Punk At SummerSlam, 2013 (4.5 Stars)
Heading into SummerSlam, both Brock Lesnar and CM Punk were out for blood in their No Disqualification match. Lesnar was absolutely dominant in the match, tossing Punk around the ring like a ragdoll. Punk was the ultimate babyface, fighting back at every turn and refusing to stay down.
They even worked in a number of MMA moves, adding another layer to the story they were telling. Huge spots, amazing reversals and even the inclusion of Paul Heyman in the final act had fans eating out of the performers' hands. An F5 on a steel chair was enough to finally put Punk away. The match was an instant classic and earned 4.5 stars.
1 Vs. Daniel Bryan At Survivor Series, 2018 (4.5 Stars)
After shockingly turning heel to win the WWE Championship, Daniel Bryan headed for a massive showdown with Brock Lesnar in the main event of Survivor Series. He wasn't afraid of The Beast, goading him, antagonizing him with a smile on his face.
He immediately began targeting Lesnar's knee, as The Beast overwhelmed him with raw power. The referee getting knocked down halfway through the match allowed Bryan to hit a low blow and fight his way into the match. There were some extremely close falls, and Bryan was at his cerebral best, while Lesnar somehow managed to get the win. It was fantastic storytelling, as Bryan messed with Lesnar's mind, almost picking up the win. It was breath-taking and received 4.5 stars from Meltzer.