Throughout his career, Brock Lesnar has been an incredibly private person, who has rarely conducted interviews. Even when he has done them, they have typically been short, with The Beast often sticking to his menacing persona. However, he recently spent an hour as a guest on The Pat McAfee Show, where he peeled back the curtain on his personality.
Brock showcased a different side of himself in what is a must-see interview for any wrestling fan. Lesnar talked openly about his career, and life, laughing, singing, and just having a fun time. It was an eye-opening conversation and allowed fans to learn an awful lot about him.
11 Relationship With Vince McMahon
Brock Lesnar spoke openly about his relationship with Vince McMahon during the interview. The WWE Chairman is often open and honest with wrestlers, but he is a private person. People do not know a lot about Vince, however, Brock admitted that he is like a father figure to him.
When he compared Vince with Dana White, Brock admitted they were different as he had grown up with Vince. While he stressed they've got a lot of water under the bridge after all their years, it was clear that the Beast looked up to Vince and saw him in a positive light.
10 Steve Austin Impressions
Steve Austin has one of those iconic voices in wrestling that a lot of people like to impersonate. Whether they do it well or not is another thing, but a lot of people do like to try and copy him. Whether that is fans or people in the business. However, few fans would have expected Brock Lesnar to be someone that would do that.
However, throughout the interview, Lesnar was constantly doing impressions which were both hilarious to see, and they were also excellent. His Austin voice is spot on, and it's obvious he has got a lot of respect for the Texas Rattlesnake.
9 Not Blaming The Rattlesnake
It is well-known that Steve Austin once turned down the possibility of wrestling Brock Lesnar. WWE wanted them to compete in a qualifying match for the King of the Ring tournament, but Steve felt the match should have been promoted for a major PPV, so he refused to show up. When asked about someone he wishes he could have faced, Brock Lesnar did name Austin.
However, he also stressed that he wasn't bitter and didn't blame Steve for the decision that he took, stating that he's a good guy. Lesnar says he was never mad about it, even at the moment, and he understood the business decision that the wrestling legend took at the time.
8 He Loves Wrestling
Because of how serious Brock Lesnar is often portrayed, a lot of people think that he is just around for the money. However, The Beast made it clear that he is not doing it for the cash, because he has saved his money well throughout his life, which is something that he could stick on.
However, Brock made it clear he is having a lot of fun right now within this role, and he is doing it because he loves it, not for financials. The Beast also pointed out that he is going to keep doing what he's doing as long as the money is coming in, and he stays healthy, because of his enjoyment.
7 He's A Fan Of Pat McAfee
The fact that Brock Lesnar was willing to appear on his show for an hour should highlight the fact that Brock Lesnar likes Pat McAfee. However, he admitted that it was great to meet the former NFL star in WWE, as he was a big fan of him from his football career, which showcased mutual respect.
However, Brock also put over McAfee's commentary work with WWE. He has been praised heavily by fans for his job since joining the company, but Lesnar told him that he makes the show on SmackDown, clearly enjoying what he brings to the table.
6 The Ponytail
Since Brock Lesnar has returned to WWE for his current run, he has been rocking a unique ponytail. It's a hairstyle that a lot of people didn't expect to see, but fans have enjoyed it, and the Beast has pushed it with confidence. However, this all started as a joke, and ended in a bet.
He was letting his children cut his hair, and that is how the ponytail ended up being created. They then bet Brock that he wouldn't keep the hair and use it on television, and people can see that Lesnar had no problem taking them up on that offer.
5 He Doesn't Care About The Hall Of Fame
There is no doubt that Brock Lesnar has had a Hall Of Fame-worthy wrestling career, and the chances are high that he will be a headline inductee at some stage in his life. However, The Beast revealed that is something he does not care about, and he doesn't care about leaving a legacy behind either.
For The Beast, he is only focusing on being remembered as a good person by those who knew him, and a good father to his children. This is something that showed a different side of himself as a lot of people don't look at Lesnar as a father, but he spoke about it a lot, making it clear that is a huge priority for him.
4 Slamming Wee Man Through A Table
The day before the 2022 Royal Rumble, a video went viral of Brock Lesnar in a restaurant, slamming Jackass star Wee Man through a table, shattering it and everything on it. Lesnar explained how originally, he was in the back of the venue, eating alone out of the way, but he sent a nice bottle of wine to the Jackass stars as a gesture.
That led to Johnny Knoxville breaking down the door to his room to introduce himself. But then, as Lesnar was leaving, Wee Man decided to peacock him. This is what led to the table spot, which Brock stated was not planned. He threw a bunch of cash down to cover any damages, and quickly left.
3 He Is Hilarious
One of the major takeaways from the interview was just how funny Brock Lesnar is in real life. Fans have only been able to see glimpses of his humor in WWE, and that has normally been constricted to typical Vince McMahon-style segments, which are not always funny to people.
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However, throughout this interview, Lesnar proved he is a hilarious person in real life. He was busy cracking jokes, making everyone in the studio laugh throughout the discussion. From slamming and breaking the set the minute he arrived to his singing, it showed a side of Brock that few have ever experienced.
1 Wants Talent To Step Up
Right now, there is a lack of genuine main event stars within WWE, and that is something that the company is working hard to address. Brock Lesnar also spoke about that situation, admitting that he wants to see someone step up and put some butts in the seats, showcasing his desire for the business to move forward.
He even mentioned how wrestlers often put too much emphasis on their moves, thinking that is what will get them over. However, he believes it is all about good guys vs. bad guys. This portion of the interview provided a great insight into what Lesnar's thought process is like on the business, which was intriguing to see.