Well it's apparent Goldberg is not the only one leaving after WMXX

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Major: Another WWE Main-Eventer Leaving After WMXX?
Story By: Ben Johnson
March 08, 2004

With most expecting Goldberg to step away from WWE after WrestleMania XX, WWE has another big issue with a second main-eventer possibly leaving after the PPV.

Brock Lesnar is extremely unhappy backstage right now, with the main concern being that he doesn't feel his character is being protected for the long-term. Lesnar has a contract in the ballpark of seven years long, which is extremely long for this business. Thus, it is easy to see why his character's portrayal would be a big concern, since he's locked into WWE for the better part of the decade.

Two things contributing to Lesnar's state of frustation are the recent South Africa tour, and an upcoming storyline. Lesnar felt that he should not have had to fly all the way to South Africa just to wrestle Bob Holly. Additionally, he was originally booked to put over Undertaker in a post-WrestleMania storyline.

Brock does not feel that someone who is supposed to be a long-term major player should be fed to The Undertaker. While Undertaker is respected, Lesnar is not alone in feeling that Taker's return to the Deadman character is going to allow him to basically walk all over everyone. Additionally, some feel that Taker's push is too big for someone of his age; many even refer to him as the Triple H of SmackDown! due to his backstage stroke and consistently strong pushes on TV.

Brock met with Vince recently in a very tense setting, and things seemingly did not go well. Brock has told friends that he's considering taking some time off after WrestleMania to cool down. Additionally, the original Undertaker/Lesnar storyline, and any other post-Mania storylines for Lesnar have been put on the backburner for the time being. Lesnar's voiceovers have been removed from ad spots as well.

He is still expected to go on the next international SD! tour since he was already advertised.

Again, it should be interesting to see how this plays out, and if Lesnar does end up actually taking time off.



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I hate to say it guys but it looks like Lesnar is taking some time off. Pulling an Austin basically. But I agree with what he is pissed off about. Why should he have to fly to Africa to try to fight Bob Holly? Why should he be fed to the Taker (even though I am 100% behind his return to the deadman gimmick.)?
If the WWE is to lose Lesnar like they are losing Goldberg this would be killer. Not so much Goldberg killing WWE but losing Lesnar will hurt them big time.