Brock Lesnar, a professional wrestler and former MMA fighter, boasts a net worth of $20 million. Known for his dominance in WWE, Lesnar has been crowned world champion eight times. He began as an amateur wrestler, joining WWE in 2000 and becoming the youngest champion in its history. His career also included ventures in the NFL and UFC, with highlights like earning $3 million for a 2011 fight and $8 million in 2016.
After leaving WWE in 2004, Lesnar joined the Minnesota Vikings but didn’t make the final cut. He later wrestled in Japan and transitioned into MMA. By 2008, Lesnar was a UFC star, ultimately becoming a Heavyweight Champion. His matches were highly lucrative, drawing record pay-per-view numbers. Despite his success, injuries and a suspension led to his final UFC retirement in 2017.
Born on July 12, 1977, in Webster, South Dakota, Brock Edward Lesnar grew up on a dairy farm with German and Polish roots. During high school, he excelled in football and wrestling, finishing third in state wrestling championships. At 17, he joined the Army National Guard but was reassigned due to colorblindness.
After high school, he attended Bismarck State College, winning the NJCAA heavyweight wrestling title. Transferring to the University of Minnesota, Lesnar claimed the NCAA Division I heavyweight championship in 2000. His amateur record was an impressive 106-5, and his college roommate, Shelton Benjamin, later joined him in WWE.
Lesnar’s WWE journey began in 2000 when he signed with the company. He quickly rose through the ranks, feuding with iconic wrestlers like The Undertaker and John Cena. In parallel, Lesnar entered the UFC, debuting in 2008 and becoming the Heavyweight Champion. By 2010, he was among the highest-paid fighters, earning $5.3 million in salary and bonuses.
In Japan, Lesnar claimed the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Returning to WWE in 2012, he vowed to restore its prestige, earning titles like the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in 2014. His UFC return in 2016 ended with suspension, leading to retirement. In 2021, Lesnar made a WWE comeback but revealed he had initially retired after WrestleMania 36.
Lesnar was engaged to Nicole McClain, with whom he shares twins. In 2006, he married WWE performer Sable (Rena Greek). The couple has two children and resides in Maryfield, Saskatchewan. Lesnar is known for guarding his private life.
Lesnar faced legal trouble in 2001 when suspected of steroid possession, though charges were dropped after the substance was deemed legal. He also contested WWE’s non-compete clause in court, leading to a settlement. In 2011, Lesnar was fined $1,725 for improperly tagging an animal during a hunting trip.
In 2014, Lesnar sold his rural Minneapolis property for $750,000, a loss compared to his $783,500 purchase price in 2003. Spanning 43 acres, the estate featured a main residence, barns, and a pond. Attempts to sell for $849,000 had previously failed.
