Lesnar confirmed his retirement on the Pat McAfee Show just days after losing to Oba Femi in a Hell in a Cell Match at SummerSlam in Minneapolis. Kaboly described the challenge of narrowing down 445 matches, 318 victories, 10 world championships and five WrestleMania main events as a daunting task. He also noted Lesnar’s special connection with SummerSlam, calling him “Mr. SummerSlam” after six of the 10 moments came from that event.
Mark Kaboly’s Top 10 Brock Lesnar Moments
10. SummerSlam 2016 — Bloody Elbows Lesnar removed his gloves and delivered MMA-style elbows that opened a severe cut on Randy Orton’s head, forcing a stoppage victory in the main event.
9. SummerSlam 2022 — The Tractor Lesnar arrived driving a front loader, dumped Roman Reigns into the ring and later lifted the ring with Reigns still inside during their Last Man Standing Match.
8. SummerSlam 2015 — The Maniacal Laugh In the main-event rematch with The Undertaker, both men lay exhausted in the ring before Lesnar sat up with a nasty wound and delivered an unforgettable maniacal laugh.
7. WrestleMania 42 (2026) — The Big Tease After losing to Oba Femi, Lesnar removed his boots and gloves and placed them in the centre of the ring in what appeared to be a retirement moment, only for it to later prove a ruse.
6. WrestleMania XIX (2003) — Failed Shooting Star Press Lesnar botched a Shooting Star Press on Kurt Angle, suffering a concussion, but still powered through to hit an F-5 and win the WWE Championship.
5. SmackDown 2013 — Ring Implosion Lesnar delivered a top-rope suplex to the 500-pound Big Show that completely destroyed the ring, creating one of the most iconic visuals of his career.
4. SummerSlam 2025 — The Return of the Beast After a two-year absence, Lesnar made a shocking return and immediately flattened John Cena with an F-5, generating a massive reaction at MetLife Stadium.
3. SummerSlam 2014 — Suplex City Lesnar dominated John Cena with 16 German suplexes and multiple F-5s in a one-sided main event that remains one of the most destructive performances in WWE history.
2. SummerSlam 2002 — Crushing The Rock Lesnar defeated The Rock to capture his first WWE Championship, launching his career while The Rock prepared to step away for Hollywood.
1. WrestleMania 30 (2014) — Ending The Streak Lesnar became the first man to defeat The Undertaker at WrestleMania, ending the legendary 21-0 streak with three F-5s in one of the most shocking moments in company history.
Kaboly’s ranking underlines the lasting impact of one of the most dominant and unpredictable careers WWE has ever seen.