Kemo
03-30-2023, 08:00 AM
Brock Lesnar's days competing in the UFC may be long behind him, but WWE wanted a UFC feel for the Beast's segment during this week's Raw.
On the go-home Raw before WrestleMania 39, Lesnar had a weigh-in with Omos ahead of their match this weekend.
In the segment, the Nigerian Giant weighed in at 410 lbs, while Lesnar opted to fight, rather than be weighed.
Despite Lesnar demolishing opponents for much of his career, the Beast was dwarfed by Omos who like their previous face-to-face, sent Lesnar sailing out of the ring.
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According to Fightful Select, WWE initially wanted the segment to have more of a "UFC presentation" to it.
WWE had towels prepared for the segment, as well as a WrestleMania-themed podium and red carpet.
At UFC weigh-ins, towels are often used to preserve the modesty of talent who strip down to try and make a certain weight limit.
The match between Omos and Lesnar, which collectively will tip the scales at close to 700lbs, has no weight limit to it.
It was not specified why WWE ditched their plans for the "UFC presentation" to the segment.
WrestleMania 39 will mark Lesnar's 12th time competing at WrestleMania, and the third appearance at the Showcase of the Immortals for Omos.
WWE WrestleMania 39 will take place this weekend, April 1, and April 2, at SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California.
On the go-home Raw before WrestleMania 39, Lesnar had a weigh-in with Omos ahead of their match this weekend.
In the segment, the Nigerian Giant weighed in at 410 lbs, while Lesnar opted to fight, rather than be weighed.
Despite Lesnar demolishing opponents for much of his career, the Beast was dwarfed by Omos who like their previous face-to-face, sent Lesnar sailing out of the ring.
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According to Fightful Select, WWE initially wanted the segment to have more of a "UFC presentation" to it.
WWE had towels prepared for the segment, as well as a WrestleMania-themed podium and red carpet.
At UFC weigh-ins, towels are often used to preserve the modesty of talent who strip down to try and make a certain weight limit.
The match between Omos and Lesnar, which collectively will tip the scales at close to 700lbs, has no weight limit to it.
It was not specified why WWE ditched their plans for the "UFC presentation" to the segment.
WrestleMania 39 will mark Lesnar's 12th time competing at WrestleMania, and the third appearance at the Showcase of the Immortals for Omos.
WWE WrestleMania 39 will take place this weekend, April 1, and April 2, at SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California.