Still, what Brock said during a WWE interview on Raw SuperShow came as a shock. The short-fused Superstar really let loose on some pressing topics, including his return to WWE and his true feelings about John Cena, his opponent at Extreme Rules (PREIEW). When he was through, the entire WWE was left to absorb the impact of his controversial words – and that includes past and present Superstars who have been there to witness Brock's path of destruction both then and now.
In a series of exclusive interviews, WWE.com gauged the reactions to what Lesnar had to say on Raw, especially his bold claim that Cena would've never risen to stardom if Brock had remained in WWE. Or to put it in Brock's own words: "Cena's the guy that would be carrying my bags into the building." What did those who were around for both Brock's departure and Cena's ascension eight years ago think about Brock's comments?
Booker T, one of the Superstars who performed at both WrestleMania XIX and WrestleMania XX along with Brock, didn't agree with Lesnar's statement at all. The former World Heavyweight Champion believes that the landscape of wouldn't have been any different if Brock had stayed.
"There's only one chief around here, and we all know who that is. I don't think one Superstar in WWE determines what goes on," Booker said. "I remember a promoter telling me a long time ago ... Years later, I now understand exactly what he was saying. He said: 'One monkey don't stop no show.' And that pretty much sums it up right there."
The former champion cited the old saying (and title of Goodie Mob's rap album in 2004) about the absence of one not causing the show to stop. Booker's former tag team partner, Dustin Rhodes, shared that opinion in his comments to
Worldwide Photos Santino Comes Home!
The United States Champion returned to the site of his WWE debut when Raw Superstars descended upon Milan, Italy, as part of WWE's international tour. Check out the exclusive photos of The Italian Stallion's glorious homecoming and more!
The Most Intimidating Bald Superstars
Lord Tensai and Ryback have made immediate and violent impressions on
the WWE Universe. In honor of bold (and bald) Superstars past and
present, WWE.com looks at the most fearsome clean-shaven competitors in
WWE history. Big Show, "Stone Cold" and The Rock made the cut, but who
else ..........
.
The already enticing lure of “Mr. Excitement’s ” showdown could set the stage for massive WrestleMania payback. Bryan – still fuming over losing the World Title to Sheamus at The Showcase of the Immortals in 18 seconds – can only be angrier after catching The Great White’s Brogue Kick on SuperSmackDown LIVE: Blast From the Past last Tuesday . With his rematch set for Extreme Rules, momentum is key. What will the submission specialist have up his sleeve in this week’s SmackDown main event?
Since falling to Intercontinental Champion Big Show’s WMD at The Show of Shows, Cody Rhodes has been living with major humiliation as well – even at the hands of his WWE Hall of Fame father Dusty . Is this the perfect opportunity for the crafty second-generation Superstar to reassert his supremacy?
Mark Henry may have come out on top as part of Team Johnny at WrestleMania. But the favor that he gained from the Permanent Raw and SmackDown General Manager has not earned him the WWE Title in three outings against CM Punk . With a legendary temper, The World’s Strongest Man will surely be thirsty for redemption and a victory tonight.
It's true that Sheamus stands on the top of the mountain as the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. However, the power that John Laurinaitis gained on The Grandest Stage of Them All has now led to his being put on "permanent probation" as well as given him a history-making $500,000 fine . Will The Great White be seeing red in a match made by the GM?
The Great Khali lost at WrestleMania as part of Team Teddy. Already a giant threat to any opponent, the angry Punjabi Nightmare is sure to cast a very large shadow over tonight's main event.
Although Randy Orton redeemed his WrestleMania loss to Kane, defeating The Big Red Monster in a No Disqualification Match on the April 6 edition of SmackDown, The Viper is definitely ready to strike at anyone in his path - following his monstrous 'Mania foe's attack on both him and his father, "Cowboy" Bob Orton last Tuesday
Don’t miss all the action as SmackDown comes to Syfy from London, England tonight!
10 Superstar-centric Specialty Matches
When a typical singles match isn't enough to settle matters between two grapplers, and a standard steel cage won't cut it either, some Superstars have their own specialty bouts designed to favor their specific skills and persona. WWE Classics takes a look at 10 unique such contests, each being claimed by an individual performer, and each more uncommon than the next. You might not see all of these stipulations at Extreme Rules, and for some, that might be for the best.
Tonight at 8/7 CT on Syfy – in the spirit of “People Power ” – Permanent Raw and SmackDown GM John Laurinaitis has announced a colossal Six-Man Tag Team Main Event. World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus, The Great Khali and Randy Orton will join forces against formidable foes Daniel Bryan, Mark Henry and Cody Rhodes.
The already enticing lure of “Mr. Excitement’s ” showdown could set the stage for massive WrestleMania payback. Bryan – still fuming over losing the World Title to Sheamus at The Showcase of the Immortals in 18 seconds – can only be angrier after catching The Great White’s Brogue Kick on SuperSmackDown LIVE: Blast From the Past last Tuesday . With his rematch set for Extreme Rules, momentum is key. What will the submission specialist have up his sleeve in this week’s SmackDown main event?
Since falling to Intercontinental Champion Big Show’s WMD at The Show of Shows, Cody Rhodes has been living with major humiliation as well – even at the hands of his WWE Hall of Fame father Dusty . Is this the perfect opportunity for the crafty second-generation Superstar to reassert his supremacy?
Mark Henry may have come out on top as part of Team Johnny at WrestleMania. But the favor that he gained from the Permanent Raw and SmackDown General Manager has not earned him the WWE Title in three outings against CM Punk . With a legendary temper, The World’s Strongest Man will surely be thirsty for redemption and a victory tonight.
It's true that Sheamus stands on the top of the mountain as the reigning World Heavyweight Champion. However, the power that John Laurinaitis gained on The Grandest Stage of Them All has now led to his being put on "permanent probation" as well as given him a history-making $500,000 fine . Will The Great White be seeing red in a match made by the GM?
The Great Khali lost at WrestleMania as part of Team Teddy. Already a giant threat to any opponent, the angry Punjabi Nightmare is sure to cast a very large shadow over tonight's main event.
Although Randy Orton redeemed his WrestleMania loss to Kane, defeating The Big Red Monster in a No Disqualification Match on the April 6 edition of SmackDown, The Viper is definitely ready to strike at anyone in his path - following his monstrous 'Mania foe's attack on both him and his father, "Cowboy" Bob Orton last Tuesday
Don’t miss all the action as SmackDown comes to Syfy from London, England tonight!
