20 Little Known Facts About Brock Lesnar's Private Life

The WWE has been around for decades, and it has gone through a number of different eras, and each era has produced its own set of iconic wrestlers who will be remembered well after they are gone. We are now in WWE's PG era. and although the promotion is trying to appeal to younger viewers, it still has to keep the older fans interested, which is why the company brings in superstars from other eras, superstars like Brock Lesnar.

Brock is the current WWE Champion, and that does not sit well with many fans because he hardly appears on TV, and when he does, he basically just delivers an f-5 and a couple of German suplexes, but he mainly stands in the ring and looks intimidating while Paul Heyman does all the talking. He may be part of the WWE, but Lesnar is a very private individual, and this article will delve into a few things related to his private life.

20 He's A Step-Grandfather

Brock has two sons with Sable, as well as twins from a previous relationship, but he also happens to be a step-father to his wife's oldest daughter. The daughter's name is Maria, and Sable had her during her first marriage in the late 80s, and she has since had children of her own, which means that Brock is also a step-grandfather.

19 Failed To Play In The NFL

Quite a few WWE superstars signed with the company after failing to make it in the NFL, but Brock tried to play in the league after already making a name for himself in pro wrestling. After leaving the WWE in 2004, Brock joined the Minnesota Vikings, but he ended up getting cut after a few preseason games.

18 That He Dealt With Diverticulitis

2009 proved to be a rather difficult year for Brock, as he was diagnosed with Mono, but a month later he was diagnosed with a very rare and painful colon disease called Diverticulitis. This disease heavily impacts the digestive system, and Lesnar was diagnosed when it was pretty advanced, but if it had progressed any further, it would have likely become fatal.

17 The Age Difference Between Him & Sable

Professional wrestlers spend a lot of time together, especially on the road, so it is not surprising that some superstars end up becoming romantically involved with each other. Brock has been married to former Diva Sable since 2006, and it may shock some people to learn that she is actually a full decade older than him.

16 The Lawsuit Between Him And The WWE

In order to get his release in 2004, Brock needed to sign a non-compete clause which stated that he was not allowed to work with other promotions until the summer of 2010. Brock tried to challenge the ruling, but the WWE claimed he breached their agreement by wrestling for New Japan in 2005.

15 He Turned Down Getting His Own Private Jet

Brock's first run with the WWE may have ended in 2004, but Vince did everything he could to make him stay. Vince was actually willing to give Brock many weekends off, and he even offered him a private jet so that Brock could save time while traveling, but The Beast decided to turn down the offer.

14 He's A Hunter

North America is home to hundreds of registered hunters, and Brock happens to be one of them, in fact, he loves hunting. In 2011 however, he got into a bit of trouble with Canadian hunting officials, as he received a six-month ban and a $1,500 fine when he failed to properly tag a deer.

13 He's Colorblind

Colorblindness comes in many forms, but one of the most common forms, at least in men, is red-green colorblindness, and believe it or not, Brock lives with this impairment. Not only is Brock unable to tell the difference between red and green, but he also sees the entire color spectrum differently.

12 He Doesn't Like Being Bothered By Fans

WWE superstars spend a lot of time traveling to different cities and countries, so it is understandable that they are not always thrilled when fans show up and ask them for autographs and selfies. Brock is not a fan of these types of interactions, and there are several photos that show him being annoyed when he does get stopped.

11 He Was Roommates With Sheldon Benjamin

It is believed that Brock does not have many friends in the locker room, as evidenced by his demeanor and the fact that he has never really tagged with anyone. There is one person that Brock does like, however, and that would be Sheldon Benjamin, as the two became friends in college when they were teammates and roommates.

10 He Was A Member Of The National Guard

Many young men and women join the military because they truly want to serve their country, and at one point, that is what Brock wanted to do. Brock signed up with the Army National Guard when he was just 17, and even though he was accepted, he left shortly after because his colorblindness forced him into a desk role.

9 His Relationship With Sable Wasn't Always Good

Brock and Sable began their relationship in 2003, and it did not start off easy as she was still technically married to former wrestler, Marc Mero. Once the divorce was finalized, she and Brock got engaged, but when they both left the WWE, their relationship became quite strained, and they separated several times before they finally figured things out.

8 The Meaning Behind His Chest Tattoo

One of the things that really stands out about Brock is the large sword tattoo on his chest, and there is actually significant meaning behind it. In his 2011 autobiography, Lesnar explained that he was in a pretty dark place when he left the WWE in 2004, to the point that he felt as though life was holding a sword to his throat.

7 He's Technically Canadian

Brock grew up in a rather remote part of Minnesota, but for over a decade, he has proudly called Canada his home. Lesnar currently lives on a farm in Maryfield, Saskatchewan with his family, and when he fought against Mark Hunt at UFC 200, he decided to go into the fight representing Canada.

6 His Childhood Nickname

Brock has had several nicknames over the years, like "The Anomaly", "The Beast Incarnate", and "The Night Mayor of Suplex City", but when he was younger, he was given a far less intimidating name. Lesnar had a childhood friend named, Justin Gaikowski, and in the WWE documentary, Brock Lesnar: Here Comes The Pain, he admits that he used to call Brock "Broccoli".

5 He's A Hockey Fan

It is well documented that Canadians love hockey, and seeing as Brock is essentially an honorary Canadian, it makes sense that he would be a fan of the sport as well. Brock is a big fan of the Winnipeg Jets, to the point that he has even visited the team's locker room, and his sons happen to play hockey too.

4 Addiction

WWE superstars may make a decent living, but the job does take a toll on their bodies, which is why many wrestlers take some form of pain medication. Brock used painkillers during his first run with the WWE, and it was later revealed that he became addicted to the medication just to get through the day, and he also drank one full bottle of Vodka a day.

3 He Put A Stranger To Sleep

Brock is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, which means that it is not a good idea to piss him off. While attending an event called Street Dance, Brock was getting drinks at the bar, and a stranger came up and grabbed a drink claiming it was his, and this led to an altercation that ended with Lesnar putting the man to sleep.

2 The Time He Pranked Sable

Couples like to pull pranks on each other, and there are plenty of videos on the internet that supports this, but one prank you will never see is the one Brock pulled on Sable. Shortly after one of their sons turned one, Brock made their babysitter call Sable to tell her that he had swallowed her wedding ring, and she proceeded to go diaper diving for it.

1 He Was Engaged When He Started Dating Sable

Sable may have still been married when she and Brock started seeing each other, but he was not single at the time either, in fact he was engaged. His ex-fiancee is Nicole McClain, and Brock called off their engagement so he and Sable could date, but he waited until after Nicole gave birth to their twins to do so.

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