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Lesnar wants WWE job back?

Sunday, January 09, 2005

Brock Lesnar wants his "spot" back with WWE. That spot included "Wrestlemania" main events and working programs with world-class athletes such as Kurt Angle and Triple H, and top stars like Hulk Hogan, Goldberg and The Big Show.

But does Lesnar deserve that "spot?" If you ask Vince McMahon, the answer is no -- for now.

In recent weeks, Lesnar has been feverishly working his phone in an attempt to get a meeting with McMahon. Thus far, Lesnar's attempt at a would-be reconciliation hasn't materialized. Lesnar can't even get past McMahon's secretary.

In March 2004, Lesnar walked out on a fresh seven-year, $10 million contract. The 27-year-old former WWE superstar, who was scheduled to wrestle Goldberg at "Wrestlemania XX," decided that professional wrestling didn't fit into his long-term plans.

Instead, he wanted to try out for the NFL.

Lesnar made the mistake of bad-mouthing professional wrestling when he was making his interview rounds to promote his pending NFL venture. Occasionally, and mostly in the beginning, Lesnar thanked McMahon. Otherwise, Lesnar barely acknowledged wrestling or downplayed it when the topic arose.

That lack of respect, coupled with Lesnar's failure to secure a roster spot with the Minnesota Vikings, have negated any leverage Lesnar might have had to negotiate a return to WWE.