Brock Lesnar’s WWE run is no more and the Beast Incarnate has his sights set for a UFC return.

It was last month that Lesnar was sporting a new physique as he lost a lot of weight. Lesnar dropped the Universal title to Roman Reigns and is now focused on making his MMA return. While it’s been speculated that Lesnar will face Daniel Cormier in the near future no paperwork has been signed making the fight official.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the Lesnar and Cormier fight has not been made official yet. Lesnar is preparing to face Cormier in the year to come but the bout will not be Cormier’s next fight. Cormier is expected to defend the UFC Light Heavyweight championship before facing Lesnar.

Speculated Fight Date

While it is too early to predict when Lesnar vs. Cormier will take place, there has been speculation that the bout will take place during NFL Superbowl weekend, Saturday, February 2nd.

Another factor that could stop the fight from happening altogether is that Lesnar is still apart of the USADA drug testing pool and must pass all mandatory drug tests in order to be eligible to fight Cormier. Not to mention that Lesnar still has a little over four months left of his suspension remaining.

WWE Ties

Dropping the title to Roman Reigns at SummerSlam this year was Lesnar’s final contractual obligation to the WWE. It’s been stated that the door is open for Lesnar in making a return but Lesnar’s goal right now is making his UFC comeback.

It looks like Brock Lesnar is preparing to pass USADA testing ahead of his rumored UFC return.

Daniel Cormier, the reigning UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Champion rumored to be fighting Lesnar in his Octagon return, took to social media last night to comment on the size of “The Beast Incarnate.”

While watching WWE SummerSlam on Sunday night, Cormier took to Twitter to comment on Lesnar “looking smaller [through] the middle.”

“Old Brock is looking smaller thru the middle,” wrote the UFC double-champ while watching SummerSlam. “He getting ready to really come and get that ass whipped!!!! Have fun in this [WWE] title match because when we clash I’m in that ass!!!!”

Following the conclusion of the match, which saw Roman Reigns defeat Lesnar to capture the WWE Universal Championship, Cormier returned to Twitter with one more Lesnar-tweet.

“No more title now he can come and chase mine!!!! Sorry [Brock Lesnar] result will be the same!!!!”

Lesnar has several months remaining on his outstanding USADA/UFC suspension, and will be tested regularly leading up to his Octagon return. Lesnar vs. Cormier is rumored to go down in the UFC in the first-half of 2019.

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Old Brock is looking smaller thru the middle. He getting ready to really come and get that ass whipped!!!! Have fun in this @Wwe title match because when we clash I’m in that ass!!!!

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 20, 2018

No more title now he can come and chase mine!!!! Sorry @BrockLesnar result will be the same!!!!

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 20, 2018

Lesnar has made his desire to return back to the Octagon known to the world as he confronted Daniel Cormier after his win at UFC 226. While the current WWE Universal Champion still retains the gold for the top promotion in professional wrestling, his planned title bout with Cormier is in the works for 2019.

SummerSlam

Lesnar is scheduled to face either Bobby Lashley or Roman Reigns at SummerSlam for the Universal title. It has been rumored that Lesnar will drop the strap to whoever he faces so that he can prepare for his upcoming UFC title bout with Cormier.

Six Month Remaining Suspension

Due to testing positive for growth hormone in his last UFC fight, Lesnar has been forbidden to fight until he served his suspension and re-enlist in the USADA pool.

It has been reported that Lesnar has re-entered the testing pool on July 3rd and his remaining suspension is for six months.

First Test Results

Lesnar has taken his first drug test since re-entering the pool and the results are not out yet. In order for Lesnar to be eligible to fight in the UFC, he must pass all USADA tests before being permitted to fight.

Cormier has made a recent statement on the matter on Lesnar being clean for their upcoming bout.

Brock’s got to be clean, I’m not going to fight him if he’s not clean. We’ll do USADA testing, and we’ll do another testing. We’ll do testing above USADA to make sure this man’s clean because I’m not going to fight him if he’s cheating. I’ve done that on a number of occasions already (with others). I don’t want to fight him if he’s dirty, man. Do it the right way.

On Tuesday night, ESPN hosted its 4th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards in Los Angeles.  The event is “a celebration of the impact made by athletes, teams and sports industry professionals who use the power of sport to make a difference throughout the world.”

WWE personalities Stephanie McMahon, Roman Reigns and Charlotte Flair were to accept the award for League Humanitarian Leadership.

2-division UFC Champion Daniel Cormier was also in attendance and had some interesting things to say about Hulk Hogan and Seth Rollins. When asked about the news of WWE ending Hulk Hogan’s 3-year suspension. Cormier, a big WWE fan, called Hogan one of the greatest performers of all time and is willing to accept that Hogan is remorseful for his racist comments.

“People do make mistakes,” said Cormier. “I think if we know anything from the WWE, the UFC, NFL, any sport, if you are willing to learn from your mistakes, you get another opportunity. So, congratulations.”

• Daniel Cormier Reveals What Seth Rollins Texted Him After Scuffle With Brock Lesnar at UFC 226

Daniel Cormier is expected to defend the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Brock Lesnar in early 2019.

When asked if there is anyone he is pulling to defeat Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship, Cormier joked, “Maybe I’ll beat Brock for the Universal title.”

Visit ESPN.com to see video of Cormier’s comments about Hogan & Lesnar.

2-division UFC Champion Daniel Cormier will most likely be stepping into the Octagon against WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar some time in early 2019. The fight was set up earlier this month at UFC 226.

After Cormier Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic to capture the UFC Heavyweight Championship, he called out Brock Lesnar, who was cageside and ready to confront the winner of the UFC 226 main event. Lesnar shoved the former Olympic wrestler and the confrontation sent shockwaves throughout both the MMA and pro wrestling worlds.

Cormier was interviewed by Denise Salcedo of Instinct Culture at Tuesday night’s ESPN Sports Humanitarian Awards and asked Cormier about the confrontation with Lesnar. Salcedo jokingly asked Lesnar if he shoved Cormier because he knows DC is friends with another WWE Superstar, Seth Rollins.

“Maybe that’s why he’s mad at me, because I’m friends with Seth Rollins,” Cormier said. “I got a text message from Seth right after the fight. He goes, ‘congratulations now go kick Brock’s ass.'”

A confident Cormier added, “That’s what I’m gonna do.”

Check out the Daniel Cormier interview with Instinct Culture below.

Daniel Cormier doesn’t have any patience with MMA fans who are calling his altercation with Brock Lesnar “fake” or too much like pro-wrestling. The newly minted UFC Heavyweight Champion issued a challenge to Lesnar following his knockout victory of Stipe Miocic Saturday night.

Cormier, a longtime wrestling fan, channeled his best wrestler persona after the match and called Lesnar into the cage. Despite the two being friends and fans of one another, Lesnar shoved Cormier hard upon walking into the octagon. The WWE Universal Champion then cut a profanity-laced promo on the entire UFC heavyweight champion.

In response to fans who feel his confrontation with Lesnar was too much like pro-wrestling, Cormier had this to say, “Stay broke,” Cormier said. “You’ve got a guy like Brock Lesnar in front of you and you don’t go crazy on him? Are you crazy? Brock is a pro wrestler, he does fake fighting. So I will do fake fighting with you until I put my fist upside your face. I’ll do fake fighting with you, Brock. And then I’ll punch you upside your head.”

Daniel Cormier and Brock Lesnar Confrontation

“So yeah, yeah. You guys call it fake online,” Cormier continued. “I see a bunch of fighters. ‘Oh, it’s so fake, I don’t want to watch this.’ Tune in and keep lacing my pockets. You’ve guys gotta get on board. These guys get on the microphone after their fights and say, ‘Yeah, it’s whatever the UFC decides.’ OK.”

Cormier also spent time during the interview speaking on his love for pro-wrestling.

“You know me, I love wrestling,” he said. “I watched some WWE stuff this weekend. I watched WrestleMania back in the day. I love it. I think it’s great. But look, Brock Lesnar is the champion of the WWE. So, when he comes over here, there’s no script. There’s no Vince McMahon saying, ‘Hey DC, easy on the punches.’ There’s no [WWE star] Braun Strowman where if Brock punches him hard on purpose he isn’t gonna respond. The moment Brock Lesnar punches me, I’m gonna get in his ass. And we’re gonna have him running across that Octagon like a lot of other dudes did. So he can be big and bad and tough right now. But once that cage door closes, he’s gonna have to answer for his words. And he’s definitely gonna have to answer for that shove.”

UFC light heavyweight champion and The Young Bucks have not been on good terms for the past several weeks, but it looks like the two sides have buried the hatchet. “DC” is a huge fan of professional wrestling and took issue with The Young Bucks dropkick spot at last month’s Ring Of Honor (ROH) pay-per-view (PPV). Here’s how it all started:

Grown men watch this. https://t.co/7Gej9GSr5L

— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) December 17, 2017

@philbaroni this is actually pathetic. This is what people wanna see? Go to a god dang gymnastics competition. Suplex, bodyslam, piledriver do some old school wrestling man. DDT, I remember when the frankensteiner was the most you’d ever see someone flip. I say Boo to this BS https://t.co/eF4pnCy0SA

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) December 17, 2017

Cormier’s comments went so viral that it drew a heated exchange with Cody Rhodes on Twitter:

It's not pathetic. The paying audience enjoyed it. UFC is thriving, and pro-wrestling has been going strong since 1920…besides most of y'all ask hunter for a job when the wheels fall off anyway and most are on the comp list at staples…so lay the fuck off. https://t.co/oqKto3a4TK

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) December 17, 2017

I do ask for comps, I am a fan, I didn’t say anything about anything but that sequence of the match. Just be very careful bud! I’ve been a fan of urs too but be very careful. Lay off the cuss words it’s not that serious. And I won’t need a job. I’ll be good. https://t.co/7DuDLbpipp

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) December 17, 2017

In a recent appearance on The MMA Hour with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani Cormier dove a little more in depth on his issue with The Young Bucks (quotes via MMA Fighting):

“I’ve always loved it. Right now I’m not watching as much anymore because these guys kinda pissed me off a little bit,” Cormier said. “They turned me off to the whole thing. I’m like, what is wrong with these dudes? Everybody’s not going to like everything you do. Just so happens that I’m a professional wrestling fan that has a bit of a following himself. The wrestlers themselves said some stuff, and I was like, ‘Well, first off, calm down, because you know [*Cormier smacks his hand*]. Calm down. Initially, just calm down, because [*Cormier smacks his hand again*] — you and you and you, all of you together.’

“Anyways, ‘Calm down. But secondly, you can’t dictate to people.’ And what really got me — what really got me was when a guy told me, he called me a charisma vacuum, meaning that I guess when I get on TV, it’s [*Cormier makes vacuum sound*] everybody turns off. Some guy on the internet. And then he goes, ‘You better go to the Performance Institute, or whatever it’s called, because Cody Rhodes will whip you. He’s a two-time state wrestling champion.'”

Cormier, The Young Bucks, and former UFC heavyweight champion/AXS TV commentator Josh Barnett hashed it all out in another Twitter exchange, which led to Cormier and the Bucks burying the hatchet (NOTE: Matt & Nick deleted some of their Tweets so they have been replaced with text and time stamps):

I really don’t give a fuck how many dropkicks you do. I was asked about it. Stop playing with me. https://t.co/jojuIrCwrm

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) January 15, 2018

“Haha trying to start your own angle. You must be a fan of Jim Cornette.”

— The Young Bucks (@NickJacksonYB) January 15, 2018

I’m fighting this weekend in a real fight I don’t have time for this bullshit. https://t.co/hQdf6CmGRO

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) January 15, 2018

“The one that pays me 7 figures is a fake job?! Hahahaha.”

— The Young Bucks (@NickJacksonYB) January 15, 2018

U don’t believe I make 7 figures? All your garbage that you normally spew at fans don’t work on me bud. Honestly you need to chill out you may see me one day https://t.co/4sDvNGNFaH

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) January 15, 2018

“That seems kinda like a threat?”

— The Young Bucks (@MattJackson13) January 16, 2018

You do, but I don't believe the Young Bucks do, although that doesn't matter in regards to whether they are talented or not.

As for the Bucks, what's with all the Twitter feuds kiddos?

— 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗 (@JoshLBarnett) January 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/MattJackson13/status/953122602603528192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

https://twitter.com/NickJacksonYB/status/953377670741372928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

I apologize for the hate you have gotten. I have received a ton too. It’s not one way. I am in the middle of fight week and get get agitated easily. I apologize. I wish you nothing but continued success. From all I see you guys are doing amazing. Good luck in the future. DC https://t.co/DHkb6poyIt

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) January 16, 2018

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier has seen himself appear across pro wrestling’s media recently after he made some disparaging comments against The Young Bucks.

Cormier, who is a huge fan of professional wrestling has revealed that he would love to enter the 2018 Royal Rumble if given then chance. The UFC star recently spoke to Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso and stated that “I wish I could be in the Royal Rumble this year,  don’t think they will invite me, but fighting against Oezdemir in Boston works for me, timewise. My fight is in January, which opens up WrestleMania for me this New Orleans–not to compete, but to go.” Cormier will be defending his UFC title in Boston at UFC 220 against Volkan Oezdemir.

The Light Heavyweight Champion also had some interesting comments to make with regards to one of WWE’s top stars, Roman Reigns; “Roman is the number-one star in the company right now, and I enjoy his work, A lot of people boo him because they think he’s pushed too hard, but WWE is smart. Now they’ve spun it–they’ve stuck Roman back with The Shield, and now people cheer him again. They’ll find a way to make him the good guy, and I believe that he will get the championship back in New Orleans, but not from Brock Lesnar. I think Braun Strowman will be carrying the belt by then.”

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Cormier, recently reacted to a clip of the Hung Bucks vs. Flip Gordon, Titan, & Dragon Lee from ROH’s Final Battle 2017 on Friday.

https://twitter.com/briantheguppie/status/942054673451835392

@philbaroni this is actually pathetic. This is what people wanna see? Go to a god dang gymnastics competition. Suplex, bodyslam, piledriver do some old school wrestling man. DDT, I remember when the frankensteiner was the most you’d ever see someone flip. I say Boo to this BS https://t.co/eF4pnCy0SA

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) December 17, 2017

Flips vs. Old School Wrestling

Cormier’s comments are similar to those expressed recently by Vader (in response to the Best of the Super Juniors tournament last year), Randy Orton (…dive), and in storyline by Drew Gulak.

Jim Cornette has made his objection to such wrestling known for some time. He recently responded to a post the UFC’s Chase Sherman made in reference to the flippy dropkick spot from Friday:

Grown men watch this. https://t.co/7Gej9GSr5L

— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) December 17, 2017

Sadly, I agree with you, Chase. Pro wrestling was the blueprint for promoting fights & was the building block for the success of the @ufc . This horseshit is not pro wrestling. Grown men USED to do it & it worked. Grade school kids pretend fighting is why you guys have taken over https://t.co/407Rf6KVFp

— Jim Cornette (@TheJimCornette) December 17, 2017

This got the most hated MMA fighter in Brazil, Colby Covington, to take sides with the Young Bucks.

Hey look everyone @ChaseShermanUFC woke up from getting knocked out again! @MattJackson13 @NickJacksonYB don't super kick that nerd, he's been knocked out enough already. pic.twitter.com/qy1J5mEuc0

— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) December 17, 2017

https://twitter.com/TheFlipGordon/status/942560021665239041

U guys really like sensitive little kids huh? So everyone is supposed to like everything you do? Ur show is sold out, good. Mine is too. Who do you think ur talking to? No amount of your whining is gonna make me like that bs y’all did on that night. https://t.co/zijde9QYmv

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) December 18, 2017

Cornette versus the Young Bucks

https://twitter.com/MattJackson13/status/942518890579595268

I think Jim would prefer to call it half empty.?

— Kenny Omega (@KennyOmegamanX) December 18, 2017

It's not pathetic. The paying audience enjoyed it. UFC is thriving, and pro-wrestling has been going strong since 1920…besides most of y'all ask hunter for a job when the wheels fall off anyway and most are on the comp list at staples…so lay the fuck off. https://t.co/oqKto3a4TK

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) December 17, 2017

Come on Cody, don't encourage these ballet dancers. @ufc 's kicking pro wrestling's ass all over the world cause of shit like this. I know you have to work with these clowns but it's embarrassing. Grown men used to want to wrestle, now want to fight in UFC cause of this shit. https://t.co/Py9tirbvRd

— Jim Cornette (@TheJimCornette) December 18, 2017

WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his official Q&A section, answering questions from fans on a variety of topics. Below are some of the highlights:

On Kevin Owens and his push: “I’m not worried about Kevin Owens “push” in the least. He’s too talented to not be successful if he continues to perform as he has. Fans need to display some patience on matters such as this.”

On The Undertaker’s physical status in 2015: “Taker seems to be healthier than he has in a long time. He’s months past his last surgery to repair lingering damage. Plus, he’s a stud.”

On the possibility of a Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens “Iron Man” match at SummerSlam since it’s a four-hour show: “That would be nice but for some reason I don’t think that they will give those two 30 minutes of bell to bell time.”

On getting UFC’s Daniel Cormier on his podcast and why WWE doesn’t run TV at MSG: “Steve Austin interviewed DC today in San Jose so he will be on SCSA’s podcast soon. Good dude is Daniel Cormier. WWE loses money doing TV from MSG even with a sellout. Union costs are killers.”

On what has happened to Damien Sandow and Curtis Axel: “It’s simply how they are cast/booked on an entertainment TV program. Apparently it is thought that this is how both men can best contribute to the WWE.”

On the news that WWE writers once pitched a gay character storyline for Brock Lesnar in 2002 (which was later confirmed by a former WWE writer): “Another ridiculous tale from the IWC. That one is truly absurd.”

Check out more JR Q&A updates online at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

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UFC Light Heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier and television personality Michelle Beadle were among the celebrities in attendance at Jim Ross’ “An Evening With Jim Ross” one-man show on Saturday night.

JR’s surprise on-stage guest for the show was former TNA star Samoa Joe.

A fan in attendance asked Joe if he would prefer to be on the main WWE roster, or if he would like to pass through NXT first. Joe gave a politically correct answer, saying that either option would be fine for him.

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– The latest edition of Steve Austin’s “Steve Austin Show” podcast has been released. Austin’s latest guest is current UFC fighter Daniel Cormier, who fights former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans in his 205-pound debut at the next UFC pay-per-view. You can check out that show at PodcastOne.com.

– WWE Superstar John Cena recently referenced his rumored eye injury in a new tweet posted on his official Twitter account. Cena wrote:

Oh yeah, now that I can finally 'see' (the irony) wanted to say congrats to @RSherman_25 and #seahawks hard work = sucsess #superbowlchamps

— John Cena (@JohnCena) February 4, 2014

-The cast of WWE’s Total Divas reality show on the E! cable channel will be appearing on the E! show, “The Soup” this coming Wednesday night.

-UFC heavyweight prospect (who will be moving down to Light Heavyweight following his next fight against Roy “Big Country” Nelson) Daniel Cormier was in attendance at the WWE live event on Sunday night in Oakland, California.

-WWE Superstar Rob Van Dam noted on Twitter recently that he would be appearing at the upcoming WWE NXT television tapings in September.

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