Early Life and Education of Brock Lesnar: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Brock Lesnar, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Brock Lesnar is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and professional football player. He is primarily known for his accomplishments in professional wrestling with WWE, but has achieved heavyweight championships in WWE, UFC, NJPW, IGF, and NCAA. Often considered one of the most accomplished combat sport athletes, Lesnar is currently signed to WWE but is not actively competing as of 2023.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

July 12, 1977: Brock Lesnar's Birth

On July 12, 1977, Brock Edward Lesnar was born. He would later become a professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and professional American football player.

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1997: Placed 5th in NJCAA

In 1997, during his freshman year at Bismarck State College, Brock Lesnar placed 5th in the 275 lb. division of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

1998: NJCAA Heavyweight Champion

In 1998, Brock Lesnar was the NJCAA Heavyweight Champion.

2000: NCAA Division I National Championship

In 2000, Brock Lesnar won the NCAA Division I national championship while competing in collegiate wrestling for the University of Minnesota.

2000: NCAA Division I Heavyweight Wrestling Championship Win

In 2000, Brock Lesnar won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I heavyweight wrestling championship during his senior year.

2002: Birth of twins Mya Lynn and Luke

In 2002, Lesnar had twins with his former fiancée, Nicole McClain: a daughter named Mya Lynn and a son named Luke.

May 6, 2006: Marriage to Rena Greek (Sable)

On May 6, 2006, Lesnar married fellow WWE performer Rena Greek, known as Sable.

2009: Birth of son Turk

In 2009, Lesnar and his wife, Rena Greek (Sable), had a son named Turk.

2010: Birth of son Duke

In 2010, Lesnar and his wife, Rena Greek (Sable), had a son named Duke.

2014: Relocation to Canada

In 2014, Lesnar and his wife, Rena Greek (Sable), relocated to a farm in Maryfield, Saskatchewan, Canada.

2021: Return to WWE

In 2021, Brock Lesnar returned to WWE after initially retiring.

March 2022: Retirement Confirmation

In March 2022, Brock Lesnar confirmed that he had initially retired from professional wrestling after WrestleMania 36, before deciding to return in 2021.