Brock Lesnar's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Brock Lesnar. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Brock Lesnar is an American professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and former professional football player. He's the only individual to have held primary heavyweight championships in WWE, UFC, NJPW, IGF, and NCAA. He has been signed to WWE since 2021, and also had two previous runs with the company from 2000-2004 and 2012-2020.

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

1998: NJCAA Heavyweight Champion

In 1998, Brock Lesnar became the NJCAA Heavyweight Champion.

1998: NJCAA Championship Win

In 1998, during his sophomore year, Brock Lesnar won the 275 lb championship at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

2000: NCAA Division I National Championship

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

2000: NCAA Division I Heavyweight Wrestling Championship

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

2002: WWE Championship win

In 2002, Brock Lesnar won the WWE Championship at age 25, becoming the youngest performer to win the title.

2003: Royal Rumble Win

In 2003, Brock Lesnar won the Royal Rumble match for the first time.

2005: NJPW debut and IWGP Heavyweight Championship win

In 2005, Brock Lesnar debuted in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

2005: Signing with NJPW

In 2005, Brock Lesnar signed with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

June 2, 2007: First Official MMA Match

On June 2, 2007, Brock Lesnar had his first official MMA match at the Dynamite!! USA show against Min-soo Kim, who replaced Hong-man Choi. Lesnar won by submitting Kim with strikes in 1:09 of the first round.

July 11, 2009: UFC 100 Win and Controversial Celebration

On July 11, 2009, Brock Lesnar fought Frank Mir at UFC 100. Lesnar won the fight via technical knockout in the second round and became the Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. During his post-match celebration, Lesnar flipped off the crowd and made a disparaging comment about Bud Light before endorsing Coors Light.

2010: Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion

In 2010, Brock Lesnar defeated Shane Carwin to become the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion.

May 2011: Highest-Paid MMA Athlete

In May 2011, ESPN's magazine reported that Brock Lesnar was the highest-paid MMA athlete, with $5.3 million in earnings.

January 25, 2015: WWE World Heavyweight Championship retention

On January 25, 2015, at the Royal Rumble, Lesnar retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a match against John Cena and Seth Rollins.

2015: Hell in a Cell Victory Against The Undertaker

In 2015, at Hell in a Cell, Lesnar defeated The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match, ending their feud. The match was later voted "Match of the Year".