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 and former mixed martial artist celebrated for his achievements across various combat sports. He stands as the sole individual to have clinched primary heavyweight championships in WWE, UFC, NJPW, IGF, and NCAA. Currently under contract with WWE but on hiatus as of 2023, Lesnar's career highlights his dominance and versatility in both professional wrestling and mixed martial arts, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in the world of sports entertainment and combat sports.

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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 was the NJCAA Heavyweight Champion.

1998: NJCAA Championship

In 1998, during his sophomore year at Bismarck State College, 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 during his senior year.

2002: WWE Championship Win

In mid-2002, Brock Lesnar won the WWE Championship at the age of 25, becoming the youngest performer to win the championship.

January 2003: Royal Rumble Victory

In January 2003, at Royal Rumble, Brock Lesnar defeated Big Show to enter the Rumble match, which he won by last eliminating The Undertaker, earning a title shot at WrestleMania XIX.

2003: Royal Rumble Win

In 2003, Brock Lesnar won the Royal Rumble match, earning a title shot at WrestleMania XIX.

2005: Signs with NJPW and Wins IWGP Heavyweight Championship

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

2005: NJPW Debut and IWGP Heavyweight Championship Win

In 2005, after leaving professional football, Brock Lesnar returned to wrestling by debuting in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). On October 8, he won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in his first bout.

June 2, 2007: First MMA Match

On June 2, 2007, Brock Lesnar won his first official MMA match by submitting Min-soo Kim with strikes in 1:09 of the first round.

July 11, 2009: Lesnar defeats Mir at UFC 100

On July 11, 2009, at UFC 100, Brock Lesnar fought Frank Mir, Lesnar won via technical knockout after landing heavy ground and pound. During the post-match celebration, Lesnar flipped off the crowd and made a disparaging comment about Bud Light, and endorsed Coors Light instead. Lesnar later apologized for his remarks at the post-fight press conference.

2010: Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion

In 2010, Brock Lesnar defeated Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Shane Carwin to unify the heavyweight championships and become the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion.

May 2011: Lesnar tops ESPN's list of highest-paid MMA athletes

In May 2011, ESPN's magazine reported that Brock Lesnar topped the list for MMA, at $5.3 million, including bout salaries and pay-per-view bonuses.

2014: Ending The Undertaker's WrestleMania Streak

In 2014, Brock Lesnar ended The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak.

2015: Hell in a Cell Victory

At Hell in a Cell on October 25, 2015, Brock Lesnar defeated The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match, ending their feud. The match was later voted "Match of the Year" during the 2015 Slammy Awards.

July 9, 2017: Great Balls of Fire event

On July 9, 2017, Brock Lesnar defended his title at the inaugural Great Balls of Fire event, successfully retaining against Samoa Joe.

2017: Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 33

In 2017, Brock Lesnar was quickly eliminated by Goldberg at the Royal Rumble. Subsequently, he challenged Goldberg to a match at WrestleMania 33, where he defeated Goldberg to win the Universal Championship on April 2, marking his fifth world title win in WWE.

January 28, 2018: Successful title defense at Royal Rumble

On January 28, 2018, Brock Lesnar successfully defended his title in a triple threat match against Braun Strowman and Kane at the Royal Rumble.

January 27, 2019: Successful Title Defense at Royal Rumble 2019

On January 27, 2019, Brock Lesnar successfully defended the title against Finn Bálor via submission at the Royal Rumble.

2019: WWE Championship Victory and Feud with Cain Velasquez

In 2019, Brock Lesnar returned to SmackDown and quickly defeated Kofi Kingston to win his fifth WWE Championship on October 4. He then feuded with Cain Velasquez, defeating him at Crown Jewel before quitting SmackDown to pursue Rey Mysterio on Raw.