Brock Lesnar Biography: Brock Edward Lesnar born July 12, 1977 is an American professional wrestler, former mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and professional American football player. Currently signed to WWE, he is on hiatus from active competition as of 2023. Widely considered one of the most accomplished combat sport athletes, Lesnar is the only individual to have won the major heavyweight championships in WWE, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Inoki Genome Federation (IGF), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Lesnar’s wrestling career began at the University of Minnesota, where he won the NCAA Division I national championship in 2000. He then signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), later renamed WWE, in 2002. At just 25 years old, he became the youngest WWE Champion in history.
Brock Lesnar Biography
Brock Lesnar, born on July 12, 1977, in Webster, South Dakota, USA, is a professional wrestler and actor, best known for his roles in WrestleMania XIX (2003), SummerSlam (2002), and WWE Unforgiven (2002). He has been married to Rena Mero since May 6, 2006, and together they have two children, Turk and Duke. Lesnar also has a son, Brock Jr., and a daughter, Mya Lynn, from a previous relationship.
Brock Lesnar Biography Details
Born | Brock Edward Lesnar
July 12, 1977 (age 47) Webster, South Dakota, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, American football player |
Years active | 2000–2007; 2012–present
(professional wrestling) 2004 (football) 2007–2011; 2016 (MMA) |
Spouse | Sable
(m. 2006) |
Children | 4, including Mya |
Category | WWE News |
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About Brock Lesnar
Brock Edward Lesnar is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler and professional American football player. As a professional wrestler, he is currently signed to WWE, but as of 2023, is on hiatus from active competition.
- Born: 12 July 1977 (age 47 years), Webster, South Dakota, United States
- Spouse: Sable (m. 2006)
- Weight: 130 kg
- Height: 91 m
- Full name: Brock Edward Lesnar
- Children: Mya Lesnar, Luke Lesnar
Early life
Brock Edward Lesnar was born on July 12, 1977, in Webster, South Dakota, to parents Stephanie and Richard Lesnar. Despite his Slovenian surname, Brock is of German descent and was raised on his family’s dairy farm in Webster. He has two older brothers, Troy and Chad, and a younger sister named Brandi. At 17, Lesnar joined the Army National Guard but was assigned to an office job due to his red-green colorblindness, which made working with explosives unsafe. He was discharged after failing a computer typing test and then worked for a construction company.
Bio
Real Name | Brock Edward Lesnar |
Nickname | The Conqueror, The Beast Incarnate |
Profession | Professional Wrestler, Mixed Martial Artist |
Physical Stats & More
Billed Height | in centimeters- 191 cm in meters- 1.91 m in Feet Inches- 6’ 3″ |
Real Height | in centimeters- 185 cm in meters- 1.85 m in Feet Inches- 6′ 1” |
Weight | in Kilograms- 130 kg in Pounds- 286 lbs |
Body Measurements | – Chest: 53 Inches – Waist: 38 Inches – Biceps: 21 Inches |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Hair Colour | Blonde |
Wrestling
WWE Debut | 18 March 2002 (WWE Television Debut) |
Titles Won | • 4 time WWE World Heavyweight Champion • UFC Heavyweight Champion (1 time) • IWGP Heavyweight Champion (1 time) |
Slam/Finishing move | F5 Kimura Lock |
Achievements (Main ones) | • Winner of the “King of the Ring (2002).” • Winner of 2003 Royal Rumble. • Holds the Guinness world record of being the youngest WWE Champion. |
Career Turning Point | After winning the 2003 edition of Royal Rumble, there was no looking back for Brock Lesnar. |
Personal Life
Date of Birth | 12 July 1977 |
Age (as in 2025) | 47 Years |
Birth Place | Webster, South Dakota, United States |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Webster, South Dakota, United States |
School | Webster High School |
College | University of Minnesota |
Educational Qualifications | Not Known |
Family | Father- Richard Lesnar Mother- Stephanie Lesnar Brother- Troy Lesnar, Chad Lesnar Sister- Brandi Lesnar |
Religion | Christianity |
Hobbies | Playing Football & Hunting |
Controversies | • In a post-match interview, after defeating Frank Mir at UFC 100, Brock Lesnar said, “I’m gonna sit down with my friends and family, and, hell, I might even get on top of my wife tonight.” This statement invited unwanted wrath for Lesnar. • Brock Lesnar works as a part-time wrestler for WWE, as he is a family man, he does not like the brutal travel schedule of WWE; this is why he never participates in any of the WWE house shows. A lot of wrestlers who work day in and day out at all the events have often complained against such a perk given exclusively to Brock Lesnar. • In an interview with ESPN, when Brock was asked about an incident where a gay man said that he found Lesnar somehow cute, Brock was quoted as saying, “I don’t like gays. Write that down in your little notebook. I don’t like gays.” This was discriminatory on Brock’s part. • In December 2016, Brock Lesnar was suspended by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for failing two drug tests. As a result, Not only his MMA fighting license was revoked for one year but also a fine of $250,000 was imposed on him. |
Favourite Things
Favourite Food | Steak |
Favourite Drink | Cold Rye Whiskey |
Favourite Singer | David Allan Coe |
Girls, Family & More
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Former Fiancee Nicole McClain |
Wife | Rena Mero (Sable) |
Children | Daughter- Mariah (Step daughter), Mya (Daughter from ex- fiancee) Son- Turk Lesnar, Duke Lesnar, Luke Lesnar (Son from ex- fiancee) |