Backstage Report - WWE Unable To Surpass UFC’s Offer To Brock Lesnar?, Details Inside

Birthdate: 07/12/1977 (age 37) Height: 6'3" Weight: 286 Ib Brock Lesnar is one of the most dominant indivi...

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Here is a new report on what is next for Brock Lesnar post-WrestleMania 31. Currently, Lesnar’s WWE deal is set to end the night after WrestleMania 31.

According to a source, Lesnar’s status with re-signing with WWE is up in the air. However, there have been rumors for months that Lesnar might try to make a return to MMA and go for another run in the UFC. Even Bellator MMA, which is backed by Viacom, has expressed interest in pursuing Lesnar. The report states that there is a backstage belief in WWE that UFC could have the best shot at signing Lesnar to a deal.

WWE apparently is not in a position to offer Lesnar as lucrative of a deal as he has had for the last several years in the company since he returned in 2012. The report also notes that Lesnar could be using a potential UFC deal as a negotiating tactic to get a bigger offer from WWE again.

The Young Bucks Reportedly Turn Down A WWE Tryout Offer, Recent WWE Attendance Figures, More

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

-- Top independent tag-team The Young Bucks were invited to take part in WWE's recent tryout camp in September, however the duo reportedly politely turned the offer down. Joey Ryan noted that some of his friends on the indy scene were turning down WWE offers and these are two of the guys he was referring to.

-- The WWE live event in Wheeling, West Virginia on December 13th drew approximately 4,000 fans. Monday's post-TLC edition of WWE RAW in Detroit, Michigan drew a near sellout of 11,800 fans.

Kevin Steen To WWE Note, Another WWE Network Offer, More

-- Ring Of Honor star Kevin Steen, who recently signed with WWE, announced his final three opponents in ROH. Tonight, Steen will square off against Tommaso Ciampa, while next week he is scheduled to work both Steve Corino and Silas Young.

-- 6,178 fans reportedly attended the WWE live event at the Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday.

-- In an attempt to convert those who signed up for the free trial this week of the WWE Network into paid subscribers, WWE is offering a $25 gift card to WWE Shop.

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Anyone who signed up for the free preview this week that ends up signing up for a six-month commitment will receive $25 in free WWE merchandise.

The promotional offer is listed as being valid from July 11th through July 19th.