S7E755: The Beast Incarnate: The Rise of Brock Lesnar (Part 1)

Presented by True GreenBefore the UFC titles, the WrestleMania streaks, and the billionaire paydays, there was a "Next Big Thing" that changed the industry the moment he stepped through the curtain.In part one of this deep-dive series, Michael and The Old Man—brought to you by True Green—break down the meteoric rise of Brock Lesnar. We’re traveling back to the cornfields of South Dakota and the mats of the University of Minnesota to understand the amateur pedigree that built a monster.In this episode, we discuss:The Scouting Trip: How Jim Ross and the WWE front office reacted to seeing a human being built like a brick wall.The OVW "Class of 2002": Training alongside Cena, Orton, and Batista—and why Brock was the undisputed alpha.The 2002 Explosion: From Paul Heyman’s debut to becoming the youngest WWE Undisputed Champion in history in record time.The "Old Man" Perspective: Why the veterans in the locker room were terrified (and impressed) by the rookie’s freakish athleticism.Whether you're a lifelong "Paul Heyman Guy" or just a fan of combat sports history, join us as we dissect the first half of a career that redefined what it means to be an elite athlete in sports entertainment."Eat. Sleep. Break the Streak. Repeat." — But before he broke the streak, he had to break the mold. Tune in now!