Kurt Angle didn’t stay quiet after Brock Lesnar’s emotional WrestleMania 42 moment, sending a public message that added even more weight to the idea that Lesnar may be done.
Brock Lesnar faced Oba Femi during Night Two of WrestleMania 42 in what turned out to be a short but impactful match. Oba Femi shocked the crowd by defeating Lesnar in his WrestleMania debut, scoring a huge victory on one of WWE’s biggest stages.
The biggest moment came after the match ended. Lesnar stayed in the ring as the crowd reacted, then removed his wrestling gloves and boots before leaving them behind in the ring. WWE commentary acknowledged the moment on air, noting that leaving gear in the ring is often seen as a sign that a wrestler is stepping away from in-ring competition.
Shortly after the match, Kurt Angle took to social media and posted a message directed at Lesnar that strongly hinted he believes his longtime rival and friend has officially retired. After watching the moment unfold, Angle shared his reaction publicly.
“Love you my brother. There will only be one like you. Enjoy retirement Brock.”
Angle and Lesnar share a deep history that goes back more than two decades. The two headlined WrestleMania 19 in one of the most memorable matches of that era, where Lesnar defeated Angle to capture the WWE Championship. Their rivalry helped define the early 2000s and cemented Lesnar’s reputation as one of WWE’s most dominant performers.
Angle’s message stands out because of how close the two have been over the years, making his words feel less like speculation and more like a personal acknowledgment of Lesnar stepping away.
With Lesnar leaving his gear in the ring and now receiving a message like this from Kurt Angle, the idea that WrestleMania 42 marked the end of his career is starting to feel more real.
Do you think Brock Lesnar has truly retired after WrestleMania 42, or could this be setting up one final return down the line? Let us know what you think in the comments.