Aug 9, 8:17 PM
Brock Lesnar’s best bouts become billboard for latest merchandise
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Brock Lesnar can rest easy in retirement, especially with those royalty checks rolling in. | (Photo: WWE) Brock Lesnar’s greatest matches have become glorified billboards for his latest merchandise. On Sunday, WWE uploaded three classic bouts starring “The Beast.” Unfortunately, a graphic for WWE Shop’s new “Thank you Brock Lesnar” collection appears prominently at the bottom of the screen. Like Lesnar, the graphic is simple yet effective. It tells fans where to go, what WWE is offering, and a sample of the goods. Unfortunately, it takes away from some of Lesnar’s most brutal beatdowns. The graphic eats up a chunk of the screen as Lesnar grounds and pounds John Cena during their infamous match at SummerSlam 2014, which gave rise to Suplex City. Against Bill Goldberg at WrestleMania 33, it covers the moment Goldberg surprised Brock with a spear. Despite the annoying product placement during the Fatal 4-Way Match at SummerSlam 2017, the match itself still holds up. But as a selection,