Brock Lesnar has been a dominant force in WWE for more than two decades, resulting in prominent matches at a dozen WrestleManias along the way.
Some of those matches are ones Lesnar may likely want to forget, whiles others are among the most memorable in WrestleMania history. As the 48-year-old is likely edging closer to the end of his storied career, he has the chance to once again steal the spotlight at WrestleMania 42 when he takes on the rapidly-ascending Oba Femi.
Before that highly-anticipated
encounter, let’s take a look back at The Beast Incarnate’s WrestleMania career thus far.
12. Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg (WrestleMania 20)
The pick for the worst of Brock’s WrestleMania appearances is a no-brainer. What could have been an epic face-off with one of the biggest stars of WCW was a complete dud before the bell even rang, and not even Steve Austin as the guest referee could save it.
What ended this match before it began was that both men were on their way out of WWE; Goldberg was letting his contract expire, and Brock was going to take a shot at pro football. The fans knew this, and they heartily booed throughout the match. Perhaps this reaction played into the stagnant bout. No matter the reason, not many people seemed to care when Bill pinned Brock.
11. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns (WrestleMania 34)
Lesnar entered this match as WWE Universal Champion, but somehow Reigns felt like the favorite due to Vince McMahon’s obsession with making him a star. Perhaps due to this force-feeding, the crowd was not behind Reigns or this match in general.
Countless kick-outs from finishers later, Brock surprisingly pinned Reigns to a muted reaction. He would then immediately return to the backstage area to angrily chuck his title belt at Vince.
10. Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins (WrestleMania 35)
This match ranks low mainly for being so short and having a questionable finish. After Lesnar’s advocate, Paul Heyman, pushed for this WWE Universal Championship match to open WrestleMania 35, it was over only minutes after the bell rang.
Lesnar dominated early, but then Seth landed a low blow on The Beast Incarnate, which he followed up with three Curb Stomps and the winning pin. Rollins was the babyface at the time, and his cheating diminished what should have been one of the defining moments of his career.
9. Brock Lesnar vs. Dean Ambrose (WrestleMania 32)
Billed as a “Street Fight,” this match failed to deliver the level of violence that was seemingly promised during its build.
While a couple of weapons were introduced during the fight, this was otherwise a normal and somewhat pedestrian match. Lesnar hit an F-5 on Ambrose on top of a pile of chairs to seal the victory, and Dean would later criticize Brock for being lazy on Steve Austin’s podcast.
8. Brock Lesnar vs. Omos (WrestleMania 39)
Without watching this match, one might reasonably assume it would be lower on this ranking. Though he had been in the promotion for a few years, Omos still looked pretty green in the ring at the time, while Lesnar was one of the most dominant names on the roster.
However, the Nigerian giant exceeded expectations, and the two put on an above-average showcase. Of course, Brock landed a few German suplexes and an F-5 for the win, but it was still not a complete bust of a match.
7. Brock Lesnar vs. Drew McIntyre (WrestleMania 36)
Although another short one for The Beast Incarnate, this match against the Scottish Psychopath felt more solid and evenly-matched than his encounter against Rollins a year earlier.
Drew went over to win the WWE Championship in a moment that cemented his status as a top-of-the-card talent. However, what neither man could overcome was the deflating fact that the match was forced to take place without an audience because it was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
6. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns (WrestleMania 31)
The first time Lesnar faced Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania may be best remembered by many fans for Brock coining his trademark “Suplex City” phrase while rag-dolling Roman around the ring.
Lesnar, then the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and Reigns kicked out of each other’s finishers multiple times, as is often the case in WWE main events. But what gave this match a jolt of excitement was Seth Rollins appearing in the final moments to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase and pin Reigns after a Curb Stomp.
5. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns (WrestleMania 38). The third time WWE decided to book these two against each other at WrestleMania proved to be the most entertaining, even if they still lacked in-ring chemistry. A lot of credit goes to WWE for selling the Winner Takes All angle with Brock as WWE Champion and Roman as Universal Champion.
Another big factor was Paul Heyman. After years being in Lesnar’s corner, The Wiseman had aligned himself with the Tribal Chief. Heyman went a long way to Reigns getting over with fans and find his footing as a proper, true superstar.
Heyman was also instrumental in this match by helping Reigns get out of a Kimora lock. Roman would go on to win after a spear to be crowned the first-ever Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
4. Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg (WrestleMania 33)
More than a dozen years after their disaster at WrestleMania 20, Lesnar and Goldberg finally delivered on the promise of a marquee matchup.
Following his improbably return to WWE in 2016, Goldberg shocked the world by beating Brock at that year’s Survivor Series in one minute and twenty-six seconds. By the time WrestleMania rolled around a few months later, Goldberg was Universal Champion, making the main event even more significant.
Brock and Bill didn’t disappoint this time. The match was physical with a lot of big moves—spears, German suplexes, a Jackhammer—with Brock eventually handing Goldberg what was recognized as the first clean loss of his career.
3. Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H (WrestleMania 29)
After Lesnar departed WWE in 2024, few would have predicated he would ever return. While it took about 8 years, he resurfaced in the company in 2012 and quickly reestablished himself as a major force.
The following year, Brock challenged Triple H in a No Holds Barred Match. If that stipulation wasn’t enough, HHH would also have to retire if he lost.
Those stipulations went a long way in making the stakes feel high. Shawn Michaels being in The Game’s corner also added even more star power. The match itself was solid, though Triple H winning after delivering a pedigree on Brock onto the steel steps was somewhat lackluster.
2. Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker (WrestleMania 30)
First and foremost: this is not a great match. In fact, it is not even a really good match, and there are at least three better ones below it on this this list.
But more than any other match on this list, this is a must-see for its historical significance. Yes, this is when Brock beat The Streak, and wrestling fans will forever debate if The Undertaker’s undefeated reign at WrestleMania should have ever ended.
The match itself is awkward and downright hard to watch at times, which can be attributed to Taker suffering a concussion early on. Years later, The Dead Man said he doesn’t remember any of the match, which might be for the better.
If for nothing else, skip to the ending to see the crowd stunned into silence as if they’re waiting for a referee to re-start the match.
1. Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle
(WrestleMania 19)
Today, this match is unfairly remembered for what might be the most famous botch in WrestleMania history.
Brock’s missed Shooting Star Press attempt on a poorly-placed Kurt Angle is still a sight to behold in 2026, however, the rest of the match is a bell-to-bell stunner. For fans only familiar with the suplex overload of latter-day Lesnar, this match will play like a revelation.
The young Lesnar was freakishly gifted — as agile and athletic as he was powerful — and the Olympic Gold Medalist serving as his opponent was at the height of his abilities.
Lesnar needed three F-5s to defeat Angle and win his second WWE Championship. Afterwards, the two men shook hands in the perfect acknowledgment of an instant classic match.
How would you rank Brock’s WrestleMania matches? Let us know in the comments.
