A new photograph of Brock Lesnar has emerged on X (formerly Twitter), showing The Beast Incarnate with a noticeably different facial appearance compared to his last public sighting.

Lesnar has trimmed his beard significantly from the full beard style he sported when last photographed. The image shows the former WWE champion posing with a fan.

This marks one of Lesnar’s rare public appearances since his last WWE match at SummerSlam two years ago, where he lost to Cody Rhodes.

The former UFC heavyweight champion has been absent from WWE programming in recent months. Lesnar was officially named in the Janel Grant lawsuit, which has significantly impacted his professional wrestling future.

According to the viral image, Lesnar appears to have maintained his physical condition despite his extended absence from the ring.

WWE has not made any public statements regarding Lesnar’s status or potential return to the company. Based on his inclusion in the ongoing legal matter, a WWE comeback appears unlikely for the foreseeable future.

Recent picture of Brock Lesnar. pic.twitter.com/CfuHuYuhb0— Ceaser Wrestling (@CeaserWrestles) March 13, 2025

Goldberg has announced plans for a retirement match in 2025, potentially during the summer, as fans speculate whether WWE legend Brock Lesnar might be his final opponent. The Hall of Famer has been absent from in-ring competition since his last match at the 2022 Elimination Chamber.

The WCW icon recently shared content on Instagram reminiscing about his January 23, 2017 interaction with Lesnar on RAW, prompting further discussion about a potential final showdown between the two dominant competitors.

Current circumstances may prevent Lesnar from participating in this retirement scenario. The Beast Incarnate has not appeared on WWE television since the 2023 SummerSlam, and his name has been connected to legal matters involving former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.

Recent reports indicate Lesnar’s return prospects are minimal following his inclusion in the amended lawsuit against McMahon earlier this year. This development significantly reduces the likelihood of him sharing the ring with Goldberg for the latter’s farewell match.

While Goldberg’s last match occurred in 2022, his most recent WWE appearance took place at Bad Blood in 2024. The Hall of Famer was seated in the audience with his family and nearly confronted Gunther after The Ring General directed personal comments toward him during the show.

Brock Lesnar’s return to WWE remains blocked due to his association with the ongoing Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE.

Grant’s lawsuit mentions Lesnar by name, stating she was “ordered” to send sexually explicit content to him at McMahon’s request. According to the lawsuit, Lesnar demanded media of Grant urinating as part of contract negotiations, and a planned meeting between them never occurred due to weather issues.

Ringside News has confirmed that Lesnar will not appear on WWE television until the legal situation concludes. Both sides have indicated they plan to continue with the litigation process for the foreseeable future.

The situation resulted in WWE pulling Lesnar from a planned WrestleMania storyline with Gunther when his name appeared in the lawsuit. While Lesnar is not being sued directly by Grant, his involvement in the case prevents his return to the company.

WWE has not publicly commented on Lesnar’s status or potential future appearances with the organization.

Legal. They won’t bring him back until case is closed. I spoke with both lawyers from McMchon and Janel and either plan on backing down. https://t.co/VkKW7oqGV2— Steve Carrier (@stevecarrier_) March 8, 2025