Published 20:34 IST, November 15th 2019

Brock Lesnar NFL: Did WWE and UFC champion play in the NFL for Minnesota Vikings?

Not many are aware but WWE and UFC champion - Brock Lesnar - made an unsuccessful attempt of making it to the National Football League (NFL) back in 2004.

Reported by: Daniel Arambur
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Brock Lesnar is regarded as one of most decorated sports athletes of all time. South Dakota-born wrestler is an NCAA Heavyweight Champion, WWE Champion, and also a UFC Champion. Brock Lesnar's CV is certainly most impressive in professional wrestling history but re remains one mir blip in his career trajectory. Re more about Brock Lesnar's mir stint in NFL with Minnesota Vikings.

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Did Brock Lesnar play for Minnesota Vikings?

Back in 2004, UFC Champion Brock Lesnar opted to try and fulfil his long-standing dream of making it big in National Football League (NFL). Despite being involved in a nasty accident on his motorcycle, he reportedly joined Minnesota Vikings roster in time for ir pre-season preparations. Brock Lesnar took #69 jersey and played defensive tackle for Minnesota Vikings in throughout pre-season. 

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However, Brock Lesnar was reportedly omitted from final roster, after he participated in two-month-long training camp with Vikings while also featuring frequently in pre-season. In end, it was reported that a lot of independent factors ded up and resulted in Brock Lesnar’s unsuccessful attempt of making it big in American NFL. One can only imagine how his career trajectory h been if he was successful in making cut for Minnesota Vikings 15 years ago.

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18:07 IST, November 15th 2019