Brock Lesnar looked like a Viking to Vince McMahon when he first saw him: Jim Ross

After winning NCAA Division I Collegiate Wrestling Championship at University of Minnesota, Brock Lesnar was scouted by WWE's former He of Talent Relations Jim Ross. Brock Lesnar signed a contract with WWE and was sent to OVW for training. re, he wrestled with newcomers and future WWE greats such as John Cena, Randy Orton and Batista. Despite tough competition, Brock Lesnar was able to make a name for himself and become a household name in WWE.

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In recent interview with ESPN MMA’s Ariel Helwani, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross revealed how WWE CEO Vince McMahon reacted when he saw Brock Lesnar for first time. Jim Ross said that Brock Lesnar was so skilled in OVW that he became Vince McMahon’s top priority and was later called to main roster. Jim Ross revealed that when Vince McMahon saw Brock Lesnar for first time, he got a "man crush". Ross claimed that Vince McMahon was so impressed with Brock Lesnar’s physical appearance that he called him a 'Viking'.

“When Vince saw him (Brock Lesnar) he h damnedest man crush in like 10 seconds on earth. He said, ‘damn. He looks like a Viking,’” said Jim Ross

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Vince McMahon fell in love with Brock Lesnar: Jim Ross

In ar interview, Jim Ross remembered first meeting Vince McMahon h with Brock Lesnar. At meeting, Brock Lesnar said a line which me WWE CEO fall in love with ' Beast'. According to Jim Ross, when Vince McMahon asked what he wants to be, future Hall of Famer replied saying that he wants to be an entertainer. Vince McMahon loved line because WWE is primarily an entertainment business and n a wrestling business.  

“I remember Brock saying something like ‘I want to be an entertainer,’ and Vince fell in love with him right re.”

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Brock Lesnar’s dominance on WWE

Brock Lesnar signed a deal with WWE RAW mere months after his training in OVW. Since day one, Brock Lesnar was dominant and within six months of his main roster debut, Brock Lesnar became youngest WWE Champion by defeating WWE legend Rock at SummerSlam 2002. He went on to feature in many memorable matches, before leaving promotion for NFL and, later, UFC. He returned to WWE ring in 2012 and has been dominating since n. 

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