Brock Lesnar made his return to WWE back at SummerSlam 2025 for what many believe will be his final run in the company.
With reports and rumors circulating that Lesnar may call it a career following SummerSlam 2026 in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company should be discussing and determining who will replace him as the #1 monster heel in WWE.
Looking at the WWE roster, there are several different options who could fill this role and make an impact on the level of what Brock has been able to achieve across the past 24 years.
Here are eight potential WWE replacements for Brock Lesnar.
8. Royce Keys
At WWE Royal Rumble 2026, Royce Keys made his debut with the company as an entrant in the Men’s Royal Rumble Match.
In short yet effective showing, Keys displayed what makes him someone who has been a formidable monster in All Elite Wrestling over the past five years.
The former Powerhouse Hobbs has not been seen on WWE television since his initial debut, but recent reports have revealed that the company is prepping him for his official main roster debut on either Raw or SmackDown.
Keys checks every box in regards to size, strength and presence to fill the void in WWE that should be left behind by Brock Lesnar after his retirement.
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7. Keanu Carver
Making his debut on WWE Evolve, Keanu Carver was presented as the main hoss on the brand.
Dominating everyone that stepped in front of him, Carver made a name for himself and led to him being signed to the WWE NXT brand to start 2026.
Since his arrival on NXT, Carver has continued his dominance and looked to bring his aggression to every single competitor on the roster.
Carver being built to be the next big monster heel would be fitting and capitalize on his upward trajectory that he is currently on right now.
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6. Jasper Troy
In the first season of WWE LFG, Jasper Troy won the men’s side of the show and has since signed with NXT.
In less than a year, Troy has established himself as a feared competitor on the WWE NXT roster and even captured the WWE Speed Championship.
While his run with the title is now over, Troy is still looking to cement his place as the biggest monster on the NXT brand.
Troy growing as a performer might lead to WWE seeing him as a logical replacement for Brock Lesnar as a monster heel for the company moving forward.
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5. Jacob Fatu
Since signing with WWE in 2024, Jacob Fatu has been one of the fastest rising stars in the entire company today.
Making his presence felt initially as a member of The New Bloodline, “The Samoan Werewolf” has displayed his intensity and unbridled rage in a major way.
After winning the United States Championship and moving up to the top of the card, there is nothing stopping Fatu from being a top star for years to come.
Fatu becoming a replacement for Brock Lesnar might make a lot of sense with how much has been invested in him over the past two years.
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4. Bronson Reed
While he was released from WWE during his first run with the company, Bronson Reed has received a more sustainable push in this second stint with the promotion.
Joining The Vision alongside Seth Rollins, Paul Heyman and Bron Breakker, Reed has reached the top of the card and even picked up one of the biggest wins of his career over Roman Reigns.
With his signature Tsunami, Reed has wiped out anyone who has stood in his way and has established himself as someone who could be in the main event picture for a long time.
Reed taking the place of Brock Lesnar with Heyman in his corner feels like a sensible move for WWE to make and allow him to one day become a world champion.
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3. Bron Breakker
Ever since making his WWE debut in 2021, Bron Breakker has felt groomed for massive success in the company.
The second generation star has the size, look, strength and intensity that makes him an undeniable megastar in the waiting.
After his run as a two-time NXT Champion and former NXT Tag Team Champion, Breakker made the move to the main roster and has become a two-time Intercontinental Champion.
Now as a member of The Vision with Paul Heyman by his side, Breakker feels more than worthy of taking the mantle that will be left behind by Brock Lesnar as the newest monster on the WWE roster.
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2. GUNTHER
GUNTHER has been one of the most dominant stars to ever sign with WWE since making his arrival in 2019.
On the NXT brand, “The Ring General” was the longest reigning NXT UK Champion. Then after jumping to the main roster, GUNTHER set the record as the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion and a two-time World Heavyweight Champion.
Now known as “The Career Killer,” GUNTHER has retired a who’s who of legends, such as John Cena, Goldberg and AJ Styles.
With everything that he has accomplished over the last seven years, it feels like a no-brainer to have GUNTHER replace Brock Lesnar as the #1 monster heel if he isn’t already.
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1. Oba Femi
While GUNTHER and Brock Lesnar have set a standard for dominance, it feels like Oba Femi has matched or even surpassed them with his run on NXT.
Over the course of two years, “The Ruler” became the longest reigning NXT North American Champion and a two-time NXT Champion.
Running roughshod over the entire NXT roster, Femi’s presence and strength has been unbelievable, leading to him getting called up to the main roster and continuing to dominate anyone in front of him.
After their memorable confrontation with Brock Lesnar at WWE Royal Rumble 2026, Oba Femi has everything it takes to get the torch passed to him sooner rather than later as the most dominant force in the entire company for years to come.
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