WWE Returns, Wrestlemania Surprises (Possible Spoilers)

[Hammy]

A few interesting things going into this weekend.

Former WWE superstar Batista is currently in Miami, the site of Sunday's WrestleMania 28 pay-per-view.

Batista recently announced that he'll be participating in the 2012 Nautica South Beach Triathlon on Sunday, which is raising money for the St. Jude's children's charity.

What's interesting about Batista's arrival is that he was reportedly picked up by a WWE emlpoyee, according to f4wonline.com. While this is not a confirmation that he's going to be at WrestleMania, the fact that he's being picked up by WWE is a strong indication they'll be talking business.


and....

Both F4WOnline.com and PWInsider.com are reporting that Brock Lesnar is in negotiations with WWE to make a surprise appearance at Sunday's WrestleMania XXVIII pay-per-view event at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. Negotiations are ongoing, but a source within the company says that there is a 50-50 chance that Lesnar will appear on the show.

The source went on to state that WWE wants Lesnar to appear and is hoping that a deal can be finalized within the next 24 hours.

Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White confirmed to F4WOnline.com that Lesnar is legally able to appear at WrestleMania on Sunday since he is no longer under contract to the organization. White was not aware if Lesnar was appearing on the show.

Lesnar left WWE in March 2004 to pursue a career in the National Football League, which was short-lived. Following a brief fling in New Japan Wrestling, he stepped away from the professional wrestling industry entirely in 2006 to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. He captured the UFC Heavyweight Championship from Randy Couture on November 15, 2008, then avenged his loss to Mir at UFC 100 to become the Undisputed Champion. He lost the strap two years later to Cain Velasquez at UFC 121. Lesnar announced his intentions to retire from mixed martial arts following a subsequent loss to Alistair Overeem in December, which prompted speculation of a return to WWE.

A writer for the Associated Press stated in his article on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson that if WWE wants to squeeze another potential blockbuster buy rate out of The Most Electrifying Man In Sports Entertainment, the last man standing to get the headline match would be Lesnar.

"I'm not saying a thing," said a laughing, grinning Johnson with his eyebrow raised after being asked about the possible encounter. "I didn't say anything."

[Hammy]

I'm thinking the obvious one, is if Brock does appear, he does so in the Main Event to take out The Rock....or John Cena.

I know the rumours point to Rock vs Brock next year, but would having 2 part timers headlining really make sense?  Brock vs Cena I think would make more sense, in regards to the current roster, they can't rely on the past 100%.

And on that same logic, if you bring Batista back, have him put over a guy like Sheamus.

[D]

Brock supposedly signed and is in Miami! HOLY ****

[Gnrfan]

I still think that Brock might be there for Taker.

I can see Taker beating trips and Lesnar coming i and destroying Taker, HBK & HHH.

Setting up a match at next years Mania. Taker vs Brock!

It could be Cena or Rock, but i just don't see Cena going through the 12 months in advance thing again.

[D]

Yeah, they can capitalize off that video at the UFC event with Taker/Brock.

I think Brock either costs UT the streak *surely not* but would be awesome or like gnrfan said.