BROCK LESNAR has kicked off 2022 by successful the WWE World Championship for a SIXTH time in his profession.
And in doing so the 44-year-old former UFC star set a formidable new WWE report.
Lesnar's newest title win means he now holds the mantle for the longest time between his first WWE Title and his final, in line with the Wrestling Observer Publication.
'The Beast' first gained the belt 19 years in the past after beating Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson at Summer time Slam 2002.
He beats Hulk Hogan's report of time between first and final title wins.
Hogan had an 18-year hole between his maiden title victory in 1984 and his last triumph in 2002.
Lesnar pinned Huge E throughout a deadly five-way for the championship at WWE Day One, after his Common Title bout in opposition to Roman Reigns was referred to as off because of the latter testing optimistic for Covid-19.
Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley additionally contested the bout.
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He later challenged Reigns to a champion vs champion match, however the provide was declined by The Tribal Chief.
It means Lesnar is ready for a primary title defence in opposition to Lashley on the Royal Rumble on January 30.
He returned to Vince McMahon's promotion in 2012 following his three-year stint at UFC - throughout which he hung out as heavyweight champion.
Lesnar is well-known for making historical past in 2014 after ending The Undertaker's legendary successful streak at WrestleMania 30.
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