Recap of Brock Lesnar on ESPN’s Mike & Mike Show; Lesnar Talks Raw Homecoming, WWE Being a “Hobby”, WrestleMania vs UFC 100, More

August 18, 2015

Brock Lesnar was on the Mike & Mike Show this morning on ESPN, and the following recap of his appearance comes courtesy of The Pencil Podcast:

Brock said that WWE is not his life. It is his hobby. He is just a farm boy from South Dakota. He doesn’t really hang out. He said that after this interview he is heading home to combine his wheat as he is still a farmer.

When asked what is bigger UFC 100 or WrestleMania he said WrestleMania. He said 80,000+ people is amazing. Brock said with WWE he can soak in the crowd, with UFC he is focused in on his opponent.

Brock commented on his homecoming last night in Minneapolis. He said it was fantastic. He loves working shows and loves his part-time schedule. He said that he had some rough spots with WWE in the past but his relationship with Vince is the best it has ever been.

When asked about the NFL Brock said it was so grueling and difficult. He said that it was frustrating because he was doing something at a high level but was not the best at it. Brock said the 8-week training camp wasn’t fun but still loves the NFL and the Minnesota Vikings.

Brock stated he was grateful for WWE because WWE really gave him his first shot at fame. He said the NCAA Championship was great but WWE gave him that medium to get out there. He said when he left WWE the first time he went out and built his brand into what it is now which brings credibility to the WWE product.

Brock will also be on ESPN Sports Center this AM as well. We will chat about this tonight as well as welcome in Tough Enough finalist Mada. Tune in tonight at PencilPodcast.com.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.