Brock Lesnar was the star of UFC 200 but just a few days later he was popped for failing a USADA test and the Lesnar doubters suddenly had renewed strength.
Brock Lesnar is in limbo with the UFC until the USADA and NSAC decisions are final but he’s currently slated to compete at WWE’s SummerSlam on August 21st. The WWE seems content with letting everyone else handle the Brock situation but with the brand split draft only a day away they’ll have to make their intentions known.
One of the questions everyone seems to ask is whether the failed test will keep Brock from competing at SummerSlam. All signs point toward the beast showing up in NYC.
WrestleZone.com did some amazing research on Lesnar’s situation:
According to PWInsider.com, another sample must be collected by USADA, and until that happens, along with a proven test failure, nothing will happen to Lesnar in terms of suspensions and/or fines. That process might take long enough that SummerSlam comes and goes, and if that’s the case then Lesnar is at least in the clear when it comes to wrestling at SummerSlam. However, should the Nevada State Athletic Commission penalize Lesnar, here is what could happen to him with regards to WWE.
The New York State Athletic Commission can NOT suspend Lesnar as a pro wrestler. The Commission no longer requires licenses in the State of New York and only wrestling promoters are licensed after they pass a screening process and put up an appropriate bond through the Commission.
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As long as Brock Lesnar passes whatever tests the New York State Athletic Commission requires the day of the event, then he will be able to perform at SummerSlam. A doctor from the Commission must be present at all pro wrestling events, and prior to the event wrestlers must submit a blood pressure to test to ensure they are fit to compete.
If, however, the USADA suspends Brock Lesnar, then the story would be different for him at SummerSlam.
If Lesnar is indeed suspended by USADA, then WWE might be compelled to suspend him as well as the issue will have become, and for the most part already is, a very public matter. It would likely look bad if WWE did not suspend Lesnar under its own Wellness Policy, but until USADA rules that Brock Lesnar did indeed fail a test, then WWE will likely do nothing and proceed with SummerSlam plans as normal.
The UFC and the WWE were more than happy to partner up when it meant profiting from Lesnar but now it’s time for them to get on the same page while disciplining him.