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Brock Lesnar's retirement fuels return to WWE rumors

Saturday December 31, 2011 2:38 PM By Anthony Castellano

Brock Lesnar celebrates after beating Frank Mir via

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Brock Lesnar announced his retirement last night following a loss to Alistair Overeem at UFC 141. Thus, the rumors are beginning to fly that a return to the WWE could happen in 2012.

From all indications, the WWE and their fans would welcome Lesnar back with open arms. He was the company’s biggest star before he abruptly left in 2004 to pursue a career in the NFL. The former WWE champion didn’t...

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