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WWE Producers Initially Wanted Brock Lesnar To Use A Russian Gimmick

By Ella Jay

Before Brock Lesnar was “The Beast,” Paul Heyman reveals that some WWE officials wanted his client to play a Russian character.

Upon signing to WWE in 2000, Brock Lesnar reported the company’s developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). After training there for a while, Lesnar was eager to begin his ascent to the main roster. Eventually, Lesnar…

Ella Jay
Ella Jay

Ella Jay is a writer and interviewer in the wrestling space.

Her love for professional wrestling sparked at the age of 11 by finding WWE SmackDown while scrolling through TV channels. Ella watched and attended numerous wrestling events growing up. In doing so, she became captivated by the likes of Jeff Hardy, Mickie James, and Shawn Michaels. 

Ella currently resides in Buffalo, NY, with a bachelor's in psychology (and minor in Creative Writing) from Canisius College. She also enjoys reality TV and crime shows, specifically: Survivor, Big Brother, Law & Order: SVU, and NCIS.

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