Dana White Knew Brock Lesnar Was Signing With WWE Before He Announced It

The internet nearly exploded when Brock Lesnar announced his retirement from UFC in favor of re-signing with WWE. ESPN’s Michelle Beadle said that Brock wouldn’t even give them a hint about his announcement, but according to Dana White, he already knew. White told Fox in the clip above:

“I’m happy for him. He was always a standup guy. I knew this three hours ago. He called and let us know. First of all, from what I understand, Vince [McMahon] made him an offer he couldn’t refuse…”

I love the idea of Vince McMahon sitting back in his chair, his cheeks stuffed to capacity with Centrum Silvers, giving the order to Stephanie to put Sable’s head in Brock’s bed if he doesn’t give up UFC forever.

I know most people thought Brock would make one more run at UFC, but I can appreciate Dana’s diplomacy in losing a draw like Lesnar. And Dana, between you and me, I totally do the “oh yeah, I was just texting with them” line to seem cool about stuff I’m totally not cool with, too. I feel you, bro.

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