WWE Latest News: Brock Lesnar Makes Return At WWE House Show; Details For WWE Week On USA Network Revealed
Former UFC heavyweight champion and returning World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Brock Lesnar made his first appearance during a house show at the Forum in Inglewood, California on Saturday.
The said event was Lesnar's first appearance since October at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was his first United States house show appearance in over a decade. During Saturday night's show, Lesnar was matched up against WWE United States champion Alberto Del Rio.
In a report by Wrestling Inc, Lesnar was showing more control of the match, scoring three to four German suplexes on Del Rio. The match was, however, interrupted by Rusev, whose main motive was to help out Del Rio, a partner of his in the League of Nations.
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Because of Rusev's interference, Lesnar ended up winning by disqualification. But it did not end there, as Lesnar went on to deal with Rusev after the match. He did so by hitting Rusev with a German suplex, followed by his signature "F5" move.
In a report by Cageside Seats, Lesnar's manager Paul Heyman was present in the building, but chose to not cut a promo.
Meanwhile, the complete details for "WWE Week" on the USA Network have been released. In another report by Cageside Seats, WWE original comedy "Santa's Little Helper" will begin airing on Sunday, December 20th, 8-10pm ET.
A combined effort by WWE Studios and 20th Century Fox, the show that banners actors such as AnnaLyne McCord and Eric Keenleyside, is about a fast-talking businessman who gets the chance of becoming Santa Claus' second-in-command.
The following day, December 21st, will feature the 2015 Slammy Awards on Monday Night Raw, live from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The broadcast airs 8-11pm ET. A "special, live edition" of SmackDown is set to air on Tuesday, December 22nd, from Des Moines, Iowa. The broadcast will air 8-10pm ET.
The WWE's Tribute to the Troops will air the day after on Wednesday, December 23rd, at the same timeslot. The show will feature the WWE's visit to the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Florida.
