# @wwe_central_club on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXb5rsCE5lW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64448011-wwe-central-club-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-22T13:40:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** wwe (@wwe_central_club) — https://gondola.cc/wwe_central_club

## Caption

Old memory 😢😢



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Based on reports following WrestleMania 42 in April 2026, Brock Lesnar has seemingly retired from WWE. The emotional, unscripted moment saw him leave his gloves and boots in the ring after a loss to Oba Femi, sparking massive "Thank You Brock" chants from fans. 

Key Retirement Details & "Sad People/Boi" Reaction:

WrestleMania 42 Exit: On April 19-20, 2026, after losing to rising star Oba Femi at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Lesnar was visibly emotional, hugging Paul Heyman in a moment that felt like a final goodbye to his 25-year career.

The "Boots in the Ring" Moment: Lesnar left his MMA-style gloves and wrestling boots in the center of the ring, a traditional, symbolic act in combat sports that usually signifies retirement.

Fan Reaction: Fans expressed sadness across social media, with Instagram and YouTube comments filled with "sad people" reactions, using tags like #ThankYouBrock, #EndofEra, and #SadMoment, expressing that their "hero is gone".

Status Uncertainty: While the moment felt definitive, some reports (including from Dave Meltzer) suggested that WWE personnel were not 100% sure if it was a final, 100% contractual retirement or a "storyline pause," though it is widely regarded as the end of his full-time in-ring career.

"Boi" Tag/Mention: The "sad boi" reaction was prominent on social media as fans processed the sudden, unscripted end of the "Beast Incarnate" era. 

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## Tags

endofera, sadmoment, thankyoubrock

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