Also, WrestleMania 23 was the highest grossing WrestleMania of all-time, wasn't it? Now, I've read some differing reports on just why that is (I think some said that it cost more to order and actually got fewer buys), but it still made more money than any WrestleMania ever (unless WrestleMania XXVIII tops it). Like it or not, Bobby Lashley was a big part of that event. Not saying the buyrate falls directly onto his shoulders or anything, but I think a better case could be made for him being a draw than quite a few other guys that we champion. Just saying.
I must admit -- when I found out Brock Lesnar was returning, I did think to myself that they could have Vince McMahon challenge Donald Trump again, with Vince getting behind Brock Lesnar against Trump's representative in Bobby Lashley. It doesn't even need to be at WrestleMania, either. It could just be a stand-alone story heading towards any PPV. I'm sure, like it or not, it would do big numbers.
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