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Recapping Brock Lesnar's Epic Return
1/13/2020 9:55:00āÆAM | Wrestling
What a return.
International superstar Brock Lesnar joined the Gophers on Friday as an honorary coach to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of his championship and he spent all day with the team.
From practice to the border battle against Wisconsin, it was quite the day in Minneapolis. Here's a social media recap of Lesnar's epic return!
The day began when Lesnar joined the Gophers' morning practice and sparred with the squad's star sophomore heavyweight Gable Steveson.
.@BrockLesnar @GSteveson
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@GopherWrestling heavyweights pic.twitter.com/np1qzd7FEK
The two then posed in front of the wall of champions in the Maroon and Gold wrestling room.
Big guys š³ pic.twitter.com/TjimvfrFHh
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When it came time for the big rivalry dual against Wisconsin, Lesnar donned the grey three-piece suit that would match the team's military singlets.Ā
Walking into Friday night like... pic.twitter.com/vvJ3ap3kQk
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After Steveson's victory over No.5 Trent Hillger it was time for Lesnar's recognition on the mat...and Goldy wasn't going to miss out!
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back @WWE star @BrockLesnar!
ā Minnesota on BTN (@MinnesotaOnBTN) January 11, 2020
That belt looks good on you. @GopherWrestling | @FloWrestling pic.twitter.com/kGdkyjtQsB
#BrockParty in full effect.
ā Minnesota Wrestling (@GopherWrestling) January 11, 2020
Welcome back, @BrockLesnar! pic.twitter.com/qglw4s13FQ
Before the conclusion of Minnesota's victory Lesnar took the time to meet the young fans who came to see their idol in person.Ā
<>.@BrockLesnar a man of the people ... and kids. pic.twitter.com/sS3MZ0OSy6
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