Lesnar is a smart guy, he knows that wrestling will always be there so why not try your hand at other things. NFL didn't work out but I am sure that he got paid, the practice squad guys make more than the top bodybuilders and more than most wrestlers.
in MMA he will fight 2/3 times per year and make good money..also if he is successfull he will be able to negotiate with the WWE from a position of strength.
also to me (I have no proof of this) the WWE seems to be dying a slow death where as MMA has taken off. Vince McMahon is a smart guy and is probably trying to capture some of MMA's fame so I expect him to try and start a new MMA federation...so he might throw big money at Lesnar
With all due respect SP that is totally incorrect. Im not sure where you get your information from but Lesnar was CUT from the Vikings..... and you dont get "paid" unless you make the team. Get Cut= NO PAY Make TEAM= GET PAID!
Each NFL team had b/t 8-12 practice guys on the roster ( I forgot the exact number) and the make about $70 per season. Plus can get a decent per diem for off season workouts. So yes you are correct they still make more then alot of the top bbers.