"Brock Lesnar's WWE Future and the Unsung Heroes of Wrestlemania 40"

Brock Lesnar's absence from the 2024 men’s WWE Royal Rumble match is believed to be due to his association with the Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit, leading to creative plans being changed for Elimination Chamber and Wrestlemania 40. It was reported that Lesnar was scheduled for a match against Dominik Mysterio at Elimination Chamber and was set to face Intercontinental champion Gunther at Wrestlemania, but now it seems neither match will take place. Dave Meltzer suggested that Lesnar may not be around WWE for a while, with some speculating it could be permanent, although historically, talents who can draw tend to find their way back.