‘WWE Royal Rumble 2017’ News And Updates: Brock Lesnar Suspended Due to Failing UFC Drug Test, What About January Event?

By Jeff Thompson - 16 Dec '16 16:50PM

"WWE Royal Rumble 2017" has got immediate attention after Goldberg and Brock Lesnar declared their participation in the 30-men match. But, things are getting a different turn now as Lesnar is suspended for a year from MMA due to failing UFC drug test. Now, it is interesting to see whether WWE will allow him to participate in Royal Rumble 2017.

It was during Lesnar's participation in UFC 200 main event on July this year, Nevada Athletic Commission has initiated the action against the WWE superstar. Now, the punishment declared and it includes a $250,000 fine along with the suspension. He is found to have used Hydroxy-clomiphene, an anti-estrogenic agent and tested positive in United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) tests. Since the US federal agency has recommended the action, WWE may ask Lesnar to not to participate in Royal Rumble 2017.

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Previously, when the news broke out about failed doping test of Lesnar on July 9, WWE stood for him and he continued the WWE events. Now, considering the recent suspension and fine, it is yet to be seen what the sporting event body decide on the participation of Lesnar on WWE Royal Rumble 2017. Lesnar is a part-time wrestler with WWE and there are not many rules for him including be in the lines of WWE's talent wellness program.

It can be expected that WWE would allow Lesnar to participate in Royal Rumble 2017 as he was already allowed by the authority after the reports of failed doping tests. Also, the game is expected bring high intensity as everyone expects the match would see a fight between Lesnar and Goldberg. Lesnar fans are eagerly waiting to see, the Beast paying back in WWE Royal Rumble 2017, what he got in Survivor series.

Though the other participants of WWE Royal Rumble 2017 are not yet announced, still people are expecting both Goldberg and Brock Lesnar in the ring and fighting each other. WWE would also consider the fact that the much-hyped names are making the match more attractive and if they lose one of them, then it would have a hit on the income from the event.