WWE Day 1: Brock Lesnar shocks everyone by pinning Big E and becoming the New WWE Champion
Andrew Mccoy
Updated on March 31, 2026
The WWE Championship was on the line when Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley, and Brock Lesnar challenged Big E in a fatal 5 way match at WWE Day 1. The match saw Brock Lesnar take everyone down and pin Big E following an F5 to become the new WWE Champion at WWE Day 1. The match was an absolute show stealer and stunned the WWE Universe.
The fatal 5 way match saw action at a very different level with tables breaking. Almost every superstar went through a table in the match which made the match action packed as well as grueling. With huge men like Big E, Brock Lesnar, and Bobby Lashley and athletics like Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens, the match went on as expected and was the highlight of the show.
The ‘This is Awesome’ chants began with the bell ring which spoke a lot about the storyline. But the result was not that satisfying after Brock Lesnar pinned the champion Big E ending his reign so easily. The match saw a lot of action but in the end, the result brought the WWE Universe in rage. Now that the Beast is the champion, a match with Bobby Lashley is very near and challengers like Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens will also be lurking in the corner.
Twitter reacts to Brock Lesnar pinning Big E at WWE Day 1
The WWE Universe reacted with rage after Brock Lesnar pinned Big E to become the new WWE Champion. Here’s what the fans said on Twitter
Say what you will about how few dates he works for an astronomical amount of money, but Brock Lesnar brings it, especially on nights like tonight when WWE really needs him to deliver. #WWEDay1
— Bill from da Shore (@BillFromDaShore) January 2, 2022
What a Cheap Shot 4 the Title, now I want his old ass 2 fight week 2 week if he can still hang with the best of them. What a privileged guy after all these years. Free Agent my ass! That's bullsh%$t especially when u haven't earned it.
— Rsmooth#24 (@24_rsmooth) January 2, 2022
I like the new look Brock Lesnar but him winning the WWE championship in short notice is horrible booking.
— Ben Sladic (@BenSladic2) January 2, 2022
Tbh glad Brock Lesnar got the belt tonight after Reigns getting covid. Should make it so we don’t get stuck with the millionth Reigns v Lesnar match at WrestleMania 38. Can’t wait to see what happens Monday on Raw. #WWEDay1
— Young Poaster🇻🇦 (@YoungPoaster) January 2, 2022
