WWE Journalist Was Afraid to Talk to Brock Lesnar Before His Matches

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"A lot of the guys backstage before their matches were very easygoing and all this. I was almost hesitant to talk to him [Lesnar] backstage because he was the picture of danger." He said.

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WWE Journalist Was Afraid to Talk to Brock Lesnar Before His Matches

"A lot of the guys backstage before their matches were very easygoing and all this. I was almost hesitant to talk to him [Lesnar] backstage because he was the picture of danger." He said.

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