WWE Superstar Karrion Kross recently referenced Kofi Kingston’s shocking loss to Brock Lesnar on the final episode of Raw. In 2019, Kofi Kingston experienced a meteoric rise in popularity, leading to the infamous “KofiMania.” This culminated in a WrestleMania 35 victory over Daniel Bryan, now known as Bryan Danielson, to capture the WWE Championship.
Kofi Kingston vs. Brock Lesnar: SmackDown, October 4, 2019
Kingston's title win gave WWE a much-needed connection with fans, creating one of the most memorable moments in recent history. He successfully defended the championship against several top stars, including Dolph Ziggler, Randy Orton, Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens.
However, his reign came to an abrupt end on the 20th anniversary of SmackDown when Brock Lesnar defeated him in just eight seconds, ending Kingston's 180-day championship run. The eight-second loss resulted in a massive backlash from fans who felt betrayed after having emotionally invested in Kofi Kingston's compelling storyline.
After the devastating defeat, Kingston was never given a rematch and was promptly demoted back to the tag team division. He has remained a core member of The New Day ever since.
