India, Aug. 5 -- Brock Lesnar officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on one of the most dominant careers in WWE history. The announcement came after the Beast Incarnate suffered a defeat to Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell in the main event of SummerSlam Saturday.

It was the third chapter in Lesnar and Femi's memorable rivalry, following their clashes at WrestleMania 42 and Clash in Italy. Lesnar had already hinted at retirement after WrestleMania when he left his gloves and boots in the ring, but Tuesday's announcement confirmed that SummerSlam was indeed his final match.

Lesnar broke the news during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Initially asked about the emotions sur...