Late on August 3, WWE surprised everyone at SummerSlam in New Jersey. After Cody Rhodes beat John Cena to win the Undisputed Championship, things calmed down—until Brock Lesnar’s music played. The Beast Incarnate rushed into the ring and hit a shocked Cena with an F5, leaving the crowd stunned. This was Lesnar’s first WWE appearance in two years.
Many fans thought Lesnar was done with WWE after he was named in the updated Janel Grant lawsuit involving Vince McMahon—even though he wasn’t a defendant.
WWE pulled his merchandise, removed his video game character, and most people didn’t expect him back.
Sources say WWE secretly flew Lesnar into New Jersey and kept him hidden until the last second. Only a few people in the company knew about it, which helped keep the surprise for the main event.
After the show, Triple H said Lesnar’s return changed everything. “If there had been a roof on this place, it wouldn’t have been here anymore,” he joked. He also shared that Cena asked for Lesnar to be part of his farewell tour, calling it one of his last match wishes, said Instagram.
What’s next?
Cena is close to retiring, and Lesnar will likely be his final opponent. Their rivalry goes way back in WWE, so this upcoming match feels intense and unavoidable.
Lesnar’s return also caused reactions outside the ring. Fans went online to share anger about his comeback due to the lawsuit—though he wasn’t a defendant. WWE now faces the tough job of keeping fans happy while dealing with criticism.
When will Cena face Lesnar?
Wrestling experts think it could happen later this year, maybe on one of Cena’s few remaining dates. For fans everywhere, this story is full of suspense—and no one wants to miss what’s coming next.
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Brock Lesnar and John Cena.jpg – WWE Post-WrestleMania 28 RAW. Photo by Simon, United Kingdom.