After nearly two years in the shadows, Brock Lesnar stunned the WWE Universe with a jaw-dropping return at the climax of SummerSlam, reigniting shockwaves across the wrestling world. Once thought to be erased from the company’s future plans, Lesnar made a thunderous statement — and one WWE legend paid the price.
A comeback no one saw coming
Lesnar had been notably absent from WWE since early 2024 when he was named in an amended lawsuit involving former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. Following the allegations, Lesnar was removed from WWE 2K24, leading many to believe his association with the company had been indefinitely severed.
However, the narrative flipped during the main event of SummerSlam. Just moments after Cody Rhodes secured a hard-fought victory over John Cena to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship, the arena exploded as Brock Lesnar walked out in his trademark leather cowboy gear — a silhouette few fans expected to see again.
John Cena's moment ruined in seconds
What was supposed to be a bittersweet moment for John Cena, possibly his final SummerSlam appearance, turned into chaos. Still reeling from his 40-minute war with Rhodes, Cena found himself face-to-face with his longtime rival.
Without hesitation, Lesnar delivered a devastating F-5, laying out the 16-time world champion in the center of the ring. The audience, stunned and electric, witnessed the Beast Incarnate reclaim his dominance in trademark fashion — silent, brutal, and emphatic.
WWE breaks silence on allegations
While Brock Lesnar’s return was largely kept under wraps, questions remain surrounding his recent absence. When asked about the ongoing lawsuit involving McMahon and Lesnar’s previous association, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H commented:
“All we can do is move forward for us as a company creatively... All we can do is move forward and allegations are allegations, right? It’s a complicated relationship for anybody in life.”
His statement suggests the company is focusing on its future while allowing legal matters to proceed separately.
"Banned" no more?
Interestingly, Lesnar’s return follows recent comments from UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, who stated Lesnar was “banned” from WWE/TKO.
“Brock got into so much trouble. You know what Brock did... Brock is in so much trouble,” Cormier said.
Those claims now seem void, as Brock Lesnar has clearly re-entered the WWE landscape with explosive consequences.
With his shocking return, Lesnar has once again thrown WWE’s power hierarchy into disarray. Whether he’s set for a new feud or merely reasserting dominance remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Brock Lesnar is back — and he’s not taking prisoners.