Brock Lesnar surprised everyone after he made a surprise return at SummerSlam 2025. Lesnar went right after John Cena after his Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes, beating The Cenation leader down after a dangerous F5. For a short moment of time, Fans were sent back in time as they were filled with nostalgia.
When will the Cena vs Lesnar clash take place?
Maybe this was an indication that WWE is trying to reignite Cena and Lesnar's epic rivalry. The two legends are set for a high-profile match, and it will likely take place at WWE's upcoming premier live event, Clash in Paris, on August 31.
Following Backlash 2024, Clash in Paris will be WWE's first PLE in France. The company is heavily focused in promoting the event since it will be an international show. The show is going to be a blockbuster draw, as it involves two iconic names.
WWE will look to book this match to ensure high revenue from ticket sales and viewership. Lesnar's return after almost two years and Cena's retirement tour will create perfect hype for the event. Both of the superstars have a long history with each other, as their rivalry adds an emotional weight to this feud.
John Cena is being advertised for three episodes of SmackDown before the Upcoming match. Hence, it indicates that WWE is building the Cena vs Lesnar match for the European PLE.
Why did Brock Lesnar make his return?
For the past two years, Lesnar has been away from the WWE limelight. No one expected to make his return at SummerSlam 2025. When Lesnar entered the arena the MetLife Stadium experienced chills.
During the post-show panel, Triple H was asked about Brock Lesnar's surprise return. The WWE CCO said that it was Cena who made this happen, as he is the one who is writing the last chapter of his career.
Triple H indicated that Cena was the only reason that Lesnar returned to the WWE. As per Triple H, WWE is just trying to fulfil Veteran's wish to make his retirement tour memorable.