The Beast Is Unleashed: Brock Lesnar’s Stunning Return at SummerSlam 2025
The 2025 SummerSlam concluded with a monumental main event, but it was a moment after the final bell that will be etched into wrestling history. In a move that few, if any, saw coming, Brock Lesnar made his dramatic return to WWE, upending the entire landscape and setting the stage for a new, brutal chapter in the company’s biggest rivalries.
Quick Overview:
Brock Lesnar made his shocking return to WWE at SummerSlam 2025, attacking John Cena with an F5 after Cena’s main event match against Cody Rhodes. Lesnar’s comeback was a closely guarded secret, with even the writing team being kept in the dark. The return marks Lesnar’s first appearance since SummerSlam 2023 and is widely seen as the beginning of a new feud with Cena, which Triple H has confirmed was part of Cena’s “wishlist” for his retirement tour.
The King is Crowned, but the Beast Steals the Throne
The night had already delivered a powerful, career-defining moment for Cody Rhodes, who finally defeated John Cena to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion. Following a grueling Street Fight, the two men shared an emotional embrace, and Cena, in a rare display of humility, raised Rhodes’ hand to a chorus of “THANK YOU CENA” chants. The moment was a perfect, storybook ending to Cena’s final SummerSlam appearance.
And then, everything changed.
As Cena stood alone in the ring, soaking in the applause, the chilling guitar riffs of Brock Lesnar’s theme music shattered the emotional atmosphere. The crowd at MetLife Stadium erupted in a mix of disbelief and pure chaos as “The Beast Incarnate” slowly made his way to the ring. Without a word, Lesnar circled his former rival like a predator, then hoisted Cena onto his shoulders and delivered a brutal F5, leaving the 16-time World Champion lying motionless in the center of the ring as the broadcast abruptly went off the air.
The Return That Everyone Kept Secret
The return of Brock Lesnar was a closely guarded secret that serves as a testament to the new regime’s ability to create genuine, water-cooler moments. Reports from Pwinsider indicate that Lesnar was quietly flown into New Jersey and kept hidden throughout Sunday, not entering the arena until just before his planned appearance. The company’s creative team was reportedly not clued in on the surprise, ensuring that the secret remained intact until the very last moment.
Lesnar’s return is particularly significant given his long absence from WWE programming since losing to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2023. His hiatus has been tied to his alleged involvement in the Janel Grant lawsuit, which many believed would signal the end of his WWE career. However, his appearance at SummerSlam 2025 has put all that speculation to rest, reigniting his legendary rivalry with John Cena and injecting a new level of unpredictability into the WWE landscape.
Triple H Weighs In on the Chaos
In a post-show interview, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H addressed the shocking events of the night. He acknowledged that Lesnar’s return was an absolute game-changer, stating, “The dynamic in the room changes when The Beast is here. And seeing Brock Lesnar come back, anything you thought was happening sort of all goes out the window.”
In a stunning revelation, Triple H also confirmed that the attack was part of a larger plan that had been discussed with Cena. Triple H admitted that Lesnar was on Cena’s “wishlist” for his final run. He explained that his goal has been to allow Cena to “write the last chapter of his book” on his own terms. With Lesnar now officially back in the fold, it appears that the final chapter of Cena’s story is destined to be a brutal, hard-hitting rivalry with his greatest foe. The stage is now set for a titanic showdown that will undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated matches in years.
