WWE Still Considering Brock Lesnar’s Return for Historic Match in 2025
WWE reportedly eyes Brock Lesnar’s return for a landmark SummerSlam 2025 match against John Cena, potentially dubbed “End of an Era 2.”
WWE officials are reportedly exploring plans to bring Brock Lesnar back to the ring for a high-profile clash with John Cena at SummerSlam 2025. The potential return would mark Lesnar’s first WWE appearance in nearly two years and could be positioned as a landmark moment in the company’s summer showcase.
The match would take place during the first-ever two-night SummerSlam event and carry significant historical weight. WWE creative teams are considering branding the contest as “End of an Era 2” – a direct reference to the iconic Hell in a Cell match between Triple H and Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVIII.
Lesnar has been absent from WWE programming since his defeat to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2023, which concluded their trilogy of matches. His contract situation became complicated when his name surfaced in the legal proceedings between Vince McMahon and Janel Grant, leading WWE to freeze his deal. Prior to these developments, Lesnar had been slated for a Royal Rumble 2024 return with planned programs against Dominik Mysterio and Gunther.
The timing of Lesnar’s potential comeback carries additional storyline implications. Cena, currently embracing a heel persona during his farewell tour, is set to challenge Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. Should Cena secure his record-breaking 17th world title, Lesnar’s return could be positioned as seeking retribution for Rhodes, whom many fans believe Lesnar symbolically endorsed before his departure from WWE programming.
Five years ago today, John Cena defeated Brock Lesnar in an #ExtremeRules match.
This was literally a bloody master piece. #WWE #Raw pic.twitter.com/ojyX0BwBzF— PWStream (@PWStream) April 29, 2017
