Brock Lesnar has arrived at the Allstate Arena in Chicago for tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown, according to according to Wrestling News. He was seen being escorted into the building by security, confirming his presence on a show that also features a scheduled appearance by John Cena.
The convergence of both men in Chicago is expected to lead to an in-show interaction. This confrontation serves as the next step in the build toward their anticipated, but not yet official, match at Wrestlepalooza.
This rivalry was reignited at SummerSlam on August 3, when Lesnar returned to the company after a nearly two-year absence. He entered the ring after John Cena’s Street Fight and delivered an F5 to him, immediately re-establishing their conflict.
WWE officials reportedly view tonight’s SmackDown as a critical broadcast to build interest for the upcoming premium live event. Wrestlepalooza is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.