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John Cena Reacts to Brock Lesnar's WWE Return at SummerSlam: 'They Deal 'Em, I Play 'Em'

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY, AUG 5 – John Cena denies requesting Brock Lesnar's WWE return despite Triple H's claim; WWE chief Nick Khan initiated Lesnar's comeback amid legal clearance, with a match planned for Clash in Paris.

  • During WWE SummerSlam in East Rutherford on August 03, 2025, Brock Lesnar made a surprise return, attacking John Cena with an F-5 at the show's conclusion.
  • After the show, Paul Levesque claimed Cena had Lesnar on his 'wishlist,' but Cena insisted he works with whoever WWE wants, despite legal clearance four weeks ago.
  • Legal documents revealed Lesnar was identified in Janel Grant's lawsuit before his WWE return, despite not being a defendant, prompting WWE distancing.
  • Plans are in motion for Cena and Lesnar to collide at Clash in Paris later this month, with Cena's reaction set for WWE SmackDown in Montreal.
  • With Cena's retirement slated for December 2025, the final chapter between Ruthless Aggression Era legends promises generational impact.
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Newsweek broke the news in United States on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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