Brock Lesnar’s surprise comeback at SummerSlam stunned WWE fans and disrupted John Cena’s emotional farewell tour. The return sets the stage for a final clash between two of wrestling’s biggest stars.

Brock Lesnar’s return feels “off,” to put it kindly, especially in light of Vince McMahon’s ongoing legal troubles and Lesnar’s ties to that. That WWE changed its post-show format and chose not to deal with the media after SummerSlam — on the same weekend Lesnar made his shocking comeback — sure doesn’t feel like a coincidence, either.

Brock Lesnar returned to WWE at SummerSlam on Sunday, marking his first appearance for the company since the summer of 2023.