Fans might need to be patient before seeing Brock Lesnar back on WWE television after his surprise comeback at WWE SummerSlam. The Beast shocked audiences by attacking John Cena at the event’s climax, a move that stirred controversy as the 48-year-old is currently named in an ongoing lawsuit involving former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
Lesnar hasn’t appeared since delivering the F5 to Cena and is expected to be absent from WWE programming for about another month. He is scheduled to appear at the first SmackDown show on September 12th at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, followed by a date at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio on September 19th. It seems he will be part of SmackDown rather than Raw as he gears up for another rivalry with Cena. There’s also speculation he may participate in the October 11th Crown Jewel event in Perth, Australia, continuing his feud and building from his SummerSlam attack.
These events follow WWE’s next pay-per-view in Paris on August 31st, where Cena will face Logan Paul. Lesnar could make a surprise appearance there, potentially attacking Cena again.
Lesnar’s return was kept under wraps, surprising fans at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as no prior announcements were made. This secrecy extended to WWE’s own writing and production teams, with some not informed until the show began. The company went to great lengths for the surprise, including Lesnar flying into Teterboro Airport, a small and discreet location, to avoid media attention. Even certain post-show press conferences were canceled to maintain the element of surprise.
Fan Take: Brock Lesnar’s secretive return reignites excitement and unpredictability in WWE, reminding fans why he’s one of the sport’s biggest draws. This move could set the stage for intense rivalries and blockbuster events, offering fresh momentum to WWE’s storytelling.
