The Beast Incarnate returns: Brock Lesnar destroyed John Cena at SummerSlam 2025

A Night of High Stakes

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Cena’s Gritty Farewell

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Rhodes vs. Cena – Street Fight Mayhem

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Respect in the Ring

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Spotlight on Cena

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A Dark Turn—Lesnar Returns!

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The Attack

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Aftermath—A New Rivalry?

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The Legacy Lives On

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The Beast Incarnate returns: Brock Lesnar destroyed John Cena at SummerSlam 2025

A Night of High Stakes

SummerSlam 2025 set the stage: John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes, Undisputed Title on the line, MetLife Stadium packed with over 60,000 fans.

Cena’s Gritty Farewell

At 48, Cena battled like a legend, risking it all in what was billed as his final SummerSlam—the crowning match of his retirement tour.

Rhodes vs. Cena – Street Fight Mayhem

Cody Rhodes and Cena unleashed finishers, steel chairs, tables, and emotion—an unforgettable 40-minute war for WWE's top prize.

Respect in the Ring

After the dust settled, Rhodes and Cena hugged center ring. Rhodes saluted Cena, fans chanted “Thank you Cena”—a real passing of the torch moment.

Spotlight on Cena

Cena stood alone, soaking in a standing ovation, moved to tears by the crowd's love. It was a genuine, emotional farewell on the grandest stage.

A Dark Turn—Lesnar Returns!

Suddenly, Brock Lesnar’s entrance music thundered. The Beast Incarnate returned to WWE after two years away.

The Attack

Cena, exhausted but proud, was blindsided. Lesnar delivered a thunderous F-5, devastating Cena and leaving the WWE Universe in shock.

Aftermath—A New Rivalry?

Lesnar's shocking attack sets up a blockbuster final feud for Cena's farewell tour—one more clash with his most fearsome rival.

The Legacy Lives On

As Cena lay battered, the world witnessed a new chapter in WWE history. The Beast Incarnate is back—and the road to retirement just got dangerous for Cena.