SummerSlam 2025's second night was full of shocking twists and emotional high points for the WWE Universe. The match that fans were most eagerly awaiting – John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes – surprised everyone.
Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena SummerSlam 2025: The second night of SummerSlam 2025 brought a moment that no WWE fan will ever forget. While Cody Rhodes defeated John Cena for the WWE Championship, moments later Brock Lesnar made a shocking return and attacked John Cena.
John Cena, already struggling with fatigue and defeat, suddenly found himself face to face with ‘The Beast’ Brock Lesnar, and what happened shook the entire Allegiant Stadium.
John Cena Gets Emotional After Loss to Cody Rhodes
The night of SummerSlam 2025 witnessed one of the most emotional matches in WWE history. Cody Rhodes and John Cena had a street fight type match, in which both brutally beat each other. Cena used all his reputation and experience, but ultimately could not stand against Cody's youthful energy and agility.
Cody put on a tremendous performance, winning the WWE Title. At the end of the match, John Cena himself handed the belt to Cody Rhodes and hugged him, saying something that brought tears to Cody's eyes. Seeing this moment, the audience felt that this might be Cena's farewell moment from WWE. But the next moment, a twist came that shocked everyone.
Brock Lesnar's Explosive Return Changes the Story
Just as John Cena was about to say goodbye to the audience, Brock Lesnar's theme song started playing – 'The Beast'. This was Lesnar's first WWE return since 2023, and that too at a time when no one was expecting it. As soon as Lesnar came on stage, the color drained from John Cena's face. Cody Rhodes had already left the ring, leaving Cena to face Lesnar alone.
Brock Lesnar stepped into the ring and put Cena under mental pressure by looking him in the eye. Without saying a word, Lesnar picked up John Cena on his shoulders and delivered his dangerous finisher, the F-5.
Cena was pinned in the ring and the entire crowd was stunned.
Lesnar created the most shocking moment in WWE history by attacking directly without any storyline or promo. WWE had given no prior indication for this angle – no video package, no promo, no hint. It was a complete surprise entry, which made the fans' hearts tremble. Brock Lesnar's return is being seen as a direct challenge. Shocking John Cena after the match and hitting the F-5 is not just an attack, but could be the beginning of a new WWE feud.
This attack has indicated that in the coming weeks, the WWE Universe may see a fierce match between Brock Lesnar and John Cena. The WWE creative team probably wants to take this feud towards a high-profile WrestleMania moment.
