The seven-time WWE world champion <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/08/03/sports/brock-lesnar-makes-shocking-summerslam-return-in-first-wwe-appearance-since-being-named-in-bombshell-vince-mcmahon-lawsuit/">made a stunning return and delivered an F5 to John Cena to close a two-night SummerSlam</a>, whose final scene at MetLife Stadium on Sunday kicked off the last chapter of their rivalry.

It was Lesnar’s first appearance on WWE television since SummerSlam 2023 and first since being named in the bombshell sexual assault and sex trafficking lawsuit against former WWE boss Vince McMahon.

Lesnar is not a defendant in the suit brought by former WWE employee Janel Grant, nor has he been accused of a crime, but his name, which was officially revealed in an updated complaint in February, appears 44 times.

TKO and WWE had previously put plenty of distance between themselves and Lesnar until his music hit at SummerSlam.{ai:summary}<p>Brock Lesnar made a surprising return to WWE, delivering an F5 to John Cena at SummerSlam, reigniting their rivalry. This marked Lesnar's first appearance since being named in a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, where his name appears multiple times, though he is not accused of any wrongdoing.</p><p>The situation surrounding Lesnar remains complex as he navigates the implications of the lawsuit while continuing his wrestling career. #culture</p>

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