Brock Lesnar defeats John Cena at WWE Wrestlepalooza

Lesnar decisively defeated Cena, whom he attacked after the match

Cena has five more appearances remaining before his retirement

Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena
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Zully Angeles
Published 09/21/2025

Tonight, WWE celebrated Wrestlepalooza, an event that made history by being the first to be broadcasted through ESPN. The evening featured great matches and memorable moments, where to kick off the show, John Cena was defeated by the dangerous Brock Lesnar, who not only settled for the victory but also attacked him after the match.

From the start, Brock Lesnar left no doubt about his dominance. After an energetic introduction by Paul Heyman, "The Beast" mercilessly attacked John Cena, using a series of corner spears, clotheslines, and German suplexes that kept him down. Despite the supportive chants, John Cena could barely defend himself from the brutal punishment.

Despite the brutal punishment, Cena managed to resist and, encouraged by the audience, attempted a comeback. The leader of the Cenation hit three consecutive Attitude Adjustments that almost gave him the victory. However, Brock showcased his power by getting up and responding definitively with three consecutive F-5s that left his opponent breathless.

The massacre continued with two more F-5s, sealing Lesnar's victory and ending the match. But the attack didn't stop there: Brock returned to the ring to deliver an F-5 to the referee and a sixth and final F-5 to Cena. Despite the brutal beating, a bruised John Cena stood up and bid farewell to the crowd, who showed their respect with a huge ovation.