5 WWE superstars Brock Lesnar can face after John Cena
The wrestling world was left in shock with the return of Brock Lesnar to
WWE
after two years at the end of SummerSlam 2025. The Beast Incarnate nailed
John Cena
with a thunderous F-5 to close the show. This planted the early seeds for a potential clash between the two megastars of WWE. However, once Lesnar is done battling The Cenation Leader one last time, here are the top five opponents he can battle inside the squared circle:
5. Jacob Fatu
Amidst Brock Lesnar's absence from WWE for two years, the company saw the quick rise of Jacob Fatu as a popular attraction.
His aggression and mean streak are exactly what a superstar needs to combat the fury of Lesnar in the ring. So a match between The Beast and The Samoan Werewolf would be nothing short of a hard-hitting showdown to witness.
4.
Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre is among the few in-ring competitors who have scored monumental wins over Brock Lesnar in WWE. The Scottish Warrior slayed The Beast at WrestleMania 36 for the WWE title. Following that, the duo never squared off in a one-on-one match.
With Lesnar returning to WWE, he could have his revenge on McIntyre in a blockbuster match to get some measure of payback.
3.
CM Punk
Brock Lesnar made his return to WWE at SummerSlam 2025. Twelve years earlier, he faced CM Punk in a huge showdown at the same event, billed as 'The Best vs The Beast.' With both former Paul Heyman Guys in the company now, WWE could have a rerun of this collision as the main event match for any major WWE PLE.
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2. Bron Breakker
The man who has been billed as the 'Next Big Thing,' much like Brock Lesnar was in 2002, is Bron Breakker. Interestingly, it was Breakker who reportedly replaced Lesnar in the 2024 Royal Rumble after his name was linked to the Vince McMahon Janel Grant case. Moreover, Breakker has the same dominance and power that Lesnar possesses. So a clash between these two powerhouses would be a top draw and a significant push in the rising career of the young Steiner.
1.
Gunther
One match that the WWE Universe has been clamouring to see is Brock Lesnar vs Gunther. The match was reportedly set in stone to take place at WrestleMania 40 before the aforementioned allegations led to Lesnar's hiatus from WWE for two years. However, now that The Beast is back, a collision against Gunther should take place. The fans already got a preview of their match inside the 2023 Royal Rumble match, so a full-fledged match would be a significant attraction for any top WWE Premium Live Event.
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