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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Cena and Brock Lesnar set to headline upcoming WWE PLE in September
and Brock Lesnar have had a storied history over the years in . And now the two wrestling heavyweights have reignited their rivalry, after Lesnar attacked Cena, to end SummerSlam 2025 with a bang. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While some fans thought we would get to have them main event the Clash in Paris PLE, later this month, WWE has decided on a different approach. And though we don't yet know for sure which PLE we will get in September, these two wrestlers will be headlining it, according to recent reports. John Cena and Brock Lesnar to headline September PLE On the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, it was reported that WWE has planned a Premium Live Event for September, and are going to be the main event for the show. The event was recently added and is yet to be announced, but it is set to collide head-on with AEW's All Out pay-per-view. It is set for Saturday, September 20th, and will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the last PLE held was the Royal Rumble 2025. Talking about the upcoming show, Dave Meltzer said, "The main event for this show is Brock Lesnar and John Cena. So it's, it's a big one.' With these two heavyweights locking horns, this PLE, which is said to be the return of WWE Bad Blood, will have the attention of wrestling fans from around the world, especially with it being part of John Cena's Farewell Tour. John Cena and Brock Lesnar's infamous rivalry The John Cena vs. rivalry was a significant and intense feud in WWE history. The feud began with renewed vigor in 2012, when Lesnar returned to WWE after an eight-year absence. His dominant and destructive style clashed with Cena's heroic and charismatic persona, setting the stage for an intense rivalry between the two legends. At WrestleMania 29, back in 2013, The Beast Incarnate defeated Cena in a fierce match. The pattern repeated at SummerSlam 2014, where Lesnar defeated Cena again in a "Once in a Lifetime" match. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The former's intense aggression and Cena's determination made for a thrilling encounter. Their rivalry has always been intense and physical, pushing both men to their limits and entertaining the audience. Their rivalry helped establish Lesnar as one of the top heels in WWE and cemented Cena's status as a fan favorite. And now, years later, these two will come together again to fuel the fire of rivalry once more, as WWE heats the stage for their upcoming September PLE with Cena and Lesnar headlining it. Also Read:
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
#WeWantKross keeps trending, just the way someone planned it
It appears that Karrion Kross and Scarlett's latest WWE run is over. That appearance was created yesterday (Aug. 10) when the company moved the couple to the alumni section of its website and they announced their free agency. That would usually be a pretty conclusive end of the story, or at least a key chapter in it. But as a frequent visitor of this and probably a few other wrestling websites, you know that there's been talk of Kross and WWE using his contract status as a storyline — especially since he went viral with a worked-shoot appearance on a WWE podcast over WrestleMania 41 weekend back in April. Now, even the boys and girls in the locker room are reportedly wondering if the company might be working them as they seemed to have done around R-Truth's contract expiration a couple month back. On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer said: 'The belief in WWE is [Kross]'s going to be back but, you know, we'll see. They are not telling anyone anything, but everyone is pretty skeptical. 'It's like, are they working the boys on this if he comes back? You can say yes, but it's not like they're being fooled. It's not like guys are coming and going, 'Oh no, he's really gone.' No one is saying that. They're just sort of like, 'We don't know but we figure he's going to be back' and 'we kind of figure it's an angle, but we don't really know.'' But work or shoot, it's caused a lot of commotion. As there always are with crowd noise, we've seen debates about how loud or authentic the in-arena support for Kross has been. But it's even more obvious online, where #WeWantKross has been a frequent trend on a few social media platforms for months. That was certainly the case last night after Kross posted both parts of his video documentary on he & Scarlett's WWE contract saga. On X, Kross reposted this: While WWE's promotion of the new LFG episode on A&E was flooded with responses featuring the hashtag: It got to the point Bubba Ray used it to promote his own angle on LFG… There's a lot of focus on the crowd in Quebec City's reaction to the Kross drama on Monday Night Raw. But some didn't wait for tonight's show, and took the same approach to Adam Pearce's weekly Raw announcement video on Instagram: It's exactly the kind of grassroots digital campaign you want to see if you're in the Killer/Karrion Kross business, and the folks in that business have almost certainly been working to ensure it took off last night. But is that just Kevin Kesar and whoever's on his personal team? Or is that the entire WWE machine working in conjunction with the man behind the Kross character? If he really is on the open market right now, his value's never been higher. It's easy to see what Kross would want this story to be as big as possible, and his moves the last few weeks have smartly helped make the current moment as big as possible. However… with talk of cameras backstage working on future seasons of Unreal for Netflix, there's already a theory circulating that WWE is attempting to recreate R-Truth's story for the hit docuseries. That could be motive enough to re-sign Kross. Tonight's Raw may give us more of an indication, and not just because of 'We Want Kross' chants. While we wait for that — let us know what you think is going on, and who you think is responsible, in the comments below.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Report: Why WWE Pulled the Plug on John Cena's Heel Turn
John Cena shocked fans by turning face on last week on WWE SmackDown, just days before his highly anticipated match at SummerSlam. Following his unexpected turn, many fans questioned whether Cena's face was part of his plan. However, Cena stayed true to his babyface role during his SummerSlam match against Cody Rhodes. After the loss, Cena showed respect by shaking hands and hugging Rhodes with many seeing it as a passing of the torch moment. While John Cena did receive strong support from the fans throughout the night, his return to the good side came with face to face with an old foe. Cena's longtime rival, Brock Lesnar, made a shocking return and launched an attack on him. Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer Radio have weighed in on John Cena's recent babyface turn. According to Meltzer, WWE's creative team dropped the planned heel storyline because it wasn't working. He said, 'They dropped [Cena's heel story] because it sucked, but also, because a John Cena-Brock Lesnar program which is obviously what they're doing does work better with Brock Lesnar as the heel.' [H/T: WrestlingInc] Alvarez added that Cena performs better as a babyface, and this may have influenced the decision to pull the plug on his heel run. After Brock Lesnar returned, Triple H suggested that Lesnar was someone Cena personally wanted involved in his farewell run. Cena is now rumored to face Brock Lesnar at WWE Clash in Paris. He is set to appear on the upcoming edition of SmackDown in Montreal, Canada. Many fans expect Lesnar to also show up on the show this Friday, but his appearance has not been confirmed yet. Read More: The post Report: Why WWE Pulled the Plug on John Cena's Heel Turn appeared first on Wrestlezone.
NDTV
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Is Brock Lesnar Back In WWE? Reason Behind His SummerSlam Appearance Explained
The WWE SummerSlam held its biggest surprise till the absolute end when Brock Lesnar, one of the icons in the company's history, made an appearance. Though Lesnar hasn't wrestled in WWE since losing to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam 2023, his appearance came out as a big surprise as no rumour or media report had hinted about his return. Lesnar has been out of action after his name came up in early 2024 in the Janel Grant lawsuit involving WWE and Vince McMahon. However, a return at the end of the SummerSlam is a big hint about what the future may hold for him. As per Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select even those inside the WWE circle weren't aware of his return on Sunday. "The John Cena vs Cody Rhodes main event was being kept very quiet, even from writers, producers, staff, and production crew," he said. "As of [Sunday] evening, a number of those same people still hadn't heard anything about Brock Lesnar, and wondered if The Rock was making an appearance." Lesnar was written off storylines by the WWE even though he was never named as a defendant and hasn't faced any criminal charges in the Janel Grant case. Lesnar was to feature in both the 2024 Royal Rumble and WrestleMania XL match with Guntherbut the lawsuit forced those in charge to write him off the storyline. BROCK. LESNAR. IS. BACK. HERE COMES THE PAIN! — WWE (@WWE) August 4, 2025 His surprise re-entry into the storyline doesn't answer many questions but it does hint that a resolution has been achieved. As per Wrestling Observer Radio, Lesnar has been cleared from the legal aspect; hence, efforts are being made to add him to the storyline. "Four weeks ago, WWE Legal cleared him (Brock Lesnar). As far as why, I don't know," said Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. "Obviously everything relates to the Janel Grant lawsuit, and WWE Legal is either confident that their thing goes to arbitration and Lesnar's not a factor at that point. Or they're close to a settlement, and at that point, Lesnar's not a factor."
News18
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
When Did WWE Legal Clear Brock Lesnar For His Return At SummerSlam? Revealed
Last Updated: Brock Lesnar returned to WWE at SummerSlam 2025 after a two-year hiatus due to legal issues, setting up a potential feud with John Cena during Cena's farewell tour. Brock Lesnar has made a spectacular return to WWE, ending his two-year hiatus in dramatic fashion at the conclusion of SummerSlam 2025. Known as 'The Beast Incarnate," Lesnar had been away from the ring due to his involvement in the Janel Grant–Vince McMahon lawsuit. Now that the legal matters are resolved, Lesnar is back in WWE storylines, sparking significant excitement. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reported that Lesnar was legally cleared to return by WWE about four weeks before his SummerSlam comeback. Meltzer stated, 'Four weeks ago, WWE Legal cleared him (Brock Lesnar)" and noted that WWE avoided press conferences to keep his return a secret. Lesnar's last WWE appearance was at SummerSlam 2023, where he lost to Cody Rhodes. Appropriately, he made his comeback just as Rhodes defeated John Cena in a brutal Street Fight to win the Undisputed WWE Championship on Night 2 of SummerSlam 2025. As Cena stood alone, Lesnar's entrance music played, stunning the crowd. He entered the ring and delivered a devastating F-5 to Cena, setting the stage for a high-profile feud. Triple H later revealed that Cena specifically requested to work with Lesnar during his farewell tour. A Lesnar vs. Cena showdown now seems likely to be his first major programme. However, Cena is not the only potential target. In January 2024, former WWE employee Janel Grant sued McMahon, alleging that the wrestling company's founder was involved in sex trafficking and subjected her to sexual acts characterised by 'extreme cruelty and degradation." The lawsuit also mentions Lesnar, alleging that McMahon offered Grant to him for sexual encounters. A spokesperson told USA TODAY Sports that Lesnar's return is an 'attempt to sweep misconduct under the rug." 'For far too long, abuse was allowed to thrive under WWE's leadership. Instead of addressing this issue, WWE has done nothing to hold those responsible accountable. This attempt to sweep misconduct under the rug will backfire," the spokesperson said. 'We look forward to the full set of facts, including those concerning Mr. Lesnar, being revealed in a court of law where they belong." view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
