In the aftermath of Brock Lesnar’s victory over John Cena at WWE Wrestlepalooza, his advocate, Paul Heyman, has offered a reminder of Lesnar’s mission in WWE. In the opening match of the premium live event, Lesnar dismantled Cena and then continued the assault after the bell, leaving the multi-time world champion battered in the ring as young fans were shown in tears.
In a post-show message, Heyman not only acknowledged the scene but also embraced it. “Here’s what I’ll say about Brock. I said it the night after Brock Lesnar conquered The Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania: Brock Lesnar is not here to put smiles on people’s faces. Brock Lesnar is here to put tears in the eyes of children.”
The match marked Lesnar’s first match since his loss to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam in 2023. He had been pulled from all creative plans in early 2024, which led to his removal from the Men’s Royal Rumble match and the cancellation of a feud with GUNTHER. His return was preceded by a surprise appearance from Paul Heyman, who provided a personal ring introduction for his long-time client before the bout began. The one-sided beatdown of John Cena was a brutal reintroduction of “The Beast Incarnate” to WWE.
The statement from Heyman is a direct callback to one of the most famous promos of his career. On the Raw after WrestleMania XXX, after Lesnar had shocked the world by ending The Undertaker’s streak, Heyman delivered a speech in which he rubbed it in the face of the fans. With his decisive victory over John Cena, who is on a retirement tour that will conclude at the end of the year, Brock Lesnar has immediately reinserted himself into the main event picture.
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