John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar took place at WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025. Here are the highlights…
Before the match, Paul “Triple H” Levesque introduced the show, and Pat McAfee made his entrance to join Michael Cole and Wade Barrett on commentary.
Welcome to Wrestlepalooza!
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John Cena came to the ring with a group of children dressed like him. During Cena’s entrance, Paul Heyman interrupted, gave Lesnar a high-five, and introduced him.
“Ladies and gentlemen…”
Paul Heyman just introduced Brock Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza! 😱
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Lesnar gained the advantage in the early moments. Cena tried to lift Lesnar onto his shoulders but was unsuccessful and got hit with a Lariat from Lesnar. Lesnar started to suplex Cena around the ring, but Cena fought back with shoulder blocks. Cena delivered three Attitude Adjustments, but Lesnar kicked out.
THREE AAs?!?
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Cena went for the Five Knuckle Shuffle, but Lesnar countered with an F5. Lesnar hit five more F5s and then pinned Cena to win the match. Afterwards, Lesnar gave the referee an F5 and continued to attack Cena. Lesnar finally left the ringside area as upset fans were shown in the crowd.
MESSAGE. SENT.
Brock Lesnar just DESTROYED John Cena at #Wrestlepalooza!
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